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Ruth Hamilton

Which Ninja air fryer should I buy? Here are our personal favorites — plus top tips on how to choose

Ninja Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer AF300UK.

Ninja makes some of the best air fryers on the market, but considering how easy these appliances are to use, it sure is difficult to figure out which one to buy. This brand's air fryer range has grown to incorporate dozens of models with different capacities and capabilities.

We've tested ... okay not all, but a decent number of them, so we're in an ideal position to help. The good news is they almost always score highly in our tests, which means you're unlikely to come away disappointed, whichever one you go for.

However, some models will be better suited to your needs than others. Below, I've rounded up all the Ninja air fryers that we've tested and recommend, and which are still available — and if you hit the 'View details' button you can see exactly what we thought of each one. Skip to the bottom of the page for some top tips on how to choose the right one for your kitchen.

Let's fry, let's fry away

Ninja Double Stack XL 9.5L Air Fryer SL400UK

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Ninja French Door Premier Air Fryer Convection Oven Toaster

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Ninja 5-in-1 Grill and Air Fryer

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Ninja Crispi

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Ninja Crispi Pro Glass Air Fryer

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Ninja Foodi Health Grill & Air Fryer

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Ninja AF300UK Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer

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Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L

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Ninja Foodi Max Dual Zone Air Fryer AF400UK

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Ninja DCT451 12-in-1 Smart Double Oven Air Fryer

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Ninja Air Fryer Max AF160

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How do I choose?

If you're feeding larger numbers or want to create multi-component meals (and have enough counter space), look at the Foodi Dual Zone options — these feature-packed air fryers have two drawers that can be set to different temperatures, and the machine will sync up cooking for you so the food in both sections is ready at the same time. Or, for the same functionality but a smaller footprint, you can't beat the Double Stack, which puts one drawer on top of the other (there are a few capacities available).

Those with small kitchens should consider a Crispi model. These have an innovative design that's essentially a glass container onto which an air fryer hat attaches. The containers can be used as serving or storage dishes, for maximum versatility.

If you don't just want an air fryer, plenty of Ninja's appliances double up as different kinds of cooker. One of the most versatile additions to the range is the French Door Air Fryer, which offers 10 cooking modes and can fit a whole roast or pizza inside. Alternatively, you have things like the 5-in-1 Grill & Air Fryer, which come with a range of accessories including a griddle plate for an authentic chargrilled finish.

If you're still feeling overwhelmed, I don't blame you. There's a lot of overlap between what these air fryers can do, so I'd start by looking at how much space you have on your counter, and how much capacity you need in your air fryer, and use those requirements to narrow your options down.

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