Ninja Foodie XL Pro Air Oven - Unboxing & Real World Testing

[@moserfugger6363]

One of the best reviews of this kind I've seen so far! Thank you. It's *very* helpful that it's not just a quick unboxing and first impressions, but a real indepth review over a longer period of time. Especially interesting that you even recorded your impressions over several months after your first oven got replaced. So we even could see if the customer service does a good job or not. You've used those 15 minutes very well. Every bit of information is worth watching. Subscribed! Greetings from Germany :)

[@gryphonennis1002]

excellent video. I just got one of these ovens at discount because it was missing the booklets. Yours is the third video on this oven I have watched and was by far the most informative and honest. :) Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome, glad you found it to be useful.

[@vincenthsu1503]

yeah really good reviews exposing all the usage issues, great work.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

glad you liked it.

[@ilovephotography1254]

Great review. I found it most interesting, when you brought to the attention to the Ninja people, your complaints of the interior flaws. I'm impressed that Ninja did the right thing to back their product. Good for you and good for Ninja.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

They are smart though. The replacement oven comes bare. The cost of the internal tray sets purchased separate cost almost as much as a separate oven.

[@timforcade1029]

Excellent work. Intelligently done, useful and actually entertaining. Thanks!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mesa4592]

I just ordered mine and it should be here in about 7 days . Can’t wait to try it . Your video is soo good and thanks for the part about cleaning it beforehand and about the smell it releases .

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@yasminalalgeroiseau1125]

This is a review I've been looking for, helped a lot to decide on which brand . Heaps heaps thanks.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Your very welcome

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Your very welcome

[@sinbatsiraseranant1241]

With regards to the smoke and food smell coming out during cooking, would you say that it is pretty much the same as other airfyer/oven units? Meaning that the unit is not insulated from smoke/food smell during cooking if the door is not open? Also, what is the maximum size frozen pizza can we cook in this unit? Thank you.

[@darylnlinda2007]

Fantastic Review! My wife and I are researching a replacement air fryer as our Cuisinart just died on us (I do want to point out it was a work horse for 7 years). Thank you Sir!!😀

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful.

[@1ku0k]

What oil did you use for the Montreal Steak Marinade? Ninja recommends not using Olive Oil because of its low smoke point temperature

[@adamholiday3450]

I think mine literally fell off the back of a lorry and took some serious cosmetic damage. That's why I got it cheap. Works a treat though, testament to the build quality. So accurate and fast. I'll never be without one now. My only gripe is not being able to have the grill on with the door open but it only affects one of my dishes. Absolutely superb 👍👍👍👍👍

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I can’t see a convection operating with the door open though. It would be a space heater.

[@adamholiday3450]

@@retrotechandelectronics I normally fry a fat loaded omelette and finish it under the grill. Can't have the pan handle hanging out with this, but it's a small price for a good oven.

[@Bryan-lg3fn]

Good review and im interested in this unit however im always wary with ovens if they actually are producing the heat that the display is giving . To check i always use my Thermoworks probe which is accurate . Just wondering if you tested this oven to see if it holds the heat steady for the duration of the cooking time ??

[@donnaweber2676]

I do not do well with reading directions I prefer to have hands on type. I will tell you that you were a tremendous help to me and yes, the oven did stink while it was first turned on and you have a very calm voice, which is appreciated. Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could help!

[@X6800]

This seems like the better oven over the Cosori, but I hesitate because of complaints of the lettering wearing off, rusty insides and general failure after just under a year.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

These are all valid points.

[@simonzarate1248]

Nice video! I probably will go for this oven. It's possible cook using a dutch oven to prevent stain and grease to damage the internal walls?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I guess if it’s small enough to fit. We have glasswear for this.

[@saggiteightyfour8367]

I want to buy this but it's difficult to clean and not sure if it will last. The inside coating does not seem durable

[@chickhammond9171]

great and informative video , thankyou , i work at amazon on customer returns , and we get a lot of these units returned with no explination why , and i was looking to get one myself, , , you have helped a lot , thankyou ,

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped

[@oilcoolman]

number one reason for return is customers realize they get filthy after one air fry use and cant be cleaned. i got one for 50 bucks the customer used once and returned.. i was going to keep it just for the trays,, but gave it to my son and he loves it.. he doesnt keep things clean anyway

[@Willy_LGM]

Thanks for the detailed video!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@joe62845]

I wonder if mine was used cause I didn't get the actual box and I didn't get the recipe book or the instructions. All my racks and stuff were wrapped in bubble wrap. It didnt seem like it was used. I'm curious if I got it this way because I got it on sale for $170, and amazone gave me some money back because the recipe book and instructions were missing. Wow that replacement version is just like the one I have. Packaging wise. I don't think I got that sticker though and amazon said it's brand new.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Yeah, sounds like you got the replacement edition stuffed with racks.

[@joemoritz1545]

Holy crap an infrared camera?!?! Now this… this is a review….

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its the best way to look at heat.

[@ryuken4757]

Thanks for a great review.... I just got mine and I just open and did the burn out. Quick couple questions, I notice other youtubers has the fan cover. Any idea mine or yours doesn't have one? Also, is yours even after turning it off but still plug in, the machine still running? Any response is highly appreciated

[@retrotechandelectronics]

This is my second one, neither has a fan cover. Also there seems to be a cool down sequence that runs afterwards and is normal.

[@ryuken4757]

Thanks all! After thorough research after posting the comment it is confirm it is just the fan🙃

[@hardknokker]

Well done, in-depth review, helped me decide to buy this unit. Thanks!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful.

[@Aferroador]

Excellent video, great job. Thank you

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you liked it!

[@robmueller8143]

I noticed there is the plastic cover missing from the inside light of the oven.

[@Bessie66]

I find the temperature needs to be reduced slightly compared to conventional oven

[@retrotechandelectronics]

this is true for most convection ovens.

[@deeladds7979]

Really informative.I was debating whether yo buy one.But after.the problems you pointed out i wont.Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad I could help

[@dankmoves]

Hey brother, how’s your ninja air fry oven doing nowadays? Still using it often and still liking it?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

We still use it all the time. No complaints

[@dankmoves]

@@retrotechandelectronics Thanks! Is it still difficult to keep clean?

[@oilcoolman]

@@dankmoves absolutely .... i wouldn't even worry about keeping it clean .. number one complaint with any air fryer .. it literally by definition throws the frying grease through the air. i have this exact oven .. put a layer of wings on the air fryer basket and your done lol.. take a pic after you unbox it, it will never be that clean again .

[@dankmoves]

@@oilcoolman 🤣🤣

[@dankmoves]

@@oilcoolman I was thinking about getting one of those basket air fryers as the Cosori dual blaze air fryer - they look like they are much easier to clean and keep clean, but of course less capacity and a little more restrictive on things to cook as in an air fry oven.

[@davidclark9086]

Very well-made and informative video. I have one of these and love it but am having problems baking bread on a stone. In fact, that is the only problem I have had. I would like to know what other home bakers think.

[@covenantdetails]

This oven will not shut off the fan on bake. That is your problem.

[@huntman9521]

Well done!!! Very thorough.Thank you!!😊

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@andrendenum1]

Why did you not use whole roast for the turkey? I thought the manual recommends that function over air roast.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I dont recollect, but I think on the TV demo at the time they had used that function to shocase the turkey cooking ability

[@oilcoolman]

@@retrotechandelectronics oh and im sure you know how they do NOT recommend olive oil .. looked yummy though lol

[@mimisalazar3133]

Did yours come with a thermometer?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Mine did not.

[@suecondon1685]

Thanks for this, great review, very useful. Im seriously tempted by this oven, as my previous Tower mini oven is too small and has become frankly disgusting! Hi from England 😊

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@theriac.]

There's a simple solution to keeping the oven clean. Line the inside with foil. I do this around the trays inside my convection fan oven and it's very effective as the trays are like new plus I've only had to refoil once in the last year

[@retrotechandelectronics]

This works well for the bottom but does little for the splatter on the sides and rear

[@theriac.]

@@retrotechandelectronics You obviously haven't tried it then. Several years ago I was having to temporarily use my convection oven in my microwave whilst my main oven was being repaired so I lined foil all around keeping the sides up with the two grill shelves and there wasn't a trace of a mark anywhere from daily use over a couple of months

[@theriac.]

@mark dossett You need to ensure the foil stays up by using the insert trays. This is the difference between it working or not. I've never had a problem. It's always worked for me

[@oilcoolman]

@@theriac. i would have to say you don't even have this oven . 1. Many manufacturers say specifically NOT to do this as it can become a fire and electrical Hazard. 2. Even if you were stupid enough to try, the racks and baskets are constantly being moved depending on cooking on this oven and would quickly tear up and dislodge the foil 3. This is an air fryer . It has a massive fan which blows very hard inside the whole oven and the risk of blowing a piece of foil over a vent is very real .. 4. Said giant fan circulates fat and grease and you cant cover the giant fan so the blades and vent obviously get covered in grease 5. Think before you comment.

[@theriac.]

@@oilcoolman If there was an option to attach photos I would show you my squeaky clean Ninja Foodie 10-in-1 oven. But of course you know best and I'm merely living in an alternate universe and just wishing I was living the life of my fantasy. Cretin

[@quix66hiya22]

I take my appliances outside to run them the first time to avoid the odor in the house.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Good idea

[@rosidragon40]

I just ordered mine when I saw this video I saw your comment I will be doing the same thing thank you for the idea

[@roxandakassis6657]

Does it make a plastic smell on the first usage?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

There was mention in the video of a pre burn in to remove fabrication residue

[@roxandakassis6657]

@@retrotechandelectronics thank you! Did it continue to make this smell? I ran it without food 7 times and still have this plastic smell

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@roxandakassis6657 eventually it subsided after running it high as mentioned in the manual

[@caroleyates2777]

Is this oven compatible with New Zealand. We have 220 voltage

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Good question so I went for a look. I know whey make a 220 model as I have found it on the German site. Its the DT200EU www.ninjakitchen.de/produkte/ninja-foodi-10-in-1-xl-multifunktionsofen-dt200eu-zidDT200EU

[@docdrone890]

The 90 second preheat does not even get close to the cooking temputure

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Its a bit off but another 30 seconds does the job.

[@ale347baker]

Have you tried the instant pot vortex 10 qt?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I have not.

[@FrazierMtnCheese]

The reason for the sticker is that there was a problem with the paint used, and the print would come off. My oven had this problem. However they sent me a replacement that did not have the sticker? Maybe they fixed it. We'll see. I got my first oven before Christmas. And the print came off within a few days.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Yup, the paint comes off...

[@wxfield]

If the Chinese EMP the crap out of the US and end up killing your oven before the end of the warranty..Do you think they'll still honor the warranty?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

The Chinese govt? Or ninja?

[@wxfield]

@@retrotechandelectronics Heh heh. Is there a difference?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@wxfield probably not…

[@janeenprotain1084]

Great video!!❤

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thank you!!

[@stemuhl]

The rust looks a problem. Also trying to keep the unit clean . It must be cheap metal inside . Great review though .

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks 👍

[@gyij3876]

Interior fully stainless steel?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

No its a carbon steel with some sort of heat resistant coating. Ill admit that a regular metal or ceramic coating would have been better.

[@Thomas-ss5jz]

But can you should’ve layed the turkey down and cook it? How big was that turkey?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I guess, but nobody cooks a turkey on its side.

[@Thomas-ss5jz]

@@retrotechandelectronics I do for every Thanksgiving in one of those big silver cooking pans and it turns out perfect…

[@griffdocta]

Excellent review! Thank you, Sir.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome!

[@jenisebarber3947]

Thank you!!! Bout to purchase this

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You’re welcome

[@eliasyeje4879]

That's a great report, and as for me I will not be buying the NInja Foodie Pro Air oven. Thank you . I enjoyed your video

[@litros34]

Hi!, very good video, I have a question, what material is the interior of the oven made of? ty!

[@LeoBeoo]

Very helpful, thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome!

[@jenp5409]

Sheesh, he in there throwing down with the recipes

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I’m not messin around

[@henkzaanstad2256]

Yess..we are Buy this..and we have also the NINJA FOODI OL750eu and the NINJA FOODI AF400eu at home..next week are comming te New NINJA FOODI DT200 eu at home ! We are happy , 3 ninjafoodi in the Kitchen ! AND Afther using Just cleaning ! AND use only siliconen tools ! Greetings from the Netherlands

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Great 👍

[@ThinkDifferentish]

Nobody shows the rear of the unit.

[@annap214]

Great review!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks!

[@heatherh8322]

Yep....this thing tripped a breaker. I even unplugged everything else in my kitchen and it still drew too much power. I should also not I am in a 5th wheel.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

I do not know the standard current of 5th wheel breakers, they maybe less than 15 amps.

[@jenniferwhitewolf3784]

How unfortunate the lining is weak. I would be interested in one were it not for that.. but the and the 2nd one makes me wonder if its OK.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

It might have been from an earlier run, now several months on with the newer oven we have not had any problems

[@darleneeide7090]

Very helpful

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it helped?

[@MyOdette123]

Great review

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks.

[@ovmn]

Great review :)

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@brendahaas6920]

Wow,thanks for reviewing something other than chicken wings& pizza@!

[@retrotechandelectronics]

You're welcome

[@inamclaughlin]

Big enough to cook leg of lamb?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Depends on its size of course

[@thepitpatrol]

Surge protectors with any high draw appliances suck.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Yes, but unavoidable in Florida.

[@thepitpatrol]

@@retrotechandelectronics we had a restaurant built. Got in, turned on steam tables, warmers, heated cabinets ect. They all ran a while and then began to shut down one by one. We had to change out all the receptacles and replace with the good old fashion ones. They certainly work. Sometimes just to good.

[@dawnjohnson8739]

Good review. Thank you.

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad it was helpful!

[@francoisdubrule5461]

It is extremely loud louder than it should be.

[@SFBenjaminK]

No one gave a Shyt about this anymore , when we have Double basket XL air Fryer & XL grill , such as i bought both

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Thanks for sharing this important information.

[@stephendesmond9951]

Comprehensive emphasizing important detail. Must be an MIT engineer or IIT graduate .

[@chester3214]

Very noisy on baking

[@anakind]

Thank for rusty stuff so no no for me..

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Glad to help

[@space.youtube]

"chemicals from China"? : I

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Chemicals from China….

[@space.youtube]

@@retrotechandelectronics I had no idea chemicals had nationalities. Seriously, what's the point of that detail?

[@retrotechandelectronics]

@@space.youtube Yes, and i can see how excited you are to be offended by something on the internet, but the truth of the matter is the long standing existence of regulatory concerns of the usage and application of chemicals in products for food preparation and consumption in China, in this case for chemicals used for production that could be harmful to humans. For this reason extra care is taken to burn them off. Feel free to search google with such concerns in the Chinese food preparation chain. This concludes our conversation on the matter.

[@space.youtube]

@@retrotechandelectronics You're projecting, and apparently lack the courage of your distorted convictions. Given the "before first use" procedure is clearly and boldly featured in the instruction manual, your claim of "concerns" and "google it" is laughable. Ninja literally go out of their way to inform the consumer that a clean and heat cycle is required before any food preparation takes place. This should go without saying given the different cleanliness standards employed in the "production/packaging" processes compared to kitchen food preparation. If you aren't washing ALL your food prep items after purchase, or need to be told to do so, "Chinese chemicals" aren't your problem, ignorance is. You have a nice day

[@amartyn4850]

I see you took the comment to be offensive. It is well known stuff made in China can be highly toxic, even down to products made for babies! There are cancer causing properties in these chemicals and I am glad this KZbinr made a point about it. And I am sure that if the product was made elsewhere he would have made the same comment about the chemicals. In fact if you look on Bird owner websites they are very concerned about what they use to cook with because fumes are given off each time the product is heated up and poisons the birds. Manufacturers are now starting to make a point of labeling cooking items as PFOA and PTFE free so that helps. It would be great if all manufacturers around the world made their stuff without that poisonous crap in it. P. S Good review... I'm still undecided about buying it because od trying to clean it, sounds like a faff!

[@martinbaird1406]

I can't listen to review all you do is complain I'll check out some other review

[@retrotechandelectronics]

Mmmmkay.

[@oilcoolman]

@@retrotechandelectronics great review .... after 3 months my interior is getting pretty bad .. but cant see any rust .. I love this oven , I just wish there was a product that cleaned it well.

[@Jhpc399]

There are other makes in the market much cheaper with everything stainless steel inside with rotisseries and trays stainless steel too. Sorry I do not promote other makes, I just say my experience.

[@bungel657]

JUNK, Stay away from this Scrap, The one I purchased on 12/19/21 started to give me problems 3 Months after I purchased it, First the LED Lights in the Timer & Temperature started to go out, then the Button that turns on the Interior Light failed, Calls to Ninja started with No One Answering the Phone, and Finally after waiting on HOLD for 40+ minutes someone answered the Phone, when I told them about the Problems I was having they gave me the run around about getting repairs, with a Promise to get back to me, after 2 weeks I called back and waited again, and then the Phone started ringing and I heard the receiver pick up on their end and then Back Down which ended the call, Luckily when I ordered this Scrap through Amazon I purchased their 4 Year Extended Warranty, I called the Toll Free Number and got a Person within 30 Seconds who listened to the Problems I was Having with Ninja repairing it under their factory Warranty, she told me No Problem they would take care of it, within 1 minute I received and Email with a Prepaid Shipping Lapel and instructions on packing it, I then called UPS and the arrived at my Home and pick it up, and I had the Price I paid for it Fully Refunded the next business day, I will never purchase another NINJA Chinese Made Junk appliance again.