Ninja Foodi XL 2 Basket Air Fryer Review: Not Again...
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- Опубліковано 29 сер 2024
- Today we review the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 10-qt. XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with Smart Cook System... What's with these names? You may also know it as the Ninja Foodi model# DZ550. ANYWAYS! We put this thing through a few tests not only to see if it's any good, but also to see if the extra money is worth the upgrade. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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You need to cook the veggies with oil and on a lower temp for longer that’s how you get the beautifully roasted and caramelised
I believe we followed the manual's suggested cook times. Thanks for watching. - J
Oil also helps contact cook the exterior of the vegetable - without relying on convection air which dries them out.
I agree 100%! Manuals will be wrong tbh. Air fryer veggies are awesome when done right.
to try::: I was told that you should allow frozen foods {veggies} to thaw before air frying, fresh cut veggies should be soaked in water overnight for better results, especially if making Hassle back type of Potatoes.. Items like large sized sweet potatoes, beets, should be sliced thinner, and can be held together in parchment paper wraps to be cooked... In Some air fryers you can add 1/4 - 1/3 cup water in the bottom to prevent dehydration. Sliced avocados and similar foods should be sprayed or rolled with spiced to taste olive oil.
Seems like a lot of extra steps but maybe you're right! Thanks for watching! - J
I ordered one today and mine is coming tomorrow. I cannot wait. Thank you for the fantastic video.
Thanks so much! - J
Thank you for the video. I will say that I have done veggies in several different air fryers and brands without a problem. If you do not use a small amount of oil the veggies will dehydrate
Great tip. Thanks. Marc
I do vegetables in my airfryer using oil and balsamic vinegar and they come out absolutely lovely. I do it without the crisper plate on 190c for 25 minutes.
Thanks for the tip! - J
I have this model (but the UK version) only difference is we have a max crisp option instead of air broil, to delay the time starting on the second basket its a sync button and obviously the temp is in C° not F°
A few videos of this i have seen people complaining about the probe not working as it should! Every time i have used mine the temp has been 100% perfect to my hand held probe!
What i noticed is,…….Your not using it properly!……(as well as the other videos i have seen) the smart probe has 3 sensors on it and your only pushing it in from the side to the middle of the meat!……..yes this is how a manual probe works, ……but if you read the instructions it tells you to push it all the way from the side to the bend of the probe because it has 3 sensors and it uses all three sensors! 😊
Very interesting comment. I’ll have to try that. Thanks for the information ! Marc
Great review and demonstrations! Gave a ton of insight that would have been impossible to get from average reviewers lol. I went from being 5 minutes away from ordering this thing to now giving it a 2nd thought. The whole benefit of this design seems to be being able to cook a side and main dish at the same time. Not so useful if it's not that great at veggies.
Thanks for the comment! - J
I’m guessing the oil would be needed.
I have this air fryer and the one thing that I had to get used to was that if you use both baskets you do have to increase the time it takes to cook but you are cooking stuff simultaneously which is better than doing 1 thing at atime where one thing was cold by the time the other was cooked. so I do prefer it.
You're totally right. Ninja does make that distinction in the book's cooking charts. That being said, the times are just a guide and are rarely accurate for how I like things done. Thanks for watching! - J
I like the bigger air fryers but I don't like the uneven cooking and always swapping trays to be closer to the heat elements. This seems like a decent alternative
The two basket option is good too. - J
You guys never disappoint. Still wish this thing has a preheat and turn food notification. Don't like that it stays on and doesn't auto pause when you pull out the tray
I agree !! Thanks so much for watching and the great comment ! Marc
I do own this one and it does pause when you pull out the drawer.
I am in the market for a new Aire fryer and was zeroing in on this one, but those cook times are ridiculous. My current air fryer cooks frys in 15 minutes, raw chicken wings in 25 minutes.
Depends how you like them done. Thanks for watching! - J
As crispy as you like things, you probably need the racks that go in so the air circulates better.
We wish they were included! - J
I add about a quarter cup water in bottom it helps hold moisture in veggies. not too bad really few more mins add bit more water.
I'll have to try that. Thanks for watching! - J
I'm looking at buying an air fryer. Your videos are very helpful.
I have no experience with them but I do use a convection oven at work. As best I can tell, an air fryer is a mini convection oven.
I roast vegetables 3 or 4 times a month, always broccoli, often carrots. Once I forgot the oil. The moment the broccoli hit my mouth, it's like it was sucking the moisture from my lips and tongue. It was unpleasant. You have to use oil.
Other that that, I roast it at 350°F for about 30 minutes. Again, no air fryer experience but I would expect a similar time with a single layer of vegetables, longer with much tossing if I was doing more.
Thanks so much for watching and the great comment ! Marc
Concerning the vegetables try adding two tablespoons of water when u start it will keep them from drying out.
Good tip thanks. Marc
Another great review! Love your junior taste tasters! Keep up the wonderful honest reviews!
Thanks for watching! - J
14:55 I have an older Ninja 4 quart and make Brussel sprouts amazing. I also regularly do green beans a broccoli after adding a bit of olive oil and salt pepper to them and is also excellent. I alsdo make tons of diff dishes in my air fryer that turn out great. Baked spaghetti is a household fav
All great ideas! Thanks for those! - J
Do you think your veggies turned out poorly because you left the oil out?
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@KatherineSAndes possibly, but I don’t it. We’ve tried using oil in previous videos and had equally poor results. Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen I also wonder if the veggies would have turned out better if on that basket you used roast function instead of airfry
I purchased the Ninja Dual AF recently. I am very pleased with this AF so far. Thank you so much for your honest opinion, excellent demonstrations, review and recipes ! I learnt so much by observing your extremely helpful videos. I am used to my Philips AF.
Thank you Jamie and Mark !! Cheers !
Thanks for the great comment! - J
In Europe the ninja AF451 is almost identical to this one, it has the probe, but it has also a Max crisp button which I don't see on this one. It would be useful for you to have it.
Thanks for watching ! I love travelling through Europe! Marc
I just yesterday ordered this exact air fryer from Amazon and it should be delivered Friday. Amazon has it listed on sale for$129.00 down from the $ 249.00 it has been listed for.
Great price! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen I was concerned when I had seen the price but I placed the order and it went through. It’s still on the Ninja site listed at the $ 249.95 price.
Can't complain about that! - J
We're they shaking while they were cooking? The guide says to shake at intervals to crisp evenly.
Yes we were shaking. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen Hi enjoy your videos. I have a question? Sh old I Purchase a ninja speedi, ninja foodi, or a combination pressure cooker/ air fryer? Let me know. Thank you. Great Videos.
Hey thanks, depends on what you will be primarily be cooking ?
It states in specs Max Temperature Setting 450 Degrees Fahrenheit but when I select air fry it only goes up to 400
I guess it's 400 then! Lol. Thanks for watching! - J
Great honest review. we recently purchased the ninja dual basket so we’ve been using it now for about one week. We’ve been using the Actifry for many years and which I find that does french fries really well. Set it and forget it in the actifry. Lightly battered food served in the actifry is only good if you have the upper basket so the paddle doesn’t tear it apart. Just maybe this is where todays air fryer may shine.
Excellent comment. I also had an actify for years. Made awesome fries, but I never cooked anything else in it. I think you’ll find the ninja dual basket, more versatile, but not a “set it and forget it” as it needs a little love to shake up the fries / wings etc. thanks for watching. Marc.
What is the best cooking mode for air frying eggs?
Well if you're air frying them, probably the air fryer mode. 😏 - J
@@TheAverageKitchen Air fry mode seems to cook the yoke quicker than it cooks the egg white. When the white is sufficiently cooked, the yoke is cooked too much. Perhaps a different fan speed on either Roast mode or bake mode fixes this.
Seems like its better to just buy 2 smaller fryers , thats what ive done , wayyy shorter cook times
Great point ! Thanks for watching. Marc
What about shacking food half way at your timer ?? see what happens hmmm I just found your video cool marathon today
Thanks for the support ! We always shake half way. Cheers. Marc
Mine is 7 months old and half way thru cooking it just cut off. No lights or anything will come on. I’ve tired different outlets in the house and still nothing. Any ideas what’s wrong ?
No idea, except if it's 7 months old it should still be under warranty. I'd contact Ninja for sure. - J
hi guys great channel! Would you reccomend this or the foodie grill for chicken breast?
Thanks so much! I'd go with the grill for chicken breast I'd say. - J
Is this model number the DZ550 and where did you find a black one. All I seem to see are dark grey ones.
Yes it is. We bought it directly from Ninja's US website. Thanks for watching. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen Oh okay, I wasn't sure if you were located here in Canada or the US.
We're in Canada, but we purchased it from the US site. - J
I would never put veggies in the airfryer, better to steam them in the microwave, or just cook on the stove.
Agreed! - J
Does your cameraman usually use a blow torch for his wings to get them dark enough?😂
Only if necessary! Thanks for watching. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen I think it’s fantastic. I certainly was not criticizing, I like everything extra crispy as well.😊
Oh no I didn't take it that way lol. Extra crispy is the way to go! - J
How would you rate this in comparison to the earlier model? I dont see much sense in them releasing a new product that is practically the same for a higher price.
Honestly, no difference. The probe is crap. So I’d go with the older less expensive option. Marc.
i Just bought the 8 quart one could you fit a chicken in it? Compared to the 10 quart?? Should I have gotten the 10Quart???
Hard to say, but I would have gone with the 10 if you’re looking to cook a whole chicken. Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen no I'm not , I'll just stick with the 8, thank you for your response
I have the earlier model, I think the cooking times in the manual are ridiculous. When you cooked the fries and wings the amount of time you had to add made it nearly double the book time. So imprecise, not by. Enjoy your reviews. Thanks
Agreed that the advertised times are not always accurate. Thanks for watching! - J
Take these manuals as cook books, if you've done them before then do it your ways :).
Thank you for a great review. Could you fit a whole chicken in this air fryer? Thank you
Peter
Thanks so much! I think you could fit a small chicken yes. - J
Thank you so much. Peter@@TheAverageKitchen
I just bought a Ninja Foodi XL 10 qt but dont have the Smart Cook System on the front. Do they still add those on the outer? Which one is also better the regular or the smart cook system?
Regular is better. The probe isn't great and the extra money isn't worth it. Thanks for the comment! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen Thank you for the quick response! Both are $230 in the US, regular and smart cook system. Which would you recommend given the price is the same. Which Air Fryer would be the best out the two. Thank you!
I am glad I didn't try cooking carrots and broccoli yet. I guess I will need to use the oven for those.
Yea don’t bother. They turn out terrible. Marc
Why on earth would anyone air fry veggie, use an electric steamer, fast, clean and perfect.
Think about it, you're cooking meat/chicken/fish etc in one basket and chips/potatoes/wedges etc in the other so when do you plan cooking the veggies!
We bought ours today, cooked salmon and baby potatoes in it while steaming broccoli...... perfect., well not really as it was actually brilliant.
Want roast vegetables, just use the oven.
@@fabianmckenna8197 because baked and fried vegetables are usually better tasting than boiled or steamed ones
Bought one, the tray number one door doesn’t close properly there is a small gap on too left, is that normal? Or should I change? There is hot air coming out of that gap too
I'd have to see it really, but doesn't sound normal... - J
@@TheAverageKitchen yes, I will take it back to change!
Awesome review, really gave me the insights I was looking for as a first time air fryer buyer. One observation I had that maybe wasn’t too clear. Did you use the other options (roast, bake, etc..) or only air fry? Would roast have worked better for the veggies perhaps? Curious to hear your thoughts. Enjoyed the review!
Thanks for the great comment! We did not for 2 reasons: 1) you really would buy this as an air fryer, not an oven replacement, and 2) even the roast function is still blowing hot air over the food, right? - J
I bought it to replace our oven for small amounts of cooking.
You need to shake the basket more for even cooking and yes veggies need oil and lower temp.
You can put a crisp on things by finishing with the broiler function.
Thanks for the review.
I Wasn’t happy with the thermometer either. I have my own digital that I can thread into the basket.
Thanks for the comment! - J
So one prob
I like rare he is well
How the heck to do that ???
Two baskets should behave two probs
Yup good point. I'd say start the probe on the rare, then switch it to the well done. Doesn't make them finish at the same time though. - J
So I guess it's about half price now....a buy?
100%! - J
I'll stick with my wall oven. Can do a tray of vegetables and a tray of potato chips at the same time. Good for family of 4. To clean, i push a button, DONE.
Fair enough, although you're cleaning trays too. And using more electricity. Thanks for watching! - J
So the name Ninja is expensive.
It can be. Some good products too though. - J
I prefer to cook my veggies in the instapot, on pressure cook for a few minutes. They come out properly cooked and full of flavour. Don't think they are great in the air fryer.
They certainly are not good in the air fryer! Thanks for watching. - J
I love veggies like cauliflower and broccoli in the air fryer. They do require a good amount of oil though.
On my second one...first lasted two days. Cooked four things so far... chips were dreadful, carrots a disaster, sausages...gave them to the dog. It's probably next up from a microwave I guess... not sure how I'm gonna boil pasta
Not really made for pasta lol but the others you can do, just some trial and error! - J
Anyone had issues with constant flashing ??? Mine won’t recognise number 1
I haven't seen that issue on mine. Maybe contact Ninja for support? - J
Hi Guys. I was gonna buy this one as it was the same price as the AF400. This one has gone back up in price as I faffed on instead of just buying the thing. Do you think the AF400 is a better choice at the cheaper price than this probe one? I liked the probe one to eliminate the round button (I’m not a fan of that button for some reason) that the 400 has. Cheers as alway.
I would say whichever model is cheaper, go with. The controls are a bit different and maybe the basket size is slightly different. Otherwise they're the same. Thanks for watching! - J
@@TheAverageKitchenThank you. We’re in the car now with an AF400 in the boot :)
Awesome! Let us know how you like it! - J
@@TheAverageKitchenIts on now Jamie with some frozen wings in it. Seems good so far, it’s noisy though and super cheap feeling. It’s a fun gadget though I’m sure.
Sounds about right! - J
Después de finalizar el tiempo, se apaga por completo ella sola? Tengo la misma y pensé que era un error de fábrica.
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Ninja should pay you. I got the speedi based on your video
Can you write them a letter for us? Lol. Thanks for watching! - J
Can you air fry both sides at the same time?
You sure can! Thanks for watching. - J
I try to cook chicken and it’s burn skin...any idea what is wrong?
Did u put anything on the chicken before ?
@@TheAverageKitchen not really... it’s just too strong, your temperature for chicken?
seems pointless for the fries and wings took the same amount of time as a regular oven.. about 35-40 minutes for the chicken?
We didn’t design or engineer it. We just tested it. Marc
The Ninja DZ550 uses 1690 watts as it states in the user manual, not just 690
I believe that's what we said?
Thanks for watching! - J
Thanks for this review. Anybody know of a dual air-fryer thats better than this?
Thanks for watching! - J
Love your video! I'll definitely do my veggies in the oven.
Do you happen to have the dimensions of the inside of the baskets (without the tray)? I've had a look online and through the manual, but they only list the outside dimensions of the product. If you'd be so kind and it's not too much trouble, height, width and depth would be very handy to know 😁
I've ordered one and am keen on getting some dehydrator/silicone inserts, so was wondering if they'd fit! All the info I can find is for the older model, unfortunately.
Thanks for watching! Dimensions without the tray are 8 3/4 long x 6 3/4 wide x 5 1/2 deep. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen You're a legend. Cheers for getting back to me so quickly! I'm sure this will help others, too 😁 Thanks again!
Thanks and let us know how you like it! - J
The Best Buy marshmellow edition air fryer would be interesting to see reviewed.
Not familiar with that one. Interesting !!
Average kitchen? hmmm but your taste/food preferences are a little on the demanding side. Curious, did you use the crisp tray, it could of come out with better results
We conduct independent, thorough, honest reviews. We’ve done a ton of them so yes, we have high expectations. We appreciate you watching and the comment. Cheers. Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen yes, I agree to that, maybe its us Canadians which are more demanding ;) its my 2nd time watching your content, 1st was 6 months ago, anyways keep the good content rolling
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Can you bake chicken in one of them?
Yup most definitely, would have to be a smaller chicken tho. Marc
@@TheAverageKitchen thank you what I really meant is chicken wings and how many would you cook in 1 side and can you make them crunchy you should make a video on that as I just bought the ninja foodi xxxl and tomorrow the first thing I will try air frying is chicken wings
Why does it say COOL COOL?
It's cooling the elements a bit before you open it. - J
Excellent review. Steam the vegetables.
Thanks !! We agree !! Marc
Has anyone ever said you sound like Ricky from trailor park boys? 🤣
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I'd like to see a video where Jamie tries ALL the foods he does't like. .... some sort of food challenge ....
Only TRUE fans know there's only really 1 category of food I don't like... - J
Love this idea !!! Marc
In your opinion what is the best air fryer you have used?
Good question. The Ninja Indoor Grill had a great air fryer option. Cosori is good too. Depends on what you need it for I would say. - J
Did you spray your veggies with some oil.....
If I didn't spray them with oil in the video, then probably not I would say. Can't say I remember 100% though. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen No you didn't put any oil on them you should have just enough to lightly coat , also season them salt pepper or your preferred seasonings then cook. :)
I guess they don't like the chicken meat ,just scraps of skin 😂
We cook em the way we like em. Thanks for watching. Marc
10:50 having to shake the fries defeats the entire purpose of having an air fryer.
Totally disagree. Thanks for watching! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen - it’s not a matter of opinion. It’s a simple fact - the governing purpose of an air fryer is to disperse heat somewhat evenly around whatever it is that’s being cooked - offering both convenience and a superior result. If you have to manually mix the fries like this, then it by definition defeats the point. Hence why many air fryers avoid this basket style design.
Again, disagree. And again, thanks for watching! And commenting! - J
This grill is a liver killer. She doesn't cook healthy food. Everything is fried, just like at McDonald's. It's good that I didn't buy this model. And besides, very expensive!
Thanks for your POV! Marc
I’m so torn… I have an air fryer that’s been recalled. The company I bought it from has been great with the refund process and now I’m in the market for a new one. Have you been using this model since your review a few weeks ago and how do you like it so far?
Thanks for watching! I've used it a few times since the review. I have no real problems to report. My biggest annoyance is that it doesn't auto pause when you pull out a drawer. Otherwise it works as advertised I would say. - J
@@TheAverageKitchen oh that’s good to know. The one I had autopaused when you remove the basket and it reminds you when to shake and the veggies is a huge one for me. I was drawn into the double basket but after watching your review I do agree with this model it would be best to do an alternative cooking method for the veggies. I am intrigued with the baking function though.
I always question the actual difference of these modes. They all seem to blow hot air over the element lol. That being said, it seems to work! - J
@@TheAverageKitchen thank you so much for your comprehensive review and for your feedback! Much appreciated!!
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Frozen Broccoli 🥦 does better in the air fryer…..Not enough moisture raw…… how does raw broccoli do in the steamy?
Good tip! - J
I m from moroco
I want to buy this machine please how
We don't have it in moroco
Try following our Amazon link in the description. Maybe you can have it shipped to you? - J
they are sold in the uk and would probably have same voltage,,, but best to contact manufacturer and they could advise best options use a separate probe as it is more accurate.(jmo)
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Speedi or this? I cant decide ;_;
I’d go speedi. Marc
Or the combi
@@TheAverageKitchen can you air fry chicken and fries at the same time in it? thats what Im usually eating for dinner with some salad
I'm a big fan of Ninja products but I don't like how almost every machine does the same thing.
We agree 100%. We’ve reviewed tons of them. Almost all the same. Thanks for watching. Marc.
The veggies are a shame!!! The cosari pro iii dual blaze (not dual drawer) would make them immaculate in about 10 min 😢
Thanks for watching! - J
Cosari had huge recall last week. replacing alll cosari fryers with or without a recipt as for veggies I just add some water to the bottom Im going to try out my little silver steamer with the water and see if it works.. I dont like roasted veggies personally.
Who cooks veg in a airfryer lol thats what a microwave is for! Cooking steak from the fridge is also a big no no. Guys not being funny but you need to learn to cook!
Thanks for the comment. Def know how to cook, this is a “review” video. Demonstrating how a product works based on the instructions provided on the book. Which is what we did. The results have nothing to do with the cooking skills we have. Marc
Richard. This is a review not a cooking show. Your comments were very rude dumbass
Tiny steak boy 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Ok?
So basically man likes dried out food and cooks from frozen lol
I'm sure your tastes are unbelievably refined. Thanks for watching! - J
Maybe defrost frozen foods be for cooking, don’t add additional oil on already frozen foods…
Looks like , this one sucks
How so? - J
You needed to cook your wings over, and over and over. My old (other brand) , I set it ones. Thats it
the camra man needs some guidance
Do you have any? - J
Your spelling also needs guidance
The best meat thermometer is MEATER. Once you buy one or more you will NEVER use another thermometer again.
We've actually just bought one so stay tuned! - J
$5.00 for that little bit of broccoli. Canada is really overcharging.
You're telling us! - J
Agreed, that was maybe $1.50 US broccoli.