To use the Ninja Foodi as a slow cooker, select the Slow Cook function, choose Low or High heat, set the time, and start the program with the pressure valve set to “Vent.”

Basic setup

• Place the removable cooking pot in the base and be sure it is clean and dry.

• Add your ingredients, staying below the MAX or Slow Cook MAX line marked inside the pot.

• Fit the lid: on most Foodi multi‑cookers you use the pressure lid with the valve turned to VENT for slow cook, or a standard glass lid if your model includes one.

Choosing settings

• Press Power, then press or select the SLOW COOK function.

• Use the TEMP controls to choose LOW (longer, gentler cooking) or HIGH (faster cooking).

• Use the TIME controls to set the cook time; most models allow 4–12 hours on High and 6–12 hours on Low, in 15‑minute increments.

Cooking and finishing

• Press START/STOP to begin; the unit will cook at the chosen setting and then usually switch automatically to Keep Warm when the time is done.

• When it beeps that cooking is complete, open the lid carefully, tilting it away from you to avoid steam.

• Stir, check tenderness and seasoning, and serve; turn the unit off with the Power or START/STOP button when finished.

Helpful tips

• For best results, sear meat and aromatics first using the Sear/Sauté function, then switch to Slow Cook without changing pots.

• Always keep the valve on VENT when slow cooking so steam can escape, and avoid metal utensils that can scratch the nonstick pot.

• Exact button labels and options vary by model, so check your specific Ninja Foodi manual or online support page for model‑specific diagrams.