Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey

UPDATE: Most Valued Item in My Kitchen. UPDATED AFTER 6 WEEKS OF USE:This has become the most valued item in my kitchen. I’ve enjoyed immense benefit from using this to replace my use of the oven. In the past six weeks I’ve used my oven only twice, to cook a pizza. Everything that comes out of this Foodi is hands down better than it ever was in the oven. I use it on average about 4 times a week for meals. I use both baskets 80% of the time. When I use both baskets, I use the smart finish feature about 75% of the time. No preheat necessary. I found that I can mostly guess the right time for things that don’t have air fryer instructions, it’s that easy going of an appliance, and it’s that hard to mess up! The crisper plates are great for letting grease fall and so things come out tastier and not soggy.An added bonus for me is that it’s super easy to clean! Both baskets fit into the top shelf of my dishwasher and the crisper plates go at the bottom. It’s non stick and comes out very clean in dishwasher. (Note: I do not use the heated air dry, but it sounds like it would work with heated dry on.) As of yet, I have not had to clean the compartments the baskets go into, they seem to remain very clean to the touch. I use the top to place whatever utensil I am using to grab things out during cooking, and then I wipe down the top. The top does not get hot at all.Even though it only goes up to 400 degrees (for everything except air broil, which goes up to 450, on one basket at a time, not both at a time), I find that I don’t need higher than that for things that call for 425 or 450 degrees. 400 works for everything so far. I just add a few minutes.My favorite thing to cook so far: air broil at 400 frozen burger patties, no need to thaw. basket 2: curly fries. Both are done at 14 minutes, flipping the patties over halfway through. Easiest 15 minute 2 burgers half basket of fries dinner ever!ORIGINAL REVIEW:This is my first air fryer. I am pleasantly surprised. It exceeded expectations. I’m a middle-aged perpetual bachelor who’s culinary talents max out at backing chicken breasts and simultaneously using the stovetop to cook rice. Most things for me come in boxes with three instructions or less, and pictures.This enhances that experience for me. In just the few days since I got it I made burgers, chicken, fries, cooked a half ham. It is much better than the oven for sure and the food comes out better. Less oily or soggy for sure.BUT – I was shocked to learn that you can turn the unit on without the baskets inside. If you have kids, this may be a problem. The heating element is easy to reach inside and touch, it’s just above the cooking baskets. I can see this as posing a serious problem if you have curious children who like to push buttons and reach inside of things. I mean, this device doesn’t have a sense detector that says, hey there’s no basket, let’s not turn on. You can fully set up cooking time and temp and with no basket in, press start and it will start cooking. A bit shocking to me considering all of the safeguards I thought were in place for kids when products hit the market.

My favorite new appliance. I’ve never really liked using the microwave, and I’m terrible at baking, even savory items. I just always get distracted and forget something is cooking. This Ninja nicely turns itself off when the cook timer completes.I’d been researching air fryers off and on for a couple of years now and this one consistently headlined my list. The dual baskets allow me to make two items at once, great for meal prep or if I happen to have guests.The 8qt baskets have plenty of room and are very easy to clean with a simple rinse and wipe. They’re also dishwasher safe in case I have some stuck-ons.I love this unit so much that I’ve found myself not even using the stove or oven but once or twice a week now. It’s definitely my favorite new appliance.

Best purchase we made this year. We LOVE this Ninja Air fryer! we researched them for months and finally decided to give this one a try. We really like the two drawers so we can cook several things together. Its very easy to use. Very easy to clean. We now use it more than we use our stove and that saves on the electric bill! It has several different features and we are trying something new every week. This is our favorite purchase this year!

Love the double baskets. The Ninja Air Fryer with its double basket feature has been a complete game-changer in our household. Here’s why I absolutely love it:Firstly, the double basket design allows me to cook different foods simultaneously at different temperatures. This versatility is incredibly useful for preparing meals efficiently, especially with a family as diverse as ours. Whether it’s different snacks or a full meal, having this capability has made cooking much more convenient.Even when we want to cook items at the same temperature, the double basket still proves its worth by doubling our cooking capacity. This is particularly handy during gatherings or busy weeknights when everyone wants their meal cooked just right.Another reason I adore the Ninja Air Fryer is its ability to replace our double oven for many tasks. Using the air fryer avoids heating up the house, which is a huge relief, especially in warmer weather. It’s a practical solution that saves time and keeps our kitchen cool and comfortable.I also invested in silicone liners for easy cleanup, and they’ve been a lifesaver. They prevent food from sticking and make cleaning up a breeze. No more struggling to scrub off stubborn residues—I simply remove the liners and wash them, maintaining the air fryer’s pristine condition effortlessly.Overall, the Ninja Air Fryer has earned a solid 10 out of 10 from me. It combines innovation with practicality, making it an indispensable kitchen appliance in our home. If you’re looking for a versatile air fryer that simplifies cooking and cleanup, look no further than the Ninja with its double basket feature. Highly recommended!

Fabulous. This is the best air fryer. We loved our other one but have the dual basket option is amazing. Also the match cook and smart finish features are excellent! Quality item

Dinner time game changer. First time air fryer user here. I’m not often impressed enough by a product to write a review, but this air fryer is a dinner time game changer for our family. It had its maiden voyage tonight with some chicken (still partly frozen) and broccoli in the separate baskets. Both done perfectly, fast, very little mess, and you can put the baskets in the dishwasher! I mean, what’s not to love?

Great Buy. Have only used the air fryer but am impressed with the ease of use, the easy cleanup and the food has been fantastic. Looking forward to using it more often.

Best kitchen appliance YET. I’m absolutely in love with this thing! It’s so easy and convenient to use, takes up less space and uses less power than my old toaster oven and cooks everything evenly.

Great buy. I love this air fryer. I wanted one for quite some time and finally went on the hunt. I read through many reviews before making my purchase and this one appeared to be the winner, as far as price, quality, size, and options. I took a leap and I’m so glad I did! The first few uses had some smell, as I had read in the reviews. I let it run a few times for 20 minutes or so to get rid of the smell before I finally used it for the first time. Short cook times, which is great for my fairly large and growing family. I’ve used an olive oil spray on some food here & there, but nothing significant. I love that it’s easy to clean and maintain, as well. I can’t really complain about anything regarding this fryer. I wish I would’ve bought the 10 qt cause I think I got the 8 qt, but it’s still just right for our needs.

One of my favorite kitchen purchases. We ordered this Ninja air fryer around Black Friday, and we have gotten so much use out of it. It replaced an older and smaller air fryer that was on its last legs, and we are thrilled with this purchase.Whoever thought of the double baskets was a genius. It’s so nice to either have overflow space if you need to cook a lot of the same ingredient (using the Match Cook function), or to cook two different items at two different times and temperatures. The Smart Finish feature is also ingenious as it ensures all your food finishes cooking at the same time.This air fryer really does cook everything evenly, and everything we’ve put in it (which has been a lot) has come out beautifully. I love that the entire basket is solid with a non-stick finish, which makes for super easy clean-up.Bonus tip (which we discovered in our espresso machine app), the Phillips HomeID free app has tons of easy and delicious air fryer recipes. You don’t need a Phillips appliance to download or use their app, and all their recipes can be found under the Search button. Some are even for dual basket fryers, and you can save and group your favorites into your own custom recipe books. You’ll find ideas for making full and complete meals, not just chicken tenders and potatoes. We’ve been shocked at how well burgers, steaks, and pork chops cook in our Ninja. It’s a shame that Ninja doesn’t offer something similar, but it’s nice to still have a robust library of recipes at our fingertips.All the five star reviews for this air fryer are well-deserved, and we definitely recommend this one.