We upgraded from the Ninja XL 6 in 1 smart grill to this about a month ago and it’s much easier to use. My hands are always cold so the controls on this Pro Grill are not an issue for me. I’ve cooked bacon and eggs, chicken, veggies, and reheated Zucchini boats and the only issue I’ve experienced is the slope of the grill. The bacon kept sliding off into the grease tray so I either had to keep opening the grill or I leveled it with a trivet-which is what I did. I also don’t like how the grill insert cannot be removed. If you cook on that and go to the basket. Those are really minor inconsistencies, in my opinion, and may be reduced with experience.
After reading all the positive reviews I decided to give the Foodie Smart Xl Grill and Griddle a try. I am truly impressed with this product. Everything comes out juicy and delicious!
I have the 6 in 1 and now I have the 7 in 1 and love both of them and I use them on a daily basis. I really love the griddle insert! They really are smokeless :) I find it easy to clean as well.
I had the Ninja Grill and decided to buy the bigger one a couple of weeks ago.. Not sure I like it... I don't understand why they angled the grill grate the food just slides down..Very annoying and I may have to return it if I even can return it.
This was the 3rd Ninja Foodi Grill that I've owned and was very disappointed. Inside this griddle has a slope to it to allow drippings to drain away from the food - which I get. But also your food slides down into the drippings or when using the crisper all the bacon will slides down into a bunch. I would like one for our RV, but have returned this and will order the Ninja Foodi XL (without the griddle - which is a bummer), I've been very happy with it.
Griddle bottom may dishwasher safe, but just try it, the bottom which is made of cast aluminum oxidizes, then when you touch it your hands get covered in black oxidation.
DANGEROUS
The bottom grille is slanted towards the front, all food tends to slide forward into the grease pit, my wife was burned because the chicken wings we were cooking slid off the grille and into the grease pit. (VERY DANGEROUS AND HAZARDOUS)
In all you didn’t put enough thought into the design of this new product of yours.