Best Air Fryers: Five Ninja Models Compared
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Which Ninja air fryer should I get?
Short answer, from the products we’ve featured and compared below:
- Best for one or two people: Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142
- Best for flexible family dinners: Ninja Foodi FlexBasket DZ071
- Best for main + side every night: Ninja Foodi DualZone DZ302
- Best for small counters: Ninja Flip SP151
- Best if you want one appliance to do it all: Ninja Combi SFP701
Most air-fryer regret comes from buying the wrong shape, not the wrong brand. These are the five Ninja models from our which Ninja air fryer is worth it breakdown, with specs from their Amazon listings.
Quick picks
Best for one or two people
Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142
The AF142 is the simple single basket: 5 qt, five functions and the smallest footprint here.
Best for flexible family dinners
Ninja Foodi FlexBasket DZ071
The DZ071 is one 7 qt basket for a roast, or two 3.5 qt zones when you want a main and a side.
Best for main + side every night
Ninja Foodi DualZone DZ302
The DZ302 has two fully independent 5 qt baskets that can finish at the same time.
Best for small counters
Ninja Flip SP151
The Flip SP151 is a toaster oven and air fryer that flips up against the backsplash when you’re done.
Best if you want one appliance to do it all
Ninja Combi SFP701
The Combi SFP701 steams and crisps, and lists 14 functions from rice to sous vide.
Side-by-side specs
Specs are from each product’s Amazon listing or manufacturer, as listed when we wrote this. No prices here, because they change daily. Check the retailer for today’s price.
| Model | Style | Capacity | Functions | Size (D x W x H) | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF142 | Single basket | 5 qt (up to 4 lbs of fries) | 5: Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate | 14.84" x 11.3" x 10.39" | 1750W, up to 400°F |
| Ninja Foodi FlexBasket DZ071 | One basket with removable divider | 7 qt, or two 3.5 qt zones | 6: Air Fry, Air Broil, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate | 11.79" x 18.19" x 11.24" | Smart Finish and Match Cook; dishwasher-safe basket and plates |
| Ninja Foodi DualZone DZ302 | Two independent baskets | 10 qt (two 5 qt) | 6: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Keep Warm, Dehydrate, Bake | 17.1" x 14.65" x 12.87" | 105–450°F; IQ Boost; fits a 6-lb whole chicken |
| Ninja Flip SP151 | Toaster oven + air fryer that flips up to store | Up to 4 lbs; 12" pizza; 6 slices of toast | 8: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Pizza, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate | 17.01" x 15.75" x 7.68" | Takes up 50% less space when flipped up (per Ninja) |
| Ninja Combi SFP701 | Multicooker / air fryer toaster oven / steamer | Feeds up to 8; fits a 6-lb roast chicken | 14, including Steam, Slow Cook, Rice/Pasta, Sous Vide, Air Fry | 14.92" x 15.43" x 13.11" | Cooks frozen food with no defrosting (steam, then crisp) |
How to choose
- Measure your counter. The DualZone DZ302 is 17.1" deep. The Flip is only 7.68" tall but 17" deep.
- Two baskets or one? If you usually cook a main and a side, two zones beat back-to-back batches. If you cook one thing, one basket is simpler.
- Count the people. 5 qt suits 1–2 people. 7–10 qt and the Combi are listed for families.
- Cleaning: Ninja lists nonstick, dishwasher-safe crisper plates on the FlexBasket and DualZone and dishwasher-safe accessories on the Combi.
FAQ
Is a dual-basket air fryer worth it?
If you regularly cook two things at once, like wings and fries, yes. The DZ302 has two independent 5 qt baskets, and Smart Finish makes both finish together. If you mostly cook one item, a single basket like the AF142 takes less space.
What’s the difference between FlexBasket and DualZone?
The FlexBasket DZ071 is one 7 qt basket with a removable divider, so it can be one big zone or two 3.5 qt zones. The DualZone DZ302 has two separate 5 qt baskets with their own fans and heaters.
Which Ninja air fryer is best for a small kitchen?
The AF142 has the smallest footprint of the baskets. The Flip SP151 is a toaster oven that Ninja says takes up 50% less space when flipped up for storage.
Can an air fryer replace a toaster oven?
A basket air fryer can’t toast bread the way an oven can. The Flip SP151 and the Combi SFP701 both include Toast and Pizza functions, so they can replace one.
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