Ninja - Smart DoubleStack XL 2-Basket Air Fryer with Leave-in Thermometer, 10 QT, 6-in-1 Smart Cook System, Space Saving Design - Deep Gray

I was skeptical when I purchased my first air fryer a few years ago. At first I thought that air fryers were only useful for cooking foods that are typically fried in oils. Was I ever wrong. Now, I cook at least half of my meals and side dishes in my air fryer, including chicken breasts, pork chops, Brussels sprouts, sweet potatoes, and so much more. It's much quicker and more convenient than using the oven, especially on hot summer days. I've been using a small 3-quart air fryer that has served its purpose well, but I often find myself wanting to cook both my main dish and side dish at once, which you usually can't do with one air fryer. The Ninja DoubleStack XL solves this problem and packs in some features that I haven't seen in any other air fryer. === PROS === - Both baskets have a large 5 quart capacity that can hold plenty of food. I like the rectangular shape of the baskets, which allows you to fit larger cuts of meat or even a whole chicken. - Each basket comes with a removable rack that allows you to cook on two levels per basket. So technically, you could cook four different types of food at once. I've tried this once so far with Brussels sprouts below the rack and chicken breasts on the top of the rack. Amazingly, it worked very well -- though I did have to remove the Brussels sprouts before the chicken was done, which was a bit messy. But it's nice to have this option. - The control panel is large and relatively easy to use. Use the Zone 1 button for the upper basket and Zone 2 for the lower basket. There are six different modes to choose from: air fry, air broil, bake, roast, reheat, and dehydrate. The display is large, making it easy to read the timer and temperature. - The DoubleStack XL is loaded with advanced features which can have a learning curve if you're used to a basic air fryer. For instance, if you're cooking in both baskets at once, you can use the Smart Finish option to make sure that both foods finish at the same time (so one won't get cold while the other is still cooking). If you're cooking the same type of food in both baskets, you can use the Match Cook option to duplicate the same settings across both baskets. - The integrated Smart Thermometer is great for making sure meats like steaks, pork chops, chicken, etc. are perfectly cooked. It can only be used with Zone 2 (the lower basket) and it takes a bit of practice to get the placement of the thermometer just right. You'll want to insert it horizontally into the thicket part of the meat and away from any fat. Once it's inserted properly, you can choose your desired "Doneness" (rare through well done) using the "Temp/Protein" and "Time/Doneness" buttons. I've used the thermometer twice now: once on a 5-pound whole chicken and again on a pork chop. The chicken turned out slightly undercooked with the thermometer and I had to manually cook it for several minutes longer (though I don't think I properly inserted the thermometer). The pork chop turned out perfect and juicy. The thermometer is great, if not a bit gimmicky - but you'll need to follow the directions and recommended temperatures in the quick start guide to get the most out of it. - The maximum temperature of the air fryer is 450 degrees, which is higher than my old air fryer and allows for more versatility in cooking. - The included quick start guide has some great recipes and cook time suggestions. Be sure to try the recipe for the honey-roasted Brussels sprouts! === CONS === - Ninja claims this is a "space-saving design," but make no mistake: the DoubleStack XL is large and heavy. It might not take up much horizontal space, but it is quite tall (about 15 inches) and very deep (almost 20 inches front to back). It's probably going to be the largest object on your kitchen counters. - Older models of Ninja air fryers used a dial on the control panel to adjust temperature and cook time. This model uses up and down arrows. Pressing the arrow buttons can get tedious, and it seems to take more time than simply turning a dial. - It's worth noting that you will need to cook your foods longer when using both baskets at the same time. For instance, cooking one pound of French fries at 350 degrees takes only about 20 minutes when using one basket. But if you're using both baskets at once, that pound of fries will take up to 40 minutes at 350 degrees. I assume this is a limitation of how much hot air can be pushed into the baskets when both are being used. === OVERALL === If you have a large family or find yourself wanting to cook multiple foods in an air fryer at the same time, the Ninja DoubleStack XL could be the kitchen appliance you've been looking for. It is certainly one of the most feature-packed air fryers on the market, but you'll need to spend some time reading the quick start guide to really get the most out of it. And you might need to clear off some space on your kitchen counters.

It doesnt take up much counter space and there are a ton of recipes you can use with this. My family was very surprised at how often we use this. It reheats things to perfection and it is incredibly easy to use. I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to take a different approach to thier favorite recipes and experiment with new things. Great product!

Had an older first generation type air fryer when it was first popular and we were happy with it. Purchased this one to replace it and it is better in every way. The two baskets make cooking different things very convenient. The individuals baskets are not that large so you may end up using both baskets instead of just one if you had a larger machine. Doesn't take up much counter space, and no preheating needed unlike my old machine.

This air fryer makes cooking for a larger family easy peasy. Each basket already has twice the ability of most air fryers with the metal rack that creates two levels. I've owned several air fryers and I don't know why this isn't a standard feature. Not only does it create more space, but the rack allows more air flow to the food on the rack, making food extra crispy! One basket would already make me happy with the cooking ability, but there's two! So many options with this air fryer. You can make a meal with mains and sides with the touch of a few buttons. This air fryer also features a meat thermometer so you can cook meat without worrying about it getting overdone. I never thought to cook steak in an air fryer, but tried it out with a piece of flank steak, and it came out with a nice char and perfectly cooked to medium rare (with french fries cooking below it). The one main con about this air fryer is the size. It is tall and long. I can't think that many people have a cabinet tall enough for this air fryer to be stored in. I luckily have one cabinet, but it is higher up, and because this device is also on the heavy side, I have to be the one to put it away and get it out. So just a consideration if storage is a concern for you. It's also on the loud side when it cooks. One cooking tip: it has suggested cooking times all over the materials, but I feel it cooks faster. So just monitor your food until you get used to the cooking power. All in all, definitely the best air fryer I've ever used. Highly recommend!

Ninja is slowly taking over my kitchen with all their appliances. The quality and convenience of their products are literally 2nd to none. The DoubleStack XL replaced my ol' reliable due to the amount of food it can cook at the same time. When I received the box, I initially feared that it would not fit on my countertop or just take up too much space. Once it was out of the box and even next to my old air fryer, the design was perfect for my needs. The 2 giant 5 quart baskets can cook up to 4 different types of food at the same time using the included racks. Not only can you air fry, there are 5 more options to cook with including Broil, Bake, Roast, Dehydrate and Reheat. So far with the food I make, I have only used the air fry, broil and reheat the most. Behind the display is the optional temperature probe you can plug into the bottom fryer (see pic) and can monitor the temperature to make sure perfect cooking. The picture does not lie by the way. I put an entire chicken into one of the baskets and it fit perfectly. Other things I loved to cook was crispy spicy chicken tenders that I cut into my salads, fries and tater tots. Everything came out delicious and extra crispy (especially when using the included racks). Another thing I did was reheat my mom's leftovers when she made me homemade eggrolls and potstickers. Also, I used to preheat my air fryer, but for the Ninja, it isn't required. I am almost using the Ninja on a daily basis when cooking my meals and just love it. One cool feature I absolutely love is the Smart Finish option. What I did was in one basket I put my chicken tenders and the other basket was fries. What it does is start the food with the longer timer 1st and when the other basket's cook time is reached, it starts that one so they both finish at the same time! No more setting up multiple timers and making sure I try to time things right or make 1 thing at a time making the 1st cool down too much. The other option is Match Cook. It does what it implies. If you are making the same thing in both baskets it matches the temp and timer to cook more quantity in half the time. As mentioned before, I love this Ninja DoubleStack and wished I got one sooner. I am spoiled with the features it includes and can't see myself wanting to use any other brand. The convenience of 2 baskets in 1 makes it a top choice for the market.

I was in need of an air fryer being that my old one gave out on me and needed one for my family. It is worth noting that I have a family of six so there are a lot of mouth to feed and sometimes not enough time in the day to do a whole lot. So, I value anything that helps me save time. Now you may think how can something like an air fryer save time? Once you have one or have used one this becomes apparent, it beats standing guard over a hot frying pan full of oil which can get messy real fast and is unhealthy if you consume fried foods regularly. You can use an air fryer to cook many types of food like you normally would in a frying pan or even an oven. You can look this up on YouTube or do a little research. :::General Thoughts::: The box was big and heavy but not heavy where you need another person. If memory serves me right it was a little under 25 lbs. Now this is an XL air fryer with two baskets to fry more at once. Now this double sized fryer is tall and not as wide as you would think. It fit on my counter top but I did run into an issue and I will touch on that later. I like that it doesn’t take up my whole counter but please do know that it is best to use this product and store it away if possible because if your place is anything like mine you just don’t ever seem to have enough counter space. When not in use I just place it on top of the fridge and it is out of the way. The baskets hold a decent amount of food, I have made fried chicken and asparagus and it truly is impressive just how fast the air fryer gets the job done. You can program each basket at a specific temperature and set a timer for each basket which is neat and it works well. Now I have owned air fryers in the past and most are not as easy to clean and this is not the case with this particular air fryer. I can really appreciate that because again anything that makes life easier and saves time is worth spending money on. The chicken grease & seasoning washed away in hot water and soap, and the second basket was equally as easy to clean. There is a crisper tray for vegetables and whatnot and then a rack for meat in both baskets. :::Pros & Cons::: Pros: -

When my wife and I first got a no name brand air fryer, we weren't about it. We got this through a Best Buy drop on a whim and have used it in some way for almost every meal since we got it. The multi-level per basket has us making 4 things in it at the same time. The smart cook feature lets us put in different items at different temps for different times and it syncs it up to be done at the same time. Lastly, we don't really have a ton of counter space so the stacking baskets make this the perfect space saving option without sacrificing the basket space. 10/10, would recommend to my best friend and worst enemy

I recently order my very first air fryer. Well, it all honesty, I have a toaster oven that has an ‘air fry’ setting, but the results of this setting look nothing like the picture and videos on social media. It’s basically an oven with a fan. Meh. So, in search of the ‘crispy’ goodness I see online all of the time, I ordered the new to 2024 Ninja DoubleStack XL Smart 6 in 1 Air Fryer. I opted for this one for several reasons, but the biggest reason was the double basket design. In my previous ‘air fryer’ experience, I found that doing French fries for a family required two separate trays/rounds of cooking. This means that my fries took twice as long! Boo! I needed that second basket. Other things that I was looking for was built-in thermometer and easy to read display. The Ninja has both of those…and then some! My first test of the Ninja was (of course) French fries. Nothing fancy here—just cut up Russet potatoes with some seasonings. I used 4 medium sized potatoes and used both baskets for cooking. I used an online recipe which suggested the temperature and cooking time. I used the “Match Cook” function, which sets same temperature and timer for both baskets (nice), for 390 degrees and for 15 minutes. I pulled the baskets midway through cooking to shake and mix a bit. After 15 minutes, I took the fries out and….was disappointed. What? Yep, my fries were floppy and barely warmed. The suggested cook time and temp. was not going to work for me. So, they went in for another 15 minutes and ended up very good. Soft inside and a bit of crunch outside. Outside of the long cooking time, I was happy! Cleanup was pretty easy. The cooking surface and grates easily come out of the basket, and everything is dishwasher safe. Getting the basket to fit in the dishwasher wasn’t going to happen in my home, so I washed everything by hand. Everything came clean very easily, almost like they had a coating to make things easy. My next attempt was using the roast function on some seasoned salmon filets. I placed the filets directly on the cooking grates, but I wish I had placed something underneath the salmon. The drippings off my fish made a super mess! Oops. Live and learn. Moving on…I again followed an online recipe for temps and times…and again, I was left with undercooked food. I’m not sure if it’s something with the Air Fryer, or are these recipes overly optimistic? I put the fish back into the air fryer for another round, and it came out perfectly. The fish had a lovely, crispy outside and delicious and juicy inside. It didn’t dry out the fish at all! Loved the final product here. Cleaning after cooking the fish was a much bigger mess than the fries were. Everything had drippings on it and those drippings solidified while I was eating. Thankfully, everything came off pretty easily with soap and water. No need to soak or anything like that. Just a bit of scrubbing. I haven’t used the thermometer quite yet, but I plan of doing a beef roast in my DoubleStack soon! Using what experiences, I have with the DoubleStack XL Smart Air Fryer, I can attest that it’s a tech-forward, competent cooking appliance. It’s small enough to fit underneath your existing cabinets too. I do have some questions about why everything takes so much longer than what social media videos and recipes suggest. I will note that the included manual has suggestions for all types of foods, and the OEM suggestions were very accurate to what I noticed. So maybe I’ll just stick with the manufacturer suggestions and not social media. Other than that nit pick, I’m perfectly happy with my order and would recommend to a friend.

Had the previous ones and this one is the best. Food comes out delicious.