Fundamentally, I think Ninja products are very much worth the cash even though they can be expensive, with the kind of functionality and innovation to solve pretty much any cooking problem. Instant is much the same, often with products that boast a lower RRP too. It tends to fly a little less under the radar, but it's really a 5-star brand across the board.’ Enjoy modern design & superior build quality for effortless meal preparation – plus up to 75% less fat in your meals! Large Size: The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer is a large appliance that may take up a lot of counter space. It may not be suitable for those with limited kitchen space.

The Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone AF400UK is a slightly cheaper air fryer from Ninja with a slightly smaller overall capacity at 9.5 litres. It offers the same excellent cooking power and ease of use, but with two individual zones that can’t be combined into a larger zone. So if you don’t want to cook large joints of meat, it’s a great alternative to the pricier FlexDrawer.

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The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK doesn’t compromise on safety. Ensure proper ventilation during use and follow the manufacturer’s guidelines in the instruction manual. The removable parts, such as the drawer, divider, and crisper plates, are dishwasher safe, making cleanup a breeze. Design Aesthetics & Build Quality

With the extra-large 10.4L MegaZone, now you can enjoy plenty of room to fit those larger foods you might usually cook in the oven. Simply remove the divider to transform 2 zones into 1 large cooking drawer. There are seven easy-to-select pre-set programmes to choose from, so you can have full control over your food at the touch of a button: With a divider in place, the zones can be treated entirely independently, functioning as their own air fryers (and saving energy if you need to cook on one side only), or you can use the dual-zone controls. The manufacturer claims that the air fryer function of the FlexDrawer AF500UK can achieve perfectly crispy results with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods. Talk about a healthier alternative to deep frying! But can it live up to these bold claims? We’ll put it to the test in this review.It’s time to assess the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK’s performance in actual cooking scenarios. We’ll evaluate its efficiency and effectiveness with various dishes, using its air fryer, pressure cooker, and dehydrator functions. Air Fryer Function Performance Ninja’s signature Dual Zone Technology lets you use 2 different cooking functions, times and temperatures in each zone – both finish cooking at the same time! I’m a big fan of Ninja’s dual-drawer air fryers; they give flexibility when required and double up on capacity when I simply need to cook more. Well, the latter is true to a point: the size of items is limited by the drawer size.

The Ninja FlexDrawer Air Fryer is a versatile appliance that provides many benefits to its users. Here are some of the advantages of this air fryer: I did find that the divider is not a perfect insulator. After cooking in one zone only, the empty zone was very warm. In practice, it didn’t make any difference to the quality of the cooking when I had different food on either side. With the e Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L AF500UK, there’s one massive drawer with an optional divider that effectively turns this into two air fryers.Testing and calculations based on recommended cook time for sausages, using air fry function versus conventional ovens. Introducing Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer, the extra-large capacity air fryer that adapts to fit every meal. FlexDrawer transforms from DualZone to MegaZone allowing you to cook larger food across both drawers. Each drawer can still be used individually with the same handle releasing both sides. The Dual Zone Technology allows users to cook two foods two ways, both finishing at the same time. This makes it possible to cook mains and sides in one appliance or cater to two different tastes. The FlexDrawer adapts to fit every meal, and users can remove the divider to transform two independent cooking zones into one extra-large 10.4L MegaZone to cook larger foods, traybakes, and complete meals, feeding eight or more people. Expensive: This appliance is more expensive than some other air fryers on the market. However, the added features and versatility may make it worth the investment for some.

FlexDrawer Adapts to Fit Every Meal: The removable divider allows for two independent cooking zones to be transformed into one extra-large 10.4L MegaZone. This is perfect for cooking larger foods, traybakes and complete meals for 8+ people. Ninja Foodi Multi-Purpose Pan: The multi-purpose pan is perfect for making casseroles, lasagnas, and other baked dishes. Reheat – Gently reheat leftovers to restore that fresh-from-the-oven crispiness. Perfect for pizza, spring rolls and more.

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With Dual Zone Technology, this Ninja air fryer lets you use different cooking functions and temperatures in two independent cooking zones, and programme them to finish cooking at the same time. The SYNC function means you can enjoy freshly cooked mains and sides together without using different appliances or letting your food go cold. The Ninja FlexDrawer Air Fryer is a versatile appliance that can cook a wide range of foods. Here are some accessories that can enhance your cooking experience: