Ninja - DoubleStack 10 QT XL SL400/401/451

We have this model. Can confirm it cooks unevenly. You can counteract it if you’re mindful to turn the food through the cooking process, but it can be a pain

It's not the best. Definite differences in heat levels between the front and back of the drawers so you have to move things round more than you ah pull. Zero preheat time though and it's got a small footprint for so much capacity.

This model of ninja is inherently flawed as an airfyer and the heating element is at the back. Reviews show it can lead to uneven cooking. If you have the space opt for the side-by-side ninja dual basket one, it goes up to 240C as well.

Same. I have this model and cannot think of a single criticism of it.

I’ve had no problems with it. You go have to shake the basket or rotate larger items but that’s true of air fryers in general.

I have that Ninja model and I find it great. It is very easy to clean and is simple to use. Great to be able to cook two different things at once with different times and temps and have them done at the same time. (Sneaky edit for typos)

Wir sind mit ner günstigen vom Aldi (glaube so 70€) angefangen um zu schauen ob es was für uns ist. Mittlerweile haben wir (auch zu Zweit) ne Doppelstock als XL von Ninja. Mit zwei Schubladen kann man gleichzeitig zwei verschiedene Sachen wie z.B. Hänchenschenkel und Gemüsebeilage machen. Ich würde immer darauf achten, dass man die Programme so einstellen kann, dassselbst bei unterschiedlichen Garzeiten beides gleichzeitig fertig ist. Und nie wieder zu klein, die Heißluft muss sich vernünftig verteilen können, sonst ist das Ergebnis schnell entäuschend.

I purchased one for my daughter hers is exactly  the same burns the food and cooks unevenly,  ninja needs to take responsibility absolute waste of money

I agree, it's un predictable as well as to where will and won't be cooked. Not impressed with mine .  

The food isn't raw on one side and cooked on the other even when I don't move stuff around. It may be less browned, but raw is bs. I have a dual stack and I like it a lot. It's my 3rd air fryer, so I have used others.

I personally really like it and it's almost replaced out oven for anything baked or roasted. All air fryers require some messing with the food to achieve equal cooking. I don't see any cosmetic issues with mine. I don't see issues with splatter out the back.

Klachten genoeg over de Ninja double stack. Steeds dezelfde klachten ongelijk garen van het voedsel. Van wat ik weet van sommige met die klachten dat ze contact hebben gehad met Ninja die toegeven meerdere dezelfde klachten er over hebben gehad. Consument kan binnen 30 dagen de airfryer retour sturen of terugbrengen naar de winkel. Het is een onding wat logisch is. Warmte verspreiding hoort van boven te komen voor een goede werking.

I’ve never had any problems with any of my Ninja products (bullet, double stack XL, or slushi), but I will say that their instructions are more detailed than most, plus obviously they are more expensive, but I think that has to do a lot with product reputation.  The only thing I don’t like about the double stack is that the top rack is so narrow. After finding[ this thread on Reddit](https://www.reddit.com/user/No-Competition-5766/comments/1i5jdq2/air_fryer_models_comparison_spreadsheet/) and comparing the different Ninja models, I think that the Foodi might be a better fit for me. I thought I’d share, though, as you can compare all the different brands.

Odlican je Ninja Double Stack XL

Can’t say I’ve tried any others but I’ve never had any issues with my Ninja. I have the one that’s stacked instead of side by side to save counter space and I love it. Only complaint is the cord is a bit short.

Congratulations! We are a two too - gave just bought a Ninja stacked - love it !!

Have a ninja dual drawer job. No complaints

We have one of the two drawer ninja ones. Had it for 2 years. Use it multiple times a week minimum, the over goes on a few times a month. Well worth the buy for us!

I got that stacked Ninja and ended up giving it away and buying a traditional bucket style instead. The heat elements in this come from the back, not the top. This creates a few problems like juicy stuff getting the back dirty and spilling, not being able to properly “shake the basket” since the holes are on the back. Each basket is also pretty small, might work for you but did not for me. Another slightly annoying thing is that it also wont stop cooking automatically if you remove the basket, you need to press the “stop” button. And it also has bo preheat timer. Meaning if you want to preheat it you need to do it the old school way and just guess when its ready.

I have barely used anything else since I got my Air Fryer. It was a game changer for me. I can cook something that resembles a meal instead of living on snack and convenience food. I have a 2 drawer ninja and stick protein in one side, veggies in the other. Turn it on, wait and job done. Honestly would never be without it now.

I will vouch for this. Once I used my mother in law’s ninja I realized that the IP Duo Crisp was far from adequate as an air fryer. I’ve added a Njnja (2 drawer model) and I’ve gotten rid of the IP air fryer lid and inner basket.

the Ninja dual drawer top and bottom is awesome and very easy to clean. In fact, we threw out the Phillips XXL because it was so cumbersome and hard to clean in comparison.

I have a Ninja 2 drawer and it’s fairly quiet.

We have this one too and really like it alot.

We just upgraded to the Nina dual basket air fry and it’s the best one we have ever owned. My only gripe is you have to use basket 1, so you can’t be lazy about cleaning it and use basket 2 when 1 is dirty.

Yes. I’ve been doing steak in my Ninja Foodie (the ‘dual drawer’ model, so I can cook veggies in the other drawer simultaneously using the ‘Smart Finish’ feature). I’ve cooked steak from both frozen and also thawed and marinated/seasoned. They both worked great for me, just the thawed one I simply changed the cooking time. Crisp outside and tender medium/rare inside. I’d still do the occasional pan-fried and seared steak on a weekend, but it’s mainly the air fryer I’ve been using.

We are 2 parents and a 2 year old and were late to it also, bought a Ninja with 2 drawers for my wife and asside from a rice cooker she has basically used nothing else since (6 months plus). Seems to be faster and cheaper, easy to just chuck something in each side and and it comes out great.

Yes, also spend the extra few quid and get a ninja. I always went low end and thought they were good. I got a ninja and wish I had just got one the first time He the double drawer one, game changer

I am new to the Airfryer world. The thing I am most pleased with is I can ‘Sync’ my cooking in the 2 drawers. So different foods for the meal finish cooking at the same time. It has removable metal racks, that mean I can cook 4 different foods types at same time & sync finish. My introduction to the Airfryer came from staying at a relative’s home. They have a Ninja 2 drawer side by side design. So I looked at that brand & went for the Stacker design as they take up less room on the counter top. As a new user & still learning I find the 2 drawer are plenty big enough for all food I cook to feed a family of 4. If you need larger amounts of an item to cook you just turn it over half way through cooking. If you regularly cook legs of lamb or large whole chicken or other poultry. Obviously they will not fit. You need a different design. Or use your conventional oven. If you go for an Airfryer big enough for such large food items. Then it seems wasted space when doing a smaller quantity of food. Only you can decide which choice is most useful. It is the Sync Mode on my Ninja I most appreciate.

I am new to the Airfryer world. The thing I am most pleased with is I can ‘Sync’ my cooking in the 2 drawers. So different foods for the meal finish cooking at the same time. It has removable metal racks, that mean I can cook 4 different foods types at same time & sync finish. My introduction to the Airfryer came from staying at a relative’s home. They have a Ninja 2 drawer side by side design. So I looked at that brand & went for the Stacker design as they take up less room on the counter top. As a new user & still learning I find the 2 drawer are plenty big enough for all food I cook to feed a family of 4. If you need larger amounts of an item to cook you just turn it over half way through cooking. If you regularly cook legs of lamb or large whole chicken or other poultry. Obviously they will not fit. You need a different design. Or use your conventional oven. If you go for an Airfryer big enough for such large food items. Then it seems wasted space when doing a smaller quantity of food. Only you can decide which choice is most useful. It is the Sync Mode on my Ninja I most appreciate.

I am new to the Airfryer world. Definitely happy with my choice & recommend. After seeing a Ninja dual drawer side by side Airfryer in use. Also researched the varieties of Airfryers. Settled on the Stacker Ninja Dual Drawer model. As this has same capacity but takes up less space on counter top, than the side by side model. Other key features (& my favourite feature) is the Sync Mode. So different foods finish cooking at the same time. Also has Crisper Plates, so it is easy to have food cook at different drawer heights. So raised in the drawer, or at bottom of drawer. If add the wire shelfs to each drawer, then can cook 4 different foods at same time. Comes with a great Recipe Book & Instructions/Guide.

I have the Stacker Ninja. Drawers & Crisper Plates are Ceramic Coated. My first Airfryer. This model because it fits a smaller space. I find it is perfect. It does not cook uneven as some have mentioned. You just have to make sure you are neither blocking any of the Vent Holes at the Drawer backs. Nor the 2 small cut out bits at 2 of the Crisper Plate’s edges. Their position changes depending upon if the Crisper Plates are in the Upper or Lower position. I put long foods like Fish Fillets in diagonally rather than straight. Then it’s not blocking any Drawer back Vents. Comes with a great Recipe Book & a really good Instructions Book. It has removable Crisper Plates in each drawer. Comes with 2 gridded shelves. Clever designed to easy lift out. These are useful to cook 4 different food types at same time. Under the grid shelf & above the shelf. These shelves stack together easy for storage. Also great then for resting the hot Drawer upon when checking food or turning food during cooking times. Alway use the Drawers with Crisper Plates. Love the Sync Mode. Where foods that need different cooking times/temperatures all finish cooking at same moment. It is not only an Airfryer. Has different cooking modes. The mistake I made when new was using silicone trays. Thought they save effort on cleaning. Chicken bone in & skin on thighs raw near the bone after recommended cooking time. Took lots of putting back & more cooking. Think eventually it nearer an hour to cook instead of 20 minutes. After a few days of such disasters. I realised it’s due to the silicone trays blocking the back Vent holes at the drawer backs. Also blocking air that should come up through the Crisper Plates. Same would have occurred with Parchment Liners. I did try collapsing the Silicone Trays. But they rose up during cooking, so still blocking the air Vents on the Drawers backs. I gave away the Silicone Trays. Since using the Stacker Ninja as recommended, it cooks perfectly. Also I learned to buy skinless & boneless Chicken thighs. As they cook quicker & have less fat to mess up the Airfryer. If you have room for a Ninja side by side I see no reason to not get that type. My choice based on space.

I have a 2 drawer Ninja Airfryer. It has several Modes. Including Oven Mode. I have Cooked a quarter of a Pizza in both drawers with frozen potato chips at the same time as the Pizza slices. Really quick make. If want a larger single cooking area, I did see in the store, a Ninja single basket Airfryer. Big enough to take a Pizza or a whole chicken. I prefer that with 2 drawers I can cook completely different foods at the same time. All finished at same time with the Sync Mode feature. The drawers & Crisper Plates are Ceramic coated. Hope this information is helpful OP.

They are equal sized baskets. I had the older dual zone (side by side, pre mega drawer with divider) and one basket was still always hotter than the other- enough to be noticeable. I’m planning on getting one of these if I can find them for a decent discount in the after Xmas sales.

Yes, the stacked one. I’m tired of how much space the side by side takes up on the counter

Air fryer. Have a double sided Ninja. It’s amazing for wings. If you get an air fryer just make sure you get a big one. And being able to shake the basket is clutch!

Ninja duel draw is the best airfryer out! Can use both side set at different times/temperatures love it!!

Ninja is your best bet- great brand, last long! I’ve the foodie double drawers about 6 years now

I have a dual drawer ninja, and it’s great for my household as I cook for only myself, so can roast single portions of food quickly and stick the drawer in the dishwasher when it needs cleaning. I find it cooks quicker than my actual oven, and unlike my oven it doesn’t take 20 minutes to come up to temperature.

Are you by any chance american? This airfryer uses 2300W when using both drawers. Most american plugs cant do that, so americans have this problem of longer time when using both baskets, but dont blame the airfryer

I might have been too fast, my model is the one slighly biggest than this. But mine uses 2470w according to the website.

Not quite the same, but I have switched from a Ninja AG651 to an AF451. One downside is definitely that I can't fit a large casserolle in ther anymore, but that's the only downside as well. The drawer-style is way quieter. Allows me to make crispy stuff alongside veggies which before just didn't crisp up properly. It does not require preheating. I have less space width-wise, but way more space to the top which makes bigger pieces of meat possible (for example one whole chicken, which before only worked spatchcocked). If I only have use one drawer the power-consumption is obviously less. Cleaning is way easier. Also the thermal probe is way better than my previous one.

It's not about the cooking method. Brining/marinading + making sure they are flat and more or less equal in thickness + taking it out at the right internal temperature is the key. I know double stack ninja model has a built in thermometer for monitoring food temp, but you can buy one separately. It will level up your chicken breasts.

I got this recently and have been a little frustrated on the cooking quality. The top basket cooks much faster than the bottom even when the “double stack” and “match cook” buttons are chosen. I’m thinking about returning mine and getting a different model.

I just got the double stack from ninja.. I don't have a lot of countertop space in my NYC apartment but this one fits nicely and works great! I love that each basket/drawer comes with a separate rack that sits half way in the basket making 4 areas to cook on. the top rack in each drawer is the "crispier" foods rack

This is exactly why I just switched to getting the double stack.. each basket has a wire rack to basically make 4 cooking surfaces, too. (2 per drawer/basket - top rack being more crispy foods) Its pretty ideal

Ninja double one. They made a stackable one that takes less space. Wish they had that when I bought mine.

I know! Ninja are geniuses with their products. I bought their creami as well and there's so many more products I want from them 😂

Is just Ninja Double Stack.

I have a Ninja double air fryer. It’s really great and I highly recommend it.

Ik ben tevreden over de Ninja Double Stack, makkelijk schoon te maken, twee mandjes, en neemt weinig ruimte in omdat de mandjes niet naast elkaar zitten maar boven elkaar.

I’ve owned a few. My Ninja double stack is my favorite. It is relatively narrow, looks good on the counter, and has great capacity.

I just got one for Christmas. Using it now for first time to cook chopped up potatoes for meal prep. Using both baskets ... and it seems the top one cooks faster.... however, it takes much longer regardless than a traditional air fryer. 40 mins to cook my potatoes... usually takes 20.

Just for your info the double stack one does not have great reviews online. Side by side ninja would be my choice as I have it and love it

Just for your info the double stack one does not have great reviews online. Side by side ninja would be my choice as I have it and love it

I would recommend either the Dual Zone or the FlexDrawer. We've tested very similar Ninja models and they've both performed very well and are easy to clean. I would not recommend the DoubleStack. As you mentioned, the rear placement of the fans and heating elements does lead to very uneven cooking (food closest to the back gets cooked much faster). A rating of 1670 W is very typical for North American air fryers. You mentioned that your previous model was rated for 2300 W, which means you're probably outside of North America. Most dual-basket models in the UK, Australia and Europe will draw 2300+ watts, and the added power is absolutely a benefit for cooking speed (especially for dual basket models where two chambers are cooking at once). Lastly, in my experience the plastic smell does go away after a few uses. This is common for most brands of air fryers!

Ja mialam xiaomi i jest wspanialy. Pozniej kupilam ninja max 9.5 litra z 2 szufladami. Ale jedzienie mi lepiej wychodzi w duzo tanszym xiaomi. Ktore również sie przypomina zeby pomieszac. Teraz stoja dwa i uzywam na zmianę zalezy co gotuję.

Same! I've always been meh about air fryers, but always had the toaster oven style. Recently got the 10 qt Ninja dual basket and was immediately like "now I get the hype". It even has a dehydrate function!

Seconded. Most food airfryer cooking instructions say to cook in a single layer, and if you do a larger quantity of something you have to shake the food and it takes longer. I went from a PowerXL to a Ninja double basket 10qt and sometimes it even feels too small if you make two things.

Seconding Ninja. I’ve had the double basket for years now and it works flawlessly after running it at least four times a week. Before I had that I had a Kitchen Aid convection toaster oven that failed and caught fire internally. Ninja is my go to brand now. I got their blender-food processor combo about a year ago and (despite sounding like a jet taking off) it’s the best blender I’ve ever owned. It laughs at crushing a full pitcher of ice.

I have a different ninja with a built in thermometer and I'd recommend a separate one anyway. It's not that accurate

I actually just got a separate thermometer so I'm not sure yet but the separate one actually tells you the temperature. The ninja one you just set it to rare, medium,ect and I find it over cooks. I'd rather just see the actual temperature.

Ninja dual baskets, the larger size one!

Ninja 10l. Vecinima pomfri, ribe (panirane) in pis. c.medaljoni 😅

I like my Ninja oven and air fryer combo for its versatility and speed of cooking - plus the results I'm getting on everything coming out of it are outstanding imo. Roasted a whole stuffed chicken last week as well as cooking scratch made pizza. Outstanding!!

Was it the two basket ninja? Because we bought that one at Costco and ended up returning it.

Super je ako ne želiš konstantno paliti pećnicu, odličan je. Ali nije ništa zdravije. Ja imam Ninja, onaj sa dvije košare i top mi je. Imala sam i jeftinije, al’ u ovo se bas ispalti uložiti

I went through 3 of the non glass ones a few years ago and had to return them. After a few weeks of use, the metal fan would make contact with the lid (or something else in the air fryer) and would make this screeching metal-on-metal noise. Ended up getting the Ninja two basket from Costco eventually.

I love my Ninja. I’ve had 2 other brands but this one has been the best quality. If I could go back and buy the one with 2 separate baskets I would, because I love it.

We have a Ninja with two baskets. Air fry, bake, roast, reheat, air broil, and dehydrate settings.  Been using for 2 years and we love it.  Very easy to clean the baskets. The metal trays come out and every thing goes in the dishwasher.  Highly recommend. 

Second this. I have the kind with two baskets. Not only does it allow you to do two things at once, but also it’s on the upper range of total volume you can cook as well if you’re making a large portion of something

I have loved my ninja foodi fiercely for the last 4 years. We had to replace it and got a dual basket one and omg. We have been eating soggy mush for years. It's so much faster, stuff is CRISPY. I Couldn't agree more, go simple.

we have the ninja side by side. it works fine. you can operate both sides as one, if you want. and you can set both sides to finish at the same time if they have different settings. i don't like that you have to manually pause it if you don't want hot air just blowing out when you open a basket and it doesn't have a reminder to flip like our single basket Instant Vortex does.

I have the ninja side by side. Works fine.

Honestly, I never wanted an air fryer, then my bf bought a Ninja. It does take up a decent amount of space on the counter, but I removed my toaster oven, which took about the same amount of space. It has 2 baskets that can cook on separate or the same temps, and it will regulate the time so they finish cooking together if cooking on different temps. It may be more than you're looking for, but I'm pleasantly surprised.

Dude I’ve been a skeptic for years and I finally got one the other day, ninja duel basket and it’s absolutely awesome being able to choose 2 different modes or times and temperatures even if just cooking for 1

Double basket ninja. It's the best I've ever owned. Do not go for the cheap recommendations, I used to have a cheap gournia and another cheap brand (both were ~50 bucks), not very consistent, didn't cook all parts at same speed, etc. I love to cook everything in my ninja, lately I've been into cooking frozen steaks, better than sous vide etc and much easier and leave the best crust

Yeah, I have a dual basket Ninja and I don't recommend it. Whenever you cook with both baskets it just doesn't have enough power for that so it cooks way worse, so you end up just always using only 1 basket.

There are a few, if you have an instant pot they make their own air fryer lid if you want to save space but if you just want a dedicated one: ninja, cosori, and instant are solid brands that have dual basket models. That being said I’m still using a cheap 35$ chefman with rotaries that I’ve had for over 5 years that I’ve been waiting to break so I can upgrade but it keeps on ticking

Everyone is saying go big... i downsized from a dual basket ninja to a cosori pro le. they had it in white that matched my kitchen. it also goes to 450, which i like.

Got the Ninja dual basket for Black Friday. I freaking love it. Great for chicken and fries at the same time.

I have a Ninja dual basket air fryer and it’s great for my needs. We keep one basket for veg or other vegetarian foods; meat and fish goes in the other. Someone has commented on extended cooking times when using both baskets at the same time but that depends on where you are; it may be a factor worth considering if you’re in the US but it’s not the case for the UK (or the rest of Europe).

Air fryer is great. I have one of the double basket models and have been using it regularly for at least 4 years now. Blender sucks. I've never used a ninja blender that wasn't total shit. Try to find a used vitamix or blendtec blender, even one with 1/10th of its life left is still better than a brand new ninja blender.

I just replaced my Ninja flip. It worked fine as a little oven (think frozen pizza) but every other feature was mediocre. Especially the air fryer mode. I now have the dual basket Ninja and do not miss the impossible to keep clean flip at all. I’m back to making quick, crispy AIR FRIED stuff again. Can you say wings??? 🤤

I have a dual basket Ninja. It is about the easiest thing to hand wash in the kitchen. I will probably never wash it in the dishwasher. (Even if there’s room) Why would you want to leave a dirty basket out overnight?

We are also a family of two adults and a toddler, I'm veggie so we mostly eat veggie. And I do like to cook so it's not just throwing in frozen food but it's really good for that too. The only time I use the oven is for baking and I'm pretty sure you can do that in the air fryer but just not got round to it yet. We just upgraded ours to a Ninja that's got a double basket that can do different times and things but you can turn it into one big basket. If you have a really good oven and if it works fine for you then I'm not sure I would bother but if you don't then it's great.

I don't disagree, I really miss the analog controls I had on my last Philips. But I still wouldn't pick the old Philips over the easy to clean, larger, dual or combined basket Ninja I got now. But the button controls and not having a Favorite Mode are my main annoyance with the new one. That said, combined megabasket can be insanely useful and this is sooo easy to clean compared to last one.

I only have experience with the dual basket air fryer but it's the best air fryer I've used and it's lasted quite a while. As for cleaning, it's no better or worse than other air basket fryers. But the fryer performance is better. I actually think the name holds it back b/c it makes it sound like a cheap As Seen On TV brand e.g. Ginsu knives. But all the reviews show they make good stuff.

I’ve actually owned the Smart Oven Air for 5+ years now and while it’s absolutely amazing and if it broke I would buy another one tomorrow, I still bought the dual basket Ninja air fryer. Nothing beats having the air shot directly on top of the food in the basket

I second this, first one I ever got was an oven one, it's amazing, but the front glass door got dirty and really hard to clean. I have the dual basket ninja and can just soak it and then rinse the basket.

We use our Ninja Dual Basket every day, best purchase ever

i just got a dual basket ninja, and im glad i got a dual basket. its my first air fryer but i already know id get frustrated only having one basket. its like having two air fryers. can do double the amount of something or two different things at the same time. i just open and look every now and then since i dont have a window and its fine

We bought the Ninja dual basket air fryer last year. It's been great. Can cook 2 things at the same time. Each container is 5 qt so great capacity. Unfortunately, it's no longer available at Costco.

I'm curious if you buy what the OP is asking about and you cook something full of fat like bacon or chicken wings where does all the grease go and how hard is it to clean up? I currently have a ninja dual basket, all the grease and fat falls to the bottom so it's easy to pull the drawer and empty it out.

Maak al vele jaren al dankbaar gebruik van de Philips XL airfryer. Nu ook een Ninja gekocht met 2 mandjes, ook heel fijn ding. Vaak kan je bij de Philips XL een hele zak ovenfriet er in kiepen, of een heel pak snacks, das wel handig dat de verpakkingen bij de grootte van je mandje aansluiten.

I absolutely love my dual basket ninja. I use it almost every day. Cook two different items at two different temperatures for 2 different time lengths, synced to end at the same. Cook a lot of the same item in both baskets. Cook just a little bit of just one item in just one basket. So useful.

We love it and use it much more than the oven. We're a family of four and started with a supermarket cheap one then decided to get a ninja one with a double basket, it's the best appliance I've ever bought. It was also really helpful when cooking a million different things over Christmas and boxing day.

At least this one has 2 baskets. I bet it’s fine as long as you only use one layer in each basket (depending on if it has one or two heating elements). The price is not bad and Costco is great about returns so it might be worth a try. I was debating between a one big basket/one basket dual zone/two basket and got no consensus to help me choose! I wound up getting a Ninja dual basket from Costco and while I don’t often make full use of all its capabilities I’m delighted

I have the Ninja - double. Highly recommended it!!

I personally prefer the dual - then you can cook different kind side by side. For me more flexible.

I love the dual because as told more freedom cooking different in both compartments. Flexible. Well I think you can do pizza i haven’t tried that out -if pizza I use my pizza oven 🥰😋 but I can highly recommend to two compartment Ninja. I think in the long run you’ll get tired of the lack of freedom- always planning- the time and temperature. I love my air fryer ❤️ I haven’t cooked in my oven since I got it. Easy to clean as well hallelujah! I hate oven cleaning!! 🫣😅

Ninja double basket. It’s worth every penny. It’s easy to clean. I have had mine for about 2 years now. Still looks brand new.

I've owned several different brands, I too now own this Ninja with the double basket, best most reliable and longest lastest one I have owned so far... Definitely would recommend it

We have the ninja dual basket.... I regularly use basket 2 alone. Just turn the power on, then click the 2, and then do the settings.

We also really like our Ninja dual basket. I like having the ability to cook at different temperatures and for differing times, as I'll often bake a potato on one side and roast tofu on the other.

We got sucked into it here in Canada too. North American household voltage is not wired to run what is effectively two appliances plugged into one socket. My Ninja dual basket air fryer runs at a lower heat if both baskets are being used, and takes almost twice as much time to cook the food as using one basket at a time. I should’ve taken it back but it’s too late now.

I’m in the same camp with a dual basket Ninja. Honestly, I never thought about which side the heat comes from, but it’s worked great for me. If you’re still shopping, there’s a Redditor who put together a [side-by-side air fryer comparison sheet](https://www.reddit.com/u/MaterialisticOcelot/s/h0LDl15iBG). It covers all the reputable brands and was super helpful to see what’s out there.

We have a ninja with dual baskets but I wish I got a toaster oven style one.

No, there is another model that has a large single drawer that can also be divided, but the standard two drawer model has a solid element in the middle that would prevent a single drawer

Dual basket all the way. For example, tonight I made burgers; patties on one side, bacon on the other. Different times, different temps. All synched up by the Ninja to finish at the same time. I couldn't get by with one basket.

My Ninja dual basket is probably 4 years old now and absolutely still rips. I love it. I often cook two different things at different temps/times. And even when I want them to be the same it lets me cook a lot more while keeping things from getting piled up.

I have one and the hype is just hype. I think people like it when they don't know the proper way to get what they need out of their oven, or don't have an oven with convection. It actually isn't that much faster than an oven, particularly if you're using a dual air fryer, and it uses more energy per second than an oven. I've tried cooking fish and broccoli and cauliflower in mine and the results have truly been subpar compared to my oven or BBQ, or a pan. Things like pizza don't work (at least the dual basket model I have) because even if you follow directions, the hot air doesn't get underneath properly and you end up with soft crust and crispy cheese. You have to keep checking on it and rotate things if you can, and shake the basket. Very high maintenance if you need something crispy specifically. The other thing is if you have loose toppings or something that's lighter, such as a tortilla topped with cheese, then if you try to use the "air fry" setting, it will blow that shit around and even up into the element to burn it. You have to use the bake setting which then negates the supposed time difference. To me it's literally only good at cooking fries or chicken wings. But once again, depending on the model, there's not as much space compared to an oven, and once again, you can get the same results in an oven if you know how.

This is the kind that makes sense to me. I have the kind that has two smaller baskets and I'm so unimpressed with it.

No I'm single and live alone. I have a dual basket air fryer instead of a toaster oven style, maybe that's why? If you put cauliflower for example in the oven on a sheet pan and roast it at 375, set and forget, it's like literal crack. It also shrinks a lot as it cooks so a full sheet pan of cauliflower will be like one serving if that's basically your meal, or two servings if you have something else with it. In the air fryer there's just not nearly as much room. I also don't like having to babysit the air fryer, like the oven will do exactly what I want without me having to touch it. The air fryer I either have to shake it to get all the things crisped up, and/or like you say, use two different settings. I also don't want vegetables to have to be like basically diced haha.

I very much regret not getting the toaster oven kind. I opted for this stupid dual basket kind. This thing is almost useless.

I have the ninja dual basket air fryer and I'm so not impressed with it. I agree that I would much prefer an instapot. The air fryer does nothing that my BBQ or oven can't do.

Yeah I agree that there is more work in babysitting the air fryer stuff than an oven. I wonder if this has more to do with the model that people get. Mine is a dual basket. I regret not getting the toaster oven kind.

I think this is the right style to buy. I'm extremely unimpressed with the one I chose, a dual basket air fryer. So many feelings about it haha.

I think they are way overrated. It's literally like the convection setting on your oven. Don't get a dual one with two small baskets. If you get one, get one that has multiple functions like a rotisserie bar and a glass window to see inside, and one larger compartment to be able to spread things out more.

Any dual compartment Ninjia. Ninja until I die. Amazing bang for your buck

I got the Ninja one that has 2 baskets. I thought I'd love it because you could use one basket at a time but honestly I hate it. Each basket is too small. No matter what you get, get a larger cooking area.

We had a toaster oven style and it wasn’t much better than a toaster oven. Nothing actually got crispy, I don’t think the air moves as much as a basket style. Have since replaced it with the 2-basket ninja and probably use it for 80% of our meals, it is great

I have both the Ninja twin basket and the Insta. There is convenience in the Ninja and it does a good job nut the Insta is better in terms of cooking plus it comes with a rotisserie and a spinning basket. It also wants to warm up before you put in the food. However, for your parent who would be new to the device, the Ninja might be better.

I am. I'm using a instapot vortex plus. I had one of the corsori, but you had to pull the door down like an oven and then pull the hot basket out... That's a deal-breaker for me, and I also had one of the ninja twin baskets. But I found one larger basket is better than two separate baskets even if they're larger combined.

Yes, I have the ninja one with 2  compartments so you can cook 2  meals at different temp. I've it !