Ninja - EzView AirFryer Max XL AF171C

Wife and I started with the Gourmia from Costco, but needed a bigger one and got the ninja with the clear window and light inside. We like the ninja more for sure. Seems to cook better and we (with multiple kids) prefer the bigger model.

I had an Instant air fryer (not sure which model but not the #1 from ATK. A smaller one with no window) and it only lasted a little over a year before it stopped heating up. I bought a Ninja single basket with window and am really happy with it so far. Not sure how I ever lived without a window before lol. Honestly my favourite thing about it is the nonstick coating on the plate. It's ceramic rather than teflon (unlike the Instant) so it doesn't get scratched off through use or cleaning. A nice little detail which, to me, highlights the quality of the appliance and the attention given to it by the designers.

 Ninja Air Fryer Max XL is my go-to for crispy, even cooking. It’s super easy to use with intuitive buttons and a nonstick basket that’s a breeze to clean. Perfect size for 2-4 people, but if you’re cooking for a crowd, it might feel a bit small. It’s a solid performer, especially for things like chicken wings and fries.

I am happy with my Ninja Max XL. More important than the nominal quarts is that the heating is some space away from the food so it doesn't get nasty fast. The 5.5 quarts seem to be fine for me as a single so far. In the end, more stuff means more moisture to extract. So if not wanting to cook items with larger dimensions, then going for a second device is probably better than to go for a larger one.

This is my current go-to, and it’s been amazing. I have been using Ninja air fryer MAX XL for few months. It’s super easy to use, heats up fast, and consistently makes the crispiest wings and fries I’ve ever had. The ceramic nonstick basket is a breeze to clean (dishwasher-safe too), and it’s perfect for 2-4 people. The “Max Crisp” setting is a game-changer if you want that extra crunch.

Make sure you get a decent fan to blow at your fire detector while you use the air fryer. And have the air fryer backside pointing towards an open window. I really like the Ninja pro XL 5 quart. ($79) Super easy to use and clean. And extra insert trays are available on Amazon for like nine bucks, for when yours gets too hard to clean. Don't worry about using liners or anything like that. Just make sure you invest in a good avocado oil spray. If you or your parents have a Costco membership, they've got large avocado sprays in a two pack for a pretty good price.

Cuisinart sucks just fyi, especially the digital air fryer ones. Ninja is good just they don’t seem to have a good size. The tilt one doesn’t have enough clearance to see or even put things like 1-1/2” steaks and the non-flip one is giant.

I have this exact model. When I run just one side, it's fine. When I run both sides, with identical contents, same temperature and time as before, the food is clearly not cooked the same amount as just one side on it's own.

This model has completely separate heating elements and circulation for each basket, it is not like the Flexbasket as far as I know. I can run one side normally while the other basket is in the dishwasher, with no air leakage.

I have. The model. In. The photo.

I have a Ninja that's got Super-Crisp (450F) technology.

I shake in this one too. It's a little on the smaller side so I only do about 8 wings at a time. I usually flip about half way through and do some shaking towards the end.