Ninja Flex Basket Air Fryer Review: Is the 'MegaZone' Worth It?

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  • Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
  • Today we're doing a Ninja Flex Basket Air Fryer review. This new product has what Ninja calls the "MegaZone", which is simply the ability to take out the middle separator to go from 2 baskets to 1. Sounds like a great idea right? Or is it? We tried it out to see if it's worth your money. Check it out and let us know what you think!
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  • @TheAverageKitchen
    @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +2

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    • @Shelleycausley
      @Shelleycausley 5 місяців тому

      Got to the 11 qt megazone alot bigger

    • @libertybelllocks7476
      @libertybelllocks7476 Місяць тому

      Thats why they tell you to use 2 separate baskets for the fajitas. So you dont have to worry about the steak "being done enough or too much" and the veggies "crispier". Now you know to just listen.

  • @TobiasHaynes-io8ws
    @TobiasHaynes-io8ws 3 місяці тому +12

    Just to assist anyone concerned about large meats not fitting in - I’ve read elsewhere that the crispers at the bottom are intended to crisp smaller portions. When cooking larger meats like chicken, joints etc. you are supposed to take the crisper plates from the bottom and it gives the drawer more height. Hope this helps.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  3 місяці тому +4

      Great tip. Thanks !!

    • @michellezimmermann9160
      @michellezimmermann9160 2 місяці тому +1

      Ive just bought one of these today. I’m so glad I saw your extremely helpful tip. It saves me panicking when the time comes 😰 😂❤

  • @DeterminedFC
    @DeterminedFC 10 місяців тому +28

    lil tip we use a commercial airfryer at our restaurant , when aircrisping/frying a whole chicken place breast side down for initial cook an flip to conventional breast side up for remainder of cook

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +3

      Great advice ! Thanks !! Marc

    • @TheRudeboyrebel
      @TheRudeboyrebel 7 місяців тому +6

      Roasting a whole chicken breast side down first is how I was taught. It allows the juices to remain in the breast meat and keep the meat tender. As has been said, you then flip the chicken for the last part of the cook to brown the top. Thanks for the video. I've just ordered this model to replace my AF300, which has given up the ghost. The single draw is a concern, but I like the extra versatility option of a bigger draw when cooking a larger meal. Fingers crossed.

    • @suranperera4620
      @suranperera4620 Місяць тому

      ​@@TheRudeboyrebel- just ordered one of these. How have you been getting on with it?

    • @TheRudeboyrebel
      @TheRudeboyrebel Місяць тому

      @@suranperera4620 It's never off! 🤣

    • @suranperera4620
      @suranperera4620 Місяць тому

      @@TheRudeboyrebel 👍🤣

  • @mikescarborough9196
    @mikescarborough9196 3 місяці тому +8

    An air fryer is an appliance you really don't need until you've had one for 5 minutes and then you can't live without it.

  • @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf
    @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf 7 місяців тому +9

    Just picked up our ninja Foodi MegaZone at Costco. We are simi truck drivers long haul. Love the overall information and demonstration you provided. Thank you also for not sharing your thoughts
    ( ongoing) life history, arduous 20 minutes to hour stories that other you tube food content creates do. You focus on the product and food prep, time was invaluable.
    I highly recommend your you tube and will share with friends and family.
    Thank you

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  7 місяців тому +3

      Thank you for the amazing comment !!! Safe travels ! Marc

    • @shinewithdamaris
      @shinewithdamaris 6 місяців тому +2

      Ok finally someone that got the same one as I did! I got a bit of a funny question for you. When it’s cooking (air frying) do you hear a little like “click” every once in a while? Obviously you hear the air flowing but it’s like a little tick sound.

    • @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf
      @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf 6 місяців тому

      @shinewithdamaris
      I'm often cooking while traveling. So I don't hear a kick. When we have been stationary, I haven't noticed anything. I will pay attention and let you know.

    • @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf
      @SamaraRichardson-dt3hf 6 місяців тому

      @@shinewithdamaris click or tick no I'll listen next time I airfry

  • @calicookstunes6530
    @calicookstunes6530 7 місяців тому +6

    Wow, simply the best review of this product I've seen on youtube. Thank you.

  • @cylintner33
    @cylintner33 11 місяців тому +9

    Thanks for the great real advice, bonus cooking tutorials and overall truly enjoyable and entertaining, humorous videos. Also from Canada! Love the references to us! Keep going guys! 👍🏼🇨🇦😃

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +3

      Thank you so much our fellow Canadian !!! Awesome comment ! Cheers. Marc

  • @CharlieD954
    @CharlieD954 9 місяців тому +16

    Great review!
    They should offer a split basket for this unit. 2 basket + original mega-basket. This option could make it more versatile... food for thought

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому +2

      Great point !! Thanks for watching and for the comment ! Marc

  • @lilacjay
    @lilacjay 4 місяці тому +2

    Love you guys, I always check out your reviews, vey honest and informative. I have bought three items, based on your reviews, I have just bought this with your UK affiliate link. Keep up the great work. take care Jane

  • @rachelhudson1064
    @rachelhudson1064 11 місяців тому +8

    Hi from the uk i have this air fryer i absolutely love it easy to use easy to clean great video

  • @faridakhan6707
    @faridakhan6707 6 місяців тому +5

    Use Ninja silicone liner baskets. You can buy one large and two small. It's a game changer. Just lift out basket and no cleaning required. Just wash the silicone liner baskets

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  6 місяців тому +2

      We’ll have to check those out. Never tried them. Cheers thanks. Marc

  • @dothill1140
    @dothill1140 11 місяців тому +4

    You guys rank 1st Choice in my book. Thank you so much for all ya'll do.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      Thank you soooo much !!! Love that comment and we love all your support !! Marc

  • @danceswithsheep3058
    @danceswithsheep3058 11 місяців тому +7

    I didn’t buy this for the sync function, which I now use a lot, but because I could fit a leg of lamb or pork in the Megazone.

  • @robindavis9336
    @robindavis9336 Місяць тому +1

    Awesome - thank you - we've just ordered ours (New Zealand) We use silicone liners which make it easier for shaking

  • @robertaeastman8492
    @robertaeastman8492 11 місяців тому +6

    I absolutely love this machine. Ive cooked chicken wings to overnight oats. It makes killer pizzas & morzarella sticks. Luv it 😍

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      That's great! Thanks for watching! - J

    •  5 місяців тому +2

      How did you make the overnight oats??

  • @maulitdipshooter
    @maulitdipshooter 10 місяців тому +3

    that first chicken attempt was hilarious
    totally entertaining, better soft lighting. keep talking to jaime as you were, it was very entertaining

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +1

      Haha thanks so much !! That’s how we roll….. Marc

  • @Alan-xk9rk
    @Alan-xk9rk 5 місяців тому +2

    My first time watching your video, straight to the point no bullshit excellent 👌

  • @chrisrousseau6886
    @chrisrousseau6886 10 місяців тому +5

    Funny, we have the small single basket Ninja right now and are thinking about this one, but we never dump it out onto a plate bc we don't want the oil to come out too. That's just us I guess!! But great review, I think I m sold!! 🙌🏼 Thanks!!

  • @RYN988
    @RYN988 11 місяців тому +4

    You guys make some terrific review videos! Much appreciated! Keep on cookin'!

  • @gracebrown7186
    @gracebrown7186 15 днів тому +1

    We just bought one. $99 on sale at Canadian tire. We have used it twice & like it

  • @jgrywacheski
    @jgrywacheski 9 місяців тому +2

    11qt on sale now in Canada for $199 at Costco. FYI.
    Moved onto this one from a single basket InstantPot brand, should be interesting to see how it performs.

  • @nubie1100
    @nubie1100 10 місяців тому +4

    Dual draw wins for me, the only time I do a chicken I use the oven for other stuff anyway and the airfryer for roasted potatoes

  • @garyleehughes8575
    @garyleehughes8575 3 місяці тому +1

    QVC video in UK the lady cooks a chicken with no plates inside. Seems to cook just as well and you can fit it in.

  • @tiffanyadams3885
    @tiffanyadams3885 11 місяців тому +4

    You guys are great, if I am considering a new gadget I always look for your review first 🤩. Love plum sauce here in Michigan, just never thought to use it for nuggets 🤤. Keep up the great work

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +4

      Wow thanks so much for the comment !! I was in buffalo for a hockey game in April, my kids got chicken tenders. I asked for plum sauce and the lady laughed and said you won’t find that on this side of the border 😆😆. Thanks for watching !! Marc

  • @chuckmunster3240
    @chuckmunster3240 8 місяців тому +1

    Just picked up the 11 quart mega zone… it is amazing !! the bigger size 5.5 quart each side is a game changer. Love this machine !
    Great channel guys !
    Subscribed 👍

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much for that support! - J

    • @garyrendano4717
      @garyrendano4717 7 місяців тому +2

      i just got the 11 quart one last week from Costco.. $108.99 :)

    • @chuckmunster3240
      @chuckmunster3240 7 місяців тому +2

      @@garyrendano4717
      11 quarts is awesome ! 👍

  • @johnstump2433
    @johnstump2433 11 місяців тому +10

    They do make a 9 quart Megazone which I own and it works fantastic.. Pretty much fit anything you want in there! And we just hit the pause button when we pull out the drawer, I know it’s an another manual step with it not pausing automatic but it’s not that much of an inconvenience when you get into the routine!
    10/30 Update: the one I own is a Megazone 11 quart. I was mistaken about it being 9qt.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +2

      Great to know ! Thanks for watching. Marc

    • @christianefletcher1042
      @christianefletcher1042 11 місяців тому +3

      I just checked Ninja website there is no 9 quart only the 7

    • @johnstump2433
      @johnstump2433 11 місяців тому +2

      @@christianefletcher1042
      I made a mistake when I looked at mine. It is an 11 quart (AD600CO) not 9 after all, so you could be right about that them not having a 9 quart. but they definitely make a FlexBasket 11-qt Megazone.

    • @christianefletcher1042
      @christianefletcher1042 11 місяців тому

      @@johnstump2433 right now they only have the 7 on the website

    • @giorgiomorodor8974
      @giorgiomorodor8974 10 місяців тому

      By the way; they (Ninja) do not show all the products on their website. I noticed some models which are for sale on amazon etc are missing.@@christianefletcher1042

  • @dothill1140
    @dothill1140 11 місяців тому +7

    The first thing right off the bat is the fact that the whole dang drawer has to open just to check one zone. Not too keen on that.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      We totally agree with you ! Thanks for watching ! Marc

    • @HeavyWeightHank
      @HeavyWeightHank 10 місяців тому +1

      Yes I'm glad I watched this review I was leaning towards this one. Now I know I want the duel

    • @Silverdale15
      @Silverdale15 9 місяців тому +1

      For most it's going to be a no no it's too cumbersome two draws is best and use your oven now and then that's what I do 😮 it's too awkward that lump of metal.... Love my af300.

  • @MelindaWaldrop
    @MelindaWaldrop 11 місяців тому +4

    Great Review. Have you all thought about doing a review on the Cosori TurboBlaze? Thank you for all you do!

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! We saw that come out, so there's a good possibility we will! - J

  • @rosipage1606
    @rosipage1606 11 місяців тому +5

    $17 for chicken wings 😮, I paid £2.19 today for 12 fresh chicken wings , but overall yes groceries are stupidly expensive everywhere ,
    Thanks for the videos always watch 😊

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      Oh yeah it's silly! Prices are out of control. Thanks for watching! - J

  • @glizznglamour4120
    @glizznglamour4120 Місяць тому +1

    great review, thank you so much

  • @djjuno106
    @djjuno106 5 місяців тому +2

    We live our ninjas but hope one day they make a built in oven that does everything these do because we've ran out of worktop space

  • @DisneyMarkUK
    @DisneyMarkUK 11 місяців тому +2

    Hi guys, it’s Mark with a K here from the UK, oooo that rhymes. That chicken looked really good, loved the editing in this video, you two should have 100,000 subs. Cheers as always.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +3

      Thanks Mark 🇬🇧!!! We really appreciate that awesome comment !! 🍻 Marc

  • @Phyllinx9670
    @Phyllinx9670 11 місяців тому +3

    For a Change this is out and available over here, too at the moment (269,99€) as is the portable blender (59,99€) and eventuell the Creamie.( 229,99€)
    I opted for the latter two. Enjoyed your Video again. Cool, too, you enjoyed Germany. ❤

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching !! Love 🇩🇪 !! Been there twice ! Prost !! Marc

  • @marjoriev2625
    @marjoriev2625 11 місяців тому +4

    Perfect review ..just purchased on Amazon Prime $119.99

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      Great price, and thanks for the kind words! - J

    • @sheveuquciwbwbw
      @sheveuquciwbwbw 10 місяців тому +1

      are you sure it’s this model? sounds way too cheap tbh

    • @Agent00KK
      @Agent00KK 10 місяців тому

      @@sheveuquciwbwbwon sale today for $99

  • @TRANCEFARMERS
    @TRANCEFARMERS 5 місяців тому +1

    I LOVE ROTISSERIE CHICKEN;
    However My favourite is ordering (when living in GREECE); Is CHARCOAL GRILL BBQ chicken 'FLATENED in 2 pieces NICE & BBQ CRISPY on the outside'; sometimes the WING/BREAST AREA is a little PINK Inside 'may need to heat in OCEN;
    I think the 'AIR FRYER' has the space for TWO HALF-CHICKENS INSIDE
    *Still haven't USED THE APPLIANCE; but looking forward to USING IT

  • @irenegauvin2864
    @irenegauvin2864 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video! Keep up the good and honest reviews!

  • @maxharrow
    @maxharrow 4 місяці тому +1

    Thanks for the review. I have a Ninjia max 5.2 litres 5 quarts , very happy with it, the temperature can be set at 460F, perfect for fries. I want to upgrade to a bigger one hence me landing here. But i can see I am not goig to buy this model. Larger basket yes but too low. Maximum temp 400F ...

  • @acheface
    @acheface 8 місяців тому +1

    Wow! Those wings should be gold plated for that price! We can get a bag of frozen wings for about £3.50 here in the UK. I can get a box of around 20 fresh, raw wings for just over £2.00.

  • @JackieDannenberg
    @JackieDannenberg 10 місяців тому +1

    I cook my poultry in my 8 quart Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer. I pressure cook it to fully cook and then I air fry it for 10 minutes to crisp up the skin afterwards, Most perfect turkey and chicken cooking method there is in my book as well as other meats. The MegaZone wouldn’t work for me on many levels. It’s not really big enough for the chicken, it doesn’t pause cooking if you open the tray and the fact there isn’t an easy way to empty the cooking tray doesn’t cut it for me either. I’ll keep my current gadgets which includes the above mentioned Air Fryer/Pressure cooker as well as my Ninja grill with air fryer which also doesn’t really have an easy way to empty out but I love it for grilling. Thanks for your review. These certainly help me make up my mind about the next generation stuff. I think you were very generous with your rating. I wouldn’t have given it more than a 6.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for the comment and your POV ! Marc

    • @slimbo689
      @slimbo689 7 місяців тому

      I have the same pressure cooker, could you tell me your settings for the chicken because I'd love to try that

    • @JackieDannenberg
      @JackieDannenberg 7 місяців тому +1

      @@slimbo689 It depends on the size of your chicken or turkey. I think it’s x amount of time per pound and I think I put it on high. I let it do a natural release for at least 10 minutes. Then air fry it. Good luck !

  • @helenweatherby1694
    @helenweatherby1694 9 місяців тому +7

    I’d have removed the plates at the bottom to cook the chicken. I always cook a chicken breast side down for the first half of the cooking time.

  • @rickidicki590
    @rickidicki590 5 місяців тому +1

    But there is a larger 11qt basket option being sold at costco. Hope you guys do a review for it. Thank you.

  • @JonathanKing9608
    @JonathanKing9608 4 місяці тому +1

    Interesting how your Ninja doesn't hav the dial in the middle to select the mode, you just have buttons, but in other regions like in Australia and New Zealand there is a dial.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  4 місяці тому

      That's very interesting! You're right we haven't seen that. - J

  • @nicholamarron2747
    @nicholamarron2747 5 місяців тому +1

    Mine is the 10.4 litre, the only thing I don't like about it is it the feet could have had more grip when closing the basket it tens to slide unless you hold it.

  • @traceclip1
    @traceclip1 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi again from the UK . Love your reviews and really enjoyed this video as I am considering upgrading my XL grill to this one. It doesn't take a full chicken either, so I have to spatchcock it all the time. We cut out the backbone when we do that, so we don't waste the best meat. There are appliances you try that haven't reached the UK yet so I am always keeping an eye on what you find. Keep them coming! Happy New Year from England :)

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому +1

      That’s awesome !! 🇬🇧!! Marc

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому +1

      That’s awesome !! 🇬🇧!! Marc

    • @juliawigger9796
      @juliawigger9796 8 місяців тому +2

      Hi there I'm from UK. I've cooked a 3 kilo leg of lamb in this fryer, and whole chicken. I've got the largest capacity ninja. The megazone is great.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      Awesome! - J

    • @pling2
      @pling2 8 місяців тому +3

      There is a larger one in the UK NINJA Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK 10.4L equivalent to 11 quarts

  • @Andy-oz7bj
    @Andy-oz7bj 8 місяців тому +1

    My first experience with fresh, non-breaded wings is: in the mega basket, they took a lot longer than when cooking the same number with the divider in place. Probably twice the length of time. I was disappointed with that. So now I'm trying to decide whether to return it and replace it with a single basket fryer of similar total capacity. I mean, it's not like it's difficult to just go with the divider and using the 2-zone matching cook.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому

      If you're going to do that, I'd suggest the 2 basket version. Much better and still versatile. - J

    • @Andy-oz7bj
      @Andy-oz7bj 8 місяців тому +1

      @@TheAverageKitchen Now I was just wondering, would cooking with the divider out, but still using the 2-zone match cook faster? Would we get a better level of airflow that way?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      I would guess not, but it would be a good experiment for sure. I assume you mean using the match cook vs using the megazone feature? My guess is they do the exact same thing... - J

    • @Andy-oz7bj
      @Andy-oz7bj 8 місяців тому +1

      @@TheAverageKitchen Yeah, that is what I was describing. I don't understand why when I cooked wings using the separator it took twice the time. I cooked chicken thighs in it last night, using the match and the separator and they cooked quickly. I've only had it less than two weeks, so I'm still getting used to it. I have had a Turbo XL for almost two years.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому

      Keep us posted! - J

  • @Scorpio75
    @Scorpio75 11 місяців тому +3

    It's a nice machine but i still like 2 separate baskets.

  • @Pensfan-xw2zi
    @Pensfan-xw2zi 4 місяці тому

    I went in to Canadian Tire to have a look at this with the intention to buy it. As soon as I looked at the display model and pulled out the basket the first thing I thought was that's way too small in height. No way you are fitting an entire chicken in that without cutting it into pieces or spatchcocking it. So I searched around for the 11 quart model instead and found it at Costco.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  4 місяці тому

      Awesome. Pretty deceiving when they call it the mega zone, you’d think it would be bigger. Marc

  • @danceswithsheep3058
    @danceswithsheep3058 11 місяців тому +3

    Ok, I was confused by your problems with the chicken have just measured the depth of my Megazone and it’s 4 3/4 inches deep with the bottom plates in EDIT ah, mine is the 10.4 Litre version. Didn’t realise they came in two capacities

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      Us either lol. Good to know! - J

    • @Yummi_913
      @Yummi_913 10 місяців тому

      Would you recommend it though? I have it in my cart but I'm scared to pull the trigger. I guess I'm worried that it may be overkill (size wise) or that food will need to cook longer because there's so much space.

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +1

      I say the bigger the better !! I’d go for it.

    • @danceswithsheep3058
      @danceswithsheep3058 10 місяців тому +2

      @@Yummi_913 I
      I would say It’s only worth it if you are going to be using the Megazone function and if you are going to buy the larger 10.4 litre version. The version that was reviewed wouldn’t cut if for me as too shallow, witness the trouble they had with the whole chicken. The bigger issue with something like this is that if you were using one side for something like fries then you can’t take out the basket to shake them or pour on to a plate as it’s just too cumbersome for that.
      Cooking time is a non issue and takes no longer to cook sausages or bake mince pies than other air fryers if your using one side and can’t say there was a noticeable time increase when I used the megazone to cook some large pasties. No other air fryer I am aware of can take a leg of lamb like this product so nothing to compare it to except a conventional oven which, of course, it beats hands down.
      If you don’t need the mega one part then Ninja sell the Dual Zone which has two smaller separate baskets and allows you to sync the them like this one does but I have no experience of that.

  • @Yummi_913
    @Yummi_913 10 місяців тому +1

    Do you guys think you'll maybe review the 10qt (costco exlusive) version too, or possibly do a side-by-side comparison?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +2

      We would have to see if we could source one. Costco Canada ? Marc

  • @jacquelinemassinello3451
    @jacquelinemassinello3451 11 місяців тому

    Great video guys !!
    Thanks

  • @lewisbh2092
    @lewisbh2092 8 місяців тому +1

    Thank you for the great reviews.
    I'm hesitating between getting a Ninja 2-basket or the megazone (for about the same price).

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +2

      I guess it depends on if you would ever actually use the megazone. But the are almost identical, but the megazone is more versatile given you can take out the Center part. Marc

  • @bobburgers4302
    @bobburgers4302 6 місяців тому +1

    When cooking the chicken, take out the bottom, and put som sliced onions in there instead.

  • @mokisan
    @mokisan 11 місяців тому +3

    New sub here. Thanks for the video😊

  • @bovineox1111
    @bovineox1111 8 місяців тому

    You can pause the basket with the hold function

  • @suwinyirenda1780
    @suwinyirenda1780 10 місяців тому +2

    Great review. Does it beep halfway for you to flip the food?

  • @kellynussbaum4140
    @kellynussbaum4140 4 місяці тому +1

    Do you prefer the Ninja DZ401 or this Ninja Flex Basket Air Fryer

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  4 місяці тому +2

      Prob this one, gives you the option for bigger cooks. We are shooting a follow up video on it tomorrow, cooking a pork tenderloin, carrots and potato all together. Stay tuned for that. Marc

  • @Btr223_
    @Btr223_ 8 місяців тому +2

    Is it worth getting this megazone fryer for someone if they already have the ninja foodi that has slow cook , pressure cook, air fry included?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      I'd say it would depend on what you're air frying, and how often. - J

  • @KarrmellaCobb
    @KarrmellaCobb 5 місяців тому +1

    For a family of 6 who make a lot from scratch would this be ideal?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  5 місяців тому +2

      I make almost all my meals from scratch. I don’t use an air fryer super often to be honest. Wings here and there. It’s more designed for fries / chicken nuggets etc. you can do a whole chicken or roast in this, but it needs to be the appropriate size. Marc

  • @jeremyb4102
    @jeremyb4102 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the great vids. I’m just wondering, why is the 11qt megazone so much less expensive than this 7qt??

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      That's a great question, I have no idea! Are there any other functional differences? Thanks for the kind words! - J

  • @Gaeilstorm
    @Gaeilstorm 11 місяців тому +1

    There is a pause button located on opposite side of power button

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +2

      Yes that's correct. We just wish it paused automatically when a tray is removed like some other products do. - J

  • @olioliver1398
    @olioliver1398 3 місяці тому +1

    Can you not put the crisper trays in the dishwasher?

  • @jeannettem1784
    @jeannettem1784 8 місяців тому +1

    What is the basket made of? Metal or ceramic or plastic?

  • @marjoriev2625
    @marjoriev2625 7 місяців тому +1

    2/24. Costco in Az 11 gt ninja flex drawer $100.00

  • @dothill1140
    @dothill1140 11 місяців тому +3

    TIP: Spatchcock is cutting the backbone out and then crack down on breastbone. Chicken will lay out flat. :)

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      Right on. Think I mentioned that. Cheers. Marc

  • @Integrity02
    @Integrity02 7 місяців тому +1

    seems to me shaking the basket vs using tongs is no big deal

  • @robparkin8743
    @robparkin8743 8 місяців тому +1

    Have you tried the 11qt megazone? I just bought it from Costco today for $159

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому +1

      No we haven’t , please provide an update with your feedback. We’d be curious to hear about it. Cheers. Marc

  • @oculosprudentium8486
    @oculosprudentium8486 7 місяців тому +1

    Can you choose to simply use 1 side only (left or right) so do you have to use both sides at once?
    There are times I will be doing batches of up to 40-60 pieces of chicken, so the big basket is appealing on that angle, but for cooking for just 2 people I'll just need to use just 1 side of the air fryer then.
    Does it do single side only?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  7 місяців тому +1

      Yes you can do single sides. Thanks for watching! - J

  • @TeresaKase
    @TeresaKase 10 місяців тому +1

    Great video.

  • @RedRupert64
    @RedRupert64 10 місяців тому +1

    How about the noise level - would you be happy to have it running in your kitchen while reading, for example?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +1

      It’s actually not bad. That said, my place is very open concept and I have a low tolerance for noise lol. But it depends on how close you would be in proximity to the unit. Thanks for watching. Marc

  • @pequodexpress
    @pequodexpress 6 місяців тому +1

    How frequently did you flip the fries?

  • @ambergilmartin5743
    @ambergilmartin5743 10 місяців тому +1

    Does this product beep halfway through cooking?

  • @karenalan69
    @karenalan69 11 місяців тому +1

    I would have taken the bottom trays out so the juice stay with the food 🥘

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +3

      That might work, but then it might not cook as evenly because there would be no air flow underneath. - J

  • @ninayashaa
    @ninayashaa 9 місяців тому +1

    Do you have a 1-10 air fryer rating video? Im overwhelmed with all those airfryers, i think dual basket makes sense but idk

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому

      Check this out! ➡️ua-cam.com/video/WWutCmoEm-Q/v-deo.html

  • @gwyndolynmenefield9755
    @gwyndolynmenefield9755 11 місяців тому +1

    Where can I purchase. Can't find online

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      USA: amzn.to/46FoTr3
      Canada: amzn.to/475BFPn
      UK: amzn.to/3QbalbC
      Thanks for watching! - J

  • @timothycroteau5728
    @timothycroteau5728 8 місяців тому +1

    I know they make a 10Quart air fryer… but, do the make a 10Quart Flex Basket air fryer… it would be the one I buy!?!??

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому

      Good question. It would be on the Ninja website if they do! - J

  • @theriac.
    @theriac. 7 місяців тому +1

    What I dont get is all these reviews for air fryers only cover the cooking option when there are several other options which nobody ever tests

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  7 місяців тому +1

      Which option would you have preferred we test ?

    • @paulajay6879
      @paulajay6879 7 місяців тому +1

      Not true some show you how to bake cakes etc…

    • @theriac.
      @theriac. 7 місяців тому +2

      @paulajay6879 I said other options (like the dehydrating option), not other food

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  7 місяців тому +1

      Dehydrate ? You want to watch 12hrs of banana chips being dehydrated? Marc

    • @theriac.
      @theriac. 7 місяців тому +1

      @TheAverageKitchen What I do is soak nuts overnight to eliminate the phytates and oxalates, season them, then dehydrate whilst I'm at work so they're ready when I am. So, I wanted to know how well the dehydrator works, which I think is pertinent to ask. I don't care about the time it takes, just the performance

  • @berniereay4055
    @berniereay4055 11 місяців тому +1

    Is it easy clean in the in the inside

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      The inside is the element. So while it's possible, I would not consider it to be easy. Thanks for watching! - J

  • @Annoyingirl221
    @Annoyingirl221 5 місяців тому

    Wings are 2 quid in uk

  • @TRANCEFARMERS
    @TRANCEFARMERS 5 місяців тому +1

    Just got this; hanent used it yet....
    As a DJ familiar with MIXING 2 temperatures 🌡️ and SYNCING;
    I don't think it will be difficult to LEARN
    I'M DROOLING just thinking of the POSSIBILITIES using this APPLIANCE 🤤

  • @marthasmith3483
    @marthasmith3483 8 місяців тому

    What is the temperature interval? 1, 5, or 10? I have been trying to find this with no avail.

  • @whatsup6982
    @whatsup6982 7 місяців тому +1

    In Germany the model looks different

  • @XarisKondos
    @XarisKondos 7 місяців тому

    Anyone found a silicone liner for that model with the Flexi tray?

  • @oliverpichler5733
    @oliverpichler5733 22 дні тому

    How to turn off the sound? Is this even possible?

  • @elnet1
    @elnet1 6 місяців тому +1

    Not being able to put a whole chicken in there without drastic measures is a no go for me. I'll stick to my Ninja Foodi for now.

  • @cliffmeister6577
    @cliffmeister6577 7 місяців тому

    Canadehh ehhh

  • @14percentviking
    @14percentviking 2 місяці тому

    North Americans live on beige food

  • @fialee8
    @fialee8 10 місяців тому

    You blame the device for user errors.

  • @MrJusmobile
    @MrJusmobile 7 місяців тому +1

    Nicely done!

  • @lornallewellyn8205
    @lornallewellyn8205 6 днів тому

    Take trays out for chicken then you will have room

  • @mariannewarner9252
    @mariannewarner9252 9 місяців тому +1

    No thank you l will stick with my small Ninja

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому +1

      Fair enough! Which one do you have? - J

    • @mariannewarner9252
      @mariannewarner9252 9 місяців тому +1

      I think it is the 400 one but my kitchen is tiny and there's only 2 of us now so it's plenty big enough l only wish that these gadgets were available years ago but better late than never

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому

      True! - J

  • @elbatemano
    @elbatemano 10 місяців тому +1

    Ok the fact it doesn't pause the time just put me off

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +2

      It is a bit annoying I agree. Just have to get used to hitting the pause button first. But yes, not ideal. - J

    • @elbatemano
      @elbatemano 10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks for reply, great review btw

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  10 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much! - J

  • @PCPAyLOAD
    @PCPAyLOAD 8 місяців тому

    You're a huge "component" of letting meat rest for a while? LOL

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому

      Yeah! And you're a huge "component" of pointing out small, irrelevant mistakes! Thanks for watching. - J

    • @PCPAyLOAD
      @PCPAyLOAD 8 місяців тому

      @@TheAverageKitchen Wow dude, my comment wasn't meant to be mean spirited in any way. Hens the LOL part..

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  8 місяців тому

      Neither was mine, hence the exclamation marks lol. - J

  • @barbaracronin4164
    @barbaracronin4164 5 місяців тому

    Waaaaaay too complicated instructions

  • @jerriarriola8864
    @jerriarriola8864 11 місяців тому +1

    Do you guys keep all your Ninja appliance’s or give away the ones that maybe you have two of?

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      Both! Keep some, and others we give away. Thanks for watching! - J

  • @keithmarshall8478
    @keithmarshall8478 9 місяців тому

    What time does it go upto on air fry

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  9 місяців тому +1

      Great question. Because of the display, I don't think it could go above 99:59 minutes. So that would be the max, but it might be lower than that. I can't imagine air frying anything that long anyway. Hope this helps. - J

  • @berealbud2963
    @berealbud2963 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeah, I really don't think it's deceiving cuz I think common sense would tell you that you need to know the cooking time of each item and that in order for them to be in sync they have to finish at the same time

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      And if they tell you the cooking time, which ends up being wrong? It's deceiving in the sense that you won't know the exact time each item takes to cook the first time or two using a new product. Therefore the function is only useful at that point, but not right away. - J

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому +1

      And if they tell you the cooking time, which ends up being wrong? It's deceiving in the sense that you won't know the exact time each item takes to cook the first time or two using a new product. Therefore the function is only useful at that point, but not right away. - J

    • @berealbud2963
      @berealbud2963 11 місяців тому

      @@TheAverageKitchen but that would apply to anything you're cooking with any device. I don't know how long something's going to cook until I cook it for the first time

    • @TheAverageKitchen
      @TheAverageKitchen  11 місяців тому

      Exactly our point. We’ve reviewed 25 different air fryers. They all cook slightly different. This is a review video of a new product used for the first time. NOT something we’ve used for years and have multiple cooking experiences with to know EXACT cook times.

    • @berealbud2963
      @berealbud2963 11 місяців тому

      @@TheAverageKitchen Yes and my point is this isn't a device issue. So it's not really a standout point because no matter what cooking times vary not just by device. By thickness of the cut by weight of the food. There's a lot of factors so to point it out like like it's a specific problem or issue in this device is kind of weird to me. As soon as I heard your criticism I was like you can literally apply that to cooking on the stove top to barbecuing to campfire grills it's not a ninja specific issue, that's just how food works. Times can vary. It's up to the user to know how long something should take to cook

  • @jerriarriola8864
    @jerriarriola8864 11 місяців тому

    I’m seeing like smoke … are y’all getting high?