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Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill and Air Fryer

Does the work of six appliances — grill, air fryer, roaster, broiler, baker, and dehydrator — in one unit. The 500°F grill plate and built-in probe thermometer make it the most capable indoor grill for families.

$269-$300
Pros
  • 500°F max grill temperature — among the highest of any indoor grill tested
  • Built-in probe thermometer ensures meat is never overcooked or unsafe
  • Lid creates oven-like environment for fast, even cooking without squishing food
  • Large enough to cook for a family of four
  • Air fryer, roast, broil, bake, and dehydrate functions eliminate need for multiple appliances
Cons
  • Large and heavy at 22.4 pounds — not easy to store
  • Can get smoky when cooking high-fat foods like burgers and hot dogs
  • Expensive compared to single-function indoor grills
Why we recommend it

If counter space is precious and you want one machine that replaces your air fryer AND your indoor grill, the Ninja Foodi is the obvious answer. Reddit users love it, and Good Housekeeping's lab confirmed it delivers.

What the community says

Ninja foodi grill, can do everything from a steak to a whole roast duck in there, and also works as an air fryer.

r/steak · read thread →
What the experts said

A medium-well flank steak cooked quickly — in about 10 minutes — but felt it was best suited to fast-cooking foods like hamburgers and hot dogs because it can get smoky.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Ninja consistently performs well in our Lab tests, nabbing the top spot for the best air fryer, and the intuitive design and control panel are equally impressive.

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