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Best Multi Cookers
Multi cookers are wonderfully convenient all-in-one kitchen appliances that combine the functions of several kitchen appliances in one device. Depending on the model, multi cookers can pressure cook, slow cook, cook rice, steam, air fry, braise, and pan fry – including brown, saute, and simmer. Continue Reading...
Price (RRP) $239.00
Price $179.00 Bing Lee
Makes delicious dishes
Wide range of cooking functions
Generous 6-litre capacity
Inner cooking pot isn’t durable
- Build Quality4.7 (85)
- Value for Money4.7 (85)
- Ease of Use4.7 (89)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (86)
- Slow Cooking4.8 (64)
- Steaming4.8 (51)
- Pressure Cooking4.8 (78)
- Sautéing4.8 (65)
- Rice Cooking4.8 (53)
- Dishwasher Safe PartsNo
- Keep Warm SettingYes
- Colour / FinishStainless Steel
- Cord Length1.2 m
- Power1,300 W
- Outer Body Construction MaterialStainless Steel
- Searing FunctionYes
Undoubtedly a popular pick, the $239 Philips Original AIO Multi Cooker allows you to slow cook, pressure cook, saute, sear, steam and bake, all using one ultra-effective kitchen appliance.
Price (RRP) $239.00
Price $179.00 Bing Lee
Makes delicious dishes
Wide range of cooking functions
Generous 6-litre capacity
Inner cooking pot isn’t durable
- Build Quality4.7 (85)
- Value for Money4.7 (85)
- Ease of Use4.7 (89)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (86)
- Slow Cooking4.8 (64)
- Steaming4.8 (51)
- Pressure Cooking4.8 (78)
- Sautéing4.8 (65)
- Rice Cooking4.8 (53)
- Dishwasher Safe PartsNo
- Keep Warm SettingYes
- Colour / FinishStainless Steel
- Cord Length1.2 m
- Power1,300 W
- Outer Body Construction MaterialStainless Steel
- Searing FunctionYes
Tefal Cook4Me+
· includes 3 listingsWith its one-touch dial allowing you to scroll through a digital database of recipes, the $349 Tefal Cook4Me+ provides step-by-step instructions to let you easily make meals at home.
Price (RRP) $299.00
Price from $299.00 Bing Lee
Easy to follow on-screen recipes
A breeze to clean
Ceramic coating can peel off
- Build Quality4.4 (64)
- Value for Money3.7 (61)
- Ease of Use4.3 (65)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.3 (64)
- Slow Cooking4.2 (20)
- Steaming4.3 (39)
- Pressure Cooking4.4 (54)
- Sautéing4.2 (43)
- Rice Cooking4.4 (35)
- Dishwasher Safe PartsYes
- Colour / FinishBlack, Red and White
- Power1,450 W
- Searing FunctionYes
The Russell Hobbs Express Chef offers 8 handy one-touch settings for pressure cooking, and 2 settings for sauteing and steaming - not a bad investment for $149.95.
Price (RRP) $149.95
Price $128.00 Billy Guyatts
- Build Quality4.9 (7)
- Value for Money4.6 (7)
- Ease of Use4.9 (7)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.9 (7)
- Slow Cooking5.0 (6)
- Steaming3.7 (6)
- Pressure Cooking5.0 (4)
- Sautéing5.0 (3)
- Rice Cooking5.0 (4)
- Dishwasher Safe PartsYes
- Keep Warm SettingYes
- Colour / FinishBlack, Stainless Steel
- Dimensions 318 x 140 x 75 mm
The Crock Pot Express Multi-Cooker features 5 versatile cooking functions and 7 one-touch meal settings, allowing it to quickly become a kitchen favourite.
Price (RRP) $149.00
Price $113.00 Bing Lee
Price (RRP) $199.00
Price $179.00 Bing Lee
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The Delonghi MultiCuisine is equipped with 8 cooking functions and programs, but only a 1.7-kg capacity. At $449 a pop, are these multi-cookers worth it?
Price (RRP) $549.00
Price (RRP) $139.95
Price (RRP) $349.00
Price (RRP) $499.00
Price $399.00 Bing Lee
Price (RRP) $139.95
Price $129.00 Bing Lee
Price (RRP) $199.00
Price $128.00 Billy Guyatts
Price (RRP) $399.00
Price $249.00 Bing Lee
Instant Pot Duo
· includes 2 listingsPrice (RRP) $229.00 to $269.00
Price (RRP) $249.00
Price (RRP) $220.00
Cuisinart Pressure Cooker
· includes 3 listingsPrice (RRP) $239.00
Price (RRP) $349.00
Price (RRP) $169.00
Price $149.00 Bing Lee
Price (RRP) $1,899.00
Price $1,799.00 Bing Lee
Price (RRP) $199.99
Price (RRP) $239.00
Price $179.00 Bing Lee
Makes delicious dishes
Wide range of cooking functions
Generous 6-litre capacity
Inner cooking pot isn’t durable
- Build Quality4.7 (85)
- Value for Money4.7 (85)
- Ease of Use4.7 (89)
- Cleaning & Maintenance 4.7 (86)
- Slow Cooking4.8 (64)
- Steaming4.8 (51)
- Pressure Cooking4.8 (78)
- Sautéing4.8 (65)
- Rice Cooking4.8 (53)
- Dishwasher Safe PartsNo
- Keep Warm SettingYes
- Colour / FinishStainless Steel
- Cord Length1.2 m
- Power1,300 W
- Outer Body Construction MaterialStainless Steel
- Searing FunctionYes
Should I get a slow cooker, pressure cooker or multi cooker?
| Best for | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker | Multi cooker |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed |  | ||
| Minimum cooking experience required | | ||
| Ability to set and forget | | ||
| Ease of cleaning | | ||
| Versatility | |
Consider buying a slow cooker if you:
- Are part of a busy household and don’t have time to cook in the evenings, but can spare time to prep ingredients in the morning
- Don’t mind waiting 8 hours for meals to cook (you can turn it on before going to work and arrive to a tasty home- cooked meal)
- Have plenty of freezer space, as slow cookers work best cooking large volumes.
Consider buying a pressure cooker if you:
- Don't enjoy planning meals in advance, and eat a lot of last minute meals
- Dislike waiting around for your food to cook (pressure cookers can effectively stave off a ‘hangry’ mood)
- Don’t mind staying in the kitchen to monitor steam pressure.
- Have a large family or household with different favourite foods and taste preferences
- Will regularly use the bulk of features offered, as some models can be expensive
- Don’t mind the potentially tedious task of cleaning the various detachable parts of your multi cooker after using it.
Are multi cookers worth it?
Each model and make of multi cooker can perform different functions. Most perform dual slow cook and pressure cook functions (or, they can cook 'fast and slow.') Other more expensive models are equipped with plenty of pre-programmed menu selections that let you cook entire meals at the pressure of a button.
Ultimately, you should select a multi cooker that offers cooking functions that you actually need. As an example, if the only available one-touch buttons are for making yoghurt and poultry, there's no point going for this model (compared to one that simply slow cooks and pressure cooks) if you're a vegan.
Pros
- Frees up space in your kitchen, as even if you’re buying a multi cooker to replace a pressure cooker and slow cooker, you’re reducing the clutter that comes from storing multiple appliances.
- Saves money - as rather than purchasing multiple appliances, you can invest in one device that performs cooking functions you’ll regularly use.
- Versatile functionality means you can have the best of both worlds – such as pressure cooking a quick dinner for two on a weeknight, or slow-cooking a feast for guests on weekends.
- Pre-set programmes let you to make specific foods at the simple touch of a button. Programs available include soup, curry, bread and yoghurt.
- Healthier food preparation is within sight, thanks to catered cooking methods that reduce the amount of oil and fat that would be needed on a stove top.
- Batch cooking allows you to cook large volumes of food in one preparation, especially if your multi cooker features a higher capacity.
Cons
- Less precision in cooking can be encountered, especially when compared to an appliance that’s custom built to perform a single function, for example bread making.
- Can be tricky to clean - as multi cookers require disassembling into smaller individual parts in order to be properly cleaned. Look for multi cookers with dishwasher safe parts.
- More expensive than a standalone slow cooker, pressure cooker or air fryer.