Is this the best Air Fryer of 2024? Ninja's new Flexdraw Air fryer

[@danceswithsheep3058]

I recently bought this and it was not as heavy or bulky as I expected, not withstanding it is a large fryer. I was in two minds between this and the dual basket version but went with this because I do, like the advertising, want to cook large legs of lamb/pork so went Megazone! I understand that you can’t give this a shake to mix up things like chips but aside from those I don’t really cook a lot of items where the option to shake would be viable.

[@its-review-time]

I agree, this is the air fryer I am currently using, and I think its probably the best available at the moment.

[@martinsmith9947]

The only advantage of the traditional dual zone fryer is that you can give the two drawers a good old shake to mix up your chips, etc. With this, you'd have to stir to ensure even cooking I guess. But I like the extra capacity.

[@its-review-time]

Thanks for the comment, I prefer this large oven, whole roast chickens cook, really well.

[@mage1915]

You can do that by hand no..with a spatula for example

[@barbaracronin4164]

Mage, I was coming here to say that! I cooked an lb of cubed sweet potato today - (Walmart -yum). Used Megazone - easy peasy. According to Ninja you no longer have T precook! About 1/2 way through I used Teflon “ grippers” and a Teflon long, thin 8:30 spatula to move the pieces around. Again, Easy Peasy. Actually, you could shake the drawer and that might do it, depending on what you’re cooling. Think imma gonna love this❤ 8:30

[@Flowmada]

I got this for Xmas present from my wife. I cooked half a package of bacon in one go and it came out perfectly crisp. I threw 2 lbs of sausage and again it was perfect. The smart finish was brilliant for popcorn chicken and french fries. I love everything about this air fryer. Its not nearly as heavy or bulky as i thought

[@its-review-time]

Yes I agree it's very good, I have reviewed a lot of air fryers, and so far this one is still my favourite

[@jenniferc689]

Hiya, just subscribed as I found your reviews of how to use the ninja air fryers very helpful, I’m however still undecided of which to get, the ninja dual max or the ninja mega zone flex drawer one, I like that the dual you can shake and smaller to clean but also like that the mega one has a larger capacity. Which one would you get? Many thanks and keep those videos coming 👍🏻

[@its-review-time]

Hi Jennifer, Thank you for the nice comment 👍 and for subscribing, I have reviewed and used both of these Ninja Air Fryers, and you are right, The single drawer air fryers are easier to clean, but I chose the megazone, simply because I like to have the option to cook a large item like a whole chicken and also to be able to use just a single oven if I am only cooking a small item, I would say out of all the Air fryers I have used megazone is still my favourite, I hope this is helpful. 🙂

[@pamelathomas5676]

Thank you for this review. I can’t decide between this and the AF400. Would you be kind enough to let me know the internal dimensions without the divider. Is it worth the extra £50?

[@its-review-time]

Hi thanks for the comment 👍, The internal measurements are, 13.5 cm high 21.5 cm deep 37cm wide

[@pamelathomas5676]

@@its-review-time thanks for your reply, that will help me decide now

[@TheCuznvin]

Cant decide on this machine or the ninja dual drawer 10 qt.

[@its-review-time]

Personally I prefer the flex drawer, it obviously costs a bit more but you have the best of both worlds, two separate ovens or one large oven.

[@skykitchen867]

Looked at this in the store, and purchased a Cosori dual basket instead and love it. I don't like the alerter noise the Ninja makes it sounds like a mouse being squished. Taking out that huge drawer to clean in my small sink would be a problem for me, and large items such as chickens etc, I cook on a rotesserie. Great video!

[@its-review-time]

Thank you for the nice comment 👍

[@NghiaNguyen-qq7yx]

Yes this is by far the best air fryer.. i have used a few different air fryers and this one is the best by far.

[@its-review-time]

Yes i agree, I have reviewed quite a lot of air fryers in the last few months, and this is currently my preferred air fryer

[@kingskeeper]

Is the basket and crisper tray PTFE/PFOA free?

[@its-review-time]

In my experience the baskets in Ninja air fryers are slightly more crispy than other air fryers. Sorry, I don't know if they are PTFE/PFOA free

[@dave9456]

Does it only use half the power if only using one tray to cook ?

[@its-review-time]

Hi, sorry I can't answer that one, I would assume it would use slightly less power but not half the amount.

[@mage1915]

PHILIPS Airfryer Combi XXL 7000 Series HD9880/90, how is this one in comparison? Not sure if the ninja is better than this philips model.

[@its-review-time]

I have had a look but I can't seem to find it anywhere for sale in the UK, only the 5000 series, so unfortunately I wouldn't be able to do a comparison, sorry.

[@mage1915]

@@its-review-time it isnt that old I think

[@DynamiteTony]

How noisy is this on an open plan kitchen / living room?

[@its-review-time]

It's difficult for me to say, all the Air fryers I has tested are similar, the only example I can give is its a bit louder than a microwave.

[@Pinkkermit17]

Just picked this up from Costco today 7-16 -24 for $60 regular price was $150 , looking forward to using it .

[@its-review-time]

Wow that's cheap, it still costs over £200 in the UK

[@UVIcki]

I wish the basket was a little taller so you could do a whole chicken or roast more easily.

[@its-review-time]

That's true, I think this is the largest basket in any air fryer I have reviewed, if you want something bigger maybe consider an halogen oven

[@UVIcki]

@@its-review-time the way Ninja keeps introducing new products I think I will continue to use my Ninja single basket and they will probably produce something taller eventually

[@joycemcaree5888]

You could spatchcock the chicken to get it all in. Lots of vids on KZbin on how to do that 🎉

[@PearTreePictures1950]

can you air fry just using the magazone

[@its-review-time]

Yes, you can use just the megazone

[@ellocheekie]

Can this slow cook?

[@its-review-time]

Sorry, I haven't actually tried to slow cook, I assume you can just like a normal oven. Just put it on at a low temperature for a longer time.

[@lv7293]

Is this new air fryer has a P 65 warning sign.

[@its-review-time]

Sorry I can't answer that

[@lv7293]

Yes it does have a P65 warning that was approved by California.

[@user-ld6lo7vd1i]

Thank you for the great review. Can you tell me the model number of this air fryer. Thank you Peter

[@its-review-time]

Hi Peter thanks for the nice comment 👍 The model number is AF500UK

[@user-ld6lo7vd1i]

Thank you so much for the quick response. Much appreciated. Would you be able to give me the approximate weight of the cooking drawer?@@its-review-time

[@halftimealready5694]

Rather than buy the Ninja I bought the Cecotec 9litre, exactly the same set up as the Ninja( big basket with divider and dual zones). Absolutely superb, it's Spanish and as I live in Spain went for their model. Probably on a par with the Ninja but I was swayed by the price- 129€ from Amazon and delivered with Prime. Will report back at a later date to let you know if its still going strong but so far ( 3 months) it's excellent.😊

[@its-review-time]

Thanks for the information, it looks OK and definitely worth trying it

[@denousey]

Thank you for that very informative video. Last year I initially started with the Ninja dual 7.6L I liked it however I felt restricted using it, even though there are only 2 of us. I wanted something larger. I bought this one (after watching this video) and I am chuffed to bits with it. I bake cakes utilising smaller cakes tins which I all ready had , prove and bake bread 🥖 and do larger joints. I work this along side another fabulous machine called The THERMOMIX hence my oven is totally redundant now, and the best bit is my electricity bill has reduced by quite a bit Also my husband cleans the drawer for me all the time, definitely a win win situation!

[@denousey]

PS, I no longer use my hob is completely redundant now also

[@samsoumsam348]

Salut. Je viens d'acquerir cet air fryer. Je souhaite connaitre à quoi peut servir le trmperature 75 degres celcius dans le mode prove. Merci

[@its-review-time]

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[@MarioSpeedWagon]

Can you shut off or lower the volume off that START/FINISH beep out jingle? It is so annoying to me

[@its-review-time]

Sorry I can't find anyway to turn it off

[@deestupi]

I hate the cool cool function because I want hot cooking until the end. I do not want to monitor the time. I also hate that Ninja does not mention this function on their site or manual

[@its-review-time]

You are right, I tend to take my food out as soon as the time ends and I don't wait for the cool function to start

[@user-eg7vk2vs5n]

كام السعر الآن ومن أين احصل عليها

[@its-review-time]

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[@juliawigger9796]

Sorry Ninja. Ive spent nigh on £300. No accessories, no proper recipe book, bloody con job. If you put out a new product make sure stuff is available to go with it. Money grabbers is what you are.

[@its-review-time]

It seems like none of the air fryers I have reviewed give a decent recipe book

[@cenciende9401]

What a dumb comment. Truly embarrassing.

[@damoncochrane7661]

Can't you just Google recipes?

[@Son-Of-Gillean]

It tells you what you get with it before you buy. If you weren't happy with that you shouldn't have bought it. What accessories and recipe books did you get with your oven, microwave, etc?

[@skykitchen867]

@@its-review-time I bought the Cosori dual drawer and it included a pretty good one.