Best Multi Cookers

Instant Pot multi-cookers have skyrocketed to the top of the kitchen appliances market. They are super durable and extremely functional, however, not all Instant Pots are created equal, even though they look very similar on the outside.

This 9-in-1 appliance is very popular Instant Pot model for a number of reasons. First of all, it features a set of 15 smart programs to choose from, enabling you to cook almost everything, from soups to cakes. It will also come in handy for canning, warming, and sterilizing.

Next, providing so many possibilities, the unit is very convenient in use. It has a large ergonomic LCD display allowing you to monitor the cooking process and adjust it, if necessary, even when cooking is in progress. Each program has Less, Normal, and More settings, so, you can have your dish cooked exactly the way you like it.

On top of that, you can preset the cooking time and cooking pressure depending on the recipe or delay the start of the process to have meals ready by the time you choose.

Equipped with a Keep Warm function, the appliance will keep your meals warm, appetizing, and delicious until it is time to serve. A 6-quart cooking bowl makes this model ideal for a family of 4-6 people.

The Instant Pot Aura 10-in-1 is a one-of-a-kind cooker that really differs from most other models, from appearance to functionality. Let's start with the main distinction—it's NOT a pressure cooker, so bear this in mind when making your choice. Still, there are not many things the Aura pot can’t do. It's a 10-in-1 programmable multicooker that allows for roasting, stewing, baking, steaming, slow cooking, searing/sautéing, keeping the food warm, as well as making rice, yogurt, and ferments. And all of these programs can be activated by just pushing a button—there is a separate control for each of the functions, meaning all the timings and temperatures are already pre-set for you. Yet, the cooker does give you the option to customize the cooking temperature and time manually if needed. Another nice feature includes the ‘delay start’ function, letting you defer cooking for the impressive 24 hours in total, which is ideal for those who often plan everything ahead.

Owing to the advanced microprocessor technology, all the meals come out perfectly done. The Instant Pot Aura cooks evenly and at the proper temperature. After use, the whole thing is very easy to clean thanks to its stainless steel design, dishwasher-safe lid, and the steam/roasting rack. The inserts clean up wonderfully with no scratching issues.

With more than 30,000 reviews (mostly with 5-star rating) on Amazon, the Instant Pot DUO80 is an absolute bestseller in the US. Not without a reason. It's affordable, multi-functional, and durable - the main qualities people usually look for in this type of kitchen appliances.

For less than $100, you get a stunning 7-in-1 cooker that combines a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker, yogurt maker, a sauté/browning maker, and warmer in one neat casing, which makes it one of the leaders in terms of cooking options.

It comes with 14 built-in smart programs for dishes like soups, porridge, poultry, rice, bean, and many others. All the controls are simple and intuitive - there is a large panel with an LCD screen on the front of the unit. The same control panel also allows you to choose one of three temp settings (Less, Normal, and More) in 'Saute' and 'Slow Cook' modes to provide you with greater flexibility.

The Instant Pot in question has a 3-ply bottom that ensures an even heat distribution, while the sealed lid keeps the steam inside preserving the dish nutrients and appetizing aromas. Dual pressure option will let you choose a high-pressure setting to reduce cooking time up to 70% or a low-pressure setting for preparing delicate foods.

Sometimes, the less is more, agree? If yes, the Cuisinart MSC-800 is definitely worth your consideration. It's a neat, small appliance that can do wonders, delivering mouth-watering meals every time.

First things first, the Cuisinart MSC-800 has four functionalities for simmering foods, sautéing, roasting, steaming, and preparing set-it-and-forget dinners. With that, it enables you to set to cook on high, low, simmer, or warm, and set the appliance up for 24 hours. And we assure you that owing to such a modest set of controls, nothing can go wrong with this cooker. Plus, an extra-large blue backlit LCD will make it easier to read everything

If you are a fan of roasting, then you'll enjoy roasting the meat at 250-450 °F for up to six hours. Sautéing vegetables and meat can be done by setting the multicooker up to 500 °F. The brown and saute setting are really awesome here and work particularly great when you are browning very large chunks of meat. So, steak-lovers, keep this in mind when making your choice.

Made with a programmable panel, the appliance is easy to switch on different modes with just a click of a button, and due to the glass lid, you'll be able to see all the ingredients inside the pot. Another convenience is the Keep Warm feature, which allows you to cook ahead of time and keep your food warm.

Please note that there were some coating issues with the pot a few years ago. However, the folks behind Cuisinart seem to have fixed that problem—now the inner pot appears to be a high grade of Teflon, and nothing sticks to it.

Breville products are on great demand among customers because of their premium build quality and exceptional functionality. So, if you really cherish these two things, you owe it to yourself to give the Breville Fast Slow Pro a try.

The Fast Slow Pro cooker is built in the same high-quality manner as other Breville products. It has a rugged casing and durable inner elements. The simplified controls and interface are both very intuitive. It'll take you about a few minutes to figure out how the thing works.

There's a wide number of default programs (Soup, Beans, Meat, Chile, Rice, Risotto, Vegetables, Stock, Poultry, Chili & Stew, Meat, Bone-in Meat, Dessert) that make all the settings for you. Still, you can also tweak the pre-defined settings to adjust them for particular recipes (time, pressure, and steam release method).

Moreover, you can choose either a fast or slow cooking mode - the Breville pot will automatically adjust the time, required temperature and pressure. Fitted with two accurate sensors at the top and the bottom, it intelligently monitors ingredients for super-accurate temperature and pressure control.

Yet, the best part about the cooker is that the interactive LCD screen is not only large and easy to read but also very informative. It changes color to tell you when the pot is cooking, pressurizing, or steaming. This way, you'll know at a glance what is happening inside. Very handy.