Ninja - Foodi Dual Zone XL 10QT 6-in-1

Been using the af400 every day for a year and no issues with the non stick coating, if that did happen isn't that what you have a warranty?

Cheaper brands exist but tbh the af400 is good. The newer flexi drawer is bigger overall capacity. But you have to clean the entire drawer every use whereas with a dual you can just clean that drawer There is a slight variation I think make af401 which has a temperature probe - very useful for cooking meat to temperature /doneness

I have the AF400; I’ve used it about 20 times; no issue with the nonstick coating to date. I love the ability to cook different batches on each side but still have the flexibility to cook a large single dish if needed.

If you have the space, the Ninja AF400 is incredible and worth every penny

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.

My first airfryer was a big Kosori 9,5l and it was fine but I couldn’t make chicken and wedges or fries at the same time so I stepped up to the big ninja airfryer af400 dual chamber and would never go back. It’s an investment! But if you cook for more than 1 it’s one of the greatest tools I have ever had. First thing I would buy for a new home - this airfryer. TLDR: ninja af400 dual chamber - https://amzn.to/3PQs4pn (Affiliate link)

I have that one from Costco as well. Their return policy was why I bought it there as I’ve heard widely different reviews on fryers (though the XLs did seem all good)

I haven't tried any of those, but abought a Ninja AF451 and an AF400. The latter had issues randomly stopping but that resolved itself. They work well, but what surprised me is that I recently reviewed a Midea single drawer 5L unit for Amazon, and apart from a sticky drawer, it performs well and has a couple of potentially useful features that the Ninjas don't have. It's priced at 59 GBP, or about 69 EUR. I prefer it than the Ninja for heating frozen pastries. Being a cheaper unit perhaps it'll fail over time if I keep using it, but my takeaway at the moment is that more expensive isn't necessarily better. There's certainly no upside to the Ninja that I can really think of. Silicone basket liners can be beneficial, so see if they are available for the units you are considering.

I struggled to choose the right air fryer until I found this post with detailed reviews. It helped me pick the Ninja DZ401, and I’m really happy with it! Check it out! Please check this https://www.reddit.com/r/VerifiedWiHookups/comments/1ix4dya/the_5_best_air_fryers_that_ever_exists/

I got 2 basket (Ninja DZ401 Foodi) and i love it. I can cook 2 differents meals with their own temperature and time If you hesitate you can go with a model that got a removable divider Ex: Ninja Foodi FlexBasket Air Fryer with 10.41 L (11 qt.) MegaZone

Since you are cooking at such scale the ninja probably is the best for you. Ninja DZ401 Foodi 10 Quart for your size in particular. If you want something that cooks one large thing thou instead of several small things Instant Omni will do an entire rostassire chicken and a big ole boy that is quite powerful

Can't say anything about their warranty buy I bought my Ninja AF400EU in a physical store. But in Poland. If I may - think about having a double drawer model, it will be more expensive for sure and it will take more space but if you have french fries and chicken wings for example both will need a different time to be ready. With a single drawer unit one or another won't be hot when the the rest of the meal will be done. Ninja have a nice SYNC mode where the one that takes more time to cook starts first and the other drawer start a bit later so both are ready at the same time.

It is for sure... as long as you keep yourself away from eating only fries and chicken wing/nuggets :) A lot can be done in it, we're just discovering this but for us the main reason was to have something my 11 y.o. son will be able to use without burning down the house when he's back from school before we're back there. Touch wood - so far so good:)

Ninja Dual Basket. Make sure you get the one with the 450° broiler setting. It comes in handy sometimes. Clean up is as easy as throwing the baskets into the dishwasher. I’ve used mine daily for 2 years and the nonstick is still like new. I have invested $20-$30 in aftermarket screens and inserts for the bottom of the basket. The ones that come with it are fine for most things, but a wire mesh gives you better circulation. I had a “toaster oven” style before this, and it was nice, but harder to clean. If mine died today I would have a new one tomorrow. Same exact one.

I just bought my 1st air fryer in the Amazon Black Friday sale, the Ninja Foodi Dual Zone 9.5l (AF400UK) and I have to say after only a few days with it I am mightily impressed.

Ninja. I really love my dual airfryer. The results are great. Easy to handle and bird safe. Look for deals that are up regulary. I got the 400 one for 119€.

so my personal experience with the Ninja AF400. Ordered it last year on black friday. Came with a factory defect which is aparently very common on these models. The tray sensor for both trays was not being pushed in all the way, so I would get an error when trying to start it. I contacted Amazon and because shipping it back would have been to expensive (Amazon Germany, i ordered from Romania) they just gave me the money back. I then managed to fix the sensor issue myself by adding some aluminum tape to the extruded part that was pushing it on each tray. It worked well for about 20 uses, then i noticed that the right side fan stopped blowing. After contacting Ninja directly I found out that they have no service shops in my country so I was basically on my own trying to fix it. The other problem was that my research on this issue was telling me that I need a new fan assembly and i could not get any answer as to where I could purchase the replacement part, even a PART NUMBER from Nijna. This was honestly such an exhausting customer experience and I gave up trying. I never had anything like that happen to me, where a company is not capable of providing a part number for a component of their own product... absolutely ridiculous. Being that I am somewhat technical, I decided to take the fryer apart, take the fan out and see if there is any part number on it that could help me find a replacement. Luckly the issue was visible as soon as I had the fan out: a veeeery thin wire that was disconected. Couldn't tell what the cause of it was but I replaced it and it works again. So as you can probably guess, I DO NOT recommend the Ninja. We bought it because all the youtube reviews were saying that it's the 'Rolls Royce' of air fryers.... Yeah right! Having these kinds of issues when we hardly even use the thing speaks for itself.

We have the ninja 10 qt dual one from Costco. We have had air fryers in the past we never ended up using because of ease of use issues or cleaning was a pain. This one gets used multiple times a day every single day. It’s SO easy to clean and I absolutely love being able to cook two different things and match their cook time.

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.

Bought one of those dual zone ninja's a couple of months ago from powerbuy. It's a great bit of kit.

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

It's not advisable to make anything "wet". But I have an air fryer and use it religiously, think of it as a mini oven more than anything. I've cooked gammon joints, whole chickens, steak, pork chops, all the veg. Get a duel zone one for sure as they give you more versatility. Martin Lewis often gets mega discount codes on the ninja products if you want to get a decent quality one.

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).

We have the regular 6-in-1, not the xl. I seriously considered upgrading to the 10-in-1 but it is considerably heavier. We only use the air fryer and grill functions, but the griddle is tempting.

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.

Dual ninja with the largest drawers. This is honestly the only answer. We have the 9l dual version and it was the best thing we have ever bought. Right now I have chicken breasts roasting in one drawer and pulled pork roasting in the other drawer. Edit- yes it’s large but we use it most days and being by able to use each side independently is a huge plus. Got ours in Curry’s for €280 I think

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

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

Ninja dual baskets, the larger size one!

Nice! I got the Ninja dual zone for Christmas and love it!

I’ve made chicken wings, chicken tenders, and hard-boiled eggs so far. My husband will be making a steak tonight for the first time so we’ll see how that’ll turn out. 😊

No, the taste didn’t change, but the texture of the chicken wings is a lot better than baking them in the oven. Also, I heated up so frozen fries, and they were so crispy in the air fryer. 😋😋

Me and my bf just got this recently and we LOVE IT! We got the dual basket ninja foodie

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 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.

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.

Same. I bought the Dual basket Ninja foodie and immediately regretted it. Shortly after I bought a cheap 8 qt from Stokes for under $100 and now use it almost exclusively. Should have sent the Ninja back while I could, but now it's a backup for the day the cheap one dies I guess.

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

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!

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.

Really? I've never noticed that with my Ninja! I'll have to pay closer attention next time.

I did! I use it all the time, but I never noticed a difference... That being said I always preheat my baskets

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.

I have the duo from them and use it often. We just put it in the dishwasher to clean. It's easy.

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

I have the ninja dual basket xl and they are two separate compartments. I am celiac and my husband isn't. We use one side as strictly gluten free and the other side is for anything that contains gluten. We do not have issues with cross contamination. The flex basket is different as it's one giant basket with a divider. Make sure you get the dual basket with two separate compartments.

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.

You won’t be disappointed. Ninja have been great from me. Looking to get a third. At 1690 watts you’ll be satisfied with the results. Good luck.

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.

The fans will eventually wear out, but the leader of the pack is definitely ninja. I’d go with the new dual side by side, but if you want a machine the will do more, find a ninja foodi pot. Amazon ones are better quality than the Walmart ones. They discontinued the pressure cooker/air fryer but I love mine.

Same! I've always been meh about air fryers, but always had the toaster oven style. Recently got the 10 qt Ninja dual basket and was immediately like "now I get the hype". It even has a dehydrate function!

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

Yeah, our sockets give out 3kW. I was amazed when I learned that the US models have to throttle the heating elements when using both sides! I can't fathom how confusing that must be for timings.

This is the issue: in the US kitchen sockets don't give out enough juice to use both sides at the same time. This isn't the case in most of the world, so our dual draw airfryers aren't limited. I can't imagine how confusing it must be too have to use different cooking times depending on if you're using one drawer or both!

Yep, I'm off-grid so can see the power draw very easily. Crazy to think that our regular 13A sockets are all 3000W, with ovens etc. often being 3,840W (16A), whereas the in the US kitchen sockets are only 1800W.

What's it say in the manual? Something along the lines of "if using both baskets add 50% to the cooking time"?

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.

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

The Ninja dual zone is great. You can cook a protein in one side and a veg or starch on the other. Look for sales at Canadian Tire and Amazon - they often have good discounts available.

I considered it but opted for the two basket version because the two basket version was on sale at the time. I’ve since wondered if the flex would have been better … still curious. I’ll be watching here to see what others have to say.

That was my thinking when I opted for the discounted 2 basket version. I’ve cooked bone-in skin-on chicken breasts using the sync function. It fits two breasts per basket. They turn out amazing. I’ve wondered if I could fit 6 breasts in the flexi basket because without the dividing wall I think you would gain a fair bit of space … not sure though.

Thanks for the info. When my son moves out of a dorm and into somewhere he needs to cook I might send him with the dual basket ninja with a tray type.

Best one out there!

Highly advise the dual basket version

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.

Ninja Foodi Dualzone XL is a beast if you’re cooking for a family or want to make two different things at once. The dual baskets are super handy, and the Smart Finish feature ensures both finish cooking at the same time. Cleanup is easy since the baskets are dishwasher-safe. Perfect for batch cooking or entertaining.

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

If you’re dropping up to $300 on an air fryer, you’re in prime territory for getting something that’ll genuinely make your life easier (and make you wonder why you didn’t upgrade sooner). The Breville smart oven air fryer is definitely a high end choice. It’s basically an air fryer + toaster oven hybrid, so if you want something that looks sleek and does more than just air frying then go for this! But if you want a straight up air frying powerhouse, the Ninja foodi dualzone is AMAZING. Two independent baskets mean you can cook different foods at different temps at the same time (no more waiting for round two of fries!). The Cosori dual blaze is is also really nice. It has heating elements on both the top and bottom so you don’t even need to flip your food mid cook. I actually came across [this post](https://www.reddit.com/r/airfryerhacks/comments/1izsvbo/confession_my_air_fryer_might_be_my_soulmate/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) that breaks down different models and why an air fryer is pretty much a kitchen essential. Might help you narrow things down!

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

My roommates and I recently went with the Ninja 6-in-1 since we cook together a lot and it's been great. I'm a sucker for a simple UX/not overcomplicating things when it comes to kitchen stuff and it seemed like one of the better options on that front. Also have a ninja blender so I know they make decent stuff. Would recommend to just go with the one that fits your intended use. You don't want to get a big bulky one that will stick out on your counter if you don't need to.

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.

We recently upgraded to one with two baskets and I think it is a game changer. If we were going to cook meat and veggies we would either have to do one after the other or do one in the oven. This way we can do both at once. It also has a feature so if they have two separate cook times, you can hit go and it will wait to start the other basket so they finish at the same time. I have seen some with one big basket and dividers and that would be kind of nice if you had a larger thing to cook. I think we have the Ninja Foodi 6 in 1. Forget if it’s the 8 or 10 quart. Also I would WAIT FOR BLACK FRIDAY DEALS. I feel like there are always so many air fryers on Black Friday. I think we got ours like half off at Target but not 100% sure.

Oh really? I figured there would be more in America but thought it had spread. I guess it also sort of centers around our thanksgiving holiday. Either way sale or not they’re worth it. My gf got one years ago and I thought it was some dumb tik tok fas she was buying into but we honestly use ours like every other day. Can get a nice crisp on things, don’t have to wait for it to preheat, and it’s very nice in the summer (especially if you don’t have AC which I know a lot of Europe does not) because you can cook without heating up your whole house/apartment from the oven! Two baskets isn’t necessary but I do think it’s worth paying extra for so you can do meat and veggies at the same time. Some have all these 6 in 1 or 7 in 1 but that’s mostly just marketing. It has settings that will change the temp ranges but will also change the Dan speed but I don’t think that is critical. Either way we like the one we have for sure! Let me know if you have any questions.

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!

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.

Just purchased a new air fryer as our 4 year old one was dying. I did a lot of research, as I do with most things I buy. I was already leaning toward one that had 2 sides and could be programmed differently. I don’t know how many times I made more than one food item and had to cook them one at a time. I purchased a dual zone Ninja and I love it. It can also be programmed so that both side cook on the same setting if you cook one thing and need both sides. Highly recommend.

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’ve been using this beast Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 XL 2- Basket fryer for a year, and it’s perfect for families or meal preppers. The dual baskets let me cook two things at once (like chicken wings in one and fries in the other) with different settings, and they finish at the same time thanks to the “Smart Finish” tech. It’s fast, easy to clean, and the 10-quart capacity is a lifesaver when hosting friends. Highly recommend if you need versatility and volume.

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.

We have the same one

Big yes. I've cooked most of the other suggestions plus baked potatoes and on one rainy day steaks.

They were good. No charcoal flavor, but cooked perfectly and fast.

100%, I only tried it because of the weather and I was pleasantly surprised.

I agree with that. And an air fryer can make fried food taste good and the bonus healthy.

Yeah I never used one until last month. It's a hit, definitely added to the list of must haves

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.

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