Ninja

Foodi Grill Series

TL;DR: Great for grilling, but challenging to clean and bulky.

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Sentiment score79% positive
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Last updated: Oct 23, 2026

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Reddit Icon03263
12 months ago

I have I think this exact one although I got it many years ago so it might be different now https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ninja-Foodi-4-in-1-Indoor-Grill-with-4-qt-Air-Fryer-Roast-Bake-and-Cyclonic-Grilling-Technology-Black-Stainless-AG300/882305312 It doesn't get too hot on the outside and goes up to 500F in grill mode. It's pretty big at least it would suit a family of 4.

Reddit IconEverlyAwesome
12 months ago

We have a Ninja Foodi Grill XL which is also an air fryer. It gets used all the time, and we clean if after every use. I like that it has multiple functions in addition to air fryer.

Reddit IconFew_Example9391
12 months ago

If you are a couple or Batchelor in a tiny apartment, the Ninja Foodie 4 in one indoor grill with air crisp is a godsend and daily workhorse. Grills to perfection. Airfries beautifully as part of air crisp feature. I cooked a nice 3 lb beef roast and potato in it. Grills fish perfectly

4 months ago

You don't want this model of air fryer. For about the same price the Ninja Foodie 4 in 1 Indoor Grill with Air Crisp (air fry) is a much better unit. Yes it occupies more space on your desk but you can do way more with it. I have this very same unit and have cooked French fries, blooming onions, onion rings, chicken strips in its air fryer basket. Swap out the basket for the thick heavy grill insert and be patient while it preheats over 15 minutes. Once fully preheated, that heavy steel grill delivers a proper sear to steaks, burgers and sausages just like an outdoor gas grill. Remove all the inserts and cook a casserole, cake or bread in its tub liner. This one air fryer is perfect for guys like us bachelor's

5 months ago

You never mentioned the fryers cooking area. Ninja makes dozens of different air fryers. 10 by 10 inches is pretty average with larger models sporting 9 by 12 inches. My Ninja Foodie 5 in 1 indoor grill with air fry has a 10 by 10 basket cooking area. I can cook 4 full sized chicken breasts with room to breath or 6 cutlets

9 months ago

Ninja. They make so many, and their no stick coating seems to be some kind of aerospace grade ceramic enamel. It's very long tasting and nigh bullet proof. My air fryer can reach over 550 f to properly heat up its heavy steel grill insert. Ninja Foodie, 5 in 1 indoor grill with air crisp (air fry)

6 months ago

I have that Ninja 5 in 1 indoor grill air fryer, and I love it. Built in removable spatter shield, 10 inch heavy steel ceramic coated grill insert. 10 inch, easy clean ceramic coated air fry basket. It cooks perfect steaks and other grilling meats to perfection. I've cooked everything you can imagine in that Ninja grill fryer over its past 4 year career and use it daily thanks to it's durability and ease of use.

7 months ago

My first air fryer is a Ninja Foodie 5 in 1 indoor grill with air crisp (Air Fry). It not only does its job to perfection, it's ceramic no stick coating has soldered on for 4 years of heavy use. It is very easy to clean. Comes with removable spatter shield so burner housing doesn't get gunked up and smokes. Did I mention it grillsa perfect steak or fish.

7 months ago

I use a Ninja Foodie 5 in 1 indoor grill with air crisp. It's ceramic coated that has stood up to 4 years of heavy use and cleanings. It's roughly 10 inch square interior is generous. One of the very few air fryers that comes with its own removable spatter shield so grease does not fly up into the heating element fan head. It's perfect for 80% of my cooking wants and super easy to clean. Not recommended for cooking small pizzas unless they are butter tart sized or pizza pockets

6 months ago

There's a Ninja for every lifestyle, it seems. I have both their indoor grill air fryer and their classic big single drawer air fryer. Both have served me very well and reliably for 4 years. I am definitely getting a bigger 6 liter Auto Advanced glass tub airfryer simply because it can handle different types of tubs and has an extra powerful heating element fan. Unlike its smaller glass bowl fryer, the bigger fryer is better value for the 5 the heating head is mounted on a stand with a rising glass bowl holder for handling different depths of bowls. These are oven grade glass bowls that come with lids. Once cool, they are safe for fridge or freezer.

Reddit Iconnippleflick1
7 months ago

Mine is from Istant Brand's, aka instantpot. Vortex plus 6 in 1, 6 qt , I've used a Ninja before the 6 in 1 indoor grill 4 qt. I liked them both.

Reddit Iconpallasermine
6 months ago

I have multiple Ninja items and here is my breakdown 1. Airfryer AF160. Very reliable, powerful workhorse. I use it to bake cakes, small sourdough rolls, roast whole chickens, Japanese sweet potatoes, pumpkins, squashes etc. I have used and abused the hell out of it, easily 2 hours worth of cook time per day for 5 years and it’s still going strong. Whenever it’s on sale I stock up (gifted 7 and 4 more in my garage) and have gifted it to family and friends for housewarming or Christmas and it is their most used item at home. Personally 10/10. 2. Auto IQ blender BL450 - blends ice and frozen fruits super easily, very satisfying to use. Only downside it’s quite loud. Suction cups on the base make it very stable, takes up little counter space. Very solid. Even made hummus with it. I got it on sale so it was great value 9/10. 3. Creami. Got it secondhand from my neighbor who only used it 3-4 times before selling it. It’s fun to have but would not buy it for full price. It’s LOUD AS HELL OMG. I wish I had those soundproof cover boxes they use at Jamba Juice. But the end product is amazing. You need to buy lots of their containers to freeze different flavors cause it takes about 24 hours to freeze through. I’ve been making tons of frozen yogurts, ice creams and sorbets and saved tons of money and calories. Have made at least 120 tubs. Great for kids. 8.5/10. 3. Professional food processor BN650. It’s incredibly powerful but bit of a pain to hand wash. Only bring it out for big hosting dinners or during the holidays. It is phenomenal for making nut butters and if I need to shred tons of cheese or zucchini/carrots for baking or meal prepping. I love it but it’s big, heavy, pretty loud and I have limited counter space so I reach for my kitchenaid mini food processor when it’s more daily/weekly use. But when I do use it I’m always amazed at how great it is. 4. Multicooker OP350. It’s very versatile, spacious, replaced my instapot. Brought it to my parents one Thanksgiving and my mom loved it so much I just gave it to her as a Christmas gift. Only downsides is that it’s heavy, bulky as hell IMO and you should place it in open counter space not under the above head cabinets cause the steam does end up steaming and warping your cabinets. She’s thinking of buying this or a CRISPI for my sister. From my friends 5. CRISPI. It’s so so versatile. You can marinade in the glass cooking container, pop it in the fridge cause it comes with lids and then cook it later and even serve in it!! Then the leftovers can go back in the fridge. What a dream for lazy people who hate dishes. If and when AF160 does finally die I’m strongly considering getting the crispi. I helped my friend cook with hers and I’m smitten. But it’s crazy expensive right now so I’m waiting for sale. 6. Foodi XL grill + fryer. Another friend just had her housewarming last week and I got to try this. She loves it and it lives in her patio. There was STEAK DONENESS SETTING! It was off by almost half doneness eg medium rare was closer to medium but we think it’s cause we had been using it for almost 2 hours and the internal temp was higher than if you started from a cooler or room temp. It’s great if you have space or like grilling. She said it was a no brainer for sale price, would be a bit reluctant to pay full price. Her husband has been happily cooking so much more with the grill. 7. Slushi machine. Same housewarming friend loves it cause in the summer and when she entertains every week it’s great for frozen margs, frozen Rose and slurpees. It’s also impresses guests. She has no regrets getting it. She even tried putting in Gatorade in it, cause why not. It’s a hassle to wash tho.

Reddit IconProfessional_Cable37
10 months ago

Can’t really comment on a thermomix, but we use our air fryer daily. We use it instead of the oven 99% of the time, it’s a lot quicker both in terms of heating up and cooking things. https://ninjakitchen.co.uk/product/ninja-foodi-max-health-grill-air-fryer-ag551uk-zidAG551UK

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