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Ninja’s New Multicooker Wants a Permanent Spot on Your Counter

By Emily Caldwell Sep 17, 2026 12:00 PM

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Is Ninja ever not thinking of the next best kitchen appliance? The brand just dropped its newest Ninja MultiPot XL 12-in-1 Multicooker, letting you cook two dishes at once with DualZone Technology (or swap in the single XL pot for a single, family-sized meal with MegaZone Technology). With three swappable cooking pots in one powerful base, just looking at pictures of this exciting new launch gets me excited to try new fall and winter recipes.

One super exciting feature I appreciate is that all the ceramic cooking surfaces are designed for nontoxic cooking and contain no PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA. It’s clear Ninja understands that home cooks are paying more attention than ever to what’s really touching our food.

Ninja Multipot XL Multicooker Features

Choose two 3.3-qt cooking pots to make 2x the meals in half the time with DualZone™ Technology (This means you can make a main and an appetizer or side dish at the same time, satisfying picky eaters and dietary restrictions by making one food in two different ways.
Get creative beyond dinner time and make desserts like cheese and chocolate fondue at the same time.
For larger recipes, swap in the 7.5-qt XL cooking pot powered by MegaZone Technology that provides family-sized capacity – big enough to feed 12 people, including a 6lb roast.
12 cooking functions let you use this multi-use device for sous vide cooking, stir-fry, slow cooking, rice cooking, and more.
Nesting pots go straight from cooker to oven to table
Removable dual-hinged lids let you open one or both sides while cooking and serving, and are dishwasher-safe for effortless cleanup.
Cleanup is low-effort by design, with removable, dishwasher-safe pots and an integrated condensation catch that helps keep drips contained and countertops clean.

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The Ninja Multipot XL multicooker is available now (SharkNinja website, Amazon, Target, Kohl’s, Walmart, and Crate & Barrel) to upgrade your kitchen, complete with a stunning design that won’t bring down your kitchen aesthetic. It is available in multiple finishes, including Cyberspace (Gray) and Vista Green. Several other colors will be coming soon, including Stone Gold, Stone Purple, and more.

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Tired of messy meal prep? Ninja just released the ultimate space-saver

Ninja Prepi

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