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"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."


"the smart finish function is awesome because if I’m making lunch for my kids and they want chicken nuggets and French fries and they both cook for different times at different temps that function will sync the times up so both things finish at the same time. ... It’s amazing and I highly recommend that function exist regardless of what you buy. ... I use the shit out of smart finish."


"I love mine. It's great to be able to cook two different things and have them ready at the same time. I was using a single basket one and found cooking multiple batches of something was so annoying."

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"Same. ... It's fabulous. ... If my wife had met it before she met me, she'd have married it."


"It's great, we use it far more than the oven."


"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."

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"Ninja Foodi took an absolut beating from us. ... We use ours literally everyday. Prob like 6 years too. ... we rely on this so much."


"used multiple times a week since April of 2020"


"Ninja foodi is my holy grail. ... I’ve had it for 5 years. ... I couldn’t recommend a better one."

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"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."


"the smart finish function is awesome because if I’m making lunch for my kids and they want chicken nuggets and French fries and they both cook for different times at different temps that function will sync the times up so both things finish at the same time. ... It’s amazing and I highly recommend that function exist regardless of what you buy. ... I use the shit out of smart finish."


"one savage feature is you can set one zone to come on after the other, such that they both finish at the same time"

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"I love mine. It's great to be able to cook two different things and have them ready at the same time. I was using a single basket one and found cooking multiple batches of something was so annoying."


"The size is wonderful though. no crowding of food"


"Two independent baskets mean you can cook different foods at different temps at the same time (no more waiting for round two of fries!)"

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"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."


"My biggest complaint is that it takes forever when using both zones. ... It brags that you don’t have to batch cook, but at least with batch cooking I’d have something hot on the table while the second half cooks."


"If we're using both at the same time, the cooking times jumps up like 50% ... The machine can only draw so much current, so each side shares the electricity when both on."

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"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. ... Worth a little extra investment to protect our birds."


"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. ... Worth a little extra investment to protect our birds."


"my nonstick coating was starting to chip"

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"My first foodie lasted 4 years, 2nd one 1 year 😔"


"Mine died just recently at the 2 year mark and they wont do anything about it."


"It's slowing down ... I find it takes a while to heat up now it's on its way out"

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"it's a pain to clean up after frying."


"The flex drawer requires one to remove the entire basket to attend to one basket. It is awkward, and you need to be prepared to place it somewhere else before you accidentally spill things on the floor (ask me how I know)."


"I can't take a drawer out to tip the contents onto a plate as I would with the other model"

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"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."


"it ’s kinda big because of the extra air fryer lid. The pressure lid is always attached."


"Negative is it ’s a pretty big unit of a thing, so storage can be an issue."

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AdAble2402 • 7 months ago

I love the Ninja flexdrawer AF500 it’s a big piece of kit but it’s amazing

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bde959 • 8 months ago

Yes, that looks close to mine and the knobs say it does the same thing as mine. Good luck in your search and I hope I helped a little bit.

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blumpkinpandemic • 8 months ago

I love mine. It's great to be able to cook two different things and have them ready at the same time. I was using a single basket one and found cooking multiple batches of something was so annoying.

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bojackgal • 8 months ago

I love it! It works great and I use parchment baking paper when I don’t want to clean it. It’s an additional expense but you can get this paper cheap at Dollarama. You can also reuse the paper if it’s not too oily.

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claudiazimm • 11 months ago

I had the Gourmia some years ago and all the basket finished peeled. Then went for a Cuisinart air fryer toaster oven (died quickly) and exchanged it for a Kitchen Aid Air Fryer (great appliance, fair air fryer, very difficult to clean). After days of deep research, I bought the Ninja Flexdrawer 11qt renewed from Amazon and it’s amazing! Amazon recommended a set of silicone inserts which makes cleaning a breeze.

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danitwostep • 8 months ago

Love it / easy to clean

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Delicious-Injury9435 • 8 months ago

I returned mine. When using both burners it cooks more like a basic oven where things don't get crispy. Apparently this is an issue with all dual air I got a gourmia one at it's way better, is a single burner though so not as big

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DependentOpinion7699 • 11 months ago

We upgraded from a honky aldi one to a ninja flexidrawer and its been a game changer. Its a dual zone which can convert to one massive zone, and it's got plenty power to crisp up anything you put in it. It can also cook two separate things obviously, but one savage feature is you can set one zone to come on after the other, such that they both finish at the same time

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Downwesht • 11 months ago

Ninja 10l with divider.For best results spatchcock your whole chicken, I cook 2 at the time in an hour.

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DragonfruitDry3187 • 8 months ago

It's a monster, we love it. A teaspoon of oil added and fries, wings , fish all comes out like food pub food

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Far_Out_6and_2 • 9 months ago

I got the ninja megazone 11 quart , has a divider do can cook 2 different foods and programs to have both cooked at the same end time. Easy to clean no complaints. Was on sale at cosco

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Formal-Maximum7891 • 8 months ago

Yes!! It's awesome! One of the best kitchen things I bought.

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freckledotter • 8 months ago

If you can get one we just got the Ninja with a dual basket but you can take out the bit the separates the two baskets to make one mega basket. Best of both worlds!

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freckledotter • 8 months ago

Yes you can! It's [this](https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-flexdrawer-dual-air-fryer-10-4l-af500uk-zidAF500UK?gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnpy9BhAkEiwA-P8N4qstW55BGMIEfemMzTtsr5zqwNiDRcyHAN8s9TKpRlFtoqSRb00U2xoCGI8QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds) one.

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freckledotter • 9 months ago

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.

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GN8T • 9 months ago

I got the Ninja AF500 for 149 Euro. Should be around the Same in $. I don't even know where to start of how much I love that thing. U have an insane amount of settings to choose from. And u can go for one big 10,4l Basket or divide them into 2 smaller ones. I made chicken breast with vegetables the other day at the same time. U can choose the temp and time for both sides separately. Worked really well. Not sure if it's the best for that price, but I am well pleased and would buy again. I dont even use the dishwasher because the coating is just insane. Just warm water and a paper towel and that thing is clean and looks as good as new.

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hautcuisinepoutine • 8 months ago

We have it. Works great. It’s really big though.

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mcrackin15 • 8 months ago

Second this. Very happy with it and replaced my Corsaira. I think people that are unhappy about cleaning are people that think air fryers don't need to be cleaned? Every air fryer needs to be cleaned often, sometimes less frequently if you're air frying dry rubbed foods. This is one of the best air fryers for the price out there.

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NorthReading • 8 months ago

I have it and used it about 30 times. Homemade chicken fingers are great but quite a bit of work. Everything else seems to work as advertised. Cavendish fries are great and you should see the amount of grease / oil that comes out of them. The dual aspect is ....meh but it does work. --- The size is wonderful though. no crowding of food Would recommend. (secure paper and foil ... the fan will blow things into the burner.....)

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randomsmiler1 • 8 months ago

Use it a lot and love it. Find it very easy to clean

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randyDlahey • 8 months ago

Love it we use ours a lot my wife got those silicone pads to fit in them from Amazon makes cleaning alot easier we mostly use it to cook frozen homemade patties and for chicken breasts and thighs

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rob101 • 12 months ago

get a ninja 10.4l. it has a large single tray that has a removable divider. if you get a dual tray you will find that neither one is big enough.

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Silver-Scallion-5918 • 7 months ago

I know Instant Pot people troll and monitor this subreddit, so I expect to get botted to hell and back as well as attacked for this. That being said, I ordered the Instant Pot Vortex with Window due to the America's Test Kitchen recommendation and people here saying it is good due to that review. I had it for 2 years almost. In that time, the light for the window died, and the LED display also died. Luckily, Amazon let me get my money back. That being said, these defects weren't showstoppers, and it didn't fully die ever. Great right? Well, after the second death I got my money back and got a Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer. I have to say, having now used it for 1 month, using the Instant Pot was like living in the dark ages. Food comes out crispier faster. Max Crisp 240 C is a game changer. My wings went from mid and barely decent to as good as oil fried. I am truly amazed at how much better it is and wanna spread the gospel to avoid the Instant Pot one. To prove I am not a bot or have an agenda benefitting either company, I will say the Instant Pot itself is hands down the best electric pressure cooker system in existence, and I'd fully recommend you buy that over any other one. Also on the flipside, I'd say Ninja devices aren't always amazing because I had their blender / food processor combo and that thing died from normal use after 1.5 years. If you have trouble deciding on your Air Fryer go for any of the Max Crisp Ninja ones. It's a game changer truly. Will post pictures of my wings next time I make them.

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soupermini • 8 months ago

I have one and find it really versatile.

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Theflamesfan • 8 months ago

It’s great. Not sure what the gripes about cleaning are? I find it extremely easy to clean Would recommend

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The_Girl_That_Got • 8 months ago

I love it so much. Super easy to clean

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tikisummer • 8 months ago

I love the one we have, it holds a lot.

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Trick_Psychology_562 • 8 months ago

I purchased one a while ago. I've only used it twice, and I find it awkward to clean. The divider and the things the food sit on are fine, but the bucket is pretty big, so it's just awkward for washing.

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xRainbowTreats • 8 months ago

My biggest complaint is that it takes forever when using both zones. It brags that you don’t have to batch cook, but at least with batch cooking I’d have something hot on the table while the second half cooks.

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yung_ting • 11 months ago

Ninja Flexidrawer Love the optional big drawer For large legs of lamb

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abastage • 9 months ago

I recently upgraded air fryers from my old trusty ninja foodi (the pressure cooker combo) to a Instant Pot Vortex XL with the dual basket. its opened up a bunch in terms of useability & ease of use. However to do again I would of gone for the Foodi with the Flex Basket. Id give up the extra quart of capacity to get the flexability of that big basket for when I am doign something that doesnt fit well in the smaller side by side baskets.

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akirareign • 12 months ago

I just got a Ninja Foodi Megazone as a gift. I've been loving it!

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BarFamiliar5892 • 11 months ago

The double sized Ninja one with the removable divider. It's great, we use it far more than the oven.

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Bills56 • 11 months ago

I have it and I use it all the time. Best air fryer I ever had.

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Calikid421 • 10 months ago

I like the ninja mega zone. It has a split basket design with a removable divider and two heating and fan units

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DekuMight14 • 8 months ago

The Ninja Foodie Flex Basket. You can have it be a dual fyer with different temps on each side or you can take out the divider to cook more or something bigger and make it a "megazone" with utilizes both sides at the same time.

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FunDependent9177 • 10 months ago

I've used both oven door and basket and I like basket for daily use and to me its crispier with less oil and clean up is easier. If you dont use it very often oven style ok too. They do have ninjas that convert the 2 baskets into one I think that may be worth the investment.

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jenbenm • 11 months ago

That's what we have. I'd love the one that's stacked, though. Mainly because it takes up less counter space and can cook 4 different things at once.

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mick_delaney • 11 months ago

Same. It's fabulous. If my wife had met it before she met me, she'd have married it.

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Party-Pea-5306 • 9 months ago

I have both Ninja types. For the flexi with megazone, you can still use it like the dual, in the picture you can see the lady sliding in a divider that creates a barrier between the two zones. The settings are for zone 1, zone 2 or megazone. It has the functionality of the dual zone for being able to match or sync zone one & two so if cooking two separate things they can be timed to cook together. The real advantage it has over the dual is if you’re cooking something larger, I recently did a 2.2kg bone in leg of lamb and there was no way that would fit in the dual, but remove the divider in the flex and use the megazone and it was perfect. Only downside (& it’s small) is if I use the flexi for example to cook a few fish fingers for a quick sandwich, I can just use zone 1, same as a dual, but to clean I have to do the whole larger basket not just one smaller one of the dual. But they are easy to clean, you can put parchment paper under the crisping trays or Amazon sells accessories like silicone liners, racks that fit etc.

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honeybunny991 • 9 months ago

Ninja dual baskets, the larger size one!

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seniorstew • 11 months ago

I love mine. The match cook function and smart finish is a game changer

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seniorstew • 11 months ago

No double heating here as well

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seniorstew • 11 months ago

It makes it so both baskets finish at the same time.. i.e. Steak at 400 degrees for 10 min and potatoes at 350 for 20 min.. they both finish at 20 min

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seniorstew • 11 months ago

I do have issues with the smart probe.. never seems to get the desired doneness

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yoginiph • 7 months ago

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!

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WANTSIAAM • 9 months ago

Second this. I have the kind with two baskets. Not only does it allow you to do two things at once, but also it’s on the upper range of total volume you can cook as well if you’re making a large portion of something

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SalsaChica75 • 8 months ago

I love my Ninja Foodie, not only is it a fantastic air fryer, it has so many other functions that I use

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thecoookiemonster • 9 months ago

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

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SplashingBlumpkin • 10 months ago

I have a ninja air fryer and I absolutely love it. I’m with you on the extra functions as I don’t ever use anything but air fryer mode but the model I have and the reason I bought it is because it has a smart finish and match cook functions. Mine has two baskets and if I set the first basket and then push match cook on the second one it automatically programs it the same which is great for making a lot of the same thing like French fries. The smart finish function is awesome because if I’m making lunch for my kids and they want chicken nuggets and French fries and they both cook for different times at different temps that function will sync the times up so both things finish at the same time. It’s amazing and I highly recommend that function exist regardless of what you buy. Having two bins alone is amazing but I use the shit out of smart finish. I got my ninja air fryer at target. I don’t recall the price.

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Big_Earth_6029 • 8 months ago

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

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Haiku-On-My-Tatas • 12 months ago

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.

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leannebrown86 • 9 months ago

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.

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Madaoizm • 8 months ago

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

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Decent-Dot6753 • 11 months ago

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

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Decent-Dot6753 • 11 months ago

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

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nabnabking • 9 months ago

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.

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nuggetandbun • 9 months ago

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

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nuggetandbun • 9 months ago

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. 😊

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nuggetandbun • 9 months ago

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. 😋😋

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Nx-worries1888 • 7 months ago

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

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singeblanc • 11 months ago

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.

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singeblanc • 11 months ago

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!

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singeblanc • 11 months ago

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.

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singeblanc • 11 months ago

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

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singeblanc • 9 months ago

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.

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TheCyberConnect • 8 months ago

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

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TheCyberConnect • 8 months ago

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

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TullaUlla • 8 months ago

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.

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FantanaFoReal • 11 months ago

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

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Scrimgali • 7 months ago

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!

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Tinktaylor143 • 11 months ago

Yes, I have this one, and I absolutely love it.

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travelintheblood • 11 months ago

Double sided ninja. Get the biggest one you can afford/fit.

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Alewort • 12 months ago

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.

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Bandrin • 12 months ago

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.

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Bandrin • 12 months ago

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.

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burgerboss13 • 9 months ago

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

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DarbyGirl • 12 months ago

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

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DethKlokBlok • 9 months ago

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.

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Drizztd99 • 9 months ago

Got the Ninja dual basket for Black Friday. I freaking love it. Great for chicken and fries at the same time.

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EllNell • 9 months ago

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).

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Emperor20045 • 11 months ago

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.

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Emperor20045 • 11 months ago

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.

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ijklamb • 9 months ago

We use our Ninja Dual Basket every day, best purchase ever

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JUSTBLAZE2k7 • 11 months ago

Ninja Dual Basket. I forget the model name.

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KeyandLocke360 • 9 months ago

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.

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Longtobehappy • 9 months ago

I have the Ninja - double. Highly recommended it!!

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Longtobehappy • 9 months ago

I personally prefer the dual - then you can cook different kind side by side. For me more flexible.

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Longtobehappy • 9 months ago

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!! 🫣😅

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maquis_00 • 8 months ago

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.

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millaroo • 8 months ago

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.

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MindLikeaGin-Trap • 8 months ago

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.

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No-Accident69 • over 1 year ago

Dual basket Ninja is the bees knees

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No-Accident69 • 10 months ago

Use it every week - sometimes everyday

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Revolutionary_Ad952 • 8 months ago

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

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spacecadet2023 • 11 months ago

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

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AstronomerForsaken65 • 11 months ago

The foodi is the best!

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AstronomerForsaken65 • 11 months ago

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.

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BashfulSnail • 10 months ago

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.

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chatanoogastewie • 10 months ago

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.

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chatanoogastewie • 10 months ago

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.

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dafishinsea • 7 months ago

Love my Nina foodi, aside from the size of it

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DNA1727 • 8 months ago

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.

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emb8n00 • 12 months ago

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.

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Emergency_Clerk7716 • 8 months ago

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.

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flashfoxart • 12 months ago

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!

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fortifiedoptimism • 12 months ago

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.

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Futhamucker1 • 9 months ago

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.

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improvementforest • 8 months ago

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.

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Inside-Breakfast-844 • 8 months ago

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.

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JigglyCorgiButts • 8 months ago

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.

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karabear11 • 10 months ago

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.

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karabear11 • 10 months ago

Same here. Just buy a replacement pot and the problem is solved.

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Kittenpants13 • 12 months ago

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.

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mirrordead • 8 months ago

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

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Positive_thoughts_12 • 8 months ago

Same, I did just purchase a stainless steel pot because my nonstick coating was starting to chip. Otherwise the things been trouble free.

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rahul_2710 • 6 months ago

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.

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rahul_2710 • 6 months ago

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.

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rahul_2710 • 6 months ago

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.

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rudecilantro • 7 months ago

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.

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SmackedByLife • 10 months ago

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.

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soulgun007 • 12 months ago

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.

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Wajid-H-Wajid • 7 months ago

Yes, the Ninja Foodi is one of the best air fryers. It has great feedback and reviews.

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