Ninja - DoubleStack 8 QT SL201/SL300

Get the widest basket you can. Depth means nothing, you want surface area to spread more food out in one layer. The Gourmia one on sale right now stands out in that it can be set to 450 degrees where most top out at 400. The dual basket ones are useful to cook more than one thing at a time but I've found my Ninja model to be inconsistent in temperature between the two chambers and not large enough baskets overall. I am actually planning to go get one of Gourmias today before the sale ends as my larger single fryer died last week! I find that I don't use the bottom tray preferring to just line the bottom with an aluminum foil sheet (the ones at Costco, wonder of wonders, are the perfect size precut sheets) so that I almost never have to wash the basket. I never really make french fries though and for that I would use the insert so that there is hot air forced under the fries and up through them. None of them have plastic cooking surfaces touching food because it would melt at cooking temperatures, while all of them have nonstick coating. If you use the aluminum foil sheets that would prevent contact with that for the most part.

I have a dual basket Ninja air fryer. Best money spent ever. I rarely use my oven anymore.

got a ninja 2 compartment air fryer from target for like $100-120, enjoy the helll out of it. completely changed my diet, only thing i dont recommend cooking in it is raw ground meat. you dont get a good sear so its just a mushy mess. i do hard boiled eggs, chicken, and veggies frequently in it. lmk if u have any questions

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!! 🫣😅

Dual basket Ninja is the bees knees

Use it every week - sometimes everyday

I own a double basket Ninja. I use one basket most of the time but for about 1 in 4 meals, I use two baskets, eg burgers on one side and fries in the other

On my Ninja, each basket is separately controlled. So, YES

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).

I’m vegetarian and have a Ninja dual drawer air fryer for precisely this reason. I use one drawer for meat or fish (I’m a veggie in an otherwise omnivorous household) and keep the other drawer for vegetables. The food from the veggie drawer has never smelt of meat and in fact the meat smells seem to permeate the kitchen much less from the air fryer than they did from the oven or hob. On edit: I would say be consistent about which is the meat drawer and which is the vegan though as there may be traces of meatiness on the element (obviously we wash the drawers and racks after each use).

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.

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

I got mine last week. I’ve been using the Instantpot Vortex for the last two years and when i thought I was upgrading with this Ninja Doublestack, I ended up a bit disappointed.  - It has 2 cooling vents on the side that produce a lot of heat and my countertop gets really hot and wet.  - Also it’s starting/ending and button sounds are pretty loud.  - With regards to its cooking quality, again i am not impressed. My old one cooks from the top whereas the Ninja has its’s fans in the back and the cooking is not evenly done within the basket.  Honestly, I wish i could return it and get my money back so i could just get a the bigger Instantpot Vortex.

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

I have this air fryer, and I’m wondering if I’m the only one experiencing food or juice falling from the grid at the back of each stack?

+ one, I have this (father of 2). It's also true that it is a little too small for a family sized roast.

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 beeps on my Ninja Doublestack could wake the dead!

I have the Doublestack and I do like it but there are some differences to air fryers that aren’t stacked. It saves counter space which is great. It heats from the back of the basket instead of above. Things closer to the back of the basket will cook a little quicker and be crispier. The crisper tray is adjustable so it can go all the way to the bottom of the basket or half way down. If I’m not putting too much in it, I prefer half way down which allows the air coming in to go under as well as over. I get much better results this way. It also has a grate which can be used when the crisper plate is at the bottom. You can have some stuff at the bottom of the basket and some on the grate. Then there is the other basket with all the same accessories and functionality. Lots of room for cooking but it can be easy to overcrowd a basket which will reduce crispiness. There’s a learning curve with it but I’m getting there after a couple of months of ownership. I quite like it but some people moving from top blowing air fryers do not.

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

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 can recommend the Ninja Dual Stack. It has a smaller footprint on the worktop since the baskets are stacked vertically rather than side by side. I love mine.

Buy the Ninja Dual Stack and all the rubbish you’ve been told about airfryers will go out of the window! Plenty of room to cook an entire meal for a family of 4-5. The ability to have two entirely different settings, temperatures and times and have the machine coordinate the finish times, no matter how often you shake a particular food. Easy to clean. I wouldn’t be without it.

Yep I have the Ninja Double Stack - so it’s taller and narrower than most. Smaller footprint in my small kitchen. It slides back into a corner that’s pretty much inaccessible because I’m short and can’t reach to the corners without a step stool! 😂 Very unobtrusive and looks just fine. I had a Tower oven style air fryer previously which was just an ugly lump on the worktop.

I love it, I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it now. You do need to shake stuff part way through, or shuffle unshakeable stuff from front to back etc but you do in all air fryers as far as I know. I’ve certainly had no issues and have no complaints at all. So easy to clean, too.

I started with a shelf type air fryer (Tower brand) - ended up buying the Ninja Dual Stack and giving the shelf one to my daughter who’d dropped her cheap basket style one. I wouldn’t go back to the shelf type. It was a complete nightmare to clean, whereas the basket style you can immerse in hot soapy water and everything just slides off. You can also put them in the dishwasher of course, but I don’t because I think that shortens the life of the product.

I’ve just got rid of the Tower one in your picture and bought a Ninja Double Stack. Best decision ever! The Tower oven style one was a pain in the arse to clean, the wire shelves are particularly horrible, the Ninja is a breeze.

That’s a good question actually! I’ve only made the swap a few weeks ago, so comparisons are limited but I think the Ninja takes a little longer than the Tower did, but the results are so much better that I don’t mind the extra few minutes. So far I think the Ninja cooks more evenly, as long as you remember to shake or rotate things halfway through the time. The Tower was fairly good and I did use it a lot, but the Ninja is next level. Would 100% recommend the Ninja Double Stack. Oh and I know the Tower one has a fancy sounding Rotisserie thing but honestly it’s a gimmick. The way the skewers attach /detach to the rotating assembly is so tricky even when the whole thing is cold it’s absolutely impossible when hot, unless you have the finger strength of Arnold Schwarzenegger on a good day. Which I do not!

The 8 quart dual zone Ninja should work really well for you. I just bought one and love it...(Edit): maybe the 10 quart if you want to roast a whole chicken

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

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.

I have a two drawer Ninja Air Fryer. It’s very good! I paid $154.

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.

For a dozen wings you'll want something that is 8 quarts so its not overcrowded and your wings get crispy. The Ninja foodi 8 quart dual zone is a good option. It's currently the top most recommended air fryer on reddit by the way ([analysis and comments here](https://redditrecs.com/?category=air+fryer)), so its pretty much battle tested.

I have a double basket Ninja, it can definitely cook enough wings for 4 people. Or wings and fries for two. I cook veggies in there all the time, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, carrots- toss them in olive oil first.

We have the double stack so ar so good....most of yhe air actually vents on the side but I still feel you should pull away from wall when using. I am actually investigating the dial feature. To change settings......there apparently is more than 1 option so BEWARE....Walmart for 179.00 the other were 229.00 I believe. Instead of 4 options the other one with looks exactly the same has a dial in the middle and has 6 functions. So checking what ones are missing. I just don't understand why companies do this....sometimes it makes me want to be done with the whole thing 🙃 it's hard enough to find the stuff then we have to deep dive within the product. Lol

I have the ninja speedi and love it. It's got so many settings that I barely use my oven anymore. I proof bread in it, cook bread in it I've dehydrated fruit, it has a sous vide function, and a steam setting (I steam veggies and dumplings), and even a saute function so I've cooked things I'd otherwise cook on the stovetop when I don't feel like dirtying another dish. If you go with the ninja 2 basket, there's a model out there where you can remove the centre to make it one big basket in case that might be of interest to you.

I have the ninja double cooker and I love it! Anything Ninja-brand is always a worthy investment for me

My double drawer ninja melted itself. I loved it, but keep an eye on 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.

That's what I have. It's amazing.

Treat yourself to the double cooker Ninja, I think I’d cry if it died on me, I would seriously go into debt to buy a new one

There would definitely be a small period of mourning!

That’s the one, I use mine everyday!

Just upgraded to the double cooker ninja and I'm in love. Managed to snag a gently used one for $70 on a marketplace app. Definitely feels like a score

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.

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!

Yooooooo the ninja double stack looks amazing. I've been using the original Ninja Dual for about 3 years, and I adore it. If I had to choose another one today, It would be that double stack model

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.

Highly recommend a dual drawer one (ninja).

Ninja with two drawers but want to upgrade to one big drawer ninja with divider

Yes, I have this one, and I absolutely love it.

Double sided ninja. Get the biggest one you can afford/fit.

I have an air fryer and I have never had better wings and left over pizza in my life! I have the ninja one with the 2 baskets.

We have this one as well. The one thing that bothers me is that I can't take a drawer out to tip the contents onto a plate as I would with the other model

2 drawer or big drawer ninja with dividers. Yes it's pretty expensive but it's within your budget...you can't really go wrong

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

I have the Ninja dual basket. If we're using both at the same time, the cooking times jumps up like 50% Don't know about "cross contamination" but there is a wall between the two baskets

I have the Ninja dual basket and use the match cook feature all the time, Works great. Different temps on each side, no problems at all. I use it so much it stay on the counter every day.

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.

I would want to get a stainless steel one, and r something without teflon/non stick. I have the two basket ninja and I really Like it but the non stick bothers me

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

Just get a ninja they’re cheap and amazing. Get the one with two baskets.

Ninja dual from costco is value for money I would say.

Don’t know the Phillips model, but the Ninja 2 drawer 8 quart is an excellent model

Don’t know about those models, we have a Ninja 2 drawer and absolutely love it

That is too small, we have a Ninja 2 drawer, 8 quart and it is perfect for 2 people

I actually just bought a similar model that you linked, but smaller - mine is 8-qt. I say good big or go home. If Target had the 10-qt stocked, I would have grabbed that instead. It's been great so far!

I got the same air fryer as you and yes I was disappointed as well. I still use my single use one.

Highly advise the dual basket version

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!

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.

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

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

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

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

I have it and love it! Not trying to repeat what others have said so wanted to add that the food cooks evenly if you rotate it 2-3x during cooking (depending on cook time) The most annoying thing I've found is with the grills (these enable two-level cooking in one drawer) - I haven't found a good way to pick them up. Yeah you can grab the food out with tongs, or take the grill out with two oven-mitted hands, but usually I've got one hand holding the drawer and end up bumping the grill tray so it tips and then it's an awkward balancing act game of operating trying to grab the things 🙈

I have one. It's my third air fryer. I like it a lot, the sync and match functions are great. The sideways blowers and the built in shelving means much more even cooking than with my previous fryers. I'd recommend it.

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.

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.

After owning the Dual Ninja AF400UK for a few years, it appears to be one of the rare dual machines capable of reaching 240°C, making it, in my view, the most versatile option available. My decision to purchase the double stack primarily stemmed from its smaller size. In my particular setup, I haven't noticed much of a difference in placement compared to af400 unit. However, this might vary for others. One aspect worth noting is the side panel for the touchscreen, which protrudes out the side, leaving empty space behind it. This design choice prompts the thought that it might have been more practical to widen the unit so its flush with panel as space behind doesn't help with much. Positives: The trays they provide are of good fit/idea, prompting me to consider purchasing similar ones for my AF400, as they are not included with the double stack. (so not down to machine) The larger baskets offer more space lengthwise compared to the AF400, making them better suited for items like flatbreads/pizza's that would typically need to be halved in the AF400. This highlights the benefits of having a larger air fryer capacity rather then twovsmaller baskets Negatives: The positioning of the elements at the back, rather than on top like in most air fryers, along with the small holes in the baskets, results in inefficient cooking. It takes longer to cook and heat up compared to my AF400. Additionally, I suspect that the design leads to energy wastage, with only some of the energy effectively reaching the food. (not scientifaclly checked) The cooking is inconsistent, as evidenced by uneven cooking of items placed in the basket. This inconsistency is particularly concerning... put in a nan bread and half near the holes was too done compare to other half. The controls feel clunky compared to the smoother operation of the AF400. Having to press a separate button on the menu to start cooking is a minor annoyance and feels like a step backward in terms of usability wheras AF400 twist temprture and same dial press in to start. The presence of holes in the baskets limits the types of foods that can be cooked, particularly wet foods. While some may suggest using additional baskets, I question how effective this solution would be, considering the potential for further inconsistencies and longer cooking times of holes and hot air needing to comein up and down into basket to cook food. Concerns about the durability of the double stack arise due to the design flaws, particularly the potential for fats and food particles to accumulate in the holes, potentially leading to issues outside of the warranty period. (i'm sure they will say its fine but i'm doubtful) Overall, the double stack seems to fall short in many basic aspects and is only passable as a device. While it may suffice in scenarios where space is limited, I personally would prefer either two smaller air fryers or reverting to the trusted af400 formula.

I got this for Mothers Day (my choice lol) the very first year it came out. It’s literally our most used appliance in the kitchen. The two baskets are so great, it LOOKS nice on the counter too! It saves so much time, especially on snacky-packy night (when we just air fry all the left overs and half empty bags of whatever in the freezer, it’s fun and free!) I’m totally biased FOR the Ninja brand though. I love them, their customer service, and allllll of their products! We’re moving in with my in laws while we build our house and that’s one thing she’s asked me to *not* put in storage 🤣

I have the Ninja with 2 baskets. I also have a single basket Cosori. I like both of them. Cosori just wasn't big enough. The only thing I don't like with the Ninja is that it doesn't have a preheat function. You can preheat, but just have to do it manually. Easier with the Cosori. I am happy with both of them. Just depends on if you want to cook 2 different things at once. I often make fish or chicken in one basket and veggies in the other.

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 the Ninja dual basket and yes they work independently. But they don't both work at peak heat at the same time- stuff takes longer when both are running. >like vapors or whatever floating between the 2 baskets The two compartments are not air tight but they are completely separated. I would say zero cross-contamination happens, but if "vapors" scare you I don't have an answer as "vapors" will permeate the entire room regardless. Vapors are largely smells and she will always be able to smell what you are cooking.

So, I started with one of these dual basket fryers a few months ago. What I noticed was that I almost always ended up using both baskets because they’re deep but not wide, and since you want one layer for maximum crispiness, I needed both baskets to get in all my food without stacking. Because I was using both baskets all the time, it cooked significantly slower - the dual basket Ninjas only run at full power if you are using one basket. I realized pretty quickly that I’m not going to cook whole chickens or other items that require a lot of vertical room - I have nice convection double ovens for that - so the deep baskets were pointless. What I needed was a big, wide, flat air fryer, so I got the Typhur Dome and have been very happy.

I have same and have always wondered why the cooking time jumps so dramatically when using both sides ….. in theory they have separate fans and heating elements so I don’t really get it

Ok thanks - that makes sense now

Is this an American thing because my dual Ninja cooks in the same time regardless of how many baskets are used, must be the voltage difference.

I think it depends where you are, I'm in the UK and I have not noticed this phenomenon at all?

13 amps, just had a look and my AF300UK is rated at 2400 watts.

Word of warning though, mine just stopped working when I had both trays running on max crisp setting. I found out one of the thermal cutout fuses had blown because it had gotten too hot, I replaced the fuse (absolute pain in the arse) and got it working. I'm not using max crisp again!

Yeah I've used it regularly with one draw with no issues, mine is under some cupboards on the countertop so maybe the ventilation wasn't adequate for double max crisp!

Had Philips and moved to Ninja, Philips required preheating to get best results, seems more powerful and lasted me ages, but the dual drawer of the ninja has been an absolute bonus, as two different food types, synced to finish at same time

Slightly longer than the Philips, but it’s usually on how much you fill it. If it’s just covering the bottom, it cooks quickly, but put more than that in and yes it takes substantially longer and you have to shake it more often

I just got tbr two drawer Ninja. I don't like how the cooking times double if you're using both drawers. Now I gotta play dinner even earlier. Have you had any issues or noticed the longer cooking times?

Ninja Dual Basket. I forget the model name.

We had one, we ended up giving it to my dad and kept two basket fryers. The ninja dual and the one from Costco. For us personally, we like the basket ones a lot more.

Honestly, the food we cook and the clean up. It seems to be taboo, but I throw our baskets in the dishwasher and have for years without issue. The tray had the rack and the under tray that seemed to get dirtier based on what my spouse cooked sometimes, and maybe some of what I cooked. But overall I found the dual baskets to be a lot more convenient. We cook different things in the baskets, at different temps and times, and it saves a lot of time. I would say it depends on your needs. The tray one we had also had a rotisserie function among other things, but we didn't use it. but it was a neat addition for those who may.

I have 2 Ninjas. Single and double basket. Going for a third front load. Had them before Covid and ran them consistently. Would buy again and I will.

I have both a single and a double basket. You can debate the use of a double vs a single basket BUT, what is undeniable is the engineering behind each. Hear me out: Assuming both units have 1650 watts power the single basket will have one motor and one heating element to handle the full force of 1650 watts. The dual basket will have 2 smaller motors and 2 smaller heating elements to share the 1650 watts of power. In short, the single basket will give you more performance for your dollar. But, that’s just my take on it. Ask around but my next Ninja will be a single basket front load. Enjoy.

I had number #3 it was good for a while but the touchpad stopped working after a while and the device would overheat and stop responding. We couldn’t run it for more than 30 mins without it overheating. We tried everything we thought it might be not ventilated enough but that wasn’t the issue. The touch pad would stop working after 30 mins of work and after a while most buttons stopped working altogether. I contacted Cosari and they offered a replacement. I ended up sending it back and getting a ninja one with two drawers. Much better and the double drawer comes in handy more than i thought originally. The Cosari looks more fancy and has an app but it’s pretty useless. You can even turn it on through the app. You have to stand next to it to press the start button. So useless. I understand they do that for safety but it defeats the purpose of controlling it through an app. The device only lasted about 3 months or so before starting to malfunction. I recommend the Ninja instead.

I just bought the Ninja doublestack (two friers on top of each other instead of side by side) and had exactly the same reaction. Thought I could make chicken wings and fries but only need one appliance taking up counter space - I gave away my old Philips airfryer in happy anticipation. Then I actually did cook the meal and it took an hour and a quarter to get the wings and fries both cooked (Canada - we have the same electrical standards as the US uses). With two separate air fryers I could make the same meal in about 25 minutes. I was sooooo disappointed. I’m trying to adapt to how this cooks with both baskets. Food on the stainless grate that sits halfway up the basket crisps much, much faster than food on the bottom surface. Like “burns before the bottom part is cooked” faster. With my old Philips AF, which had a grate that sat in the middle, you could double the food being cooked but the heat was distributed more evenly. Honestly, if I’d known more about the doublestack model I wouldn’t have bought it, but I’m going to make the best of it now.

We are really happy with ours. I can’t say I notice a large difference in cooking with 1 drawer vs 2. But we are in the UK so might have a different power supply?

I have noticed like you, it takes a bit longer, but being able to 2 things in separate basket is amazing. With a family it is just needed imo, but when I was single I did everything in it and only used the oven for pizza and roast potatoes. There is only so much power ot ca take from a plug.

Yeah, it should be like your old one if only using one side, that what it feels like to me. I could never go back to a single draw.

We’re on our 6th air fryer, 3rd Ninja, due to “upgrading” and I still say my favorite of all is the Ninja with double baskets. The cool “indoor grills” and 20 in 1 devices are nice and all but I miss our regular old air fryer.

I agree with thisl. The 8 qt dualzone is perfect for 1 to 2 people. I like being able to cook two things in the seperate drawers.

I was against getting an air fryer because I figured it would just be one more appliance taking up space but my partner bought one anyways and we use it multiple times a week. It isn't just awesome for stuff that would normally be fried, or for reheating crispy stuff. It also cooks lots of other stuff faster than an oven or stove. We got a double basket Ninja air fryer so we can do potatoes or veggies or whatever in one and meat in the other. It's awesome. It's worth it just for how quick and easy it is to make perfect potatoes in multiple styles alone lol ETA: you don't say how many people you're cooking for though. I'm in a 2 person household so it's easy to cook an entire meal for the two of us just using the air fryer. If you're cooking for multiple people, it'll probably be best to get a double basket one but you'll probably need to use both baskets to make enough of just one thing and then make the rest of the meal conventionally.

I'm guessing you're in the US? Your sockets can't give out enough juice, so if using both baskets they get throttled down. Outside the US we don't have that problem. I can't imagine how difficult it must be to cook when the time and temp settings change depending on if you're using one or both baskets! Ninja should have made the US model with two separate plugs, one for each side.

We have the same one

I have the instant oven and it’s worked amazing. Have had it forever but it’s not easy to clean the inside. So I just bought a basket style. I initially bought the Ninja dual basket and i was not impressed at all. I returned it. It just didn’t cook the food well. Not anywhere near as good as my other one. It shows you can out quite a bit in the baskets but it took forever. So I got the Instant basket 6Qt. It’s so much better. I’ve heard good things about Cosori but never tried one.

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 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

Since we bought airfryer, i stopped using oven. It's just so handy. Easy to temp and time control. Easy to clean. I have double drawer Ninja one. I use it every day, for simply roasting side veg, baking a cake, roasting whole chicken with potatoes, etc.

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