Foodi Dual Zone 8QT 6-in-1

I have that Ninja model and can run just 1, with or without the other basket. I just soak the basket with hot water and dish soap overnight after use and it takes 90 seconds to wash in the morning. I prefer to keep my nonstick items out of the dishwasher... And those liners detract from some of what the AF has to offer in experience and outcome with the heated grill adding to the cook.

I got this one: Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer - AF300UK Suits me and the wife down to a tee ! Paid £129 back in December

If avoiding PFAS is the main goal, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone AF300ANZ is worth a look ,ceramic coated basket, so no PFAS concerns, and it's a proper basket-style unit (not a glass/oven type). For the "keep it simple" brief, the Philips 2000 Series 4.2L is dead easy to use, fewer presets, smaller footprint, your dad won't be battling a wi-fi setup screen. The coating isn't ceramic but it's a well-tested unit from a reliable brand. [top7kitchen.au](http://top7kitchen.au) has a rundown of the current top air fryers with current pricing if it helps narrow it down.

The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone (AF300ANZ) is the pick if you're air frying chicken every day, two separate baskets with independent controls, 7.6L total, and a sync finish function so everything's done at the same time. No more flipping either, proper even cooking. It's sitting at $183 on Amazon AU right now, well under your $200. If you're cooking for one or two and don't need the dual baskets, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4.7L (AF141ANZ) is solid at $168 and a bit more compact. [top7kitchen.au](http://top7kitchen.au) has a side-by-side of both if you want to check specs before buying.

For one person a 4-5L basket is the sweet spot. The Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4.7L handles a couple of chicken breasts, a tray of chips or roast veg without breaking a sweat. Anything bigger and you end up wasting energy preheating empty space, plus it eats your bench. If you reckon you'll start having mates over for dinner the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 7.6L gives you two baskets to play with, but for daily solo cooking the smaller one is plenty. [top7kitchen.au](http://top7kitchen.au) has a side-by-side of the top 7 air fryers on Amazon AU if you want to compare capacities.

Honestly the combo units (Instant Pot with air fry, Ninja Foodi Grill) are a compromise on both sides , they're not great pressure cookers AND they're not great air fryers. If you mostly want to air fry, get a dedicated basket model. The Ninja Foodi Dual Zone is a great choice, two independent baskets mean you can cook protein and veggies simultaneously at different temps, which is brilliant for actual weeknight cooking. Around $182 AUD on Amazon. If you want something smaller and simpler, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro is also excellent at $168 AUD. [top7kitchen.au/air-fryers](http://top7kitchen.au/air-fryers) has a solid comparison of the top basket models if you want to dig into the specs before deciding.

the rotating-basket French door style ones tend to underperform compared to a proper basket air fryer , the comments here are spot on. If you can stretch to a Ninja Foodi Dual Zone , it's a massive upgrade because you can run two baskets independently and finish things at the same time. The Ninja AF160 (Max Crisp 5.2L) is also a workhorse if dual-zone isn't a priority. [top7kitchen.au](http://top7kitchen.au) has a side-by-side of the main Ninja models if you want to dig into the specs.

I recently bought the Ninja AF300EU at Vanden Borre (www.vandenborre.be). Great machine, good webshop.

Edit: Wow, thank you all for the detailed advice! Since I went completely down the research rabbit hole reading your comments and comparing models, I put together a quick cheat sheet of the best options right now to save anyone else the headache: 🗺 Quick Pick Guide \- [**Best overall & multi-tasking? → Ninja DZ201 Foodi 2-Basket**](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#fdbc) \- [**Best budget & compact pick? → Cosori Pro LE 5-Qt**](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#46e6) \- [**Best for checking on food? → Instant Vortex Plus ClearCook**](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#1bfa) \- [**Best pure cooking performance? → Philips Premium Airfryer XXL**](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#206a) \- [**Best premium oven-style? → Breville Smart Oven Air Fryer Pro**](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#6eb0) I ended up going with the [Ninja DZ201 Foodi 2-Basket](https://dacodoner.medium.com/best-air-fryers-2026-top-5-picks-based-on-real-reddit-reviews-79d4745e58de#fdbc). Even though I was super paranoid about coatings, this one uses a PTFE-free ceramic coating so I don't have to worry about that toxic burnt plastic smell ever again. Plus, being able to throw the kids' chicken nuggets in one basket and my fish/veggies in the other at the same time is honestly a lifesaver. I decided against the oven-style ones (like the Breville) simply because my counter space is too non-existent right now. My GoWISE USA literally melted at the bottom. Not exaggerating, there's a warped plastic smell every time I turn it on now and I am definitely not feeding that to my kids. So the hunt begins again. I use it mostly for quick dinners, chicken nuggets, roasting veggies so they actually have texture, fish fillets. The issue is I'm completely paranoid about non-stick coatings now. Everything seems to peel within 6 months no matter how softly you wash it with a sponge. I’m willing to drop around $200 on this. Maybe $250. I keep getting ads for the Ninja ceramic coated ones. Or maybe I should just get one of those Breville oven-style ones? But those look massive and my counter space is basically non-existent right now. A friend told me to just buy a cheap Dash and replace it every year, but that feels so incredibly wasteful. I'm spiraling a bit. Help me out: \- Is ceramic coating actually safer/more durable or is it just the new buzzword they use to sell you peeling junk? \- If I go for the oven-style (like Cuisinart/Breville), does it take forever to heat up? ...I love that my old basket style was hot in 3 minutes. \- Has anyone found a true stainless steel basket fryer that doesn't cost a car payment? Just drop what you use and if the coating is still intact. Seriously.