Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry-vs-Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

COMPARISON – Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry VS. Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Multipurpose

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

The Ninja FD302 Foodi 11-in-1 Pro 6.5 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer is a multipurpose one because it can steam, pressure cook, slow cook, sear, sauté and dehydrate any meal.

Yes

The Ninja DT251 Foodi is a multipurpose air fryer with 10 cooking functions included; It is a Smart XL Air Fry Oven, Bake, Broil, Toast, Air Fry, Air Roast, Digital Toaster with smart thermometer and true surround convection.

Capacity (Quarts)

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Use the 4.6-quart Cook & Crisp Plate to Make up to 3 lbs. of hand-cut French fries with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.

Yes

Make 2 sheet pan meals at once for entertaining or weekly meal prep.2-level even cooking, no rotating required—fit a 5-lb chicken and a sheet pan of vegetables, 2 12-in pizzas, or a 12-lb turkey.

Oven

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

it is the perfect countertop oven for baking with up to 50% more even baking results vs. a leading countertop oven.

GRILL

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

LESS FAT

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

It provides crispier and crunchier results with little to no fat input with the air frying function. Enjoy healthily and guilt-free meals with this cooker.

Yes

Make air fryer healthy meals and crispier results with Up to 75% less fat when using the Air Fry function vs. traditional deep frying.

Customizable

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

It is customizable courtesy of the easy-to-read and uses control panel and the customizable cooking function.

Yes

Choose between 10 programmable cooking functions, and manually control cook time and temperature.

Cooking Functions

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Utilize 11 programmable cooking functions to Pressure Cook, Air Fry/Air Crisp, Steam, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate, Sous Vide & Keep Warm.

Yes

Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Whole Roast, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Dehydrate, Reheat, and Pizza, all in one powerful 1800-watt appliance.

Cooks Faster

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

This air fryer combo cooks 75% faster than traditional cooking methods.

Yes

It has a true surround convection with up to 10 times the convection power vs. a traditional; full-size convection oven for faster, crispier, and juicy results. With the wide temperature range, you can quickly cook and crisp foods with the rapid convection heat.

Adjust Temperature

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

It has precision cook control that provides accurate temperature management which makes adjusting it quick and easy.

Yes

Achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button with the integrated Foodi Smart Thermometer—no guesswork required.

Easy To Clean

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

This Ninja FD302 Foodi 11-in-1 Pro 6.5 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer is made of non-stick material and which is very easy to clean; it also has dishwasher safe parts.

Yes

All the included parts are dishwasher safe and easy to clean.

Uses Less Oil

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Makeup to 3 lbs. of hand-cut French fries with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.

Yes

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

Evenly Distributes Heat

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

This air fryer and pressure cooker features a sous-vide function that cooks meals quickly and evenly. The precision cook control method also manages bottom heating elements to distribute heat evenly.

Yes

It features true surround convection with powerful heated airflow for fast, crispy, even results on 2 levels.

Dualzone Technology

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Air fry

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Available- Air fry to make guilt-free fried food with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods.

Roast

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Available- Make hearty casseroles, roasted veggies, and more.

Bake

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Available- Whip up fluffy baked goods for any occasion.

Reheat

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Dehydrate

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Available- Gently remove moisture from ingredients to make homemade dried fruits, veggie chips, and jerky.

Stainless Steel

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

This air fryer combo and the pressure cooker are made of stainless steel material which is durable and long-lasting.

Yes

It is made with durable stainless steel material, it is nonstick and easy to clean.

Dishwasher-Safe

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

All the accessories are dishwasher safe which makes cleaning them a breeze.

Yes

Accessories are all dishwasher safe.

Nonstick

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

The entire inside of this Foodi is made of nonstick material with so much as wiping it with a damp cloth to clean it.

Yes

The basket is coated with ceramic which is a nonstick material.

Keep Warm Function

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

It features a keep arm function which lets you enjoy a warm meal from work at any time of the day.

Yes

You can lower the temperature to 140(or whatever you want) in the reheat function to keep food warm.

Shake Reminder

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Save and Preset Cooking Functions

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

You can save the cooking presets for future cooking sections.

Recipes Book Included

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Learn to cook amazing meals with the included 45 recipe chef-inspired cookbook.

Yes

The package includes a recipe book with 15 recipes to inspire you.

Frying Basket

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

The Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven comes with 1 air frying basket.

Number of Buskets

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Smart Air Fryer

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

This air fryer features a smart cook system that takes out all of the guesswork into cooking.

Grill

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Smoke-free Grilling

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Digital Touch Screen

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

It features a digital touch screen with a touch button control for quick and easy control.

Yes

Available

Dimensions

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

16.18 x 13.98 x 13.23 inches

Yes

17.09 x 20.22 x 13.34 inches

Included Accessories

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

1460-watt main unit with attached crisping lid Pressure cooking lid 6.5-qt nonstick cooking pot 4.6-qt nonstick Cook & Crisp Plate Stainless steel nesting broil rack 45-recipe cookbook and additional cooking charts for meal-making inspiration

Yes

(2) Sheet Pans (2) Wire Racks Air Fry Basket Roast Tray Crumb Tray Foodi Smart Thermometer 15-Recipe Guide DT250 Series Owner's Guide

PROS

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

Sleek and modern design. The Ninja FD302 Foodi Pro 6.5 qt. Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer is beautifully designed to make your kitchen beautiful. Saves time and electricity. This air fryer delivers very fast cooking results which save you time and keep your electricity; Tender crisp technology. Combines the best of pressure cooking and air frying all in one non-stick pot to quickly lock in juices and swap lids for a golden, crispy finish thereby giving you tender-crisp results. Large cooking and air frying capacity. The air fryer and pressure cooker combo has a non-stick 6.5quart pot that can fit up to a 5 lb. chicken which makes it perfect for preparing large meals for a large group of people. Utilize 11 programmable cooking functions. It also features a nesting broil rack which provides the ability to steam and broil. to Pressure Cook, Air Fry/Air Crisp, Steam, Slow Cook, Yogurt, Sear/Sauté, Bake/Roast, Broil, Dehydrate, and Sous Vide & Keep Warm. Learn to cook with the included guides. It comes with a 45-recipe cookbook and additional cooking charts for meal-making inspiration. Easy to clean. It is very easy to clean and features a non-stick interior and the lids are easily detachable for quick and easy cleaning. The general housing of this pressure cooker is made of ceramic coating while the nesting broil rack is built using stainless steel both of which are very easy to clean. Easy to use The Ninja FD302 Foodi Pressure Cooker has an LCD display that enables you to work around your pressure cooker with more ease and convenience.

Yes

achieve the perfect doneness Achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button with the integrated Foodi Smart Thermometer - no guesswork required. The Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL smart thermometer continuously monitors food's doneness level for perfect results without guesswork. faster cooking Achieve up to 30% faster cook times than a full-sized traditional convection oven. The oven only takes 90 seconds to preheat which makes you able to provide quick family meals. 2-level even cooking Evenly cook a large roast and an air fry basket of vegetables on separate rack levels; no swapping or rotating of pans required. This makes it perfect and easy to make meals for large groups-make 2 sheet pan meals at once for entertaining or weekly meal preparation. extra-large cooking capacity with an oven capacity that measures 17.09 x, 20.22 x 13.34 inches allows for easy,2-level meal making—fit a 5-lb chicken and a sheet pan of vegetables, 2 12-in pizzas, or a 12-lb turkey. Cook on two rack levels for twice the capacity without sacrificing even results. easy air fryer meals Now you can air fry on 2 levels. Enjoy more of your deep-fried favorites with up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods (tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries). 10-in-1. Limitless Meal Options. Choose between Air Fry, Whole Roast, Air Roast, Bake, Dehydrate, Pizza, Bagel, Toast, Broil, and Reheat for maximum cooking versatility.

CONS

Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Yes

The non-stick coating is not that perfect. Some of the ingredients get stuck on the insides of the pot. it is kind of big for an average counter

Yes

The outside gets real hot, just be careful not to place anything on top of the oven, it might melt, bad insulation. Cleaning the rear inside corners of this Ninja Foodi is a bit hard due to the design of the heating elements. However, you can use dawn spray which makes cleaning easy. Racks and Trays big for the kitchen sink. Racks and Trays are very big for the dishwasher. Air Fryer Basket TOO flimsy and has buckled after one use. Sheet Pan coating is TOO cheap. The coating has peeled off after one use.

PERFORMANCE	WINNER : Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven Oven
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Ninja FD302 Foodi Air Fry VS. Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven

Ninja DT251 Foodi Smart XL Air Fry Oven