A twin-basket air fryer that cooks two foods at once and finishes them together, with a probe thermometer that takes the guesswork out of chicken and steak.
- Two 5-quart zones cook a full family meal in one go
- Smart Cook probe hits your target temperature without slicing anything open
- Even browning across both baskets
- Wide footprint needs real counter space
- Runs a touch loud on Max Crisp
How it tested
We ran the same battery of tests we use on every air fryer, from frozen chips to fresh wings and roast veg. Here is how it scored on each.
Crispiness — 9.0
Chips and wings came out deeply golden with a proper crackle. Max Crisp pushed the outside hard while the inside stayed fluffy.
Evenness — 8.8
Both zones browned within a shade of each other. A halfway shake was still worth doing for tightly packed baskets.
Ease of use & cleanup — 8.5
The baskets and plates are nonstick and rinse clean. The panel is plain to read and Smart Finish syncs the two zones so nothing sits cold.
Noise — 7.7
The fan is noticeable at full tilt but settles into a steady hum once it reaches temperature.
Design & build
The build feels solid for its size, with a matte black shell and two drawers that slide firmly. The probe stores neatly and the whole thing wipes down in seconds.
Who it’s for
- You cook for three or more people most nights
- You want mains and sides ready at the same moment
- Your counter is short on space
- You mostly reheat for one
Full specifications
Our verdict
For batch cooking this is the one to beat. The two large zones and Smart Finish turn a full meal into a single set-and-forget job, and the probe means roast chicken lands right first time.
You pay for the size in both price and footprint. If you rarely cook for a crowd, a single-basket Ninja will save money and space while doing the core job just as well.
How it compares
Against the 8-quart DZ201 you get more room and the probe. Against a single basket like the AF181 you gain a whole second zone, at the cost of a much bigger machine.
Frequently asked
Can it cook one large batch across both baskets?
No. Each basket works on its own, so the most in one zone is five quarts.
What does the thermometer do?
It reads the internal temperature of meat and stops cooking when it hits your target.
