Moulinex Turbo Cuisine & Fry CE7788 Review: the bulky multicooker that quietly does (almost) everything for you

I’ve been using the Moulinex Turbo Cuisine & Fry CE7788 for a few weeks now, and I’ll be honest: I bought it because I’m lazy in the kitchen. I like to eat proper food, but I don’t like standing in front of the stove for an hour. So I was looking for something I could fill, program, and forget. This multicooker clearly goes in that direction: pressure cooker, slow cooker, sauté, steam, and an air-fryer lid on top. On paper it replaces half the kitchen.

In everyday life, what struck me first is how much it really reduces the “mental load” of cooking. For lentils, chickpeas, stews or bolognese, I throw everything in, select the program, and it just cooks. It’s not magic, but it’s practical. The keep-warm mode is handy too: you cook once, you eat when you feel like it. For batch cooking or big families, it starts to make sense.

That said, it’s not a perfect device. It’s big, it’s heavy (around 12 kg), and you need space on the counter and in the cupboards for the bowl, the air-fryer lid and the accessories. If you have a tiny kitchen, you’ll feel it right away. Also, it takes a while to heat up and come to pressure. You press Start and it can easily take 10 minutes before the timer even starts. If you’re used to a classic pressure cooker that hisses quickly on the stove, you’ll notice the difference.

Overall, my feeling is this: it’s a pretty solid all‑in‑one machine for people who want to simplify everyday cooking, especially one‑pot meals and long cooking times. But you have to accept its size, the slightly slow preheating, and an air-fryer function that’s decent but not mind‑blowing. If you expect restaurant-style crispness or a miracle gadget, you’ll be a bit disappointed. If you just want to cook with less hassle, it gets the job done.

In terms of value for money, I’d say the Moulinex Turbo Cuisine & Fry CE7788 is a good deal if you actually use several of its functions. If you only plan to use it once a month for rice, it’s clearly overkill. But if you see yourself doing stews, legumes, batch cooking, porridge, occasional air-frying and reheating, then the price makes sense. It replaces a pressure cooker, a slow cooker, part of your oven use, and an air fryer, all in one device.

Compared to a Cookeo plus a separate air fryer, it can be cheaper and takes less electrical outlets, but not necessarily less space. One user comment matches what I felt: it’s more complementary than redundant with a Cookeo. It’s a bit less powerful on pressure, but you gain the big bowl and the crisp lid. If you already own a good pressure cooker and a solid air fryer, the added value is smaller. You really have to ask yourself: am I buying comfort and time savings, or just another gadget?

Energy-wise, it’s clearly more efficient than using a traditional oven for small or medium quantities. For example, roasting potatoes or cooking a gratin for 2–3 people uses less energy here than heating a full oven for 40 minutes. Over time, if you use it instead of the oven, you can save a bit on the electricity bill. It’s hard to quantify exactly, but it’s logical: 1450 W focused on a small volume versus an oven that heats a big cavity.

So in summary, for the price range, I find the value pretty good, but not spectacular. You pay for a big all‑in‑one tool that really makes life easier if you use it often. If your kitchen is small, the bulk reduces the interest a bit. If you already have several appliances that do the same thing, think twice. But if you’re starting from scratch or you want to simplify your cooking setup, it’s a solid choice that gets the job done without too many compromises.

Let’s be clear: this is not a compact gadget you slide between the toaster and the kettle. The Moulinex Turbo Cuisine & Fry is a big black block, about the size of a large pressure cooker but taller, especially with the crisp lid. It weighs around 12 kg, so you don’t feel like moving it around every day. In my case, it ended up with a permanent spot on the counter, because taking it in and out of a cupboard was just annoying.

The control panel is simple but a bit old‑school: physical buttons and a small screen that displays time and modes. The icons are understandable after a couple of uses, but the first day you still check the manual to know which symbol is for which program. I’d say the interface is functional, not pretty. The positive point is that once you know your 3–4 preferred programs, you can start them quickly without thinking too much.

The air-fryer lid is separate, which is both a strength and a weakness. Strength, because it also fits on some Cookeo models, so if you already have a Cookeo you can reuse it. Weakness, because it’s one more big thing to store and it doesn’t clip anywhere on the base when not in use. It just sits there on the side. In a small kitchen, this is annoying. I found myself sometimes not using the crisp function just to avoid taking out the lid and finding a safe place to put it when hot.

Another small design gripe: the inner bowl doesn’t have side handles. When the cooking is finished and the bowl is hot, you either wait for it to cool down or you handle it carefully with potholders. It’s not dramatic, but it’s not very practical either, especially if you want to transfer the whole pot to the table. In short: the design is sturdy and feels robust, but it’s clearly made to stay in place and not to be moved around or displayed as a fancy object. It’s a workhorse, not a pretty accessory.

In terms of comfort of use, this cooker is clearly made for people who want to simplify their life. The main comfort point for me is the “I throw everything in and walk away” aspect. You don’t need to stir every 5 minutes, you don’t have to watch the pot like on the stove, and the risk of burning is low if you respect the minimum liquid levels. For everyday life, especially after work, this is a real plus. You start it, you go shower, you do something else, and the food is ready when you come back.

The keep-warm function is also very practical. Once the cooking is done, it automatically switches to warm mode. So if you’re delayed by 20–30 minutes, the dish is still hot, without overcooking too much. For families where everyone eats at slightly different times, it’s useful. The app can also help, but honestly I barely used it except to look at a couple of recipes. You can manage everything directly on the device, and that’s enough.

On the negative side, comfort is clearly reduced by the size and weight. If your kitchen is small, this thing is in the way. The accessories are also bulky: the crisp lid, the bowl, the ladle. You need a dedicated shelf or cupboard just for it. And because it’s heavy, you don’t feel like moving it around all the time, so you end up reorganizing the whole kitchen for this one appliance. Another small annoyance: there are no handles on the bowl, so taking it out while hot is not very user‑friendly.

Noise level is reasonable: you hear air flow and some clicks during pressure phases, but nothing too annoying. Cleaning is easy compared to traditional cooking: the main bowl is non-stick and dishwasher safe, and generally a quick rinse with a sponge is enough. The lid and accessories also clean up fairly easily. So comfort-wise, I’d say: very convenient for cooking and cleaning, less convenient for storage and handling. If you have the space, you’ll enjoy it. If you’re in a studio with a tiny counter, it may feel like too much.

I obviously haven’t had it for years, so I can’t give a 5‑year feedback, but after several weeks of use, the overall build quality seems solid. The body is mostly plastic with some metal parts, but nothing feels flimsy. The lid locks firmly, the hinges don’t wobble, and the buttons respond well. Moulinex is part of Groupe SEB, which is usually decent on durability, so I’m moderately confident it will hold up with normal use.

The non-stick coating on the bowl is one of the key points. After multiple stews, rice dishes, and porridge sessions, I haven’t seen any peeling or scratches, but I’ve been careful: I only use silicone or wooden utensils, no metal. Food doesn’t stick much, even when sautéing onions and meat. A quick soak and a soft sponge are enough to clean it. If you start scratching it with forks or metal spoons, I’m pretty sure it will wear out faster, like any other non-stick surface.

The air-fryer lid looks a bit more fragile, simply because it’s a piece with electronics and a fan inside. I handle it gently, especially when it’s hot. The plastic shell doesn’t give the impression of being cheap, but I wouldn’t want to drop it from the counter. The cable is standard, nothing special, but long enough for normal use. No overheating or weird smells so far, even after long cooking sessions.

In terms of long-term perception, it feels like an appliance you can use regularly without babying it, as long as you respect a few basic rules: don’t scratch the bowl, don’t slam the lids, and don’t block the ventilation. It’s not a luxury product, but it’s not a toy either. For the price range, I’d say the durability looks pretty solid. Of course, there are cheaper multicookers out there, but they often feel more fragile. Here, you feel like you can actually use it several times a week without worrying too much.

On the cooking side, I’m pretty satisfied overall. For long and slow dishes like stews, lentils, chickpeas, rice dishes or bolognese, it does a really good job. I tested classic comfort food: beef stew, lentils with vegetables, porridge in the morning, and a basic risotto. The textures were good, the food was well cooked, and nothing burned. The automatic programs are generally well calibrated, and if you’re not too picky, you get consistent results without baby‑sitting the pot.

The pressure cooking is effective but not the fastest I’ve seen. Compared to some other pressure cookers or a well‑tuned Cookeo, I found it a bit slower to come to pressure. You often have around 10 minutes preheating before the actual countdown starts. So if the recipe says “10 minutes cooking”, in real life you’re closer to 20 minutes total. It’s not tragic, but you need to factor it in if you’re in a rush. Once it’s under pressure though, cooking is genuinely quick and energy consumption is clearly lower than using an oven.

The air-fryer function is, in my opinion, decent but not outstanding. For frozen fries, chicken wings, or reheating bread, it works fine, but I’ve had slightly better results with a dedicated air fryer. Here, sometimes the browning is a bit uneven and you have to open, shake, and restart for a few minutes. It does crisp, but don’t expect miracle-level crunch on the first try. You need to adjust temperature and time a bit. For gratins or finishing a roast, it’s more convincing: it browns the top nicely without drying everything out.

One performance point I really like is the porridge and delayed start. I set it up in the evening with oats and water/milk, program it, and in the morning I have hot porridge ready without thinking about it. Same for some stews or legumes: you program, you go do your life, and when you come back it’s ready and kept warm. For people who work or have kids, this is quite handy. So in short: cooking performance is strong for one‑pot meals and long cooking, good enough for crisping, and a bit slow to start each program. It does what it promises but it’s not ultra‑fast or ultra‑crisp.

The Moulinex Turbo Cuisine & Fry CE7788 is basically a 7.6 L electric multicooker with a pressure function and a separate Turbo Crisp lid that works like an air fryer. It has about 15 automatic programs: pressure cooking, slow cooking, sauté, steam, porridge, rice, desserts, etc. You control it with push buttons on the front, and you can also use an app to send recipes and settings to the cooker. In practice, I mostly used the front panel, the app is more of a bonus than something essential.

The main bowl is spherical and non-stick, which is supposed to improve heat distribution. In real life, what I noticed is that stews and lentils cook evenly and don’t stick much, as long as you’re not trying to burn things on purpose. The 7.6 L capacity is generous: you can cook for 4–6 people easily, or do batch cooking for the week. For example, I cooked a big pot of lentils and a bolognese sauce for freezing, and it handled the volume without issue.

Where it gets interesting is the combination of pressure cooking + crisping lid. You can do a stew under pressure, then switch lids and grill or brown the top. Same for roast potatoes: pre‑cook them under pressure or in normal mode, then finish with the air‑fryer lid. It’s not as strong as a dedicated pressure cooker plus a high‑end air fryer, but it’s good enough for everyday use. And it really saves dishes: one pot from start to finish.

On the downside, the learning curve is real. The included recipes are a bit overcomplicated and not super adapted to everyday cooking, in my opinion. After a few tries, I stopped following them and started using basic logic: sauté onions on the sauté function, throw in the rest, choose pressure cooking for X minutes, and see what happens. You need a week or two to get used to it, but once you know your 3–4 favorite settings, it becomes pretty straightforward. If you buy it thinking you’ll follow the cookbook to the letter every day, you may get bored quickly.