Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer [AF400UK] 2 Drawers, 6 Cooking Functions, 9.5L, Black
Weight: | 8.8 kg |
Dimensions: | 27 x 41.5 x 32.5 cm; 8.8 Kilograms |
Brand: | NINJA |
Model: | AF400UK |
Colour: | Grey |
Colour: | Grey |
Weight: | 8.8 kg |
Dimensions: | 27 x 41.5 x 32.5 cm; 8.8 Kilograms |
Brand: | NINJA |
Model: | AF400UK |
Colour: | Grey |
Colour: | Grey |
I just love the Ninja air fryer I’ve hardly used my oven since I bought this item. No waiting for the oven to heat up. I just pop food in the fryer, maybe chips in one side and sausages, fish or whatever in the other side. Easy to set up, even if it’s different cooking times. The fryer will hold the shorter cooking time so both are ready at the same time I was worried when I ordered it as I thought it might be complicated but couldn’t be simpler. Thoroughly recommend great buy
I just love the Ninja air fryer I’ve hardly used my oven since I bought this item. No waiting for the oven to heat up. I just pop food in the fryer, maybe chips in one side and sausages, fish or whatever in the other side. Easy to set up, even if it’s different cooking times. The fryer will hold the shorter cooking time so both are ready at the same time I was worried when I ordered it as I thought it might be complicated but couldn’t be simpler. Thoroughly recommend great buy
I just love the Ninja air fryer I’ve hardly used my oven since I bought this item. No waiting for the oven to heat up. I just pop food in the fryer, maybe chips in one side and sausages, fish or whatever in the other side. Easy to set up, even if it’s different cooking times. The fryer will hold the shorter cooking time so both are ready at the same time I was worried when I ordered it as I thought it might be complicated but couldn’t be simpler. Thoroughly recommend great buy
I had a tower air fryer which I used a lot, but with my husband, 2 kids and myself, I’ve been meaning to get a larger unit for some time. I finally took the plunge and splurged on the Ninja Foodi dual air fryer, giving me the room to cook more and two seperate items at once. Tonight I did fries in one side and BBQ chicken griddles in the other for my two children which took 15 minutes! The functions are easy to use and are self explanatory, but a helpful manual and booklet gives you illustrated instructions how to use and care for the unit, the best settings and temps to use for various items and a few recipe suggestions at the back. I synced my items so my fries could cook for 20 minutes and the griddles at 15 minutes would start 5 minutes after the fries started cooking to ensure cooking completed at the same time. This is a great function, however I found my fries cooked quicker than expected so I reduced the temp and cooking time. Unfortunately the fries did not hold on this occasion and wait for the griddles to catch up, the sync function only works at the start of the cooking set up and as far as I can see, although the food can be adjusted temp and time wise at any time, it will not resync during the cooking period. I may discover a way to do this with more use, as I only got the unit today and it will take some practice on seeing how long foods take to cook. However the two items cooked to perfection and the unit did what it claimed to do. The crisper and drawers clean easily, I’m very pleased so far!
Would have given 5 stars but for the fact that the compartments don’t seem to work at the same temperature, even if the same temperature and mode is selected one compartment browns the food more than the other. Not a problem generally as I mostly cook two different foods at the same time but it would be an issue if the same type of food needed to be cooked in both compartments. It cooks a lot quicker even than a fan oven.
Would have given 5 stars but for the fact that the compartments don’t seem to work at the same temperature, even if the same temperature and mode is selected one compartment browns the food more than the other. Not a problem generally as I mostly cook two different foods at the same time but it would be an issue if the same type of food needed to be cooked in both compartments. It cooks a lot quicker even than a fan oven.
Would have given 5 stars but for the fact that the compartments don’t seem to work at the same temperature, even if the same temperature and mode is selected one compartment browns the food more than the other. Not a problem generally as I mostly cook two different foods at the same time but it would be an issue if the same type of food needed to be cooked in both compartments. It cooks a lot quicker even than a fan oven.
Would have given 5 stars but for the fact that the compartments don’t seem to work at the same temperature, even if the same temperature and mode is selected one compartment browns the food more than the other. Not a problem generally as I mostly cook two different foods at the same time but it would be an issue if the same type of food needed to be cooked in both compartments. It cooks a lot quicker even than a fan oven.
Would have given 5 stars but for the fact that the compartments don’t seem to work at the same temperature, even if the same temperature and mode is selected one compartment browns the food more than the other. Not a problem generally as I mostly cook two different foods at the same time but it would be an issue if the same type of food needed to be cooked in both compartments. It cooks a lot quicker even than a fan oven.
Great air fryer, used it frequently the last 2 weeks and found the dual fry options so useful, easy to clean, doesn’t consume a lot of electricity and the food comes out crispy when needed, the frying units are very spacious too.
Sits nice on my kitchen top with enough space for the air to filter away.
Wife is happy too.
Great air fryer, used it frequently the last 2 weeks and found the dual fry options so useful, easy to clean, doesn’t consume a lot of electricity and the food comes out crispy when needed, the frying units are very spacious too.
Sits nice on my kitchen top with enough space for the air to filter away.
Wife is happy too.
Step up the Ninja.
Its major benefit is the two “fryers”. Two courses can effectively be cooked at the same time; the fryer can even be programmed so the two finish at the same moment. Admittedly I have not made great use of this feature as it is easy enough to work out beforehand how long each course will take and commence them cooking accordingly — each drawer can be used completely independently.
And what a range of cooking methods it can cope with; I routinely air-fry, bake and roast, but there are several other methods available. About the only thing one cannot do is anything involving liquids to any degree.
Chips are absolutely wonderful cooked in an air-fryer — crisp on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, and as an additional bonus the Ninja has a “max crisp” function, whereby one can maximise the crispness, though one is advised to keep an eye on this during cooking, as it’s easy to go one step beyond crispness!
A very acceptable steak can be cooked in the fryer, and pies and similar are done to perfection. One can even roast a whole (small) chicken. Fresh fish are absolutely wonderful cooked in the fryer, soft and flaky white flesh nicely grilled and browned on the surface.
As each function is selected, the fryer so adjusts the required temperature and cooking time, although these can be (and often are) manually overridden as they may not be quite right for one’s taste. Indeed one can disregard the default settings for each function and manually select the temperature and cooking time to one’s own preference.
The fryer drawers can be opened during cooking which pauses the timer, whilst one turns or “tosses” the food product (essential in some cases and especially with chips), and can be stopped prematurely should the food be cooked earlier than anticipated.
The machine is admirably designed and constructed. I was personally a tad concerned about all the flashy chrome; a flashy exterior can often conceal a less than adequate interior. Not with the Ninja, the machine is robust and strong, the drawers themselves, and especially the “crisper plates” — the raised trays the food sits on, are very robust, something my previous air-fryers’ weren’t.
The only thing I cannot attest to is durability, as I have only had the machine a little less than two months. However it is used every day, and continues to perform splendidly.
My conventional oven is these days used for little other than a plate warmer.
Get one, I can’t recommend one enough, it’s also easy to use and can be set like a normal oven too.
I bought the dual airfryer as my Philips one was old. I’m so glad I did. Having dual sections allows you to cook multiple things at once. If you have meat eaters and vegetarians in your household it is so convenient in making food at the same time rather than one. The max crisp function is great for oven food. I’m yet to try the others. It’s really easy to clean. I personally used to spray fry light on my Philips airfryer but on this one I don’t need to. The non stick is so great you can make you food and wipe the grease off with just a tissue when you’re done. I also put parchment or baking paper under the tray to catch any grease then Chuck it out. Over all this is a great buy as a first time air fryer or if you need an upgrade
Still experimenting with the Ninja but so far we’ve done wings, steaks, sausages, and even bacon and eggs. All have been excellent. Baked potatoes and home made wedges are great as are frozen french fries/chips. It’s very easy to use and clean. We’re very very happy with it..
Still experimenting with the Ninja but so far we’ve done wings, steaks, sausages, and even bacon and eggs. All have been excellent. Baked potatoes and home made wedges are great as are frozen french fries/chips. It’s very easy to use and clean. We’re very very happy with it..
A really good air fryer. We are using our main ovens much less since we bought the Ninja. Everything we have cooked so far is perfect. We are writing everything down for timings. Hopefully, there will be an English edition recipe book soon without cup measurements.
This is an upgrade on the one basket Ninja. We loved the Ninja so much we wanted the 2 basket. Not normally one for kitchen gadgets but this is the best bit of kitchen kit ever. Good for roasting meat, any meat, cooks steak, sausages, chops. Reheats. Crisps. Hardly use our oven now. Ninja is quicker and uses no fat, fat wicks away from cooked food. So, so easy to use.
Don’t put baskets in dishwasher and only use silicone utensils as after 10 months our first one started to get chips in the non stick inside coating.
Love it!!!
This dual cooker is amazing. Air fries and reheats in a fraction of the time and the max crisp is brilliant. The ability to cook two different ways at two different temperatures and different times yet sync to finish at the same time is brilliant. Got the 9l capacity and it’s large but worth it.
This dual cooker is amazing. Air fries and reheats in a fraction of the time and the max crisp is brilliant. The ability to cook two different ways at two different temperatures and different times yet sync to finish at the same time is brilliant. Got the 9l capacity and it’s large but worth it.
This dual cooker is amazing. Air fries and reheats in a fraction of the time and the max crisp is brilliant. The ability to cook two different ways at two different temperatures and different times yet sync to finish at the same time is brilliant. Got the 9l capacity and it’s large but worth it.
This dual cooker is amazing. Air fries and reheats in a fraction of the time and the max crisp is brilliant. The ability to cook two different ways at two different temperatures and different times yet sync to finish at the same time is brilliant. Got the 9l capacity and it’s large but worth it.
This dual cooker is amazing. Air fries and reheats in a fraction of the time and the max crisp is brilliant. The ability to cook two different ways at two different temperatures and different times yet sync to finish at the same time is brilliant. Got the 9l capacity and it’s large but worth it.
My Daughter purchased one which we took with used whilst on Holiday self-catering.
Didn’t think that much of it to look at at first if you used an air fryer before ones same as another I thought.
This Machine I can only describe as brilliant cooked chicken and chips for 4 really easy.
Fish and chips another day and various other meals I was on to Amazon whilst away to purchase one for delivery when I got home.
I can’t put to words in this review how great this cooker really is your Able to cook different items in each drawer different temperatures different times and different styles of cooking really is a top piece of kit.
Would highly recommend this cooker/fryer really does help meal times to be easy cooking and easy to clean after can pop in dishwasher if you have one I dont but it’s 2 minutes of a job to clean even when you have used both drawers.
Just awesome. Cooking so much more fresh food – gougons, whole chicken(split and put in 2 drawers), homemade burgers and chips. Honestly best purchase ever. Well done ninja. Read all the reviews and watched YouTube videos and was a bit sceptical about it but honestly it is unbelievable. P.s cheese toasties.
Just awesome. Cooking so much more fresh food – gougons, whole chicken(split and put in 2 drawers), homemade burgers and chips. Honestly best purchase ever. Well done ninja. Read all the reviews and watched YouTube videos and was a bit sceptical about it but honestly it is unbelievable. P.s cheese toasties.
Just awesome. Cooking so much more fresh food – gougons, whole chicken(split and put in 2 drawers), homemade burgers and chips. Honestly best purchase ever. Well done ninja. Read all the reviews and watched YouTube videos and was a bit sceptical about it but honestly it is unbelievable. P.s cheese toasties.
The item has been out of stock, I was told I had to check if it comes back in to get an exchange which is very strange to me, to be left to check every day for an Amazon item.
It was very confusing & stressful as I was inundated with e-mails from Amazon giving me labels for a refund just after I spoke to them saying I don’t want a refund (computer says nooooo) situation.
It seems everything goes well with Amazon if you don’t want an EXCHANGE EVER!!!!!
The Air Fryer works as it should and is a brilliant addition to the kitchen, but it is still unsightly to see those starches it came with.
It seems Amazon customer service has been reading off a screen and has been no help whatsoever.
I hope these issues get resolved as it’s a very good gadget and it works good for me & the family.
COME ON AMAZON PULL YOUR FINGER OUT AND DO SOMETHING!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We hardly use the oven anymore as it’s just the two of us and it’s less efficient to heat the entire oven for a handful of chips. I love the sync feature so we can cook food with different cooking times to finish at the same time. We’re cooking more as it’s so convenient and quick.
Absolutely recommend!
But, since I have got this it took a couple of days to adjust and learn the cooking times, now I haven’t had to use my oven once for ages.
Food cooks better, faster and just seems tastier.
The two trays are big enough to fit food for a family of 4 or 5 easily. Give it a shake 1 or 2 times during cooking and they come out nice and even.
Build quality is fantastic, nice clean modern design and it is so easy to clean.
I can see this being the best thing I’ve bought for the kitchen since forever!
Being a dual fryer with a sinc facility is what makes this worth buying.
Frozen oven chips don’t require oil and cook nice and crispy so long as you shake them frequently.
Battered fish air fry’s in the second fryer at the same time you just have to set the required temperature and time for each basket then press the sinc button and wait for them to finish cooking at the same time.
Another big plus is the lack of cooking smells and how easy it is to clean the baskets.
Would definitely recommend this this product.
Being a dual fryer with a sinc facility is what makes this worth buying.
Frozen oven chips don’t require oil and cook nice and crispy so long as you shake them frequently.
Battered fish air fry’s in the second fryer at the same time you just have to set the required temperature and time for each basket then press the sinc button and wait for them to finish cooking at the same time.
Another big plus is the lack of cooking smells and how easy it is to clean the baskets.
Would definitely recommend this this product.
Being a dual fryer with a sinc facility is what makes this worth buying.
Frozen oven chips don’t require oil and cook nice and crispy so long as you shake them frequently.
Battered fish air fry’s in the second fryer at the same time you just have to set the required temperature and time for each basket then press the sinc button and wait for them to finish cooking at the same time.
Another big plus is the lack of cooking smells and how easy it is to clean the baskets.
Would definitely recommend this this product.
The machine is easy to use, haven’t had to look at the instructions yet and easy to clean.
The machine is easy to use, haven’t had to look at the instructions yet and easy to clean.
The machine is easy to use, haven’t had to look at the instructions yet and easy to clean.
Dauphinoise potatoes in an air fryer?? Absolutely, and cooked to perfection too! Bacon for the weekend fry up done in absolutely no time, Sausages no problem at all and cook so quickly without burning. The possibilities are endless with this game-changer of a kitchen appliance! Our best buy kitchen appliance by a country mile.
And, at the current rate of leccy savings this will pay for itself in less than 12 months! What’s not to like?
100% recommended
Purchased as a special deal via the prime offer . Having had a Phillips one from the early days I knew what I was purchasing but this beast blows everything out of the water .
Lockdown lunches for my self and the kids have never been simpler . Put food in , sync 2 different trays and before you know it , lunch healthily prepared .
Cook some lamb chops and chicken off in the air fryer and and char on the bbq to finish off , delicious .
Kid friendly , great price , top product- what’s there not to like .
From chips to chickens (see photo) it is amazing
From chips to chickens (see photo) it is amazing
From chips to chickens (see photo) it is amazing
Absolutely wonderful appliance. It’s used for cooking virtually most foods in our house! It crisps roast potatoes and roast veg just as if done in a normal oven but without the fat , we’ve cooked chicken, salmon, chips of course, my husband even done his bacon and sausages for breakfast and a hash brown! They all come out nice and brown as if fried or grilled. Amazing and so much more healthy. The other day he had calamari cooked in it! Can’t praise this enough. Best thing we’ve bought in a long while. If there was any slight criticism it would be the smell when first used but this is fading fast now.
Absolutely wonderful appliance. It’s used for cooking virtually most foods in our house! It crisps roast potatoes and roast veg just as if done in a normal oven but without the fat , we’ve cooked chicken, salmon, chips of course, my husband even done his bacon and sausages for breakfast and a hash brown! They all come out nice and brown as if fried or grilled. Amazing and so much more healthy. The other day he had calamari cooked in it! Can’t praise this enough. Best thing we’ve bought in a long while. If there was any slight criticism it would be the smell when first used but this is fading fast now.
It’s easy to use and do a multitude of things apart from air fry. I love the fact how you can set both at different times and temperature and they finish at the same time. It’s easy to navigate the menu even without the manual. As with all ninja products you know you are getting a quality kitchen product that out preforms it’s competition. This is not the only ninja product I own an it will surly not be the last I buy. Next on my want list is the pressure cooker to go with this and my maxi grill. I mean these 2 along have made my cooker obsolete and hardly ever used.
When it comes to cleaning it’s a simple process of taking out the 2 draws an giving them a empty an clean with hot water an a microfibre cloth..
I can not recommend this amazing product enough and if your thinking of getting one don’t think just do it you won’t regret it at all
Does take practice. You’ll burn a few things if you don’t pay attention to turning your food but the “Sync” feature is Brilliant. Roasted vegetables one side and Trout the other! Oven has been relegated to Garlic Bread prep..!
I have owned this a few weeks now and only used my oven once in that time to cook something that cannot be done in the Ninja (a pizza), and I have also noticed that it does not cost much to run at all based on readings from my electric smart meter.
If I HAD to say something negative, it would be that this is quite large, however I have made space in a spare cupboard to keep it when not in use (but it’s not too heavy to move around). If you have limited space on your worktop this might be something to consider.
I have owned this a few weeks now and only used my oven once in that time to cook something that cannot be done in the Ninja (a pizza), and I have also noticed that it does not cost much to run at all based on readings from my electric smart meter.
If I HAD to say something negative, it would be that this is quite large, however I have made space in a spare cupboard to keep it when not in use (but it’s not too heavy to move around). If you have limited space on your worktop this might be something to consider.
I have owned this a few weeks now and only used my oven once in that time to cook something that cannot be done in the Ninja (a pizza), and I have also noticed that it does not cost much to run at all based on readings from my electric smart meter.
If I HAD to say something negative, it would be that this is quite large, however I have made space in a spare cupboard to keep it when not in use (but it’s not too heavy to move around). If you have limited space on your worktop this might be something to consider.
Cooked burgers, fajitas, and breaded chicken. Pretty much cremated the breaded chicken because I underestimated how quickly it cooks. My oven doesn’t heat up properly in my rented home, so therefore I’m used to food taking ages to cook.
Kids said the burgers were juicy and tasted better than I normally make.
Can’t wait to try the other settings on this.
(Bought on prime day so massive discount, but definitely recommend).
Cooked burgers, fajitas, and breaded chicken. Pretty much cremated the breaded chicken because I underestimated how quickly it cooks. My oven doesn’t heat up properly in my rented home, so therefore I’m used to food taking ages to cook.
Kids said the burgers were juicy and tasted better than I normally make.
Can’t wait to try the other settings on this.
(Bought on prime day so massive discount, but definitely recommend).
Cooked burgers, fajitas, and breaded chicken. Pretty much cremated the breaded chicken because I underestimated how quickly it cooks. My oven doesn’t heat up properly in my rented home, so therefore I’m used to food taking ages to cook.
Kids said the burgers were juicy and tasted better than I normally make.
Can’t wait to try the other settings on this.
(Bought on prime day so massive discount, but definitely recommend).
large independent operated baskets, you can sync the timers so that food requiring different cooking times complete at the same time.
Its just a really good product.
large independent operated baskets, you can sync the timers so that food requiring different cooking times complete at the same time.
Its just a really good product.
large independent operated baskets, you can sync the timers so that food requiring different cooking times complete at the same time.
Its just a really good product.
large independent operated baskets, you can sync the timers so that food requiring different cooking times complete at the same time.
Its just a really good product.
large independent operated baskets, you can sync the timers so that food requiring different cooking times complete at the same time.
Its just a really good product.
One of those best purchases.
Initially thought it would save electric instead of using oven.
Then save time after working all day and not having to wait for oven to heat up.
Does all the above and more.
Very Very fast, lots of cook programs and also after two uses a doddle to use.
Wipe clean trays and also looks the part.
Can keep checking food while cooking and extend cooking and temp at push of button.
Two trays means you may have 10 min cook in tray 2 and something in tray 1 needing 20 min cook
this clever thing ensures they are ready at the same time.
Simple to use, easy to clean, saves time, saves power. BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of those best purchases.
Initially thought it would save electric instead of using oven.
Then save time after working all day and not having to wait for oven to heat up.
Does all the above and more.
Very Very fast, lots of cook programs and also after two uses a doddle to use.
Wipe clean trays and also looks the part.
Can keep checking food while cooking and extend cooking and temp at push of button.
Two trays means you may have 10 min cook in tray 2 and something in tray 1 needing 20 min cook
this clever thing ensures they are ready at the same time.
Simple to use, easy to clean, saves time, saves power. BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of those best purchases.
Initially thought it would save electric instead of using oven.
Then save time after working all day and not having to wait for oven to heat up.
Does all the above and more.
Very Very fast, lots of cook programs and also after two uses a doddle to use.
Wipe clean trays and also looks the part.
Can keep checking food while cooking and extend cooking and temp at push of button.
Two trays means you may have 10 min cook in tray 2 and something in tray 1 needing 20 min cook
this clever thing ensures they are ready at the same time.
Simple to use, easy to clean, saves time, saves power. BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
One of those best purchases.
Initially thought it would save electric instead of using oven.
Then save time after working all day and not having to wait for oven to heat up.
Does all the above and more.
Very Very fast, lots of cook programs and also after two uses a doddle to use.
Wipe clean trays and also looks the part.
Can keep checking food while cooking and extend cooking and temp at push of button.
Two trays means you may have 10 min cook in tray 2 and something in tray 1 needing 20 min cook
this clever thing ensures they are ready at the same time.
Simple to use, easy to clean, saves time, saves power. BUY ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It does just what you would expect if you read the info.
The drawers look restrictive but a medium size chicken fits in fairly well. So easy to check what’s going on.
The crisping function works really well. It seems to both crisp and wring that last bit of fat out of the meat. Usually chicken or turkey in my case.
Syncing your cooking is a handy function too. Although in practice its always a good idea to rest your meat before it is served. Spuds really don’t need to sit around…
It does just what you would expect if you read the info.
The drawers look restrictive but a medium size chicken fits in fairly well. So easy to check what’s going on.
The crisping function works really well. It seems to both crisp and wring that last bit of fat out of the meat. Usually chicken or turkey in my case.
Syncing your cooking is a handy function too. Although in practice its always a good idea to rest your meat before it is served. Spuds really don’t need to sit around…
Love it!!
Want to make the household cook redundant? Then bring in the Ninja. She, he, or it, can serve it all up speedily and cleanly– and without any fuss or bother (or argument) almost as quick as it takes to get a traditional oven warming up.
Now, if you REALLY want to hear the open sizzle and smell of bacon cooking, or the cloud forming in its own oil from the sausages etc etc. then good luck to you. We’re sticking to the two drawers opening in unison (yes, they can be timed to do so) and delivering the same, or better, as you wait by the cooker rings.
Want to make the household cook redundant? Then bring in the Ninja. She, he, or it, can serve it all up speedily and cleanly– and without any fuss or bother (or argument) almost as quick as it takes to get a traditional oven warming up.
Now, if you REALLY want to hear the open sizzle and smell of bacon cooking, or the cloud forming in its own oil from the sausages etc etc. then good luck to you. We’re sticking to the two drawers opening in unison (yes, they can be timed to do so) and delivering the same, or better, as you wait by the cooker rings.
Want to make the household cook redundant? Then bring in the Ninja. She, he, or it, can serve it all up speedily and cleanly– and without any fuss or bother (or argument) almost as quick as it takes to get a traditional oven warming up.
Now, if you REALLY want to hear the open sizzle and smell of bacon cooking, or the cloud forming in its own oil from the sausages etc etc. then good luck to you. We’re sticking to the two drawers opening in unison (yes, they can be timed to do so) and delivering the same, or better, as you wait by the cooker rings.
However, our Philips machine was over eight years old so we decided to buy this and replace our old faithful.
It arrived this week and we have been testing the different functions. This is a lot more than an Air Fryer. The crisp function is excellent. The dual compartments work brilliantly (and can be timed to finish together).
Overall this is a fantastic machine, great price. 10/10
However, our Philips machine was over eight years old so we decided to buy this and replace our old faithful.
It arrived this week and we have been testing the different functions. This is a lot more than an Air Fryer. The crisp function is excellent. The dual compartments work brilliantly (and can be timed to finish together).
Overall this is a fantastic machine, great price. 10/10
Looking at it it seems well made,, but is let down by a pathetically short mains lead.
Considering this, I would have thought that this shortcoming, would have been factored in.
Will update after using,!
Update: 14/10/20
I have cooked stuffed pepper, Chicken en Croute, battered cod, M&S raw meat balls from frozen – brilliant machine. Delighted that I bought it.
Have used it 3 times after receiving it yesterday. Cleaned the basket and inner tray with soapy warm water and heated the hairdryer for 3 minutes before using to cook.
Cons: Short cable, bulky, needs air vent space on top and side when working.
Pros: Easy to use, easy to clean – dish washer safe ( No rust), no plastic smell, cooks even and crisp without oil, reheat is superb, affordable (I got it for 99).
So far I have airfried breaded chicken goujons, frozen chips, reheated sausages.
Perfect flavour, crisp. Sausages were superb reheated like just cooked.
I have not tried samosas kebabs, garlic bread or baked a cake. Will update the review after trying all possible cooking options.
So far brilliant product.
However, I know why we put short cables on appliances is to protect children from pulling them off work surfaces but this cable is just too short. I have no shortage of sockets but I have had to use a block extender which is not very satisfactory in a kitchen. A 1 metre cable would have been fine. I got rather less.
Even roasted garlic in foil on top of other items – you need to keep shaking and rotating the food for even brown colour – and is just a case of pulling the tray out and shaking – makes it easy to see when the food is brown and cooked too – just add brioche buns on top of food cooking to toast for the last couple of minutes for example
Pic just shows the most basic of functions – quick cook of hash browns, from frozen in 15 minutes, no mess no fuss and no hassle – if your thinking of an air fryer don’t hesitate with this one
1. Peel and cut your chips
2. Rinse in a bowl of water until the water is clear
3. Drain them off
4. Put back into the bowl and microwave for a few mins
5. Tip out onto a tea towel or kitchen roll and leave to steam for a bit and put the fryer on to get hot.
6. Back into the bowl and a TSP or.2 of oil and toss
7. Put in fryer and fry
8. Serve with bread and butter so you can make butties
The trays are massive and the food comes out better and crisper than it’s deep fried counter part.
We have fried and dehydrated some items so far and we couldn’t been happier.
Tip, do check your food every 10 mins and give it a flip the outside can get really crispy quick!
I have given this product 5 stars would of given it another as it fits in my cupboard perfectly…..
My top tip is to make sure you have good ventilation. I use mine placed on top of a breadboard on the cooker with the extractor fan on. The high heat blows out air saturated with oil and smoke which you dont want in the kitchen. So forget the glossy pictures of using it on a counter top. Especially if you are making fries.
So how does this Ninja Air Fryer compare to the Philips?
Well inside the parts look almost identical. The only major differences are:
The Ninja has a digital display and buttons rather than a manual temperature dial and a timer dial.
The Ninja has a wider temperature range and goes up to 210 degrees celsius (max temp for Philips is 200)
The Ninja has an extra setting for dehydrating fruits and vegetables or making jerky.
The most noticeable difference is the frying basket. The ninjas basket is round (which is great as it is much easier to clean than the Philips which is square with ridges) and it has an insert to lift food from the bottom whereas the Philips has a basket that lifts out with a mesh bottom. There are pros and cons to the Ninja design. It’s much easier to clean but the insert has wider slots in it and smaller fries can fall through the holes or get stuck in it.
The other difference is when you open the fryer to check on the cooking progress the Ninja automatically stops and starts again once the basket is put back whereas the Philips just keeps on going.
They both have the same wattage (around 1500 watts)
Ninja has slightly larger capacity 900g fries versus 800g for the original Philips.
The Ninja is competitively priced but the original model Philips is also more affordable now that larger and digital models have come out. At time of writing this review the Ninja was coming out cheapest though.
In terms of performance they are identical. Philips maybe has a very slight edge on getting things crispier due to better airflow because of the mesh basket but that also makes it more difficult to clean.
Whats in the box:
The airfryer with UK plug
Instruction booklet and recipe booklet
All in all, if you don’t have an airfryer yet, get one. This is a great one to start with.