A multicooker replaces a cupboard full of gadgets with one machine — pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer, rice cooker and often an air fryer, all in a single pot. For busy households it is transformative: a stew that takes hours on the hob is ready in under an hour, and dinner can cook itself while you are out. The catch is that prices and features vary a lot. These are the best multicookers to buy in 2026, with UK prices checked on Amazon UK on 14 July 2026 — confirm the current figure before buying.
The Short Version
- Best overall — Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid. Pressure cooks and air fries under one clever lid, at £225.00.
- Best value — Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1. The classic all-rounder that does the essentials brilliantly, at £89.99.
- Best for guided cooking — Tefal Turbo Cuisine. Step-by-step programmes for hands-off meals, at £169.99.
- Best for versatility — Crockpot Turbo Express. A 14-in-1 that covers almost every cooking method, at £223.25.
- Best budget — Instant Pot Duo Mini. A compact 3-litre cooker for one or two, at £69.99.
Best Overall: Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid
The Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 SmartLid is the multicooker to buy at £225.00, because it does the two big jobs — pressure cooking and air frying — under a single clever lid, so you can pressure-cook a stew and then crisp it up without swapping accessories. Its generous 6-litre pot feeds a family, and the eleven functions cover slow cooking, steaming, grilling, baking and more. It is a genuine one-pot kitchen that can sear, cook and crisp a whole meal, which is why it earns the top spot. Check the price on Amazon
Best Value: Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1
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The Instant Pot Duo is the machine that made multicookers famous, and at £89.99 it is still the value champion. Its 5.7-litre pot and seven functions cover pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, sautéing, rice and yoghurt — everything most people actually need — with simple one-touch programmes. It is quick, reliable and endlessly useful for batch cooking and weeknight dinners. If you want to try a multicooker without spending much, this is the one to start with. Check the price on Amazon
Best for Guided Cooking: Tefal Turbo Cuisine
If you want the machine to do the thinking, the Tefal Turbo Cuisine is the pick at £169.99. It is an electric pressure multicooker with built-in guided programmes that walk you through recipes step by step, so you simply add the ingredients and let it manage the time, temperature and pressure. That takes the guesswork out of cooking and makes it ideal for anyone who is nervous in the kitchen or short on time. Fast, hands-off and beginner-friendly, it is a lovely everyday cooker. Check the price on Amazon
Best for Versatility: Crockpot Turbo Express
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The Crockpot Turbo Express is the one to choose if you want a machine that does absolutely everything, at £223.25. Its 14-in-1 design covers pressure cooking, slow cooking, air frying, steaming, sautéing, baking and more, so it can genuinely replace several appliances at once. From a fast midweek curry to a slow-cooked Sunday roast or a tray of crispy chips, it handles the lot. For a busy family that wants one machine to rule the kitchen, it is superb. Check the price on Amazon
Best Budget: Instant Pot Duo Mini
At £69.99, the Instant Pot Duo Mini brings multicooking to smaller households and tighter budgets. Its compact 3-litre pot is perfect for one or two people, a small kitchen or a caravan, yet it keeps the same seven functions as its bigger sibling — pressure cooking, slow cooking, steaming, sautéing and more. It cooks quickly, takes up little space and costs remarkably little, making it the ideal first multicooker or a handy second machine. Check the price on Amazon
Who Should Buy Which?
The right multicooker depends on your household and how you cook. For most families who want one machine that both pressure cooks and air fries, the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 is the best all-rounder. If you simply want the essentials done well for less, the Instant Pot Duo is unbeatable value, while the compact Duo Mini suits one or two people and small kitchens. Choose the Tefal Turbo Cuisine if you want guided, hands-off recipes, or the 14-in-1 Crockpot Turbo Express if you want a single machine that replaces as many gadgets as possible. If you mainly want crispy food rather than one-pot meals, our best air fryers guide is the place to start. Check the price on Amazon
How to Choose a Multicooker
A few things decide the right multicooker. Capacity matters most: a 5-litre to 6-litre pot suits a family of four, while a 3-litre model is plenty for one or two people or a small kitchen — it is worth sizing up slightly if you like to batch cook. Functions vary widely, from simple 7-in-1 models that pressure and slow cook to 11-in-1 and 14-in-1 machines that also air fry, bake and grill; more is only better if you will use them. Decide whether air frying matters to you, as models with a crisping lid cost more but replace a separate air fryer. Look at power, which ranges from around 1,000W on compact models to 1,200W or 1,500W on most family machines, and up to about 1,700W or even 2,000W on the largest cooking machines — more power comes up to pressure faster — and check for guided programmes if you want the machine to manage recipes for you. Finally, consider the pot — a non-stick, dishwasher-safe insert makes cleaning far easier.
How This Guide Was Made
This is an editorial buying guide that curates the strongest multicookers for home cooking across budgets, weighing capacity, cooking functions, air-frying ability, ease of use and value. Recommendations are based on published specifications and current UK pricing. Prices change often, so check the current listing before buying.
This is an editorial buying guide based on published specifications and current UK pricing. Prices were checked on 14 July 2026 and change frequently.
