Ninja FG551H Foodi Smart XL Air Fryer VS. Ninja BG500A Foodi XL Air Fryer

The Ninja FG551H Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill is a Smart XL grill that sears, sizzles, and crisps. Indoor countertop Grill and Air Fryer with the Smart Cook System & Thermometer.

It features a 4-quart cooking capacity which is large enough to grill up to 6 steaks, up to 24 hot dogs, or mains and side dishes at the same time for delicious family-sized meals.

It is a smart extra-large grill with the ability to do more than just grill.

Air fry to make guilt-free meals and get crispy results with up to 75% less fat than deep frying.

With 4 smart proteins settings and 9 customizable doneness levels, achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done.

It features 6 cooking functions which include a grill, the air crisp, roast, bake, broil and dehydrate functions enabled by the wide temperature range.

This grill makes your life easier; you can cook meals twice as fast using the Ninja as opposed to the oven.

This Ninja foodi XL smart grill features a wide temperature range and the included dual-sensor Foodi smart thermometer continuously monitors temperature in two places for even more accurate results.

This unit comes with a cleaning brush which makes cleaning it easy. PTFE/PFOA-free, nonstick ceramic-coated grill grate, crisper basket, and cooking pot are dishwasher safe.

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.

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

Air fry to make all your favorite fried foods with up to 75% less fat than deep frying.

You can roast a chicken or any other type of meat that you wish.

You can bake anything in this air fryer. It’s like an oven.

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

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

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

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

The fry basket is pretty much the same size as the grill plate and about 3 inches deep.

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This Ninja smart XL Foodi features a smart cook system and a dual smart sensor thermometer which takes the guesswork out of cooking.

The Smart XL grill sears, sizzles, and crisps. It is your indoor countertop Grill.

The combination of the chef-recommended grilling practices, a temperature-controlled grill grate, splatter shield, and cool-air zone reduces smoke, keeping it out of the kitchen.

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

19.13 x 17.5 x 14.38 inches

1760 Watt Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill, 9" x 12" High-Density Grill Grate, 4 Quart Crisper Basket, 4 Quart Cooking Pot, Foodi Smart Thermometer, Cleaning Brush.

You will definitely get the value for your money. The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill is equipped with Smart Cook System. The Smart XL grill sears, sizzles, and crisps. Indoor countertop Grill and Air Fryer. 500 degrees Fahrenheit Cyclonic Grilling Technology delivers char-grilled results. Perfectly cook food on the inside to your desired doneness and chargrill every side with 500F Cyclonic Grilling Technology and the Smart Cook System. 500F cyclonic air and the 500F grill grate combine to give you delicious char-grilled marks and flavors. Smart cook system. The 4 smart protein settings, 9 customizable doneness levels, and the Foodi Smart Thermometer enable you to achieve the perfect doneness from rare to well done at the touch of a button. No more guesswork and no more under or overcooking. Extra-large cooking capacity perfect for more than 5 people. Grill 50% more food than the original Ninja Foodi Grill for delicious family-sized meals. The grill grate fits up to 6 steaks, up to 24 hot dogs, mains and sides at the same time, and more. It features 6 customizable cooking functions. Grill your favorite foods to char-grilled perfection, or go beyond grilling with 5 additional cooking functions: Air Crisp, Bake, Roast, Broil, and Dehydrate Smoke-free cooking system. this Ninja Foodi grill features a unique smoke control system; this is made possible with the combination of chef recommended grilling practices, a temperature-controlled grill grate, splatter shield, and a cool air zone that reduces smoke, keeping it out of the kitchen

There may be cheaper, equal quality air fryers out there that might even offer more cooking space. It’s not that easy to clean - the grill grate and baking pan is but the splash guard and the actual unit interior itself are not easy to clean. Big, heavy, and needs lots of space to store away.