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Cooking • What is the best air fryer ? ->Same, I did just purchase a stainless steel pot because my nonstick coating was starting to chip. Otherwise the things been trouble free.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->Ninja Foodi, has an air fryer function built in that works great
airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in t... ->Love my Nina foodi, aside from the size of it
airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the... ->I use the Ninja XL pro fryer instead of my stove. It lives exclusively on top of my stovetop. Love it! It’s big enough to make a loaf of bread or a casserole but it also is our toaster, air fryer, oven, broiler, etc. Probably the first time I’ve ever used an appliance for EVERYTHING it advertises!
RVLiving • air fryer recommendations? ->I just bought a Ninja Foodi, love it
airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in t... ->Ninja Foodi I love mine so much.
airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in t... ->Glad to see this and I wanted to echo the same. We’ve had our Ninja Foodi for 6 years and use it 2x a week at a minimum. It will die eventually, but I definitely feel it’s a worthwhile buy.
BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->My Ninja Foodi came with a non-stick pot, but I bought a replacement stainless steel pot on Amazon. I also replaced the non-stick rack with stainless steel. If anyone is concerned about the inner pot it’s easy to replace. Worth a little extra investment to protect our birds.
parrots • PSA For anyone thinking about getting a ni... ->Same here. Just buy a replacement pot and the problem is solved.
parrots • PSA For anyone thinking about getting a ni... ->Ninja Foodi which is both. Both things are very nice to have and very different, to be honest.
Frugal • Air fryer or slow cooker? ->Ninja Foodi! I, too have a very small kitchen and I use my ninja every single day. You can cook just about anything you want in it. I don’t even own a microwave anymore because it’s just as easy to use the Foodi for everything.
Frugal • Air fryer or slow cooker? ->Ninja foodi is amazing. I love the pressure cooking/steam and crisp for frozen chicken breasts, slow cooling big beef roasts on sale, air frying frozen processed foods like nuggets etc etc It can be a little annoying to clean but it’s worth it. My most used household cooking appliance by far
Frugal • Air fryer or slow cooker? ->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.
airfryer • Ninja Double Stack XL — don’t buy it ->A little late to this party, but Ninja Foodi(I think) changed my life. Air fryer, saute, slow and pressure cooker all-in-one
CasualUK • Fellow CasualUKers. Recommend me... An... ->I just got the ninja foodi and it's been great so far.
airfryer • Ninja or Tefal? ->I just (tried) cleaning out our Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Fryer. It was pretty dirty as we never cleaned it as much as we should. Anyway, cleaning that thing is a major pain in the ass. I couldn’t figure out any (easy) way to remove the heating elements and shields to get them cleaned. I sprayed the inside with oven cleaner, then later read that the oven cleaner shouldn’t be used with convection type ovens. So, not sure if the fryer is toast now, or what. Haven’t plugged it back in yet, so not sure if it’s going to even work. Any way. I’ll be following this thread for options, because even if it works, it’s the last time I’m cleaning this thing. Next time, it’s going in the trash and we’ll just buy a new one. As far as performance of the unit, it was ok. Though, it left a lot to be desired for making toast. It takes way too long to toast a couple slices of bread. And frying isn’t exactly giving me crispy results either. Never really did.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->I use the ninja foodie 8 in 1. Love it and use it constantly. If it ever quits on me, I will buy it again
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->Coming back. As someone with two ninja foodi's and have recommended them for about 2 years now. Mine died just recently at the 2 year mark and they wont do anything about it. I have the big one remaining with the thermometer and I hope it lasts.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->I have a Ninja Foodi air fryer that is still going strong after 5 yrs of usage and it is still geting use multiple times a week.
Costco • Air fryer recommendations ->I just got mine last year after my instant pot went kaput and I love it! I was without an oven for thanksgiving and I roasted a chicken in it!
Cooking • I think I'm going to finally break... and ... ->My first foodie lasted 4 years, 2nd one 1 year 😔
Cooking • I think I'm going to finally break... and ... ->I have a Ninja Foodi that has been my primary device for years, bought one of these to combo with it as I couldn't pass up the pricing, and I actually use it more often my Ninja now! Of course there are certain functions that only my Foodi is capable of, but when it comes to plain ol' air frying the Gourmia is great
Costco • Has anyone tried the Gourmia air fryer oven? ->Ninja Foodi, used multiple times a week since April of 2020
BuyItForLife • Reliable air fryers? ->Okay so ignore me if this is out of budget. Get rid of the slow cooker and instant pot and get the ninja foodi. It has an air fryer, slow cooker, and instant pot settings. Frees up some space and you have a gadget that does all of them.
adhdwomen • If I buy an air fryer, will I regret it? ->I have a Ninja Foodi and I use it a lot! It has an air fryer, pressure cooker, steamer etc and I use most of the functionality it has and it saves me so much time!
adhdwomen • If I buy an air fryer, will I regret it? ->I just got the ninja foodi xl pro air fryer toaster oven. It’s incredible. Air fry’s nice, roasts nice, toasts nice. Can do 2 racks for anything but toast obviously, so fries and wings. I’ve had it only a month, but so far it’s pretty top gear.
airfryer • Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now Cometh th... ->The foodi is the best!
Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->Check out the Ninja Foodi. We love ours. Makes perfect rice and so much more. Insta pot/pressure cooker, air fryer, slow cooker and rice cooker all in one. The only downside is it’s kinda big because of the extra air fryer lid. The pressure lid is always attached. Also the pot is dishwasher safe and is more ceramic like. Makes better rice than a rice cooker and better pulled pork than a slow cooker.
Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->I agree. Our big oven took a dive, but when I saw I could convection roast a whole chicken in this thing, I went for it. Haven’t even looked at the oven in three months. Got rid of the Gourmia air fryer and my toaster and couldn’t be happier. It does everything, and well.
airfryer • My air fryer went to the big kitchen in t... ->Not BIFL but Ninja Foodi took an absolut beating from us. It's slowing down but considering how much use we've got out of it I am damn impressed.
BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->We use ours literally everyday. Prob like 6 years too. I find it takes a while to heat up now it's on its way out but we rely on this so much.
BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->Yeah, this is weird - Ninja in the US has always said the opposite and people recommend them highly for that reason. I can even feel that mine are not like non-stick pans, it's definitely ceramic and not fully non-stick. I wonder if something changed, or if this is one of the things Europe/UK have less health restrictions compared to the US? We have a huge movement of objects being healthier for us, including pans and bakeware made without these chemicals. I feel like I mainly see the PTFE/PFOA-free pans compared to those with, now, even in cheap places like Walmart.
parrots • PSA For anyone thinking about getting a ni... ->I currently hae a ninja foodi (the 8 in 1) and I had a ninja bucket style (I had to replace it when I had it on the stovetop and turned a burner on by mistake). I really like the foodi for large flat things and pulling double duty as a toaster. But as an air fryer I found the bucket style worked way better, with things getting crispier since the air circulation is much better. I never really shook stuff using the bucket style air fryer either. I'm also vegetarian so I use it exclusively for similar food. If you prefer tray style cooking and want that real estate the foodi is your best bet (and if it's pulling double duty as a toaster, but if you want things nice and crispy, the bucket style is better and a lot cheaper.
airfryer • Airfryer for vegetarian? ->I vote slow cooker because most things you make in one reheat well and often taste better as the days go by. I have three air fryers, one is a Ninja Foodi which functions as an air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, yogurt maker. It does a great job air frying and pressure cooking, but leaves a lot to be desired as a slow cooker and yogurt maker because it gets too hot. I also have an Instant Pot I use a lot, but not as a slow cooker, it’s just not the same.
Frugal • Air fryer or slow cooker? ->Second the ninja foodie. I use mine all the time and the air fry function is great.
CasualUK • Fellow CasualUKers. Recommend me... An... ->Ninja Foodi - probably not as good/convenient as a dedicated air fryer for the actual air frying part, but it can also sauté/simmer, slow cook, pressure cook, steam air fry (good for chicken breasts so don’t dry out), dehydrate and apparently 8 other functions but I’ve not used them lol. Makes for a very useful gadget! Negative is it’s a pretty big unit of a thing, so storage can be an issue. Also the lid flips open so you need room above to be able to open it which may limit where you can use it if you have cupboards above all your sides.
CasualUK • Fellow CasualUKers. Recommend me... An... ->I have the ninja speedi. We use it for so many things, air frying, proofing and baking bread, steaming veggies, I've even used the dehydrate setting to dehydrate fruit. We use it daily. Mine did break outside of warranty and I immediately ordered a new one, same brand and model. Edit to add: I have a few friends who have the ninja foodi and really love that too. I've read a lot of reviews on the two models. It seems the speedi has a slightly better air fry feature, but the foodie has a pressure cooker setting, so it depends on what people are looking for. I know some who really love their regular ninja air fryer as well. If I was in the market for a new air fryer I'd honestly check out the ninja ones, they really do seem to make a product worth investing in.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->Ninja foodi - air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker.. 8 in 1, I believe. 1000% worth it. As a single person who lives alone, I easily make 60%+ of all my food in this one little machine.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->The 8 in 1 or 11 in 1 - something like that. And yes. I love it!! And it is really simple to clean.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->Very easy. The inside looks like a standard slow cooker - just a big pot. So I wash mine every time I use it. Much easier (in my opinion) than the standard basket or oven style air fryers.
airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definit... ->Had a PowerXL one that worked great for about 5 years of near daily use before it bit the dust last year. Got a Ninja Foodi to replace it and have been pretty happy with it. I really like that it folds away when not using it to save on counter space and that its big enough to make a meal for the whole family.
EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Bu... ->It’s amazing honestly I love it it has so many options, 2 racks, a light, half way turnover timer, tons of cooking options such as baking, roasting, broiling etc. it also doesn’t have PUFAS/ PFAS or whatever all that stuff everyone is concerned about. The top rack also doubles as a cooling rack. It’s a bit of a pain to clean but that’s the same thing with most air fryers since they need ventilation holes in the surfaces to effectively circulate the hot air. The window is nice to be able to see your food. It’s a pretty nice size, enough to put enough food for 2 adults and 2 kids. It also comes with a cool little laminated air frying guide that shows about 60 different foods and how long to cook them for, what temp etc. it’s definately better than your typical chef man and lower end fryers priced at this range but if you’re looking for something a bit nicer around $120 I recommend the ninja foodie.
Costco • Has anyone tried the Gourmia air fryer oven? ->I’ve had a Ninja Foodi for years. Usually more than £100 but think you can get manufacturer refurbs off of eBay for close to that price. It’s more than just an air fryer. It also has pressure cooker, sauté, roast, dehydrate as well as other functions I don’t use. Best use for me is for sausages, can get up in the morning, chuck them in there for 13 minutes and they’re done without having to tend to them. Also use the pressure cooker for curries, and you can brown the meat in there first before switching to pressure. Mrs even used it to dehydrate orange slices to make her own Christmas wreathes. We wouldn’t be without it.
ketouk • Any ketoers use Air fryers? ->The Ninja Foodi and Cosori Pro are two of the best air fryers for even cooking, large capacity, and versatility. Instant Vortex Plus is another great choice with multiple functions like roasting and dehydrating. If you want something high-end, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer is excellent.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->Ninja Foodi Dual Zone for multi-cooking, Cosori Pro LE for a compact design, Instant Vortex Plus for versatility, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for premium features, and Philips Premium XXL for large portions.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->Top air fryer picks include Ninja Foodi Dual Zone for multi-cooking, Cosori Pro LE for compact efficiency, Instant Vortex Plus for versatility, Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer for premium features, and Philips Premium XXL for large portions.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->I bought a Ninja Foodi on sale for $189 and it lasted 4 years until the lights wouldn't come on in it anymore. It still fried and toasted at least 2 times a day everyday though. So we bought the same model again since the lights are not replaceable. Not technically BIFL, but we think it is worth every penny and inch of counterspace it takes up.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->Ninja foodi is my holy grail. I’ve had it for 5 years. I do everything with it. I couldn’t recommend a better one. Super plus is you can remove the cooking basket and wash it. It’s not connected to plastic. Easy to clean. Lots of function. Pressure cooking, baking, dehydrating, slow cooker, air fryer. List goes on.
BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->I think it depends what style you buy. My mom had a toaster oven type one and I don’t like it as much as my own. Plus gotta wait for it to preheat. I have a ninja foodie that doesn’t need to preheat and it’s what started getting me to cook more. However, cleaning it is a bitch so there might be that regret.
adhdwomen • If I buy an air fryer, will I regret it? ->I have a ninja foodi that’s like an air fryer plus a small oven plus a toaster oven (does some other stuff I don’t use too). I use it almost every day. Sometimes I use it multiple times a day. It preheats essentially immediately, so anything that can fit in it (which includes most frozen pizzas) goes in it instead of the real oven. It makes cooking feel like less of a commitment.
adhdwomen • If I buy an air fryer, will I regret it? ->yeah, the ninja foodie is Teflon free and it air fries, slow cooks, sous vides, it's like a 12 in 1 gizmo, I love mine.
parrots • Bird safe air fryer? ->I recently bought the Cosori Pro 2 and it completely blew my ninjas out of the water. I had a Ninja Foodi and the Ninja AF101 and Dual Zone (endless cycles of upgrading and gifting to friends who didnt have an air fryer). Got a Cosori as an extra air fryer. It was $48 on clearance at walmart due to the red color not being very popular. The Cosori performs better than the Ninja in a very key aspect, the removable basket design. Since the sides are also detachable from the overall basket, they can add vents to the side of the basket. This allows the circulation of air to the underside even if the basket is completely full. Ninja's removable plate design would always result in a soggy underside if I overfilled due to the air being unable to circulate. In a scenario where both are half empty, they perform the same - slight edge to the Ninja.The removable basket vents no longer makes me afraid of just dumping a bag of fries This is not worth selling your Ninja and buying a new Cosori. These downfalls can be easily solved by preheating, shaking or simply not overfilling. But it's nice to just set it and forget it And just a preference, I infinitely prefer cleaning the dual basket than trying to remove a hot plate from the bottom
airfryer • The Cosori removable basket design is sup... ->