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Ninja - Foodi XL Smart 6-in-1 Indoor Grill

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"upgrading to this Ninja Maxi grill fryer made a huge improvement in my steak quality. ... For making steaks I cannot recommend it more than anything else, you really have to try it out! ... This grill combo fryer is nothing short of amazing!"


"Makes better pulled pork than a slow cooker."


"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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"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."


"changed my life. ... Air fryer, saute, slow and pressure cooker all-in-one"


"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."


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


"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."

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"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."


"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."


"doesn’t need to preheat ... it’s what started getting me to cook more"

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"I can even feel that mine are not like non-stick pans, it's definitely ceramic and not fully non-stick. ... I have the Foodi Air Fryer Grill (AG301) and the toaster oven (DT201, I think) and they are both listed as PTFE- & PFOA-free and feel like ceramic for the non-stick-ish pieces."


"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. ... Just buy a replacement pot and the problem is solved."


"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. ... Just buy a replacement pot and the problem is solved."

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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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"The fan on mine got clogged with grease after a month or two, and it is essentially impossible to clean."


"until it stopped working"


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

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"I like making the boneless skinless thighs in the marinade that includes Greek yogurt, but I find the yogurt is the worst with getting burned and stuck."


"The fan on mine got clogged with grease after a month or two, and it is essentially impossible to clean."


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

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"It doesn't sear the surface of steaks. ... Other than the searing (which is a big issue!) air fryers are great."

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"not worth it for the sheer size of the Foodi. It's a beast and very heavy. ... Yeah this is the same reason I don't really use my Foodi."


"that thing is so bulky and sits in the cabinet below the counter, I want to keep keep one on the counter…."


"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."

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03263 • about 2 months ago

I've had a ninja foodi grill one for years and it's still good. I will keep it for many more years, possibly decades. Got it on eBay for much less than retail and it shipped from the manufacturer, somehow. I think $150? Well worth it. I use wax paper liners in it to make cleanup easier, also worth it.

r/BuyItForLife • The Best Air Fryer to Buy Now? ->
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CityBoiNC • 7 months ago

I have the ninja xl grill and it cooks wings perfectly.

r/Wings • Should I get an Air Fryer or an Oven for cooking wings? ->
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Lower-Breakfast-1476 • 12 months ago

I have the ninja food air fryer grill and the Cosori air fryer grill Aeroblaze the splatter screen just broke on the Cosori and they all ready discontiued this model. I hope it is weldable and not cheap metal that just blows away when tried to be welded. I will find out Monday.

r/airfryer • Which air fryer would you buy, or definitely not buy, again? ->
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mkr48 • 11 months ago

Ninja foodie grill XL- we cook steak, chicken, fish, hamburgers, hot dogs, sausage, pizza, flatbread, baked potatoes after I microwave I throw in there to crisp the skin. Tacos, put your cooked meat and cheese inside a tortilla and air fry a bit makes them nice and crispy, same with nachos. Heat up anything- baked ribs in the oven yesterday, so tonight I put sauce on them and left them on tinfoil and baked in air fryer till warm. It’s our everyday use appliance.

r/airfryer • What’s the best air fryer for steak and other prime meats? ->
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neocodex87 • 10 months ago

What kind of air fryer are you using? I HIGHLY recommend Ninja Foodie Max indoor grill fryer. It comes with a grill option that has comfortable room for multiple steaks (or sides) and a built-in meatometer and smart auto-cook system for your choice of done-ness. I had mixed and disappointing results with a typical air fryer on my steaks, but that is partially due to beef being very different in the EU and much more lean and tough than American beef, however upgrading to this Ninja Maxi grill fryer made a huge improvement in my steak quality. For making steaks I cannot recommend it more than anything else, you really have to try it out! This is not sponsored this grill combo fryer is nothing short of amazing! Maybe there's also other similar or better ones availble to you but this is the only I could find in shops that's like this.

r/keto • Air fryer steak from frozen to tender delicious perfection in under 20 minutes ->
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007krowhop • 11 months ago

Get a ninja air grill. You can damn near cook everything in them. The only thing I do on my stove now is make gravy, cook rice, boil things. Everything else is Cooked in the ninja.

r/Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->
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Cruthu • 20 days ago

I've seen the dual zone ones recommended before. Personally, it either cuts the usable area down so you can't do large things, or it makes the air fryer too big. Our air fryer recently died and needed to be replaced. We don't have as many of the name brand options where I live but ninja is available. Picked up the foodi grill because it looked convenient to use and it is head and shoulders above the old drawer basket style we had. It preheats faster, seems to circulate the air a bit better so things are crispier and it's so much easier to load things in and take things out. The grill plate works pretty well too. I'm not a huge ninja fan, but this air fryer makes me willing to at least consider the ninja brand for other things. There aren't too many occasions that we would need two different things cooked in the air fryer. Either it is being used for the protein, in which case the sides are getting cooked on the stove, or I'm using it for a side in which case the main is cooked on the stove. Or I'm reheating some leftovers and nothing else is getting cooked.

r/airfryer • Why do you guys prefer dual air fyers? ->
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FreeOmar • 17 days ago

I have a ninja foodie grill with an aircrisp feature and there is definitely a preheat function. Maybe it's just a ninja thing.

r/airfryer • How to dry potatoes for fries? ->
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FreeOmar • 17 days ago

Thank you. I don't know anyone else who has a ninja but is it only me that's aggravated when I have to clean it after grilling? All my marinade gets stuck. I see everyone using parchment paper on Instagram but I don't think we can use that in the ninja. Ugh

r/airfryer • How to dry potatoes for fries? ->
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FreeOmar • 17 days ago

I've been soaking it with the dawn powerwash spray because I am lazy but I am worried it's going to ruin the coating. I wish we could use the paper but there's no way. Our ninja machines are so different than the other air fryers. I like making the boneless skinless thighs in the marinade that includes Greek yogurt, but I find the yogurt is the worst with getting burned and stuck.

r/airfryer • How to dry potatoes for fries? ->
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misselphaba • 27 days ago

I make air fryer sliders all football season long. Wings are also fire. I have the Ninja Indoor Grill/Air Fryer that also works as a dehydrator. It's bigger than a standard air fryer but I actually do use all the functions.

r/BestofRedditorUpdates • AITA for not getting an ice cream machine with my gf? ->
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SmackedByLife • 11 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.

r/parrots • PSA For anyone thinking about getting a ninja air fryer. ->
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SmackedByLife • 7 months ago

Ninja (in the US at least, I've heard mixed things about UK) should be safe - we have birds and this is a requirement. Double check what you're buying, and ask the manufacturer to be sure. We have the Foodi Grill/Air Fryer, and a Ninja toaster oven. Gourmia was also safe when we got that years ago, not sure if that's still the case.

r/Appliances • Best non toxic air fryer ->
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turning_wrentches • over 1 year ago

I don't know if it's bifl, but when it comes to air fryers I've learned that ninja is the only way to go. Specifically the ninja foodi with the "grill" setting.

r/BuyItForLife • Does anyone have a fritaire air fryer? Or a different recommendation? ->
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turning_wrentches • over 1 year ago

My foodi is all metal. The easiest to clean of any air fryer I've used too. Throw it all in the dishwasher haha

r/BuyItForLife • Does anyone have a fritaire air fryer? Or a different recommendation? ->
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turning_wrentches • 9 months ago

Specifically the ninja foodi. No Teflon.

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turning_wrentches • over 1 year ago

It's a square 18"x18" and about a foot tall. It's not huge but it's not tiny either. Perfect for 2, troublesome for 3.

r/BuyItForLife • Does anyone have a fritaire air fryer? Or a different recommendation? ->
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wizkayyy • 3 months ago

I got the ninja Foodie XL! I purchased it because I didn’t want to buy an appliance that has only one purposes. The ninja foodie grills, bakes, air fry, dehydrate, broil, and roast. I also got the larger version to do one round of cooking with the device instead of multiple.

r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations? Ninja? ->
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wo_lo_lo • 3 months ago

I echo this on the Foodie XL. Sees more use than my oven and stove combined

r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations? Ninja? ->
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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

r/EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now? ->
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MakaroniCheese • 2 months ago

That’s what I’m looking at, same model but bigger. How long have you had it? Do you like it? I also have ninja foodie with air fryer function and I am assuming the basket for air fryer is also non stick and we have used it forever with birds around and it was fine… but that thing is so bulky and sits in the cabinet below the counter, I want to keep keep one on the counter….I’m still nervous!

r/parrots • are ninja air fryers safe? ->
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9yoboi • 19 days ago

Given all the research you’ve already done, you’ve probably seen that giant comparison database of air fryers floating around Reddit [here, I bookmarked it](https://www.reddit.com/u/MaterialisticOcelot/s/AuYboNaNB6). It’s super handy if you want to line up the details down to the very last spec. I personally have the Ninja Foodi and really like it, but I wouldn’t really consider it a “budget” pick since it runs close to $200. That said, I do think you get what you pay for with these. I’d be careful about going under $50 on an appliance you expect to last.

r/cookingforbeginners • Best budget air fryer? ->
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_angman • 22 days ago

Foodi pressure cooks just fine Depends. Any device with "air fry" mode is going to be a compromise compared to a real air fryer. Personally I find the Foodi's two lid system to be clunky and annoying to deal with. I pretty much just use my convection oven instead of the foodi. I use a stovetop pressure cooker myself. But I definitely wouldn't recommend the foodi for mainly pressure cooking because the air fryer lid is permanently attached. So that would be pretty much always in the way.

r/PressureCooking • Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi vs Separate Air Fryer: Best for Pressure Cooking (Mostly) and Air Frying (Sometimes)? ->
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AstronomerForsaken65 • 11 months ago

The foodi is the best!

r/Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->
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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.

r/Home • Should I get an air fryer or one pot? ->
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BashfulSnail • 11 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.

r/BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->
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bibliofangirl • 4 months ago

I have two Ninja air fryers that don’t have teflon. A Foodi and Foodi 6 in 1 (it toasts, air fries, etc).

r/parrots • are ninja air fryers safe? ->
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chatanoogastewie • 11 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.

r/BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->
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chatanoogastewie • 11 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.

r/BuyItForLife • Can you recommend a BIFL air fryer? ->
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Comprehensive_Egg823 • 24 days ago

the ninja foodi is awesome!

r/airfryer • I analyzed Reddit for the 20 most recommended air fryers in the past year ->
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CyberDonSystems • 22 days ago

I had a Foodie for a few years until it stopped working. It was a great pressure cooker and a decent air fryer but I am much more satisfied with separate devices now.

r/PressureCooking • Instant Pot vs Ninja Foodi vs Separate Air Fryer: Best for Pressure Cooking (Mostly) and Air Frying (Sometimes)? ->
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dafishinsea • 8 months ago

Love my Nina foodi, aside from the size of it

r/airfryer • Don't believe America's Test Kitchen, the Instant Pot Air Fryer Is Mediocre to Bad At Best ->
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daringnovelist • 4 months ago

We like our Ninja Foodie. It has a large counter footprint when in use, but folds up against the wall.

r/Frugal • Looking for recommendations - toaster oven air fryer combo ->
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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.

r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations ->
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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.

r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->
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Flaky-Past • 7 months ago

I like the Instant Pot much better. I got a Foodi as well, but am trying to resell it as I don't think it's as nice or useful. Plus the materials aren't as quality. The pressure cook option in my Foodi sometimes doesn't work whereas my 3 IPs always do and are really easy to clean. The Foodi has the Air Crisp option which is pretty nice, but not worth it for the sheer size of the Foodi. It's a beast and very heavy.

r/Cooking • Considering a Ninja Foodi (vs an InstantPot) would appreciate some advice ->
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Flaky-Past • 7 months ago

Yeah this is the same reason I don't really use my Foodi. It's also very loud whereas my Instant Pot (I happen to have 3) are quiet as a mouse. For pressure cooking alone the Instant Pot brand beats Ninja out imo. I prefer the basic IP models, as they are really good at what they do, alas the Ninja does more. I like the air crisp option on my Foodi but I'm not sure that alone is worth it. Bacon and burgers are really good in it after pressure cooking but chicken is gross on that one I learned. Ninja just doesn't excel to me in pressure cooking as it sometimes doesn't come to pressure at all. I'm actually trying to sell mine after only using it a few times.

r/Cooking • Considering a Ninja Foodi (vs an InstantPot) would appreciate some advice ->
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frankchester • 4 months ago

I’ve had my Ninja Foodi for 4 years. Use it daily and it’s still fine.

r/airfryer • Air fryer that won't die? ->
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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.

r/ketouk • Any ketoers use Air fryers? ->
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Impossible-Goat-4715 • 10 months ago

Ninja Foodi does just fine

r/airfryer • Is there an air fryer (or alternate) that can BAKE? ->
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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.

r/Costco • Has anyone tried the Gourmia air fryer oven? ->
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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.

r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->
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internetfairy_x • 10 months ago

The Ninja Foodi Air Fryer has a bake setting that I use all the time

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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.

r/EatCheapAndHealthy • What’s the Best Air Fryer to Buy Right Now? ->
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karabear11 • 11 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 • 11 months ago

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

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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

r/Costco • Has anyone tried the Gourmia air fryer oven? ->
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NeedzCoffee • 3 months ago

I'd vote for the Ninja foodie. I've been very happy with it after I bought and returned the Sur La Table. The slt is not only impossible to clean, but whoever designed & programed the UI (User interface) should be handed over to ISIS.

r/Costco • Air fryer recommendations? Ninja? ->
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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.

r/BuyItForLife • Best Air Fryers to Buy? ->
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rahul_2710 • 7 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 • 7 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 • 7 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.

r/airfryer • Ninja Double Stack XL — don’t buy it ->
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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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stowe9man • about 2 months ago

I had a Ninja Foodi, loved it and the surface area you have with it, it was great for reheating pizza. It doesn't crisp up the food quite as well as the basket style ones, but good enough. The fan on mine got clogged with grease after a month or two, and it is essentially impossible to clean. I cleaned it up as well as I could and used it another couple years, now I have a Dreo and the Foodi lives in the pantry until I need to reheat pizza. The Dreo is excellent. 10/10 as an air fryer, and the smart probe cooking actually works great, except I think mine had a software problem that would turn a 45 minute cook into 3 hours at random. A warranty replacement comes soon. The original works perfectly as a basic air fryer, so I'll give it to a friend. Ninja conventional air fryers I rate 1/10. I do not understand how they can not have a window so you know when the food is ready. We have one in our office kitchen, and unless you open it constantly, it is a total gamble how your food comes out. I have had a couple items that I followed the packaging directions and they came out burnt black and smoking. It's too bad because when you get the timing right, the Ninja does a nice job, just as good as the Dreo and better than the Foodi. Also, I don't understand why they have to preheat for longer than it takes to cool the food. An item that I know takes 4 minutes at 400 in my Dreo takes 4 minutes at 400 in the Ninja, but the Dreo requires no preheating and the Ninja needs a few minutes of preheating time. If the food comes out the same from both air fryers, why is the Ninja taking all that preheating time?

r/BuyItForLife • The Best Air Fryer to Buy Now? ->
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Tater-Tot-Hotdish • about 2 months ago

Love our ninja foodi

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TheCyberConnect • 9 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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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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wanna_be_green8 • 6 months ago

I have the Ninja foodie and love it. Purchased the stainless pot to avoid the Teflon type coatings.

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