Ninja Foodi Smart XL Indoor Grill | FULL Review!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

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[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

i like your style sir:). however, the hat is on bkwards...... that is for kids n drunk sports fans ........ the review is very watchable ....good job

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Who says we're not drunk? Thanks for watching! - J

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That’s how we roll. Thanks for watching. Marc

[@fayeyoung9143]

Aren't you supposed to take the stickers off the top before heating the unit?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Probably lol. Didn't seem to affect anything though. Thanks for watching! - J

[@UrsulaJStLouis]

My Ninja doesn’t smoke at all, but I clean that screen after every single use. Often put it in dishwasher. Have had mine two years now. Love it!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome tip! I’d say the large majority of people wouldn’t clean it after every use. Marc

[@prmath]

Very smart move, Ms Ursula👍🏼👋🏼👍🏼

[@fin59shaw]

I've had my Ninja since last summer, and love it. I just looked today, and the screen had plastic over it. I never noticed it before, and never had any issues, no smoke or anything.

[@Nich77]

I can’t believe I watched the entire 40+ mins review! I need to find a good machine for my kid who will enter university this fall. I am truly impressed with your video for the first time and had clicked subscribe in the first 10 mins of watching! 🥰

[@TheAverageKitchen]

I absolutely love this comment. Thanks so much for the positive feedback. We wish your child all the best in university !! Marc

[@fin59shaw]

I love it when my Ninja says "Add Food," it always makes me happy.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Lol. It knows it's role. - J

[@stopiconic7863]

Got one for Christmas, you’re like a manual for us visual learners. Awesome work my man.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much ! Let us know how you like it. Marc

[@carmella88]

Same. Ain't no body got time for manuals anymore lol

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha we 100% agree !

[@cindyh2610]

I’ve had my Ninja 5 in 1 grill (unfortunately it’s not the XL 😢) for 3 years and use it all the time. My only complaint is that the grill is only 10” square and the handles are in the way sometimes. One tip I’ve found to help clean the grill is to add water and run the machine for about 5 minutes. It loosens any stuck on food.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Good tip! Thanks for the comment! - J

[@MoRob]

Just got one as a gift last week. Used it every day so far this last week. It is an incredible appliance. It does what it's says and more. Yogurt... Homemade Greek yogurt. Banana bread, meatloaf, the best fastest garlic Parm wings, chicken quesadillas, western omelettes & biscuits, tatertot cheesy taco bake, cheesecake and a great steak. I'm quite impressed and the cooking time is 1/2-1/3 less time. It's fun and super easy to use.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Amazing comment thanks ! Appreciate the feedback! Marc

[@SD-fg8rb]

which grill did you get? they have so many and its so confusing!

[@ltltmmy]

I watch a lot of review videos on KZbin, have to say, this is one of the best I've watched. You rang all the bells to the questions I had about this product. Thank you. About the seasoning of frozen chicken breast, I spray my chicken with oil, add my seasoning, it holds up pretty good. Again thank you guys!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

What a wonderful comment! Thanks for that! - J

[@warrtrick]

Just bought this today at Costco! My wife and I watched the full 42 minutes of your video. Very informative,thank you, can't wait to try the Ninja!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That’s amazing. Thanks so much. Let us know how you like it. Marc

[@rockyfan1959]

Best review I have ever seen! I have this, I let it set for a few months, it was so intimidating to me. I have actually only cooked meat in it. It has been perfect! Strange, my burgers or anything else for that matter has not smoked. I certainly don't wash the grate every time. I have not used the air fryer part, still a tad confused on how the settings work. 😊 Anyway, perfect review....thank you! Oh, by the way, I live in the USA...I eat my meat well done! 😜

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Hahaha this comment made my day ! Thanks so much for watching and the comment. Cheers. Marc

[@leannamattea7833]

I think it probably depends on the fat content of the burgers.

[@liatrasca4031]

@@leannamattea7833 hi guys, they also mixed a bit the settings, they use the temp and settings for fresh burgers, high temperature and 9 minutes to finish, for frozen burgers the booklet said must be done at medium for 10 or 12 minutes, maybe that's the cause of excessive smoke

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Could be…

[@kscarrigan6892]

​@The Average Kitchen 🤔My brain was wondering if it was truly smoke... or was it steam... due to the frozen burgers?

[@leannamattea7833]

I got mine for Xmas. I was overwhelmed trying to absorb everything in the manual. You definitely have made it easier and I think I’m ready to try those chicken thighs I have in the fridge. Good job!😊

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That's awesome, glad we could help! Thanks for watching! - J

[@vickythomas3360]

This review was amazing!! Your down to earth but so informative way of talking is a pleasure to listen to. You should review all kinds of household appliances. Eg irons, vacumes etc:)

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Wow. Thank you so much for such a nice comment ! We actually have recently thought of doing a vacuum review ! Thanks for watching !! Marc

[@peggymcdonnell1379]

You guys did an incredible job of describing how to cook things I have bought two of these I have one at our house on the coast and one at our home… And I haven’t not liked it trying to figure out all these crazy buttons and you did a fantastic job thank you so much👏👏👏

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the amazing comment! - J

[@masterplanner4843]

to avoid smoke you need to add water, to the lower tray under the grill element.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip thanks !! Marc

[@RickLincoln]

This is among the best, most thorough reviews of any product that I have seen on KZbin! Thanks for your hard work on this. I just purchased the product.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Wow. Thanks so much for the amazing comment ! Cheers. Marc.

[@darlenerich3229]

I bought one of these recently. Really appreciate ;your video. Considering that the only fail is the carrots, not bad. I have used an air fryer for about 4 years now. Started with the pot belly one which I still like a lot but ended up getting one that I could also use as a toaster oven and some other functions 2 years ago. Have not been impressed with steaks done in either versions. I think this will be the game changer. Thank you so much for your review and your tips and helps.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for watching !! Marc

[@DougCarnivore]

Sirs…when I first saw 40+ minutes on your video I thought it would be full of silliness. My hand was on FF just in case. I put down my Apple Remote because simply stated, your video was absolutely FANTASTIC. Just the right amount of humor! I was hooked when the manufacturer said don’t place the entire unit in the oven or dishwasher🤪😆. I’m being slightly facetious, of course. A little disappointed in the temp probe and your probe on the Chix temp but I’d rather have it done then not. Keep up the great work, Sirs. Doug

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Doug. You’ve made my day with this comment. Really appreciate the feedback and you watching the whole thing !!! And ur right, the probe thing totally threw us off !!! Cheers. Marc

[@zerofail.455]

Just got this from Amazon and I must say your video was great. This is our first air fryer and I really appreciated how you demonstrated its capabilities. Honestly the only function I will probably avoid using is the meat probe. The 30 degree difference is disappointing but not a deal breaker. Looking forward to using this item. Great video.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the wonderful comment! - J

[@mortem3054]

Is it 30 degrees above or under

[@goldfishjy95]

From my experience with this air fryer, I think the probe doesn't work well when you stick it in half way through the cook. I've tried with frozen steaks a couple of times and it always comes out undercooked. Could be that the oil/heat from outside as you put it in affects the measurement of the meat's internal temperature

[@robinmarquis2983]

You guys did a fantastic review on this ninja foodie review ! i appreciate all the tips ! just bought this for my elderly parents that really would like to BBQ , but have a harder time now . I think they will love this !! I will have them watch this video also :) Thanks again :) you were perfect keeping the demonstrations going .. i did not feel like i was wasting my time watching this ( Like some other videos ! Excellent once again ! I will be watching more ! :) :) HAVE A AWESOME DAY

[@TheAverageKitchen]

OMG this comment made my day. Thanks so much for taking time to provide such positive feedback. I hope your parents love this indoor grill. Take care. Marc

[@caseycampbell8447]

I got mine this past Christmas and I just now watched your video which was great by the way. Cooks the best french fries. Just a note before I freeze my meat , I always put my spices or rubs on the meat. I only vacuum seal chicken individually. Sometimes I want something different than my son. The frozen to cook is great if you forgot to pull something out for donner 😊.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip! - J

[@Timmy8719]

This is easily one of the best reviews I’ve ever watched. I truly appreciate how detailed you are through everything. I 100% plan on getting one because like your brother, I don’t grill outside during the winter lol. I only have one issue though, which one do I get! Do I get the first generation which is what you reviewed, or do I get the second generation of this grill? Oh btw! You can air fry without the crisper basket, you can actually just use the bottom basket if you needed more room. I learned that from another reviewer.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Absolutely love this comment. Thanks so much !! Cheers. Marc

[@zahrash4174]

Persen

[@MsUnik44]

Freking, awesome demo!! Just received my Ninja Foodi Smart XL ... this...demo has helped me. The number of recipes that I've tried have all turned out great! Loving this machine!!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the fantastic comment and watching. Glad you’re enjoying it !! Marc

[@JC-td4gg]

I have one and use it all the time, easy to use and works great.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! - J

[@Bill-tz3wg]

Here's a thought. Throw a bunch of burgers (or anything you like to grill) on your outside grill. Cook halfway and let cool off a little. Vacuum seal them individually and put in freezer. You can prepare in bulk or small batches...whatever. Then you can pull them out of the freezer anytime and throw them on the Ninja. Happy grilling my friends from the great white north.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great suggestion ! Thanks for watching. Cheers 🇨🇦 Marc

[@Bill-tz3wg]

@@TheAverageKitchen - Since you're a grillin' man, here's one more. Take a pork shoulder (Boston butt roast) and put a good dry rub on it overnight in the fridge. Next day fire up your grill and mix up a bowl of basting sauce...1/2 white vinegar and 1/2 hot sauce. Cook 30 minutes per pound and turn once every 30 minutes. Brush or spray on some basting sauce every time you turn. Your roast will be almost done at the end of this (40 minutes per pound would entirely cook the roast on the grill). Take your nearly done roast and put it in a dutch oven with a cup of water. Put in a 300 degree oven and let it slow cook until the roast falls apart. Remove the roast and put in a large bowl. Remove any large pieces of fat. Pull the pork apart. Stir in your favorite bbq sauce...however much you want. And there you go, the best BBQ on earth. I take almost all of my bbq and put it into tupperware containers in the freezer for later use. I actually hold of on the bbq sauce until I take my shredded pork out of the freezer and add it in as I heat up small portions of bbq.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

This sounds AMAZING thanks ! Marc

[@bryanfoulk]

Just got the Ninja XL Smart Grill today for Christmas. This was a really great video guys! Thank you so much!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for watching! - J

[@awildarodriguez4491]

Thank you for being so effective in your demonstrations. Greatly appreciate your humor at times. Thanks for the turnovers pastries.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! - J

[@genageeraert8039]

We just bought one of these. It’s awesome. We really love the chicken done on the grill. It’s definitely not a bbq but we are not allowed to have our bbq where we live.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That's great! Thanks for watching! - J

[@rachellyn9827]

I love this Rolls-Royce . I had mine for a year now and use it almost everyday. Air fryer, bake,grill and dehydrate. I tried to dehydrate mushrooms but it toke too much time so I only used it once.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome comment. Thanks for watching. Marc

[@UnseenSpirit]

I want to try to dehydrate beef to make jerky. How long did it take for your mushrooms?

[@melissam6748]

I must say.., I'm gonna have to give this guy a thumbs up. 👍😁 Thanks for the vid. I really needed this as, I just bought one from Costco and needed a lesson on using it. Excellent video guys! 🤘

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Wow thanks for the wonderful comment! - J

[@USA-2491]

Thank you, wonderful tutorials. I needed this❤️ old (80) woman from Iowa

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome. Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers to Iowa ! Marc

[@ricktbp1025]

Great video, just got mine and paid $179 Canadian at Costco. Will be doing steaks tomorrow using the probe to achieve the proper doneness at med well.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! Let us know how it works out! - J

[@irenegauvin2864]

Great video! Very informative....keep up these product reviews!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks very much ! Marc

[@LoudBarkDesigns]

I got mine a couple days ago. Cooked 2 thick steaks. Some boneless chicken breast, potato wedges and some onions with a few burgers. Bought the avocado oil which says up to 500 degrees. My burgers never smoked although I clean mine after every use and use foil on the bottom catch pan so I don’t have to wash it all the time. Everything turned out great. Very pleased.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome ! Thanks for the feedback. Marc

[@LoudBarkDesigns]

@@TheAverageKitchen Great review... This product was a random gift so I didn't know what I was getting into. I find it better for me as I'm cooking for one person verses cooking in a large oven. Heat may be more centralized and consistent as well because of the smaller space. I find cook times are much faster than the traditional oven but the ninja has many more options.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

I absolutely agree ! Marc

[@carolecote9951]

. I just bought it today. We cooked some frozen chicken wings. They were the best and very crispy too! We live in Florida and it is so hot outside, I don’t want to use the oven and sometimes too hot outside to start the grill for a quick lunch. I think I will like it. Thanks for this great review. It is very helpful !

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That’s amazing ! Really appreciate the feedback ! Marc

[@juliusseizure2673]

Ed Grimley would be proud I must say. Great comprehensive review!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Hahah awesome thanks ! Marc

[@UgurPASAM]

Good and honest review. I like the product, I was looking for indoor grill, probably this product is good option for me.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! Let us know how you like it! - J

[@jamesst.patrick9156]

I got one for Christmas as a gift and talking about great grill I love it.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That’s awesome !!! Marc

[@savedzrex1]

Excellent real world demo as I consider buying one. Great job! Thanks

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for watching! - J

[@LaRaza4evee]

Thank you for showing the unboxing part, I spent time searching for a video. Thanks again.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for watching! - J

[@rickhodges1731]

Well done. 1st time viewer. There air fryer toaster ovens, got one for my Wife. I like Ninja products in general. Was very interested in your review. I have a Smokeless electric grill I got from HSN here in the US. Fabulous product! Use it a lot. The devise is not 100 % Smokeless but if you activate fan it does reduce the smoke significantly! Actually got 2 of them and gave a few to family members as gifts. Not sure I will get one of these since we have enough of the type of product. But your review addressed my curiosity.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for watching and your comments. Cheers. Marc

[@TruthSeekerNC]

Thank you for this very thorough review. I was on the fence about buying one but I definitely want one now!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the fantastic comment. Marc

[@walshamite]

Easy way to test your probes is put tips in boiling water = 100 degrees C. at sea level, to find which probe is the most accurate. If anyone else already suggested that, forgive me ;)

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip! - J

[@valentynazhytnikova7465]

Very nice presentation, good explanation and easy to understand !!!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much !! Marc

[@nancywinders3408]

Thank u so much i had a problem with getting the reset coming on but u and your camera man said when u put your thermometer in this will come on . But I didnt push my in far either. But u are good I learn more from u then anyone u are great and I can understand u so good again thanks . I love my grill . ninja need to pay u to show us how to cook on it . I one that can see something better then reading . Again thank u God bless

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the very nice comment and the feedback!! Marc

[@paulineclarke5388]

This was very interesting for me , I’ve just ordered the XL as my Christmas present can’t wait to try it out

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Let us know how you like it ! Marc

[@GoA7250]

I got mine for the same price in Australia and the dehydrator is fantastic. Haven't done a brisket on it yet,

[@TheAverageKitchen]

🇦🇺🤙🏼🤙🏼. Marc

[@jelly_donut69]

Bought mine in Dublin Ireland this week.. Its GREAT... 100% reccomend

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome !! I LOVE DUBLIN !! Have a pint of Guinness for me please !! Cheers 🍻. 🇮🇪! Marc

[@pedrolsantiagosr5092]

We also got one for christmas, warmed some lasanga, did okay, grilled some Broccoli, totally burnt it…Oh well first time using it. Love the video, it helped a lot!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Haha love the honesty ! Happy cooking ! Marc

[@cvrreis]

Thank you so much, my Ninja come without instructions book, and this video helped me a lot.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Let us know if u have any more questions! Thanks for watching ! Marc

[@andyb8743]

just bought one over here in england. your review was amazing. best review ive watched.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! - J

[@carmenslee6234]

Great review!. Kept me watching till the end!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! Thanks so much! - J

[@maitrayee22]

Excellent video with an amazing review and delightful demonstration. Thank you so much.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for watching! - J

[@saknk1]

I always add some water on the bottom of the tray and got no smoke at all , even help to get everything moist, this is so simple i dont get how they did not do that

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Amazing tip ! Will have to try that thanks ! Marc

[@andrewguy8599]

So just add some water to the bottom tray that catches the fat etc? Anyone tried it and can confirm whether it works?

[@ttabood7462]

I received one of these recently but I can't say that I see it as useful. It does the trick if you don't know how, or don't have the equipment to cook certain things a certain way. The air frying is good but not as good as fat frying. The grill is good but not as good as outdoor grilling. (not even close) etc. The only thing that it does that I may use is the dehydrator. That is if it works 'as good' as a stand alone dehydrator.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the comment, I would agree with your points. However, I think this is designed for people who don’t have all the other options. Thanks. Marc

[@arlie1118]

If you brush oil on your frozen chicken breast, you can season them then cook...thanks great review!! 👍 😄

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip thanks !! Marc

[@emyeu6286]

Love love love this review! The humour 😁 thanks for the review!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That comment made my day ! Thanks so much. Marc

[@stephenh2204]

Brilliant review. Just picked mine up yesterday! Very very impressed and your review made me happy that I bought a good machine. I think I may have a problem though, this is my 5th ninja air fryer 😬 2 being used nearly everyday and now the grill 🤪

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Hahaha amazing ! I have the same problem 🥴. Thanks for watching and the comment. Cheers. Marc

[@freyamariano106]

I too suffer from this condition 😂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

🤣

[@bobp5776]

Put it on the stove and use the range hood to vent out the steam. If i dont do that in my mobile, the kitchen ceiling piss's water from the steam leaching through the ceiling tiles and accumulating till a hole forms then drains after a period of time. Drove me nuts for yrs till i started using the range vent . Also, Coffee makers emit huge amounts of steam .

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great idea ! Marc

[@foxyladyx2]

Excellent video! Love your sense of humour with eachother. I have just brought this model and I have made a roast chicken with potatoes, curry in base on bake, pasta sauce on bake, chips and fish fingers on airfryer, bacon and sausages. One thing I’ve learned is it takes less time to cook on certain things. Haven’t used my oven since buying it. Wondering about difference in probe temperatures? Mine matched my own one but I’m in Uk. Was the chicken dry at all? 😊

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the fantastic comment, appreciate you watching. Yea, the probe is a mystery. Chicken was great actually. Cheers. Marc

[@beaufighter245]

Excellent review thank you. Watched this and your video on the ninja smoker bbq. Answered many questions 👍

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the fantastic comment and for watching ! Marc

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

amazon got 'em refurbished at 120 bucks !!!!!!!!!! today i ordered one...july 2022....... never heard of refurbished toaster ovens but hey, my amazon refurbished Note10+ fone was a winner :)

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Let us know how that goes ! Marc

[@janosullivan1947]

Would really have liked your opinion on cleaning the inside of the lid, after removing the mesh. How easy is it the reach inside and because it’s not stainless steel or doesn’t have the same non-stick coating as the pans does it stain easily 😅

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The hard part is reaching around the element, otherwise it's not too bad. Thanks for watching! - J

[@mariafaucette3674]

Great video thank you. Sadly said I didn’t get a cook book with my unit. You were very helpful ninja should pay you.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much for the fantastic comment ! Marc

[@jaywalkinmotion]

Great review Just to add, there is another grill option entitled 'Max' after the 'Hi' setting.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great point ! Thanks for watching. Marc

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for adding that! - J

[@pragmatic111]

Love it! Dehydrator for jerky is great.also carnivore crisps! Spendy to buy.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the comment! - J

[@UnseenSpirit]

Just what I want to do. How long does it take?

[@nancypickering8217]

Excellent video!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thank you so much for watching. Marc

[@rashadaljunied]

GREAT REVIEW. I must say compared to a regular air fryer, this one requires a lot more pre heating.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the support! Yes you're right, it's a long preheat time for sure. - J

[@rashadaljunied]

@@TheAverageKitchen knowing that would you replace an old Mayer air fryer with this? understand the long term benefit is there but for now i mainly use it to fry stuff :D

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Only if you're going to use the grill feature. If you're just air frying, keep what you have or check out an air fryer! - J

[@Darci3333]

Here where I live we have a seasoning called gun powder and it smells and taste somewhat like charcoal flavor good on burgers and steaks on an indoor grill.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! - J

[@rexanderson5024]

Looks awesome. Just got my ninja in today.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Let us know how you like it! - J

[@rexanderson5024]

@@TheAverageKitchen I will !

[@bryankautz826]

Just picked up mine from CDN tire, 150 bucks on the return/discount shelf. All parts seem to be there in original packaging, so just an open box return I'm hoping. Havent fired it up yet but looking forward to first attempts. Just one thing about the vid, would've liked to have seen how the chicken looked on the inside, especially after the two conflicting temp reads from the probe and your handheld external probe. Was it nice and juicy or or dried out?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Good deal and thanks for the comment! If memory serves, the chicken was a little overdone. - J

[@patricia4767]

Thanks for the very informative video guys !!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much !! Marc

[@theguynextdoor4978]

Maybe brushing the meat with some liquid smoke would mimic the bbq flavour. A smoke gun could also be a hack.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great idea ! Marc

[@Bentleycord]

Nice presentation....very good. you come across like professional.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! - J

[@ronda33]

Great video! Just purchased one and cooked four burgers 1st thing (2+2). Didn't really notice that much smoke on the first two, but definately had some on the second batch. And no, the screen was not dirty at all after initial two. In fact, the dang thing set off my smoke alarm on burgers 3/4! These were not frozen and turned out really good. Six minutes for a perfect medium rare - Living in Michigan, not much grilling going on in the winter months, so I see this as a great alternative. I read through alot of the comments, but didn't see any responses to your 30 degree difference in temperature on the frozen chicken. Any answers to why that happened? Did the chicken seem that much over done? Curious on how this worked out, and if you had similar results after that inital cook? Thanks again - learned alot in a short amount of time!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The chicken was overdone for sure. We've had similar results with other Ninja meat probes, not sure why. Thanks for the great comment! - J

[@kingcruze1]

Thanks for the information. How easy are these grills to clean. Also the outdoor Ninja smoke/grill/air-fryer pellet grill?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The grill itself is really easy to clean. The inside/top of the unit, not so much. Here's our review of Ninja's outdoor grill kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGGYfn2bia-KaNk. - J

[@kingcruze1]

Thanks for the quick reply brother. I'll check it out.

[@GaEt60]

When cooking burgers I have but a little water in bottom tray for drippings so they don't burn and smoke.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip! - J

[@cequeg-m1142]

It mentions that WE could bake with thé xl and thé pro. WE would love to sée if that is Real.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

We aren’t really bakers to be honest.

[@robertfedoryshyn9088]

If you put Mayo on the frozen chicken breast and then the spices you want, it will turn out great.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip thanks ! Marc

[@GaryDZ]

Question: Not a criticism-- I am thinking about getting one of these. Why use the Air Fry basket for wings or even fries? The grill pan has over an inch lip and a larger surface area, so you should be able to get about the same volume of food and spread it out more. It seem like it would work better for crisping. Have you ever tried that?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The purpose of the basket, or at least I believe it is…. Is the ability to shake up the fries and or wings vs having to use tongs to try and flip everything off the grill. Make sense ? Cheers. Marc

[@22seanmurphy]

You have to clean it after every use no matter what you have cooked especially the grill screen, I've noticed that you have just cleaned it but the grill cover is still dirty, there are not a cheap item so you should look after it better, I've never had a problem with smoke even with 8 burgers.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

You're absolutely right! I'm a rebel though so I clean the screen on MY schedule. Lol. Thanks for watching! - J

[@mickeyh53]

Very informative video..I’ve taken onboard all of your thoughts…definitely would’ve cleaned the screen before cooking burgers..much appreciated…all the best from Downunder 🇦🇺

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Oh awesome !! Thanks !! Oi oi oi !! Marc

[@jeremyshykes3192]

You can season frozen meats. Spray it with oil and then season.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip thanks ! Marc

[@sabaandme1]

Cosori has a bbq grill plus a app that connected to a device giving cook time and recipes. I Dont have it but do have ninja foodie grill griddle which I love. Carole

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Yes we've done a review on that Cosori. Check it out here! ➡️kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKurdZqJrc6ti5o - J

[@sharonmacintyrebarrett8572]

Mine never smokes I wonder why yours smoked, did you wipe it off and clean it before each use.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

It was the first time we ever used it in this video. Marc

[@craniumlost6439]

Thanks for the review! I am going to buy this one. I never had any luck with air fryers and vegetables, excluding french fries. I think the secret is brushing a little oil on them first, but haven't tried it. By the way, what brand of Fries did you cook? They looked good! I always buy the one that doesn't taste good or cook good.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the comment, I’ll have to look into that, but 100% agree on the vegetables. Marc

[@ph11p3540]

I love my Ninja Foode low smoke Grill airfryer. After learning to use it properly I love it even after 6 months heavy use. I like to add extra crispness by spraying a light layer of my favorite cooking oil......but you do not want to spray cold oil into a really hot grill or fryer to avoid hard polymerized grease buildup. Oil spray your food in a large mixing bowl or large platter instead. I would buy another one of these Ninja Foode Grill fryers.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great points! Thanks for the comment! - J

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Us too! 🤙- J

[@SK-GT]

Hello Phillip. What cooking oil have you found works best?

[@ph11p3540]

@@SK-GT Any high temperature oil that does not smoke too much. Canola, corn, sunflower, or peanut oil. I have used extra vergin olive oil with no issues even though it has a low smoke point temperature. I find coconut oil smokes really heavy and will not recommend it.

[@yanabeevlogs2099]

Great review! But I thought I was watching the PRO XL 7-in-1 until you said the price of $279 in Canada. I’ve been eyeing for that one but it costs almost $500 plus tax. Do you now the difference between this and the Pro one, please? Thank you

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks very much for watching. Unfortunately I am not familiar with that model. Marc

[@comradecrawford3318]

Got mine last weekend, used it yesterday and cooked about a hand sized steak. Salt, pepper, and olive oil on one side (says not to use olive oil but ninja can't tell me what to do 😈). Used the meat probe and put it on the higher side or medium rare. Came out perfect and tender, was blown away by the results

[@TheAverageKitchen]

That's awesome! - J

[@bluskyz7398]

In another video, it says to use oils that have higher heat points, like avocado. Oils with lower heat points like olive & canola, can cause smoking when cooking at high temps

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Very true !! Marc

[@illiniwood]

You'll want to always use ghee when cooking steaks.

[@Spaxecowboy]

@@illiniwoodghee?

[@mimisalazar3133]

I m in the States, & like my burgers well done too!❤

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Nice ! Thanks for watching. Marc

[@Xandranxanda]

I got this after your video and have been absolutely loving it. I don't know if the recipe book you're talking about comes with a new version of the grill or not, but it seems mine was refurbished, and didn't include anything like that, so I was wondering if you could tell me exactly which book you're using for recipes. Excellent review! Thank you!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much! Just the book that came with it. I'm sure it would be available online if you look up the model number. Thanks for watching! - J

[@tlohmit]

I have one of these and use it almost everyday . The biggest mistake you made was following the instructions and they're timing and Temps you also don't have to wait for it to heat up just throw the food In start it and check it till food looks done.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

🤙🏼🤙🏼

[@TylerLatsha]

Excellent video. Thanks for making it

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks for the great comment! - J

[@VanComer]

Place Ninja next to (or under) the range vent fan to send the smoke from the hamburgers outside! (Keeps the smoke alarm from going off.... LOL! )

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great tip!! Marc

[@stephanieh1627]

Wow what a indepth review!! Could you review : PowerXL Smokeless Grill? And comapre with this Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill? Thank you, I’m looking forward to it!!

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thanks so much. I’ll research that grill and look to get one. Today we are shooting a video on the Cosori XL indoor smokeless grill. And plan to compare it to the Ninja. Thanks for watching. Marc

[@stephanieh1627]

@@TheAverageKitchen ohhhh what a timing~ I’ll tune in to that. And if you could, Please compare : Cosori Pro II Air Fryer vs. Instant Vortex Air Fryer These Air fryer bestsellers and Ninja/PowerXL Grill+Air fryer combos are a hardest choice to make among them😵‍💫😱😫, considering their not so compact sizes.(4qt and up, even for at least 2 people to cook a meal. I find Smaller ones are only ok for the snacks and toasts…😔)

[@TheAverageKitchen]

We’ll see what we can do !!

[@jbrown9672]

Have you found any Ninja device that grills vegetables? I thought you may have tried this in one of the Ninja ovens with similar results.

[@TheAverageKitchen]

The new Ninja grill will grill veggies, as well as the outdoor grill. Thanks for watching! - J

[@davidplaceii67]

Cosori Aeroblaze smart indoor grill is a contender for you to try out

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Great comment. I’ll check that one out, maybe order one and review it. Cheers. Marc

[@savvysilvia5075]

What happens when you cook two things? How do you keep the first thing warn. If you have to use the oven, its kind of a waste. I loved watching this! 😊

[@TheAverageKitchen]

I think this unit would be meant to cook your main protein, for example, while you cook your sides separately. Thanks for watching! - J

[@savvysilvia5075]

@TheAverageKitchen could i please ask you the measurements of the large tray on the bottom? I rang ninja and they didn't know 😕 thank you. 🙂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Unfortunately we don't have this unit anymore so I can't measure it, but Google would know I think! - J

[@savvysilvia5075]

@@TheAverageKitchen thanks. But no one seems to know. Thank you so much for your reply. 🙂

[@TheAverageKitchen]

👍

[@linda-zy6cy]

Awesome ❤️ my ninja ....grilled some fresh green beans and purple cauliflower...yummy 😊 and the salmon recipe in the book that came with .

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Awesome! Thanks for watching! - J

[@mockingjay7779]

Amazing review, congrats🎉

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Thank you so much !!! Marc

[@SweetAZ00]

Hi, love your video! Just wondering if you have managed to findbout more about the different readings from the two temperature probes please?

[@TheAverageKitchen]

Hey thanks. We’ve done a ton of reviews with ninja probes. We’ve established that they are not consistent. Marc