CATEGORY : Air Fryers

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer VS. Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

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6.3
Winner:

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

Reasons to buy Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer:

  • button icon Ninja Foodi has a 5-in-1 unit that can grill, air crisp, bake, roast, and dehydrate.
  • button icon The Ninja Foodi’s XL family-sized capacity that can grill up to 6 steaks or 24 hotdogs.
  • button icon Ninja Foodi is a 4-quart sized appliance and can air fry up to 2 lbs. of crispy, guilt-free fries.
  • button icon Ninja Foodi has a genius smoke control system for virtually smoke-free grilling.
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Runners Up:

Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

Reasons to buy Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer :

  • button icon Rapid fan speed and super-hot temperatures deliver faster cooking and crisping.
  • button icon Includes 7 versatile cooking programs: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate.
  • button icon Cleanup is easy with nonstick dishwasher-safe accessories.
  • button icon Enhanced Control Panel Includes preset programs with optimized fan speeds for perfect results.
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summary Review:

PERFORMANCE
WINNER :

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

  • GRILL
  • Evenly Distributes Heat
FEATURES
DRAW :
DESIGN
DRAW :
CONCLUSION
DRAW :
Comparison Winner
Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

Reasons why we like it:

  • GRILL
  • Evenly Distributes Heat
  • Smoke-free Grilling
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COMPARISON – Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer VS. Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

PERFORMANCE

Multipurpose

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

The Ninja Foodi XL is a multi-purpose 5-in-1 indoor grill with a 4-quart cooking capacity. It is the grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. With Cyclonic Grilling Technology, super-hot 500F air delivers Surround Searing, while the 500F high-density grill grate creates char-grilled marks and flavors without the smoke.

Yes

The Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer is a multipurpose cooker with the capability to cook, crisp, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate with a 5.5-quart capacity.

Capacity (Quarts)

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

XL family-sized capacity: grill up to 6 steaks or 24 hotdogs.

Yes

The 5.5 QT ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate fit 3 pounds of French fries or chicken wings.

Oven

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

This Ninja Foodi air fryer can do much more than an air fryer; Food cooks faster and meats come out better than baking in the oven. It doesn't heat up the whole kitchen like an oven does.

Yes

The Ninja AF161 Foodi Air Fryer will have you throw out your oven because it can do everything a traditional conventional oven can do and much more.

GRILL

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

This is an original ninja foodi grill. Get yourself a grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crisps. Indoor grill and air fryer. With the BTU cooking power of an outdoor grill, it brings outdoor grill flavors conveniently to your countertop any day of the year.

No

LESS FAT

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Air fry crisp with up to 75% less fat than deep frying (tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries), using the included 4-qt crisper basket.

Yes

Fry your favorite snacks with up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods.

Customizable

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Features 5 customizable functions. Make meals and snacks for the whole family with air fry, roast, bake and dehydrate.

Yes

Features 7 customizable functions. Make meals and snacks for the whole family with these amazing cooking options.

Cooking Functions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

It features 5 cooking functions-Air crisp, Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Grill.

Yes

Includes 7 versatile cooking programs: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Air Broil, Bake, Reheat & Dehydrate.

Cooks Faster

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

It works great by cooking almost anything fast and quiet. Enjoy grilled proteins and vegetables any night of the week, like a grilled NY strip steak dinner in just 11 minutes.

Yes

Meet the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL, a fast and easy way to cook your favorite foods. Rapid fan speed and super-hot temperatures deliver faster cooking and crisping. MaxCrisp Technology delivers 450 degrees of superheated air to cook foods up to 30% faster.

Adjust Temperature

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

You can adjust temperature to your desired temperature.

Yes

It has a Wide temperature range: 105°F–450°F which is easily adjustable.

Easy To Clean

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick ceramic-coated grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are dishwasher safe.

Yes

The ceramic basket is both nonstick & dishwasher safe.

Uses Less Oil

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Oil is not required however it is recommended to start with one tablespoon and adjusting for personal preference, or referencing the recipe for proper oil amounts.

Yes

Get the crispy, golden textures you crave without all the fat and oil.

Evenly Distributes Heat

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Rapid cyclonic air moves all around your food for Surround Searing, which gives you even browning and delicious charring without burning.

No

Dualzone Technology

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

FEATURES

Air fry

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Roast

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Bake

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Reheat

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Dehydrate

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Stainless Steel

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Dishwasher-Safe

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

The grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are dishwasher safe.

Yes

Easy-to-clean baskets and dishwasher-safe crisper plates.

Nonstick

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

The ceramic-coated grill gate is made of nonstick material.

Yes

The baskets are made of aluminum with a PTFE nonstick coating. The crisper plate has a PTFE-free ceramic nonstick coating.

Keep Warm Function

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Shake Reminder

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Save and Preset Cooking Functions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Recipes Book Included

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

It features a Chef-Created 15-Recipe Book to guide you on your cooking and grilling journey.

Yes

Features a 20 chef-inspired cookbook to help you along with your cooking journey.

Frying Basket

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

Yes

It has a 5.5-quart basket.

Number of Buskets

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

1 Crisper Basket

Yes

1

Smart Air Fryer

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Grill

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
No

No

Smoke-free Grilling

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Virtually Smoke-Free The combination of the temperature-controlled grill grate, splatter shield, and cool-air zone reduces smoke and keeps it out of your kitchen.

No

DESIGN

Digital Touch Screen

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

The digital control panel makes it easy to select your cooking function and adjust time and temperature so you can grill with confidence.

Yes

Available

Dimensions

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

19 x 18 x 15 inches

Yes

14 x 11 x 14.75 inches

Included Accessories

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

10 x 10 PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated grill grate 4-qt PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated crisper basket 6-qt PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick, ceramic-coated cooking pot Chef-created 15-recipe book Cleaning brush

Yes

5.5-qt Ceramic-coated Nonstick Basket 20 Chef-inspired Recipes

CONCLUSION

PROS

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

Maintains the entire flavor of the food. Grill family-sized meals and even more food than before with 500°F Cyclonic Grilling Technology for delicious char-grilled flavors indoors, virtually smoke-free. Easy to use. This foodi is easy to use and it will always cook everything to perfection each time you use it Easy to clean. There’s a touchscreen digital display on the front of the grill that allows you to manually choose your cooking programs and displays the working prompts. Nonstick removable parts are dishwasher safe. After using the grill and air fryer, let it cool for a few minutes, and then use the included brush tool to wipe down the grill grates. One side of the tool has bristles, and the other is perfectly shaped to wrap around the individual grates. This whole process takes about 3 minutes and the interior is non-stick which makes cleaning this air fryer a breeze. you get the value for your money This Ninja foodi is priced at a bit higher price but since it replaces 5 appliances in your home and also your smoke-free outdoor grill if you really wanted it to. Unique and sleek design. 500 degrees Fahrenheit grilling. The unit has a smoke control system. 5-in-1 unit Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Air fries, and Reheat. Indoor grill. Cyclonic Grilling Technology for delicious char-grilled flavors indoors.

Yes

Healthier eating Rapidly air fry chicken wings or French fries with up to 75% less fat-enjoy guilt-free meals with your family. Less clean up after cooking Cleanup is easy with nonstick dishwasher-safe accessories. Ceramic coating makes sure nothing sticks and is easy to clean. Everything in the basket and the plate that goes into the basket is coated. No more metal bar that isn't coated and food always sticking to it. Enhanced Control Panel Includes preset programs with optimized fan speeds for perfect results. Faster Cooking Crank up the temperature to 450 degrees to give your favorite fried foods a crispier finish than ever before. The rapid fan speed and super-hot temperatures deliver faster cooking and crisping. The auto pause and resume feature when you pull out the basket.

CONS

Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer
Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer
Yes

All of the baskets don't fit inside the storage. Takes up a lot of counter space. The air fryer is very noisy. There is not a built-in plug hole for a temperature probe in this particular model.

Yes

No preset modes for different food. When you select cooking mode, a default time is set (i.e. 10 min for Max Crisp, 15 min for air fry, and 20 for bake). Quite tall but should still fit on your counter. You will still need to have the back and top open when using it as the air intake is at the top and the air exhaust is in the back. It's deep but the cooking is uneven. The top will get burned while the bottom is still raw. You can make this problem go away by shaking your meal. You constantly have to Google the cooking temperature and time of a food item as not a lot are in the booklet that comes with the appliance. It is considered to be a bit noisy.

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