Customer Reviews for Ninja - Foodi 6-qt. 5-in-1 2-Basket Air Fryer with DualZone Technology - Black
Customer Rating
5
My wife loves this
on July 27, 2022
Posted by: Asi3l17
from Miami
Gender:Male
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I bought this for my wife as an anniversary gift and she loved it. It has a real slick look to it so it looks great in the kitchen it also offers a lot of space to not only air fry multiple things but also more quantities of food as-well we absolutely love it
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Ninja Air Fryer is very versatile. It can fry two different items at the same time at different temperatures and have them both come out perfectly cooked. It has five different cooking settings but I use Air Fry for everything. For bigger batches of one item, I use both 3 qt baskets. For a small amount of french fries or egg rolls, use one basket only. The other side does not have to heat up. Cleanup is easy with the nonstick surfaces. I wash the baskets and crisper plates by hand just to make sure there are no dings or scratches from the dishwasher. We are a household of 2 and the size of this air fryer is ideal. Larger families might find this unit too small.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I like that this air fryer has two drawers, which allows you to cook 2 different foods at the same time.It also has some helpful buttons like smart finish, which lets you cook two foods that are set at different temperatures and / or settings (think meat in one and veggies in the other), and they will finish cooking at the same time.. Another setting, match cook, will automatically set both drawers to the same time and temperature. You can also run the drawers individually. They aren’t large,so ideally this would work better for feeding 1-2 people.
I was expecting this to just be an air fryer but was happy to see it also bakes,roasts, reheats and dehydrates. Since the drawers are small and dehydrating is a low temp,long time process, using this unit as a dehydrator won’t result in a large yield.
The inside of the drawers are coated and clean easily. There is also a removable piece that lifts your food and allows for circulation of the air underneath. They are designed with rubbery nubs to prevent scratching the sides and bottom. The drawers and lifts are both dishwasher safe,but I found some dish soap spray and warm water made cleanup quick and easy. Everything is push button, and while it will suggest default cook times and temperatures based on your selection, you can adjust both for your specific needs. It fits nicely on my countertop. I like that it cooks fast and doesn’t heat up my kitchen on a hot summer day. Ninja appliances continue to impress me.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I was excited to try this new Ninja and it didn’t disappoint. It’s lightweight and not too chunky. My wife can easily carry it from the pantry, where we keep it, to the countertop with ease. The first meal I cooked in it was chicken strips and some bacon for sandwiches. The chicken went from frozen to fully cooked in less than 15 minutes without any oil. The smart finish feature allowed my food to finish cooking at the same time. How cool is that? I was even able to warm up some french bread in the air fry mode. Perfection. Also, cleaning up was a breeze. No more bacon grease splattered everywhere. This is a great product.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Foodi DZ090, 6qt, 2-Basket Air Fryer is really an absolute marvel, with its next level cooking technology,you can actually cook an entire meal in this appliance in half the time,and half the electric that you would use in a conventional oven,less heating the kitchen up,less to clean, I just dont see any downside to this at all,,you can fry chicken on one side,and roast potatoes on the other,and viola! dinner is served! This one appliance does the job of many,and does it well!
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja Foodi 2 basket air fryer can half your meal cooking time and is a blessing when hosting guests. If you’re new to air frying, they’re basically convection ovens with high speed fans that help cook food quicker and crispier. They won’t exactly match the results of traditional oil frying, but it’ll give you better crispness than a regular oven ever could. They do an amazing job on frozen foods like fries, tenders, nuggets. so much so that guests might think they’ve been fried. Breaded chicken in one basket.This unit can do a lot more than just air fry though, there’s an air broil mode that can go up to 450 degrees, a roast, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. I’ve tried each one except for the dehydrate mode so far, but I’m looking forward to seeing how well it can. Overall, it’s about the size of a microwave, fairly well built, and does a great job of cooking 2 different things at once. If you’re in the market for an air fryer, definitely give this one a look, especially if you’re cooking for a lot of people. Being able to do wings and fries at the same time is going to be great when football swings back into gear. FUNCTION Because there’s 2 baskets, this Ninja Foodi air fryer is a little bit more complex to use than a traditional single air fryer. There’s 2 independent cooking zones that share the same controls, so you have to keep in mind which basket you’re programming for. It might sound a little confusing at first, but use it a few times and it all makes sense pretty quickly. Press power, select basket 1 or 2, choose your cooking method, then set the temp and time. If you want basket 2 to have the same settings simply hit “match cook” and your job is done. If you’re cooking 2 different things, it’s essentially the same steps, but after programming one basket, press the # of the other basket and set your time and temp settings for that one. From there all you need to do is press start, but there’s a “match cook” feature that’s pretty convenient. Match cook is if you want both baskets to be finished at the same time, which is great if you’re busy and in “set it and forget it” mode. The Air broil is a cool feature that I’m experimenting with more. I tried it for crisping up some duck skin for peking duck rolls, but couldn’t tell much of a difference between it and the air fry mode. Excellent results with both though. It comes with a recipe cookbook and a chart with suggested cook temps and times, but the best results will take some trial and error. Just remember not to pack the food in tightly as air fryers work best when there’s some space for air to circulate.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This Air frier from Ninja is a true gift to cooks. I no longer eat french fries or chicken strips from fast food restaurants. I can make my own at home and not worry about grease and cholesterol! I use my Ninja for air fried fries and chicken strips and the time I save is incredible. I use the booklet of recipes included in the box and I feel like a real chef. This thing makes crispy fries and chicken or whatever I want for lunch or dinner. I spend less time in the kitchen thanks to my Ninja Foodi and more time relaxing with my family. I love my healthier diet and especially love knowing I still have the same great taste from traditional cooking. Less cholesterol and I still enjoy the same great taste? Uh, yes please! The sleek design is perfect for counters and folks like me with limited space. The dual baskets which slide in and out with ease, offer the opportunity to cook meats and sides at the same time because of dual temperature control. I love eating lighter and I feel better now. I've cooked for many family and friends and they ALL love it too! They have purchased it as well. I see many gatherings in the near future using it! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND anything from Ninja, but this one is my favorite! Try it yourself. It's a foodie's dream! **I was pleased with the fact it's not loud like other appliances of it's type.**
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I loved my new Ninja Foodi, one of the things that made me happy for sure is the fact that I have 2 baskets and the possibility to make 2 different types of food at the same time (I will never have to spend extra time to have the my chicken finger and my fries again).