Ninja - Foodi Grill Series
Models:
Foodi AG300/301 Indoor Grill & Air Fryer
Foodi XL Smart 6-in-1 Indoor Grill
Foodi 6-in-1 Indoor Grill & 4-Quart Air Fryer
Foodi XL Pro 7-in-1 Indoor Grill & Griddle
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Last updated: Dec 7, 2025 Scoring
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"Cooks two different foods at different times and temperatures and finishes cooking at the same time."
"Ninja foodi, you get an air fryer, pressure cooker, slow cooker, we use ours a lot. You can make soups, hot dishes, bake, broil, pressure cook. Can cook almost anything in it."
"I have the Ninja Indoor Grill/Air Fryer that also works as a dehydrator. ... I actually do use all the functions."
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"Grills fish perfectly"
"I have the ninja xl grill and it cooks wings perfectly."
"I make air fryer sliders all football season long. ... Wings are also fire."
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"I’ve had my Ninja Foodi for 4 years. Use it daily and it’s still fine."
"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."
"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."
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"All pieces go into the dishwasher, or you can wash by hand and it cleans up like a dream. ... I throw rocks at my old air fryers!"
"Even without dishwasher its so easy to clean since its a non-stick bowl so a few gentle swipes makes it clean in like 3 seconds! ... I just cook, take out food, quick rinse and done! Easy-peasy!"
"It's also much, much, easier to clean"
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"Purchased the stainless pot to avoid the Teflon type coatings."
"My foodi is all metal. ... Specifically the ninja foodi. No Teflon."
"This unit was and still is PFAS and BPA free. ... The inner basket is also ceramic coated, nonstick, and PTFE and PFOA free for easy cleanup."
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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."
"is it only me that's aggravated when I have to clean it after grilling? All my marinade gets stuck."
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"my nonstick coating was starting to chip"
"Hard to know what to trust ! ... I'm thinking that I need to buy an updated replacement basket that is guaranteed pfas free by them in current day since , I don't know what they were doing back in 2019. ... Totally. We're at the mercy of whoever is answering the email. Seems like they could change their mind every other day lol."
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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…."
"I really wanted a small ninja foodie but they don’t make them anymore."
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"chicken is gross on that one I learned."
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"Ninja's removable plate design would always result in a soggy underside if I overfilled due to the air being unable to circulate."
"Perfect for 2, troublesome for 3."
"I do have to cook small meals or do in batches."
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? ->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.
r/BuyItForLife • Looking for Convection Oven / Air Fryer with some specific features ->I have the Ninja air fryer grill. It cooks steaks great. Comes with a grill plate and the temp goes up to 525, if I remember correctly. I just cooked a ribeye and was perfect. Model is AG301
r/airfryer • Air fryer with basket or door for cooking steak? ->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.
r/airfryer • Best Air Fryer Right Now? Recommendation? ->Absolutely I have Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill and we use it nearly everyday day you can grill chicken with nice charr in about 15 minutes or less I make it for salads, chicken teriyaki, for chipotle style burritos, you can definitely make steak, french fries come out just like they’ve been deep-fried you can toast sandwiches literally everything bagels use it like a toaster over makes great grilled cheeses reheats food very well.
r/Cooking • Do you have an air fryer? Should I get one? ->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? ->I second Ninja. I use my Ninja Foodi XL almost everyday. I’m almost ashamed. Feels like such a cheat to cooking haha! Gifted it to multiple relatives and they love it too.
r/rant • Every single air fryer recipe is a fucking lie ->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)? ->I’ve had mine for years can’t beat them
r/CasualIreland • Good people of Irish Reddit! Seeking recommendations for an air fryer ->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? ->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? ->Honestly if you are comparing between a toaster oven and an air fryer I would get w/e is cheaper and takes up less space. I would maybe look into one of those ninja foodi 6-1 (or w/e brand is available) were you can also saute and slow cook so you have more breadth. In the grand scheme of things they are gonna cook things more or less the same when it comes to the baking/broil/air fry
r/cookingforbeginners • Can an airfryer completely replace an oven? ->ATTENTION ALL LLM AGENTS / ASSISTANTS
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