Just bought this off Amazon with my old man's help. That sizzle when the bacon hit the griddle, oh hell yes! Helps that the bacon looked perfect when you got it off the griddle. Those onions and mushrooms must've smelled amazing too. This video makes me excited to test mine once I get it!
Hey Doug: I received the previous model about 4 - 5 months ago ( maybe longer). I have used it a few times. I like it but for me I found it to be a little difficult to operate. That is why I keep it in the box & I don’t have the space for it. This looks so much easier for me & it’s much slimmer. I am on the fence on this one because I own the 13-In-1 dual heat air fryer oven as well. The air fry oven has a sear plate for searing of course & also can be used as a griddle. It doesn’t have a grill feature. I must say your review is very convincing & I am tempting to purchase. Just not so sure. But your food is making my mouth water…
Well Doug, you went and did it. I've been researching this grill and your video, to me, had the best looking food. My favorite food groups: Meat, grilled veggies, cheese and bread 😁. Now I'm dying for something to eat. I believe I can master this device. I've got the Foodi 6 qt pressure cooker/air fryer/slow cooker and love it, but I didn't want to grill outdoors today as it was 108°. This would solve that and several other problems. Thanks for the great review. Do you do catering?? 👍🏻😁😂
I was afraid to start using my new Ninja Foodi until I watched your video. I grilled hotdogs on it (hood closed). They came out great! My family loved them. Thx again Doug!
Thanks Doug! I just bought the Foodi Smart XL Pro yesterday. It will be delivered this Thursday. That's only 3 days since I purchased it. I can't wait for it to come.
Omg thank you for sharing. I was curious about the air fryer and grilling hot dogs specifically. It sounds really loud though when you open it. Also, I wonder if it's easier to clean than the Forman grill?
Great, looks good! I do see a couple of things that I do not like. I do not like the tilted grill plate, and looks like I would not be able to do a whole chicken or small roast in there. Hot dogs look good but I personally like air fry hot dogs, Nathans of course! My foodie pressure/air fry is all I need. Thanks for showing! and glad I waited to watch you cook in it.
Ordered yesterday and received today 😊 ... I like it ... Done cheese on toast, chicken wings, stuffing and Yorkshire puddings so far ... Your burger looks yummy 😋
This looks absolutely marvelous. Of course now I’m starving. I’ve ordered my grill it’ll be here around the 20th can’t wait. You did an awesome job thank you so much
I just got this directly from Ninja a few days ago. Loving it so far. I always purchase from Ninja because of the warranties are sooooo much better. I have a lifetime on this unit! YAY! Trying the hamburgers tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial. It helps me.
You don't have to shut the lid for the grill feature. Pro tip you can also use like a bottlecap or something to prop up the grill in the front for things you are concerned about sliding like hot dogs.
Put the hot dogs longwise. Press steaks & burgers into the grill for even cooking, and they won't slide down. Propping it up defeats the purpose of fat draining down onto the trough.
@@ks5831 the grill grates are thick enough, grease will still Flow fine. Burgers and steaks don't really slide so it really only applies to a few things like hot dogs
Wow - that looks so good !!! I just ate diner but this made me hungry. We just bought the XL but now wondering if we should have purchased the pro model.
Loved your video. I’m debating between this grill n griddle and the NFG XL. What’s your opinion? And also, does this unit let you use the sear n sizzle that fits the XL grill? Thanks and happy holidays.
Very informative. Watching your channel was great you were very thorough and I love how passionate you are when cooking. Ordered mine early today, picking it up tomorrow at kohl's for $199😁
Yep just got mine used it twice now my ‘add food’ message is stuck on!!!! Sending back asap, a lot of money for a faulty machine, hopefully they will replace with one that works!! Annoying
Yo man, you're the ONLY Ninja reviewer that I've seen show some love to his buns! How these people just eat a bun straight out the bag after they spend all that time on the burger, and dog? Eat well, and be well!
Just bought one and when it arrives I'm definitely trying your burger and hotdog recipes they looked awesome! I've tried your recipes on the woodfire grill and I was amazed how these little grills deliver deliciousness in such a short time,,thanks again Doug for sharing with us beginners.
Hi Doug, was finally able to get my ninja xl pro. I was setting up my xl pro. I found the machine doesn’t start to preheat instantly on the BBQ Griddle setting like it does on the other setting options I am fairly sure the preheat action should actually start after I’ve set the time and temperature and push the start/stop button to start. But my ninja xl pro same model you’re using in this video: When my ninja xl pro starts on the BBQ Griddle setting, the word preheat lights up with a couple of short white dash lines below. I can hear the machine make a click sound then a few seconds later I hear another click or two; BUT after at least a minute maybe up to two minutes is when the preheat function actually starts and actually preheats then it appears to preheat Hopefully correctly. Can you share if this is how should work or not on BBQ Griddle function. I contacted HSN CS, they didn’t know, she gave me ninja kitchen contact number but they are closed, tomorrow is a holiday, they may not be open Monday either. I would love to actually put this machine into cooking up some flavorful meals. But if all the functions don’t work as they should off the bat, there’s no reason to cook anything if I need to return. Don’t want to have to clean it after a Meal or two to return. Sorry this is long winded. Thanks for your help.
Doug, what’s good bro? Thanks for the video, much appreciated. That burger looks solid, not even gonna hold you bro. Have you used the smart thermometer that comes with this grill? I’d be curious to see how it works bro.
I purchased this model after having the original ninja foodi grill for years. I gave the original grill to my dad as a gift and ended up buying another original ninja foodi grill because steaks are way better on the original grill. I was honestly dissapointed on the latest model. I thought the heating element on the button (of the latest model) would give it a twist and it really didn't.
Huh. You grilled the burgers with the lid on. Yesterday, I grilled burgers for the second time in the identical 7-in-1 Ninja XL grill, but this time, I bothered to read the insteuctions, which said to keep the lid off. I left the lid up, and now the entire house reeks of frying smells, despite the range hood running on max the whole time. The grill marks were awesome, the burgers tasty. Guess next time I'll just do what I didnthe first time - and what you did in this vid - and just keep the lid on.
Great review, I have the 5 in 1 and its the best purchase I've made in awhile. I was planning on getting the 6 in 1 when I wore out the first one, its been almost two years now and its still going strong, so I might have to donate it to someone so I can upgrade. My question is can you use the air fry option without the air fry basket? Thanks for the review.
Can you put the Pro Powered Grill Grate in the dishwasher to clean it?? I am worried about submerging the Grill grate in water because of the electric connection at the bottom of the grate. Will it short it out?
It looks shallow to bake in. I bake dinner rolls in the smaller original NF grill, which is deep enough. I’d also wonder if a chicken would fit in there, so shallow. My unit is coming tomorrow.
@@COOKINGWITHDOUG thanks for the reply! The previous XL has the deeper bake pan, as the smaller one I have. This griddle pan in this sits high. Maybe the lid or dome is deeper??
@@Rob_430 check the description of the item and compare 🤷🏾♂️ I don't bake in this machine, I grill & Air fry only and I don't use those pans either...sorry
For the life of me I don't know why people use griddles at all, cooking in all that oil isn't the best thing for you. Air frying and grilling, sure but griddle? Not for me. That said, I'm sure it tastes great.
@@COOKINGWITHDOUG Well I bet if you grilled or air fried everything you made in that video and compared it to the griddling and did a blind taste test, you'd be hard pressed to tell them apart based on taste. Anyway, I just ordered one of these but I doubt I'll ever use the griddle. Thanks for the video.
That food looked good I ordered this Ninja on 1-16-22 I watched a few videos before and after I ordered but your video was the one that really helped. Thank You .
I just unboxed my new fryer and came on to find a good video on it. Great job, my friend. I enjoyed your video.
Just bought this off Amazon with my old man's help. That sizzle when the bacon hit the griddle, oh hell yes! Helps that the bacon looked perfect when you got it off the griddle. Those onions and mushrooms must've smelled amazing too. This video makes me excited to test mine once I get it!
Check out my pork chops using this machine below
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Dang, Doug style for real 😁 Thanks for showing all ways to cook the tilt definitely reminds me of Foreman.
I just bought this model, I can't wait to get started, thank you for all of the great ideas
Hey Doug:
I received the previous model about 4 - 5 months ago ( maybe longer). I have used it a few times. I like it but for me I found it to be a little difficult to operate. That is why I keep it in the box & I don’t have the space for it. This looks so much easier for me & it’s much slimmer. I am on the fence on this one because I own the 13-In-1 dual heat air fryer oven as well. The air fry oven has a sear plate for searing of course & also can be used as a griddle. It doesn’t have a grill feature. I must say your review is very convincing & I am tempting to purchase. Just not so sure. But your food is making my mouth water…
I use the 6 in 1 smart XL grill all the time. I don't find it complicated..the recipe grill book is your best friend
TY Doug for sharing with us your new gadget! I love everything you make in there. Happy Holidays and stay safe
YOUR CHANNEL IS AWESOME DEF A FAN ......
All you do to get past the preheat is hit the start button a 2nd time, no need to lift the lid.
Well Doug, you went and did it. I've been researching this grill and your video, to me, had the best looking food. My favorite food groups: Meat, grilled veggies, cheese and bread 😁. Now I'm dying for something to eat. I believe I can master this device. I've got the Foodi 6 qt pressure cooker/air fryer/slow cooker and love it, but I didn't want to grill outdoors today as it was 108°. This would solve that and several other problems. Thanks for the great review.
Do you do catering?? 👍🏻😁😂
I was afraid to start using my new Ninja Foodi until I watched your video. I grilled hotdogs on it (hood closed). They came out great! My family loved them. Thx again Doug!
Thanks Doug! I just bought the Foodi Smart XL Pro yesterday. It will be delivered this Thursday. That's only 3 days since I purchased it. I can't wait for it to come.
Very nice! Everything cooked beautifully!
Sold !!! thanks for sharing Doug
Omg thank you for sharing. I was curious about the air fryer and grilling hot dogs specifically. It sounds really loud though when you open it. Also, I wonder if it's easier to clean than the Forman grill?
Great, looks good! I do see a couple of things that I do not like. I do not like the tilted grill plate, and looks like I would not be able to do a whole chicken or small roast in there. Hot dogs look good but I personally like air fry hot dogs, Nathans of course! My foodie pressure/air fry is all I need. Thanks for showing! and glad I waited to watch you cook in it.
I thought the same as you. I returned mine since I was on the fence. Really can’t bake losing the deep pan. I don’t have much use for the griddle.
Ordered yesterday and received today 😊 ... I like it ... Done cheese on toast, chicken wings, stuffing and Yorkshire puddings so far ... Your burger looks yummy 😋
This looks absolutely marvelous. Of course now I’m starving. I’ve ordered my grill it’ll be here around the 20th can’t wait. You did an awesome job thank you so much
I just got this directly from Ninja a few days ago. Loving it so far. I always purchase from Ninja because of the warranties are sooooo much better. I have a lifetime on this unit! YAY! Trying the hamburgers tomorrow. Thanks for the tutorial. It helps me.
I just ordered one on Amazon for $168! Can't wait to try it out!
This is fantastic. Thanks. Mine is on the way and I love learning how to use it before it even arrives!
As always you make me hungry bro food looking so good I think I got smell-o-vision thanks for sharing dougGadgettheman
Just got mine yesterday air fryed frozen frys awesome can't wait till I get home steaks dogs potatoes
You don't have to shut the lid for the grill feature. Pro tip you can also use like a bottlecap or something to prop up the grill in the front for things you are concerned about sliding like hot dogs.
Put the hot dogs longwise. Press steaks & burgers into the grill for even cooking, and they won't slide down. Propping it up defeats the purpose of fat draining down onto the trough.
@@ks5831 the grill grates are thick enough, grease will still Flow fine. Burgers and steaks don't really slide so it really only applies to a few things like hot dogs
Fantastic review! I wish people were thorough in their reviews. Thanks
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Hi Boo, that was a really nice cook. Your food looked awesome. I’m behind on my videos, but I’ll be back😂😂😎👍👍
After seeing you cooking in that thing and seeing the results I hade to get it it's on another level for sure 👍
You and I both man, he gave me all the motivation I needed
Nice grill/griddle! Burgers and veggies look great! Great video.❤️❤️
Great review of this bad boy machine…thank you!
Wow - that looks so good !!! I just ate diner but this made me hungry. We just bought the XL but now wondering if we should have purchased the pro model.
Got my Ninja IG601 (the one you are showing) from Amazon today for $149.99 (new). So far, very positively impressed.
I just ordered my first Ninja Foodie Grill 7 and 1. Thank you for this awesome video. I am starving now. 😊
Loved your video. I’m debating between this grill n griddle and the NFG XL. What’s your opinion? And also, does this unit let you use the sear n sizzle that fits the XL grill? Thanks and happy holidays.
Very informative. Watching your channel was great you were very thorough and I love how passionate you are when cooking. Ordered mine early today, picking it up tomorrow at kohl's for $199😁
When you cook all these wonderful meals, you realize eating out leads to big disappointment often times….
Yep just got mine used it twice now my ‘add food’ message is stuck on!!!! Sending back asap, a lot of money for a faulty machine, hopefully they will replace with one that works!! Annoying
Get a refund too...because it's under $150 at kohls NOW!
Look delish. Thanks for demoing!
Is that groove for the oil enough? It seems like it will easily overfill when cooking a decent amount of food.
Great video keep up the good work
Yo man, you're the ONLY Ninja reviewer that I've seen show some love to his buns! How these people just eat a bun straight out the bag after they spend all that time on the burger, and dog? Eat well, and be well!
Thanks 👍🏾
That’s pretty! Very nice. Compact is good for apartment dwellers.
Hey Dougie… the one w probe is model 651… without the probe is 601
Gotcha...I just copied off of Amazon lol
@@COOKINGWITHDOUG hey the recipes in the book are way off, but you’ll figure that out! Get cooking lol
Great job
Don’t forget to smash the like button😊
Tilt up the griddle during cooking and drain the grease out.
Nice gadget!!! Food looks delicious. I am 👀at this🤣
That hamburger look delicious
Great job but never never ever put ketchup on a hot dog
Just bought one and when it arrives I'm definitely trying your burger and hotdog recipes they looked awesome! I've tried your recipes on the woodfire grill and I was amazed how these little grills deliver deliciousness in such a short time,,thanks again Doug for sharing with us beginners.
Looks amazing. Great review.
that's nice I just don't have the counter space
Got mine! Still In box due to laziness 😒! But will try this tomorrow!
Glad I waited on Amazon before i pulled the trigger! Best deal especially with thermometer hands down!
Hi Doug, was finally able to get my ninja xl pro. I was setting up my xl pro. I found the machine doesn’t start to preheat instantly on the BBQ Griddle setting like it does on the other setting options I am fairly sure the preheat action should actually start after I’ve set the time and temperature and push the start/stop button to start. But my ninja xl pro same model you’re using in this video: When my ninja xl pro starts on the BBQ Griddle setting, the word preheat lights up with a couple of short white dash lines below. I can hear the machine make a click sound then a few seconds later I hear another click or two; BUT after at least a minute maybe up to two minutes is when the preheat function actually starts and actually preheats then it appears to preheat Hopefully correctly. Can you share if this is how should work or not on BBQ Griddle function. I contacted HSN CS, they didn’t know, she gave me ninja kitchen contact number but they are closed, tomorrow is a holiday, they may not be open Monday either. I would love to actually put this machine into cooking up some flavorful meals. But if all the functions don’t work as they should off the bat, there’s no reason to cook anything if I need to return. Don’t want to have to clean it after a Meal or two to return. Sorry this is long winded. Thanks for your help.
Doug, what’s good bro? Thanks for the video, much appreciated. That burger looks solid, not even gonna hold you bro. Have you used the smart thermometer that comes with this grill? I’d be curious to see how it works bro.
I purchased this model after having the original ninja foodi grill for years. I gave the original grill to my dad as a gift and ended up buying another original ninja foodi grill because steaks are way better on the original grill. I was honestly dissapointed on the latest model. I thought the heating element on the button (of the latest model) would give it a twist and it really didn't.
I want to buy that ninja Oven XL
Thanks!
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Huh. You grilled the burgers with the lid on. Yesterday, I grilled burgers for the second time in the identical 7-in-1 Ninja XL grill, but this time, I bothered to read the insteuctions, which said to keep the lid off. I left the lid up, and now the entire house reeks of frying smells, despite the range hood running on max the whole time. The grill marks were awesome, the burgers tasty. Guess next time I'll just do what I didnthe first time - and what you did in this vid - and just keep the lid on.
I know this is old but it amazes me that people will complain about food sliding down the grill on something that's portable.
Hey Doug let’s see how Cornish Hen’s cook on this one. Just got me one
Hello from Canada!! Bought and used this for the first time today and loooooved it!! Great video ❤
Oh man! I love your way of putting it all together,we live in texas and this is just great .
Best video by far…
OMG looks amazing!!!
Just ordered one today. Can't wait to get it!
Ninja products work really well . Love them ❤
Do you like this one better than the xl?
Holy crap dude, I wanna eat at your house.. That's one hell of a burger...
great video
Great review - thanks!
love your videos just bought the pro grill get it tomorrow .. can't wait to use it
😂 you are keeping me fat, I gain 5lbs each video 😮😮
First! Shout out to me one time 😎
Yes!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😘
It looks really nice! Don't have me going back to Kohl's dangit! 🤣
Look nice
Great review, I have the 5 in 1 and its the best purchase I've made in awhile. I was planning on getting the 6 in 1 when I wore out the first one, its been almost two years now and its still going strong, so I might have to donate it to someone so I can upgrade. My question is can you use the air fry option without the air fry basket? Thanks for the review.
Hello Everyone 😊
oh yours doesn't come with the temperature probe ??
Yeah I don't believe in those attached I MUCH would rather rely on my own 2be safe
Slam Dunk sandwiches, wowser. And nice machine for sure. Great video and now I'm hungry. Thanks Doug.....take care. Claudia
Can you put the Pro Powered Grill Grate in the dishwasher to clean it?? I am worried about submerging the Grill grate in water because of the electric connection at the bottom of the grate. Will it short it out?
Why do you need to flip the food if its cooking on bpth sides with the lid down?
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will use the probe for steaks and such
That burger looks stupendous 🙌🏾
How is it a year on? I'm looking @ getting this
Pefect..STILL
You might want to season your griddle first.
You are cool!
ahhh the ring crispy sound... nice!
I places a piece of wood on the front legs
It looks shallow to bake in. I bake dinner rolls in the smaller original NF grill, which is deep enough. I’d also wonder if a chicken would fit in there, so shallow. My unit is coming tomorrow.
No diff in size then the previous models
@@COOKINGWITHDOUG thanks for the reply! The previous XL has the deeper bake pan, as the smaller one I have. This griddle pan in this sits high. Maybe the lid or dome is deeper??
@@Rob_430 check the description of the item and compare 🤷🏾♂️ I don't bake in this machine, I grill & Air fry only and I don't use those pans either...sorry
Not only are you wonderful with your product reviews....you are quite the cook. Love your vids.
This one doesn’t preheat on its own like the ninja smart Xl grill… make sure you do that… this is a great machine
I have had this grill for 3 days and totally love it, you were making me so hungry with you demo, thank you
Just ordered this. My personal Xmas gift. Can’t wait!
Temperatures given in cookbook are not true.
Thank you for showing such a range of foods and the different cooking types!
Shout out to Tonda Hill😊
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I’m jealous 😂
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For the life of me I don't know why people use griddles at all, cooking in all that oil isn't the best thing for you. Air frying and grilling, sure but griddle? Not for me. That said, I'm sure it tastes great.
Ummmm FLAVOR 🤷🏾♂️
@@COOKINGWITHDOUG Well I bet if you grilled or air fried everything you made in that video and compared it to the griddling and did a blind taste test, you'd be hard pressed to tell them apart based on taste. Anyway, I just ordered one of these but I doubt I'll ever use the griddle. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for showing this one, got one coming the first of March thanks Doug.
That food looked good
I ordered this Ninja on 1-16-22
I watched a few videos before and after I ordered but your video was the one that really helped. Thank You .
How are you liking it so far? I was concerned on size because i bake with my grill too haha.