Ninja dual zone AF451UK Air fryer review 1 year on and my most used accessories

[@kennethwalsh8804]

Hi, No need for a " shake " button. I bought a small digital kitchen timer off ebay, for about £3.0. I Set the timer for ,say, 5 mins, pop it in my pocket, when the timer sounds, " shake" the basket. Job done. :)

[@LindzandLife]

Great idea Kenneth which I never thought of 😊 Thank you that will be a game changer x

[@diannaboosey6373]

Hi there Linda Dianna here all the way from sunny Scotland. I love watching your videos and did finally get an air fry, having a disability and using the oven is not always the most sensible thing louse my 7 year old loves setting the fryer going. Thanks and send love Dianna

[@ANTHONYCooper-b8e]

Hi LINDZ i got my ninja af451uk after watching your demonstrations best thing I bought for a long time my oven is redundant take care.😊❤

[@LindzandLife]

@user-gp4nr6pq5k Hi Anthony 👋 Delighted to hear you're happy with it 💜 Have a great week x

[@SebastianCollector]

Love your channel. Just order Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400. Now I will follow all brilliant recipies :)

[@aussiegirl654]

I just bought the AF400 its great. So easy to clean. I looked on the Ikea site here in Australia. They have a stainless steel container. I saw it when i Googled the glass one you have. It's on the same page as the glass one. The size is 1 litre. H 6cm W 15 L 21. Should just fit maybe. Just found your channel. Thanks for all the great videos.

[@LindzandLife]

Thank you lovely ❤ I'll pop on and have a look. And a massive welcome, so nice to see people from all over the world. Have a great week, and happy cooking x

[@helengordan4414]

Great to see you Lindz ❤ I know youve told me i worry to much about yoh but we care. I wouldn't be without my ninja now and your helping so many by just being you never change x

[@LindzandLife]

@@helengordan4414 Thank you lovely 💜x

[@Maleekus]

you look great Lindz, thanks for the video. I just bought one of these, patiently waiting for delivery

[@MovieMakingMan]

Hi Lindz! I just discovered you! I’m in Texas & I love your video. I just subscribed and look forward to watching your other videos. I hope you are doing well after having a few rough times. I have a back with similar problems to you so I know what you’re going through. My family is from England. My grandparents used to go back and forth between England and Canada for years in the Queen Mary. Then they moved to Canada. That’s where I’m from. I miss all the English customs I grew up with and all my wonderful family. Take care! ❤️

[@LindzandLife]

@MovieMakingMan Hiya lovely welcome to the madness here 🤣 Its so lovely to hear where you're from, and it still amazes me that we are truly worldwide. I'm trying new exercises for back strength to early to tell if they are making things worse or better 😳 I lived in the UK for the first 13 years. I'm now in Ireland. So a lot of my cooking is home comforts from both. Good to have you here x

[@MovieMakingMan]

@@LindzandLife It was so nice to hear from you! I’m going to binge watch your videos this weekend. I’d your Ninja the DZ550? I ordered the 440? Model but I decided to return it and get the 550 because the temperature probe will be very useful. I was watching the prices and the 550 price was just lowered yesterday by $30 so I ordered it at 4am this morning. (Yeah, I was up very late!). On top of the savings I was able to use my credit card’s cashback so I ended up paying only $53! I just checked and the Ninja was delivered an hour ago! It only took 7-8 hours to be delivered! I can’t wait to start using it and I’m definitely going to learn about how to use it by watching your videos. I love your voice ❤️ and the way you put together your videos! Hope your day is going GREAT Lindz! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@jeanwilliams3388]

Thanks Lindzt. On your recommendation I ordered the glass containers to fit my Nnja AF300. They arrived today and ft my air fryer perfectly. I have ordered several other accessories that Amazon say fit the f300 but many didn't so I gave them away. I am delighted with these containers and cannot wait to try them out. Thanks again!!

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Jean 💜 I'm delighted to hear that you got some. So many people asked me for dish recommendations for the 300 and took me a long time going through countless items for dimensions 🤣 Happy cooking x

[@e.j.vandijk8324]

Hi Lindz Emma here from the Netherlands , Just to let you know that 15 min.ago I ordered the Ninja 451. Will be delivered tomorrow. Am so excited and thank you for all your videos. Will oftenlook for your delish recipes. It is7.45pm here.made an applecake in my single airfryer with a mix of sugar and cinnamon n the bottom Laced with apple slices. Once finished/cooked I spoon some apricot jam over it While still hot. The base is just a soft victoria cake . Have a nice evening.❤❤ Emma

[@LindzandLife]

@e.j.vandijk8324 Delighted to hear that Emma 😀 I hope you love yours as much as I do mine 💜 Your apple cake sounds delicious. Happy cooking and any questions I'll do my best to answer. Have a great evening x

[@janicehartley8525]

I have the AF400 which has a dial in the middle but no probe. I love mine and use a temperature probe that I bought separately. I live in Australia and cannot buy accessories from Ninja, always out of stock. I was like you Lindz, I like the flat screen but have now got used to the dial. Watching you, I managed to buy the glass dishes from IKEA. So thank you ❤

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Janice 👋 Oh the ninja website is a nightmare for Ireland I bought the ninja foodi and needed sealing rings which I had to go through a uk shipping service here cost a small fortune 😂 You'd think with how big the ninja brand is we shouldn't have theses problems and I'm shocked to hear Australia has issues also being such a big place. Thank you for being here I love to read where everyone is from have a great week x

[@Anniebea1]

I’m also in Southern Ireland… yeah the customs, postage etc are ridiculous! A great review thank you x

[@davidsanderson1891]

hi lindz my cooking trainer ..thats our model.never opened that temp thingy as you advised long time ago bought separate temp prob like yours ..got silicone inserts.never used.got stands.never used.[there's a patten here 😄] we love are ninja its a god send for me now with our situation..made a lovely chicken dinner today following your video [i have a play list of all your videos.so your always with me in the kitchen on continuous play when I am cooking .we still alive and no poorly tummys so i must be getting better.[i would burn toast going back a few years ago ] THIS IS ALL DOWN TO YOUR ADVICE AND VIDEOS.full respect. thank you lovely lady the two oldie's.sharon and dave.

[@LindzandLife]

Hi dave and Sharon 💜 Your comments always lift my confidence, and to hear that I'm helping means so much 💕 It makes these videos worthwhile. I really should make a video on all the stuff I've bought it's a little shocking 😂 Thank you for being here I know I've said it before but I really mean it xx

[@rogerjakko]

Great stuff Lindz, as usual. Have to say that I've always followed your suggestions as regards tackle - think the Grabber is of paramount importance. Hardly used the cooker since we bought our weapon. Sill prefer our megazone jobbie though. Take care xxxx

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Roger 👋 I have Instant brands version of the megazone here for nearly 3 months still sealed in the box they sent me it review opps I really must pull it out. I'm interested in the mega zone I'm waiting for a new tap for my sink so I can wash it 😂x

[@grahamjohnson4702]

HI Lindz, as you know if you remember I have the Chefree 2 drawer like the Ninja and use it every single day, haven't used a pan or an oven for years. Anyway the one thing I like about the Chefree is the 2 level base for the drawer, such a simple thing to do, and I always seem to have one drawer on high and the other on the bottom positions. As for the tool for lifting out the containers I have one I don't use because I'm always afraid I'll drop the container I use the aluminium foil trick folded to make a sling, and they can last a long time and placed under the container and over whilst cooking you don't have to search for it when the time comes to remove the container.

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Graham I hope your keeping well 💜 I do remember and I've looked into them I must say for the price they look pretty decent if my budget ever allows I'd like to get one to test out against the ninja x

[@cblaney3931]

Hi Lindz. Any accessories I have bought have been on your recommendations. Love my temp probe, and use it every time I use my Ninja. I don't think I have EVER removed the probe that came with my machine lol Got those clampy things that life the dish out and also copied you with the glass dishes from Ikea! Keep up the good work, and be well x

[@LindzandLife]

I'm so glad I never showed half the stuff I've bought for mine or we'd all have a air fryer junk cupboard 😂x

[@cblaney3931]

@@LindzandLife hahaha

[@Mary_Rees]

I have 3 ninjas and I really like them. Honestly though I think I’d be tempted to have a Cosori next time.

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Mazza 👋 Hopefully next time won't be to soon 😂 Which ninjas do you have ? There's one cosori I'm still tempted by its the one with the bottom and top heating elements. Only one I've seen like it x

[@Mary_Rees]

@@LindzandLife I’ve the same one as you, plus the 15 in 1 as well. My other ninja is a juice thing though.

[@pattaylor3555]

❤ I agree with you cleaning any air fryer is so hard you can't get at the fan at all but cooking wise love them

[@grahamjohnson4702]

You shouldn't need to get to the fan as there is no fat floating in the air when cooking.

[@LindzandLife]

Hi pat 💜 Yes the circulating fan is tricky I try and hold it one side while getting in with a tooth brush 😂 there's a product called elbow grease degreaser I've found it works the best x

[@geedub2019]

I cant make up my to get the 400 or 451🤔

[@denisefuller4483]

Hi Lindz, I wouldn’t be without my Ninja duel air fryer. I have the dial after reading about a couple of problems. Yes got my own temperature probe.Agree, needs a shake option which is why I’ve kept my Cosori❤❤

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Denise 💜 I thought I'd saved a link for a story I read on the batches with faulty probes, but for the life of me, I can't find it 😂 The single draw ninja I bought doesn't have the shake either I really should have checked. I hope you have a great week x

[@TheMellyc]

On the IKEA website on the same link as the glass rectangular roaster trays, scroll across all the types and there is a Stainless steel version.

[@LindzandLife]

Thank you lovely 😊 It's a while since a bought my glass ones so I must have a look x

[@Mandy.J]

Great review Lindz, I have the 400 and love mine ❤️

[@LindzandLife]

Thank you Mandy 💕 x

[@JanetDrewery-q4c]

I have ninja 400 and cosori turboblaze and love them both

[@sjjb2]

Had mine 6 months now agree on probe .But overall like you use everyday 😂

[@diannaboosey6373]

Hi there sweetheart I have been thinking about getting an air fryer and was doing a lot of research, I have a visual impairment and a very inquisitive child. I came across your videos, your videos showed me the many different things you can do with it. I finally made my decision and purchased one this evening 😊 Look after yourself ❤

[@LindzandLife]

How exciting Dianna 😀 I also spend a while deciding on if I actually needed one then what model and now I couldn't be without mine. They do take a bit of getting used to and I'm still learning to adapt recipes times and temperatures. Happy cooking lovely x

[@kathrynwaynelewis-bl5lt]

Hiya Lindz, they sell stainless steel containers in IKEA..1 litre Xx

[@LindzandLife]

@kathrynwaynelewis-bl5lt Thank you Kathryn 😊 x

[@annagiermaniuk-jaglewicz5629]

Hi Lindz, is your Ninja making steam from the drawers while cooking? Mine does and I don’t know if that’s ok or not.

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Anna 👋 sometimes I do notice a little coming from around the draw especially if it's something that has excess water content or frozen products I wiggle the draw to make sure its fully in or dry off things more like chips. I hope that helps x

[@angelagraham9533]

Linz love the look of your sharpe knife set please where did you get them.

[@LindzandLife]

@@angelagraham9533 Hi Angela 👋 They came from homestore and more or home bargains I believe is the same in the uk. Its a ok set but need sharpening constantly but in fairness they were cheap and had them a few years now so can't complain. I bought a ninja set so theses are more a decorative thing now 🤣 The brand on them is Berlinger Haus x

[@jennygriffiths3252]

Smashing video xx

[@LindzandLife]

Thank you Jenny 💕 x

[@AnnBlabd]

Hi Lindz. Lovely to see you again. Great videos please keep them coming. Stay well my lovely. All our love. Ann in Cumbria.xx. ❤❤❤.

[@andys8702]

What's made of teflon or ceramic

[@maureencomley7909]

Hi Lindz very helpful video , I also have the ninja 180 what size cake tin do you use in your one 😊

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Maureen 💜 I can use my old 7 and 8-inch cake pans 8 is tight but works. I must say I do love the 180 like that the temperature goes in 5s and not so many beeps 😂x

[@jay-c202]

Homikit stainless steel tins Amazon UK seems worth checking 😊

[@LindzandLife]

Cheers Jay I'll have a look x

[@Silverdale15]

Hi Lindz hope your doing ok it's been hectic so been a bit remiss been busy painting the house outside and many other chores ready for winter.....and doing stuff in the heat!!!!😂 Shake what's that I never bother....I just use the tongs what's the reminder actually do anyway we have brains .....I moved from ninja to cosori dual drawer with windows which are useless! But it's way better than ninja... and a single drawer af Instant that was a bargain on Amazon the cute white one with two dials it's superb and no bleeping all the time just a it's done bell that I use as a timer generally for everything!!!! and it's my go to af now...ninjas are history now in fact I gave mine away...❤❤❤

[@LindzandLife]

Hi carole 💜 Unfortunately we've had the worst summer here. I haven't been able to get half my outdoor things done, not that I've really had time either. That's some turnaround as I remember you not liking cosori last year. The only cosori Im still interested in is the one with the heating elements on the top and bottom. I've forgotten the name 😂 Good to hear from you lovely take care x

[@MCCLURE300]

Hi LINDZ HAVE YOU TRYED THE LINERS IN YOUR NINJA

[@LindzandLife]

Hi James 👋 Are you asking about parchment linners ? If so then yes but you have to be very careful there weighted done properly or can fly up into the fan which would be a potential fire hazard 😳 Silicone liners I have but I just don't like them so don't use them much x

[@Oliias]

Hi Lindz. I'm definitely going for the AF451 soon as my original Ninja has reached the stage where it can no longer be fully cleaned & many of the stains are now permanent. Just to ask your opinion, I saw a video some time ago where a couple were reviewing the AF451. Their conclusions were positive however, they did agree that it was very difficult to clean thoroughly in fact, they described it as "fiddly" when referring to cleaning the drawers. Is that something you agree with? Also, I have the Ninja XL Grill with the probe. I seldom use it but I quite like the probe. One thing though, you mentioned the undercooked chicken & that rang a bell. The XL Grill has settings i.e. when using the probe you can select rare, medium, well done etc. I find, and so do others, the descriptions are not what I call accurate, for example, if I cook stake, I like it medium to well done but if I select this it cooks it to what I would call medium. Fair enough, I simply select well done but it could be a Ninja thing to have a different idea on what is medium or rare etc. Let me know about the washing thing though, Lindz. Thanks

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Mark 👋 I can definitely say all my air fryers are tricky to clean you need a few tooth brushes but staying onto of the cleaning of them really helps and a really good degreaser I use a product called elbow grease it's the best I've found. The draws after a year are a little discoloured but nothing major again a good washing up liquid ( the cheap ones don't seem to work for me so I use fairy) As for my poor chicken there's only one temperature setting for chicken on this model. I'm still very much a frying pan girl for steak the rare occasion I can afford it theses days 😂 x

[@Oliias]

@@LindzandLife Thanks, Lindz. I was worried you would say that, the only thing in my house that I clean with a toothbrush is my teeth. I've tried Elbow Grease & it's good but I prefer the HG Grease Away & The Pink Stuff (miracle cleaning paste). Not exactly rock n roll nowadays am I? Cheers Lindz.

[@daveyeddie8176]

Lindz, a probe is very important, you have got know how to use it properly though, it's all experience i suppose!

[@LindzandLife]

Now now davey 😂😂 x

[@spookygeek9459]

Lovey my 👍👍👍

[@geogen1426]

A lot of coughing and sniffling going on there dear!Take care of yourself and can't wait for more videos.😉

[@LindzandLife]

@geogen1426 Hi George, my number 1 supporter 💜 Unfortunately, I have emphysema, so it's my new normal, so I'm told just another to add to the list 🤣x

[@e.j.vandijk8324]

I am so sorry to read this. Take good care of yourself and if you need a break just do it. We all understand. ❤Emma

[@squirrel6158]

put mine in the dishwasher

[@LindzandLife]

Hi Mark 👋 Hopefully not the whole machine 😂x

[@toy838]

Excuse me yummy x

[@skf4skf47]

So glad I live in Australia, no cost at all to swap it over. Had it replaced in 2 weeks. We broke something & they replaced it under warranty. free to us