Ninja - Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1 with 6.5 QT Capacity - Gray

Since first using air frying a few years ago, it’s easily become my favorite way to cook. It gives you the all the flavor of fried foods without the oil. The Ninja Pro XL gives you the capacity to make even more food all at once. Using this along side my Ninja Foodi grill I almost don’t need an oven! The max crisp feature of the Pro XL is one of my favorite features. It gives just that extra bit of crispness to fries without having to worry about burning them. Like the name implies you have 6 different cooking options, max crisp,air fry,roast,bake,reheat and dehydrate. The air fryer has a two position crisper tray, that’s used in the lower position for all but the roast function. The crisper tray and basket are both easy to clean by hand, but both are dishwasher safe also. Ninja owns the majority of my counter space and with the addition of the Pro XL they take up a little more! If you’re looking for your first air fryer, a replacement or like me an addition to my other counter top appliances. The Ninja Pro XL is a great addition to any kitchen from a leader in the new modern kitchen.

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1 is a game-changer for anyone looking to jump into the air fryer scene with quick simple cooking as well as enhance their kitchen with a versatile and stylish appliance. I love the modern design is a perfect blend of elegance and functionality, making it a standout yet harmonious addition to any countertop. It both stands out and blends in. What sets this air fryer apart is its innovative "extra crispy" feature, which ramps up the temperature to 450 degrees, surpassing the usual 400-degree limit found in most air fryer models. This feature is awesome for those who crave that perfect crunch. If you have kids, it helps get those chicken nuggets perfectly crispy! Ease of use is another hallmark of the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL. It boasts intuitively labeled buttons that make navigating its diverse functions—air frying, baking, roasting, dehydrating, and reheating—a breeze, even for beginners. The inclusion of a dehydration option adds a layer of versatility, allowing for the creation of homemade dried fruits, vegetables, and even jerky!! The air fryer's extra-large 6.5 QT basket is HUGE, capable of holding up to 9 pounds of chicken wings or 5 pounds of French fries. This capacity makes it an ideal choice for families or entertaining guests. Moreover, the basket's dishwasher-safe feature simplifies cleanup, an essential factor for busy households. For families, especially those with kids, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1 is an indispensable kitchen gadget. It not only makes cooking a variety of dishes quick and effortless but also ensures healthy eating by minimizing oil use without compromising on taste and texture. We use an air fryer multiple times a week, so far, this is one of our favorites as it has a big basket and it’s really easy to use. In conclusion, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1 is highly recommended for anyone looking to streamline their cooking process without sacrificing quality. Its blend of high performance, ease of use, and sleek design makes it a must-have in every kitchen. Whether you're a busy parent, a health-conscious individual, or simply someone who loves to cook, this air fryer will not disappoint. It truly is plug-and-play, too easy. Ninja knocked it out of the park with this air fryer!

This is by far the best air fryer I have used and owned. Ninja is known for their many high quality kitchen products, and this Air Fryer Pro XL is no exception. I was immediately struck at the size of this. With a 6.5 QT capacity, it can hold a lot of food with this volume. The tray is very deep. The removable inside crisper plate stays secured with rubber feet at multiple edges. Be careful when you’re washing this because you may rip them off. Due to the volume, you can stack a good amount of food inside and this will heat it all equally. The display center offers six different cooking types: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. I have mainly used Max Crisp, Air Fry, Bake and Reheat for most of my daily usages. Max Crisp is used for my kids chicken nuggets and fries. Air Fry to cook wings and sweet potato fries. Bake for frozen stuffed chicken bakes. Reheat for my left overs. I’ve used Dehydrate once to make dried mangoes (I missed the ones from the Philippines). Everything I have put in here has come out so good and crisp. Be aware, that when you open the tray the cooking and timer continues to go so you do have to press Pause. Again, cleaning is simple. This has helped with our cooking so much, especially trying to get the kids school lunches ready in the morning. Overall, really happy with how fast and how easily this Ninja Air Fryer cooks.

Good size for a small family. Like the added feature. Makes frying a breeze.

I have never used an air fryer before. I've read about them and thought about it but in the end, I would just stick with my stove top and oven for all my cooking needs. This went on for years till I finally decided to give one a try and picked up the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1. I wish I had done this sooner. After unboxing what is a pretty decent sized unit, I really like the all industrial look of black with silver highlights. It has nice easy to use controls and a digital display for readout. Setup? Well there really is no setup as it comes ready to go out of the box. Remove a few pieces of tape, take out the cardboard insert in the cooking chamber and you're good to go. When I say zero setup, I mean it. After reading the manual and seeing all their recommended settings, you quickly realize all you need to do is pick your temp, time and type of cooking you're doing and you're off. If you want to broil, move the shelf up. If you want to fry, keep it down. That's it! I tested it first with asparagus which is a staple for many of our meals. Tossed a bunch in oil, salt, pepper and smoked paprika, dropped them in, punched in the recommended settings and off it went. It produced asparagus better than the stove top or oven and much easier and straight forward. It just got better from there. Potato wedges turned out nice and browned. Whole sweet potatoes cooked nice and properly. Peppers and Onions were a breeze. Toast some walnuts? Easy peasy. I love that since the space is small and the heat is constant, you can open it up to stir or shake your foods and pop it right back in and it's back to proper temp very fast unlike a large, traditional oven. Clean up is very easy. It literally took all of 2 minutes to wipe down the chamber and wash up the grate. I really have no complaints about the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL 6-in-1 and I will be trying all types of things in there asap!

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL is a solid upgrade from my previous model, boasting some neat new functions. I particularly love the Max Crisp function; it's a game-changer that has rendered my conventional oven and microwave obsolete. Its compact design is perfect for my kitchen counter, and it's spacious enough to whip up a family size meal in under an hour. I tried making 2 pounds of frozen French fries, without any oil, on Max Crisp mode for 30 minutes, as the manual suggests, and they turned out just as delicious as the ones from a fast-food place, but without all the grease. Remember to give them a shake now and then for uniform cooking. This air fryer's hot air circulation is impressive, taking the heavy lifting out of cooking. From chicken tenders to wings and every dish I've tried turned out perfect with a little experimentation on the different cooking settings. The chicken tenders turned out better than the KFC ones with max crispy settings, crispy outside, tender and juicy inside, all this without having to fry them in oil! I was also pleasantly surprised by the reheat and dehydrate functions, which are typically tasks for my microwave, but the Ninja Air Fryer did a great job. It's even taken over most of my microwave's duties, including toasting bread perfectly. It's quieter than I expected, and cleaning is a breeze—the ceramic-coated basket and crisper plate mean nothing sticks. You'll want to keep it away from the wall due to the rear air vent. The new features of the 6-in-1 Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL is a game changer for me as it cut down my cooking time with lot more healthier choices. I'd definitely suggest giving the new 6-in-1 Ninja Air Fryer a go if you're keen on moving towards healthier meal options without missing the delightful experience of indulging in fast food favorites, guilt-free.

This air fryer is better than the last one i had. It cooks faster without drying out the food or over heating the food.

To start off, I've owned the previous smaller model for a little over 4 years. To say I loved my Air Fryer is kind of an understatement and this one happens to go above and beyond in terms of features and capability. THE PROS: -LARGE single basket, without the footprint. While Ninja has started making dual basket versions, my only real gripe of those is that they're harder to maintain given the need to clean out both sides. The baskets are also smaller.. meaning if you want to make a full 2lb bag of raw chicken wings, you'll have to divide and actively maintain two sides. -MAX CRISP 450° setting Absolutely amazing for getting food like chicken wings very crispy! The combination of the larger 6.5qt basket also means less cooking time coming from the previous AF101 model. I can do a full 2lb bag within 30 mins of cook time!.. Previously it would take me over an hour to get a whole bag done on single layer cooking. I'm very happy about this. Aside from wings, all my normal go to's cook more or less similar with the improvement of the device being newer. I'm happy about this because I didn't exactly want a downgrade in cook quality. It kind of put me off to upgrading as I tried the Ninja Foodi XL oven and was very disappointed. 5/5 CONS: For some reason they changed the way the timer and temperature controls operate. You cannot really change it mid way once you commit to a certain setting. Requires tuning off and turning on the unit. Not the biggest con, but it can be an annoyance if you're used the the older models. NEUTRAL: The AF181 Air Fryer continues cooking for a minute after its "end" cycle. Doesn't bother me, but its just something to note. OVERALL: I highly recommend this model if you want an upgrade from the legacy models they released 5 or so years back. As I mentioned prior, there is no real replacement to a dedicated Air fryer. The "all in one" units have the appeal of being capable of doing everything, but fall short when it comes to how the food textures and tastes. I absolutely LOVE this model and I would highly recommend the upgrade if you already own a legacy Ninja Airfryer like me. 5/5!

I have several Ninja kitchen appliances. Blenders, Pots and Pans, Digital Ovens, Grills, etc. and like my other Ninja branded products, this air fryer is also easy to use and produces excellent results. The Pro XL has a 6.5-quart capacity and 6 different cooking options: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Operation is as simple as it gets. Select your cooking function, the desired temperature, and the cook time. That’s it. The Ninja does the rest. The hardest part of using this air fryer is wading through the endless recipes on-line trying to find one you like. Ninja includes a small recipe book with the Pro XL, but there are endless recipes available on the web. I have tried several different foods in this air fryer. I wanted to see how this little air fryer stacked up against my Ninja Foodi Air Fry Oven. While the whole family loves the Air Fry Oven (we use it nearly every single day), when it comes to air frying and crisping, the Pro XL has the Air Fry Oven beat. Food comes out much more consistent in the Pro XL. The Air Fry Oven would often get part of the food on its tray, very done and food further from the air circulating fan, not so much. This is something that does not affect the Pro XL. Because food is placed directly underneath the recirculation fan, everything in the air fry basket comes out evenly cooked, fried, reheated, etc. There are no hot spots or uneven cooking, just don’t overcrowd the basket and things will be great. The food cooked in the Pro XL is consistent and evenly cooked. Whether it be chicken wings, chicken parmesan, steak bites, pizza bagels, pizza reheats, etc., the Pro XL has produced superior results. The whole family has commented on how much better the food is out of the Pro XL vs the Air Fry Oven or even our conventional oven. The one thing that impresses me most about the Pro XL is the ease of cleanup. While I love my Air Fry Oven, it isn’t the easiest to clean. Far from it. Not the Pro XL. Ninja’s ceramic coating is impressive. Nothing sticks to it. Almost everything I’ve had spill in either the crisper tray or the air fryer basket rinses out with just water. If it won’t come off with water, a little soap and a sponge takes care of the rest. Even cheese. Impressive!!! The same can’t be said about the Air Fry Oven. NEGATIVES I would like to see the addition of pre-heat option and I would like to see the inclusion of a food thermometer. A food thermometer that integrates and automates the Air Fryer Pro XL’s cooking would be slick. CONCLUSION There isn’t much not to like about the Pro XL Air Fryer. I know I talked a lot about the Air Fry Oven during the review, not to bash on the Oven, because it is now a staple in our home, but to highlight the differences between the two. After having experience with both, I would easily recommend the Pro XL. Like all my other Ninja products, the Pro XL doesn’t disappoint. It is easy to use, easy to clean up and best of all helps you cook some of your favorite comfort foods healthier than other alternatives. I can see why air fryers have become so popular. A worthwhile addition to any busy household. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.