Ninja DZ401 Foodi Air Fryer VS. Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer

The Ninja DZ401 Foodi is a great multipurpose air fryer with a 10-quart large cooking capacity, dual-zone technology, features 6-in-1 functionality, separate heating zones, and several accessories included.

With the 10 qt. capacity and 2 baskets, you can whip up a main and a side at the same time for quick large family meals or cook up to 8-lbs. of chicken wings with ease.

The Ninja DZ401 Foodi Air Fryer will have you throw out your oven because it can do everything a traditional conventional oven can do and much more.

The Ninja DZ401 Foodi Air Fryer delivers perfect results with less fat-Up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods.

Features 6 customizable functions. Make meals and snacks for the whole family with Air Fry, Bake, Roast, Air Broil, Reheat, and Dehydrate.

6 programmable cooking functions on an easy-to-use control panel with Dual-Zone Technology features. Choose from Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate.

Cook two 6-lb chickens up to 30% faster than any traditional convection oven. Frozen-to-crispy meals in 30 minutes.

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

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

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

Uses IQ BOOST which optimally and evenly distributes power and heat across each basket to cook a 6-lb. whole chicken and side as quickly as possible.

DualZone Technology allows you to choose between the Smart Finish feature, which unlocks cooking 2 foods 2 ways that finish at the same time, and the Match Cook feature, which easily copies settings across zones for full 10-qt. capacity meals.

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

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

It includes 15 Recipes with instructions and cooking charts.

Available

The XL version of the original Air Fryer with 2 independent baskets, the XL air fryer lets you cook 2 foods, 2 ways, at the same time, eliminating back-to-back cooking like a traditional single-basket air fryer.

Intelligently syncs cook times in each zone so different foods can still finish at the same time.

Available

17.1 x 13.9 x 12.8 inches

DualZone Air Fryer (2) 5 Quart Baskets with Nonstick Crisper Plates 15 Recipe Inspiration Guide Additional Meal Options & Cooking Charts

Faster cooking. Cook two 6 lb. chickens at the same up to 30% faster.2 independent XL 5-qt. zones have their own cooking baskets, cyclonic fans, and rapid heaters. Uses less fat. Delivers crispier results while using Up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods. Easy-to-clean baskets and dishwasher-safe crisper plates. XL family-sized capacity. With the 10 qt. capacity and 2 baskets, you can whip up a main and a side at the same time for quick large family meals or cook up to 8-lbs. of chicken wings with ease. 6-in-1 cooking functions. Includes 6 versatile cooking programs: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Has dual-zone technology. Dual-Zone Technology allows you to choose between the Smart Finish feature, which unlocks cooking 2 foods 2 ways that finish at the same time, and the Match Cook feature, which easily copies settings across zones for a full 10-qt. capacity meals.

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. The size of this air fryer is big which may be a disadvantage for a smaller family.