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Foodi Dual Zone 8QT 6-in-1

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 8QT 6-in-1

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Sentiment score86% positive
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026

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Reddit IconAltruistic-Bar2459
11 months ago

I was honestly skeptical about getting another kitchen gadget I figured my oven was enough. But the [Ninja Quart 6in1 Air Fryer ](https://x.com/SmartBuyFinder/status/1961356172402852186)changed my mind. You can cook two different foods at the same time and they’re both ready together. Super convenient, no need to stand by the stove. Food comes out crispy without oil and I use it way more often than I thought I would. It speeds up cooking and is so much easier to clean than a regular oven

Reddit Iconanditstonedme
8 months ago

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.

Reddit IconbadGamr
10 months ago

Ninja is an excellent brand. By far the best? I would have to say Cosori is probably equally as good. Typher is much higher build quality. But the Ninja DZ201 Foodi 6-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer is an excellent product. I think most air fryers are made to be pretty affordable save for the Typhr, Breville and Dreo. Other than those I think most of the zillions of air fryers on the market range in price from around $74 USD to $200 USD.

Reddit Icon-BananaLollipop-
11 months ago

Yeah, we're in New Zealand (we got pretty much what Australia gets), but even our versions of the Ninja models are under 2000W, which is disappointing. Most other decent brands are like our old one, but we're unfortunately limited to what the one chain store has, as the warranty compensation is in the form of a store voucher. My Wife and I have spent the last few hours Googling everything, and have at least decided against the Stack. We originally ignored the Phillips 3000 as an option, given that it has one large and one comically small basket, but apparently it's one of the best. So currently we're looking at that first, if it can fit a few specific things we eat often in the tiny drawer, then the Flex, then Dual Zone. They have the single drawer 6L model of our old NutriBullet 8L (two 4L), and contemplated just getting two, which would solve pretty much every concern, be most flexible, and likely last another couple of years, except it'd start to cause space issues (tiny kitchen, very limited power outlets). Another common concern we've seen mentioned is that Ninja models have very poor quality nonstick, which often starts peeling with little use. Other brands that this store has are either expensive for single drawers (Sunbeam and Breville), or things like Westinghouse, which apparently never stops smoking. In any case, we'll get the same 3 year care plan, which is instant replacement on any goods under $500NZ.

11 months ago

Unfortunately we for some reason get the lower wattage US models when it comes to the Ninja brand, despite getting higher wattage Aus/UK/NZ models for most other things, like our old NutriBullet being 2300W, and the one Phillips model the store has being something like 2750W.

11 months ago

No, we live in New Zealand. I don't even think we have Consori (Philips, Consori, and Insta Vortex are supposed to be the best, but we have very limited Philips, and couldn't find the other two). I think the Ninja line is a bit underpowered, as they're only 1650W, even for the massive Flex model. Compare that back to smaller ones, like our old NutriBullet Twin and the Philips 3000, which both have 2300W+. Even NutriBullet's 6L single drawer is 2300W.

Reddit Iconbluemeadey
5 months ago

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

Reddit IconCreative_Winner_8072
3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

3 months ago

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.

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