Ninja Air Fryers

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Ninja makes more air fryers than any other brand, and that is exactly the problem. Single baskets, dual baskets, stacked baskets, a portable glass system, multicookers that also air fry. The names blur together and the model numbers do not help. This guide maps the entire lineup, explains the differences that actually matter when you are spending money, and points you to the right model for your kitchen.

Our assessments draw on Ninja's published specifications, the patterns across verified owner reviews, and independent testing from outlets such as Tech Advisor, Tom's Guide, and Homes & Gardens. We do not physically test these units ourselves, so where cooking performance is described, it reflects those sources rather than our own kitchen. Here is our full method.

The Ninja air fryer lineup at a glance

One row per model line, not per SKU. Use it to narrow down in 30 seconds, then read the section that fits.

Model line	Best for	Capacity	Baskets / zones	Approx. price band
Ninja Crispi	Small households, glass and PFAS-free, portability	4 qt + 6 cup glass	Single, modular	$$
Ninja Air Fryer (AF101)	First air fryer, tight budgets	4 qt	Single	$
Ninja Max XL (AF161)	A bit more room, still single-basket	5.5 qt	Single	$$
Ninja Air Fryer Pro / Pro XL	Most people, ceramic non-toxic coating	5 to 6.5 qt	Single	$$
Ninja Foodi DualZone	Cooking a main and a side at once	8 to 10 qt	Two zones	$$$
Ninja DoubleStack XL	Family meals in a small footprint	10 qt	Two stacked	$$$
Ninja Foodi multicookers (6-in-1, 10-in-1)	One device that pressure cooks and air fries	6.5 to 8 qt	Single pot	$$$
Ninja Air Fry Oven / Flip	Toaster-oven jobs plus air frying, counter saving	Oven-style	Oven cavity	$$$

How to choose a Ninja air fryer

Start with household size and capacity

For one or two people, a 4 qt single basket like the AF101 or the Crispi is plenty. For a family of three or four, step up to a 5 to 6.5 qt Pro, or to a dual-basket model if you routinely cook a protein and a side together. For five or more, or for batch cooking, the 10 qt DoubleStack XL or a DualZone is the realistic floor. Capacity is the single most common regret, in both directions: too small and you cook in batches, too large and it dominates the counter.

Single basket vs DualZone vs DoubleStack

A single basket is simplest and cheapest, and it is the right call for most first-time buyers. A DualZone gives you two independent baskets so a main and a side finish together, which is genuinely useful, but testers consistently note the trade-off is a large horizontal footprint. The DoubleStack solves the footprint by stacking the two baskets vertically into the space of one machine, at the cost of a taller unit and a top basket that tends to run a little hotter than the bottom.

Air fryer vs Foodi multicooker vs Crispi

If all you want is to air fry, buy an air fryer and skip the multicookers. The Foodi multicookers add pressure cooking and other modes in one pot, which is excellent if you want to replace several appliances, but they preheat slowly compared with a basket air fryer. The Crispi is a different idea entirely: a portable cooking head that clips onto glass containers, with no nonstick coating at all. It is the pick for small spaces and for anyone avoiding PFAS, but it holds less than a standard basket.

Ninja Crispi: the portable glass system

The Crispi is Ninja's newest and most distinctive model, and the reason it dominates Ninja searches. A 1500W cooking head, the PowerPod, sits on top of glass containers (a 4 qt and a 6 cup), so there is no nonstick coating in contact with food and you can watch it cook. It runs up to 450°F with Max Crisp, Bake, Air Fry, and Recrisp modes, and the same containers store and travel with leftovers. The honest limits, per independent testing: it is heavy at around 16 pounds, and it holds less than even most single-drawer air fryers, so it suits smaller portions. The Crispi Pro adds a fixed base, larger containers, and precise temperature control from 80 to 450°F.

Read the full Ninja Crispi review.

Ninja Foodi DualZone air fryers

DualZone models give you two baskets that run independently, with Smart Finish to make both foods end together and Match Cook to copy settings across both. The DZ201 is the 8 qt version with two 4 qt baskets, the DZ401 is 10 qt with two fully separate 4 qt baskets, and the FlexDrawer adds a divider so a single 7 qt drawer can become two 3.5 qt zones. Testers love the cook-two-things-at-once flexibility and flag one recurring downside: these are wide machines that take real counter space.

Who the DualZone is for

Choose a DualZone if you regularly plate a main and a side at the same time and you have the width to spare. If you do not, the DoubleStack gives similar two-zone cooking in a smaller footprint.

Read the full Ninja Foodi DualZone review.

Ninja Foodi multicookers (6-in-1, 10-in-1)

The Foodi multicookers combine a pressure cooker and an air fryer in one pot, plus modes like steam, slow cook, and bake depending on the model. They are the right buy if you want one appliance to replace several, and the air fry function holds up well in testing. The catch noted across reviews is preheat time: where a basket air fryer is ready almost instantly, a multicooker can take several minutes to come up to pressure or temperature.

Read the full Ninja Foodi multicooker review.

Ninja Air Fryer Pro and Max XL

The Pro and Pro XL are the sweet spot for most buyers: 5 to 6.5 qt, up to 450°F with Max Crisp, and, importantly, a ceramic coating that is free of PTFE and PFAS, which is why testers often name the Pro as a top non-toxic pick. The Max XL sits a step below at 5.5 qt and is a solid mid-size single basket. Both are easier to live with day to day than the larger dual models.

Read the full Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL review.

Ninja single-basket air fryers (entry models)

The AF101 is the classic starter Ninja: 4 qt, a ceramic-coated basket, a 105 to 400°F range, and four functions (Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate). It frequently sells under $100 and is the value pick if you want a reliable first air fryer. Its one quirk is a round basket, which fits flat items like a single fish fillet a little less neatly than a square design.

Read the full Ninja AF101 review.

Ninja DoubleStack XL

The DoubleStack XL (SL401) is the answer to the DualZone's footprint problem. It packs 10 qt into two 5 qt baskets stacked vertically, in roughly the counter space of a single-basket machine, and the included racks let you cook on two levels per basket for up to four foods at once. The honest note from testing: the top basket tends to cook faster than the bottom, so put proteins up top and vegetables below.

Read the full Ninja DoubleStack XL review.

Ninja Air Fry Ovens and combos

If you want toaster-oven jobs (toast, bake, broil) plus air frying, Ninja's oven-style models and the foldaway Flip cover that ground. The Flip in particular folds up for storage to take up about half its footprint, which suits small kitchens that still want oven functions. These are a better fit than a basket if your cooking leans toward baking and toasting as much as crisping.

Read the full Ninja Air Fry Oven review.

Are Ninja air fryers safe and non-toxic

This is one of the most searched Ninja questions, so here is the honest version. When Homes & Gardens tested air fryers with toxicologists, Ninja's ceramic-coated models ranked among the safest, with no PFAS migration detected even under heavy use. The two practical non-toxic routes in the Ninja range are the ceramic-coated models (the Pro and the Combi) and the Crispi, which cooks in glass with no nonstick coating at all. The real-world risk is not the coating itself but damaging it: scratching nonstick with metal utensils or overheating is what causes problems, which is why owner reports of coating wear cluster among people who used metal tools. Use silicone or wood, and avoid metal.

For more on materials and PFAS, see our non-toxic air fryer guide.

Ninja vs other brands

Ninja's main rivals are Cosori and Instant. In head-to-head testing, reviewers generally give Ninja the edge for build quality, space-saving dual designs, and its range of non-toxic options, while noting that Cosori and Instant often win on price. If budget is the priority, those brands are worth a look. If you want the dual-basket or stacked designs, Ninja leads.

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