The Ninja Foodi combines two popular cooking styles — pressure cooking and air frying in one machine. For those who love both the tenderness that pressure cooking offers and the crispness air frying can bring, this multicooker is for you. Available in both 6.5-qt. and 8-qt. visions, this updated model uses only one lid, unlike the original Ninja Foodi XL 8 Qt. Pressure Cooker. The smart-lid slider enables you to select up to 14 different cooking functions including pressure cooking, air frying and steam frying — which fries and steams simultaneously. I have had a cheap Tower pressure cooker from Argos. It’s been excellent and I have no complaints at all! I use it most weeks as a pressure cooker and also the large pan size is useful for cooking other things.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter MissingFriendandSad) Our verdict I've got a Lagostina stovetop pressure cooker. Very easy to use and good safety features.” (Recommended by Mumsnet user HardasSnails) Our verdict

A Pressure Cooker is a fantastic time-saving device, meaning that you’ll never have to prepare and cook in a hurry to enjoy a nutritious meal. From flavoursome casseroles to tender, succulent meat and creamy, rich risottos, a top-of-the-range Prestige Pressure Cooker yields endless possibilities. Decide whether you want an electric or stovetop pressure cooker. The main difference between an electric and stovetop pressure cooker is the power source. An electric pressure cooker is powered from the mains to create the necessary steam, whereas a stovetop cooker sits on your hob and heats up like a normal pan. One-Touch Ultima Pressure Cooker with Detachable 60-Minute Timer Brown, boil, steam, braise, stew and roast a range of delicious dishes with Tower’s Ultima Pressure CookerPlease note under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, we are only allowed to sell knives to persons aged 18 and over. Proof of age will be requested by the courier. I use mine every day. It does everything!” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Fairydustandpixies) Our verdict Uses a visual indicator valve which raises to let you know once the pressure setting has been reached If you grew up in the seventies or eighties then chances are you have slightly terrifying memories of a pressure cooker ominously rattling away on the stove, making all manner of strange noises.

Mentioned on the Mumsnet forums almost as much as the Instant Pot is the Pressure King Pro, another outstanding performer in the world of pressure cookers. Plus, it's so compact that you can simply pop it away in the cupboard next to your food storage containers when you're done. There are some brilliant multi-purpose cookers on the market which allow you to pressure cook and slow cook (not at the same time), eliminating the need for two products. We recommend the Sage Fast Slow Pro which is a great cooker for quality and versatility. How do I choose a good pressure cooker? I have a 6-litre Kuhn Rikon duromatic stovetop pressure cooker - not the cheapest, but it’s excellent. Very energy efficient and durable, and the perfect size for a family meal with plenty leftover." (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user burblish)

Beginners and home chefs will likely find electric pressure cookers to be more user-friendly since they more closely resemble slow cookers. Though bulky, the countertop appliances are generally pretty intuitive with easy-to-use controls, convenient pre-sets and clear LCD screens. Some even function as multi-cookers, doing everything from browning to slow cooking — some even air fry with a specialized lid. We got ours in October and it has been fantastic. We cook a lot of Pakistani food in there, wholemeal rice is super fluffy and light, beans/lentils very easy to cook. I like the fact it’s not just a pressure cooker. (Tried and tested by Mumsnetter TakeMe2Insanity) Our verdict We have crafted several Pressure Cooker Recipes that you can use to make easy Meals, Desserts & even Jams! Discover our selection of Prestige Pressure Cooker Recipes below:

Happy customers report that their Lagostina pressure cookers are still going strong after more than 30 years, which is a testament to their quality.Regular Mumsnet visitors will know that one of the most recommended products on our forums is the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker (and has been for years).

The advantages of having a pair of pressure cookers is clear, giving you flexibility to cook varying quantities of food, or even to use both at the same time when preparing food on a larger scale. Plus these particular models are known to be quieter and less hissy than some thanks to their revolutionary patented spring-loaded valve. Cooking hearty and healthy dinners requires little time or energy with the Tower Express 6L pressure cooker. Using the pressure cooker, your food retains more of its nutrients, vitamins and minerals when compared to standard cooking methods, producing significantly healthier meals for the family to enjoy. It uses a bonded steel base to provide rapid results while ensuring heat is distributed evenly to cook vegetables full of flavour and meat which maintains its tender, succulent texture. The energy-efficient appliance cooks food up to 70% faster than conventional cooking techniques to save time and reduce running costs. I have a Kuhn Rikon stovetop pressure cooker and it would be instantly replaced if anything happened to it. Brilliant for soups and cooking pulses - I do a big batch of beans and freeze them. It’s a zillion times better than a slow cooker and makes amazing macaroni cheese."(Recommended by Mumsnetter MoltoAgitato) Our verdict Pressure Cookers are intended to save cooking time and therefore operate very differently to slow cookers. We would never recommend attempting to cook meals in your pressure cooker for an extended period of time, regardless of the heat setting that you choose, nor leaving your pressure cooker unattended.

The large 4L pan capacity is perfect for cooking 4-5 portions of food for all the family and can easily accommodate perfect cooking of any large meat joint, whilst the bonded steel base ensures even heat distribution for perfect cooking. Suitable for all hob types, even induction.