Ninja - Max XL Air Fryer (AF161)
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"Uma das receitas que fazemos todas as semanas é um frango inteiro cozido com pressao em 15m e depois mais 20m air fryer sem tirar da panela."
"Now all I use is my air fryer, microwave for frozen veggies and rice cooker. ... I like everything to be as simple as possible, so set it and forget it. Haven't used my stove top or oven since I got the ninja in 2022."
"they made a series of very easy, somewhat idiot proof recipes where you can make entire meals in the Foodi and it is DELICIOUSSSSSS."
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"Got a clamshell ninja foodi Max something or other and it cooks chicken including breaded chicken perfectly. ... Chicken is typically lightly browned on the outside and perfect inside. Not chewy, greasy, dry."
"Great wings come out of my Ninja XL."
"When it comes to meat, I can usually toss anything in and it's done within 14 - 16 minutes. Doesn't matter what it is."
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"The 5.5 quarts seem to be fine for me as a single so far."
"I have a cosori 5.8 which is just right for one person."
"I do cook both the meat and veggetables at the same time but it is just me."
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"I have one of these and I LOVE LOVE LOVE it. ... As a counter top convection oven it kicks ass. ... Heats up fast and bakes and broils just as good as my fancy built in ovens."
"Preheats WAY faster than the big oven."
"in significantly shorter time"
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"Now all I use is my air fryer, microwave for frozen veggies and rice cooker. ... I like everything to be as simple as possible, so set it and forget it. Haven't used my stove top or oven since I got the ninja in 2022."
"My kid with the Ninja XL can make a full dinner with sides all at once for her and her husband, so that versatility is off the charts."
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"Baskets are small ... the quantity for those two things is small"
"The annoying part is the smaller baskets. ... My old air fryer I could put an entire package of chicken breast in it but this one I have to divide the chicken up between both baskets. ... If I had to do it all over again I would have gotten one with one basket."
"6.2L would be better."
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"burns the food and cooks unevenly ... absolute waste of money"
"Whenever you cook with both baskets it just doesn't have enough power for that so it cooks way worse ... so you end up just always using only 1 basket."
"My Ninja dual basket air fryer runs at a lower heat if both baskets are being used"
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"The bottom tray things were advertised as dishwasher safe, which is why we got it. ... Put them in top tray of dishwasher, the non stick came off within 2 washes and the tray started rusting."
"After six weeks, the nonstick coating had mostly peeled off off"
"my nonstick coating was starting to chip"
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"When I run both sides, with identical contents, same temperature and time as before, the food is clearly not cooked the same amount as just one side on it's own. ... No, I'm saying you *should* increase your time by ~10% if you run both baskets simultaneously"
"I have a Cosori Turbo that cooks faster than most directions recommend. ... I use recommended temperatures, but knock 25% off time. ... I'm talking frozen food or Internet recipes. If it calls for 20 minutes, I cook 15 minutes and see how it looks. Once in a while it needs another minute or two."
90s_vibe 1.0So I have two air fryers. Both are ninjas. One is single and one is dual. I do agree the single is better. It's really convenient to have three air fryers when making something like air fryer chicken, roasted veggies & fresh french fries. I can make all three at the same time and eat at the same time. Super convenient. Also if making wontons and spring rolls. I have a pretty busy job, a young child & a husband who doesn't cook. So for me worth it to have all. I also have enough space in my kitchen.
Aggravating_Court_40 1.0Yup I did a post on mine several months ago. Definitely takes more time when cooking with both sides and it can be hard to figure out timing. I wish I stuck with my single one.
I just mean in the sense that it cooks a lot slower using both sides vs one so have to figure out timing for stuff to be done. It isn't the usual times I would set when using just one side. Apparently this is an issue in the US due to voltage from what I was told numerous times on my last post. Just wish I knew before I got it. If you're in the US and this one takes just as long when you use both sides, you're lucky I guess. 🤷♀️ i have much longer cook times using both sides than I do with one, or with my one basket ninja I used to have.
sunder_and_flame 1.0I just tried ours for the first time and I'm getting the same issue. Our previous, single-zone Ninja made food much crispier and in significantly shorter time.
catnip05 0.6Ninja Air Fryer Max XL is my go-to for crispy, even cooking. It’s super easy to use with intuitive buttons and a nonstick basket that’s a breeze to clean. Perfect size for 2-4 people, but if you’re cooking for a crowd, it might feel a bit small. It’s a solid performer, especially for things like chicken wings and fries.
real716sasquatch 0.6This is my current go-to, and it’s been amazing. I have been using Ninja air fryer MAX XL for few months. It’s super easy to use, heats up fast, and consistently makes the crispiest wings and fries I’ve ever had. The ceramic nonstick basket is a breeze to clean (dishwasher-safe too), and it’s perfect for 2-4 people. The “Max Crisp” setting is a game-changer if you want that extra crunch.
Guardiancomplex 0.5My sister got me a ninja max crisp for Christmas and it's friggin' excellent.
lazygerm 0.4I have a Ninja that's got Super-Crisp (450F) technology.
ceraexx 0.3I shake in this one too. It's a little on the smaller side so I only do about 8 wings at a time. I usually flip about half way through and do some shaking towards the end.
Koffenut1 0.3I have the Ninja XL and love it, however, you might want to consider just buying one you like with an extended warranty. Normally I avoid those like the plague but they make sense for something like this. Get a 4 year warranty on a $150 AF, knowing with high usage you will cash in.
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