Customer Ratings & Reviews

TLDR: The DoubleStack offers advantages over the normal XL models, but the normal XL models have more accommodating baskets, allowing larger portions of food to be cooked in each one. INTRODUCTION My Ninja Air Fryers are a staple in the household. They are versatile, easy to use, and most importantly, easy to clean up afterwards. During a 5-day work week, the Ninjas get used at least 2 of those days and when I’m not using the air fryer, I am probably using the Ninja Woodfire grill. Like I said, my Ninjas get used heavily by us. The DoubleStack XL is a new twist on the dual air fryer. Instead of placing identical baskets side by side and keeping the overhead heating elements, Ninja redesigned the machine, stacking baskets on top of each other and moving the fans and heating elements to the rear. Ninja touts the space-saving design of this layout and while it is true that this saves horizontal counter space, the DoubleStack still takes up a good amount of real estate, they are just trading horizontal real estate for vertical. The DoubleStack XL sports a generous 10qt capacity, easily besting my single basket XL’s capacity of 6.5qts. Unfortunately, while overall volume has increased, having 2 baskets means each basket’s capacity drops to 5qts, substantially smaller than the 6.5qt basket and making some things challenging to fit in at one time, in one basket. To make up for this, Ninja has come up with a clever dual level basket design. A traditional, perforated plate sits on the bottom on the basket, elevating the bottom level off the floor. A wire rack can then be dropped into the basket, allowing for another level of cooking. It’s a slick idea and allows for cooking up to 4 different things all at once. Ninja also thought ahead realizing cooking up to 4 different things, all at the same time, could be a pain logistically. In their wisdom, Ninja set the DoubleStack up to take out the guesswork and stress. Cooking the exact same thing in both baskets? No problem. Use the Match Cook button. It cooks both baskets the same. Cooking 2 different meals in the baskets? No problem. Click the Smart Finish button, set your cooking time and temps and the Ninja will make sure everything gets done at the same time. It’s simple. It’s intuitive. It’s logical. Kudos Ninja!! USE I was a bit skeptical when I first looked at the new design. Why mess with something that has proven solid for Ninja and countless others? Moving the cooking elements to the back, exhausting out the right side seemed illogical. The main selling points of having an overhead cooking configuration is that all the items in the basket get even heat distribution. Heat gets blown down on all items uniformly, I don’t see how it would be possible with all the items in the DoubleStack being in the back. Surely, the items in the back of the basket will get cooked much more than those at the front and furthest away from the heating elements. To test this theory out, I wanted to start with cooking something not as forgiving as a burger or steaks. I decided on asparagus along with some blackened salmon. I will admit, whatever Ninja did during the design phase paid off. The DoubleStack cooked all the salmon filets evenly and uniformly. The filet closest to the back were no more cooked than the filet at the very front. I was quite surprised at the uniformity. CONCLUSION To date, I have made close to a dozen different foods in the new DoubleStack XL. All the kudos I’ve given to my other Ninja products applies to the DoubleStack. Food cooks evenly and quickly. The new design that I was skeptical about before use, has won me over. Regardless of what protein I’m cooking, what vegetable I’m cooking, or what meal I’m preparing together in one basket, the DoubleStack has performed flawlessly. The only nit pick is that due to the smaller basket volume, I find myself using both baskets to cook a full meal versus what I would normally be able to get away with just one in my normal XL. However, the ability to double stack food in the DoubleStack is a game changer in this household. Being able to put vegetables under your protein in the same basket and have them both turn out exceptionally well, is great. The versatility of the DoubleStack XL has cut back on the amount this family uses the cooktop and microwave during meal prep. Parts of the meals we would normally cook separate from the air fryer can now be included during cooking. Way to go Ninja. Another home run, in my opinion. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

The Ninja Airfryer has been one of the most significant products I've ever reviewed. We've been loyal to our previous air fryer for five years and have thoroughly enjoyed it, yet it pales in comparison to the Ninja XL. It's arguably one of the most intelligently designed products I've encountered. It can cook four different dishes in two baskets, synchronizing the cooking times so everything is ready simultaneously. For instance, if the top basket requires an hour and the bottom one only thirty minutes, the bottom will activate after a thirty-minute delay. It's rare to find a product that delivers exactly as promised. We tested the Ninja with a 5 lb chicken as suggested in the recipe book. After a light glaze and cooking for the recommended duration, it emerged perfectly cooked, even reaching the advised internal temperature of 165 degrees. My wife has been ecstatic about this air fryer for the past week. She's been experimenting with various foods from the store, and each has turned out flawlessly. The salmon steak bites she made last night were incredibly delicious. A standout feature for us is the ease of cleaning. The baskets detach completely and are shaped to allow a simple rinse without trapping crumbs in hard-to-reach places. I find the controls fairly intuitive, but some of the more advanced features do have a bit of a learning curve. I'm planning on purchasing several of these to give as Christmas gifts to my family.

You can fit a lot of food into this air fryer! This would be perfect for a family to cook everything at once and have it be done at the same time. If you have picky eaters you can use one basket to cook your meal and use the other basket to cook something totally different. You have so many options when using the Ninja air fryer! When I received this machine the first thing I did was run the baskets and accessories through the dishwasher. I did this the first time to make sure everything is disinfected before use. Going forward I will hand clean as it’s super simple to clean and wipe down the nonstick basket and accessories and is recommend per the manual. I put this on my counter with the right side next to a wall. I would not recommend doing this as the heat vents are on that side and will really heat up the wall and also not provide enough air flow for the machine. This will cause it to over heat and possible burn out. So now when I use the machine I slid it somewhat sideways to make sure it’s getting enough air. The instruction book is very helpful in getting started on how to use the dual trays in each basket. I have cooked some items in the machine and they have turned out great. One test I did was put mini quiche on the top row and on the bottom row I put some chicken tenders. They both turned out perfect, hot, crispy, and not burnt. The machine really can do two items in the same basket and have them turn out wonderful. The baskets on this machine have holes in the back to allow for air flow, so the heat isn’t just on top with a fan blowing down, but instead the fan is sucking air through to cook evenly. The display is easy to read and will give you information for both baskets when both are in use. Once you select your cooking setting you can then adjust the temp and time. Just an FYI this machine makes a very loud beep sound when started. My other ninja products make similar sounds but they are a little quieter whereas this machine is very loud. Also other machines pause cooking when you remove a basket, this one does not, it will just continue on as if the basket is in place. If you want to pause cooking you have to press the pause button. I normally just let it run and pull out the basket do whatever is needed for the food and push it back into place. I just adjust the time to compensate for me removing the basket. I really love the smart finish feature. Using this feature you can cook two different items that have different time tables in each basket and have them both finish at the same time. This is such a great idea as you don’t have to remember to start one item so they can finish at the same time. Just push the button and you’re all set to have both items finish at the same time so they are both pipping hot! Overall this is a great air fryer and would be perfect if you entertained or had a family. I do see the value in being able to cook two meals at once, but since there are just two of us the machine is probably more than we need. It will be great when we entertain as we can cook multiple items and snacks at once.

This air fryer is a game-changer in my kitchen and has quickly become one of my favorite cooking appliances. I am thoroughly impressed with its performance and capabilities. Here are some of the features and aspects of the Ninja Double Stack XL that I absolutely love: Generous Capacity: The 10-quart capacity is perfect for cooking larger meals or for preparing food for a group of people. The double stack design allows you to cook multiple items simultaneously, saving time and making meal preparation more efficient. Versatility: This air fryer is not just for air frying. It also functions as a dehydrator, making it a versatile appliance for a variety of cooking needs. Whether you want to air fry, roast, bake, reheat, or dehydrate, this air fryer can do it all. Ease of Use: The digital control panel is user-friendly and easy to navigate. The pre-programmed settings make it simple to cook a variety of foods with just the touch of a button. The removable parts are dishwasher-safe, making cleanup a breeze. I will say if you are trying to fry small items like French fries, the small one can slip under the tray. I will most likely be purchasing the basket accessory. If the racks had cross hatching as part of the design, that probably would have done the trick. Also love the Smart finish button which allows the unit with shorter cook time to delay start, allowing it to sync up with the other tray to have both trays complete at the same time. Even Cooking: The powerful heating element and convection fan ensure that food is cooked evenly and with a crispy texture. I have been consistently impressed with the results I have achieved with this air fryer. Sleek Design: The Ninja Double Stack XL has a modern and sleek design that looks great on my kitchen countertop. The stainless steel finish is durable and easy to clean. In conclusion, the Ninja Double Stack XL Air Fryer has exceeded my expectations in every way. It is a high-quality appliance that offers great performance, versatility, and convenience. If you are in the market for an air fryer that can handle larger batch cooking and offers multiple cooking functions, I highly recommend. It has truly transformed the way we cook and has become an essential tool in my kitchen. My wife and daughter love it and use it almost every day.

We’ve gone through more air fryers in our house than I’d care to admit. Either the unit dies on us after less than a year, or it just doesn’t work out. One of my wife’s biggest gripes about an air fryer big enough to meal prep for a family of 4 is that it takes up way too much space on our counter. This is the first air fryer that my wife doesn’t have serious complaints about. Design: The baskets are thin but deep; and side by side with our other unit, each individual basket holds almost as much. However, with the removable rack you can actually utilize the entire basket, compared to a typical air fryer basket that you have to leave space between the food to allow circulation. Cooking: comparing to our other air fryer, the Ninja does seem to take a few minutes longer to cook the same volume of food. However! The fans are significantly quieter than our other air fryer units - and, most importantly, the food turns out much crisper. Cleaning: this is probably one of the biggest pros for this unit. Everything is well thought out for real world use. You can pull the racks and dividers out to allow for easy cleaning. Overall: high capacity, space saving design that cooks focal crispier than our other air fryers. Highly recommend for families, or just meal prepping.

The Ninja DoubleStack XL Air Fryer is a top contender for anyone looking to enhance their kitchen with a high-end air fryer that doesn’t hog a whole kitchen countertop. Here’s what I like about it… Pros: 1. No Preheating Needed: This air fryer lets you start cooking immediately without needing to preheat. It’s great to put food in and get started right away, making meal prep faster and more convenient. This is already a big improvement over my Ninja indoor grill, which forces me to preheat for every function I set it to. 2. Large Capacity: The 10-quart capacity, divided into two 5-quart baskets, is perfect for most family-sized portions. The dual-basket design allows you to cook different dishes simultaneously, saving time and making it easier to prepare diverse meals. The included metal divider trays for each basket allow you to cook 4 different foods at once, which I tried, and was pretty satisfied with. Just keep in mind – if the foods share a basket, they need to have very similar cook/reheat times. 3. Excellent Cooking Performance: This machine consistently delivers crispy and delicious results. When reheating pizza or air frying potatoes, it provides a crispy layer and an extra crispy layer in the same basket. This was a joy to test, especially since my family has preferences about the crispiness of their reheated foods. It also excels at cooking salmon and zucchini fries to perfection. I have some photos attached to this review as well for anyone interested in seeing the results. 4. Multi-Level Cooking: The inclusion of two trays per basket allows for better air circulation, ensuring even cooking across different levels. This is particularly useful for achieving that perfect crispy exterior on various foods – and I tend to enjoy my foods being extra crispy. Some foods, like zucchini fries, tend to cook and taste better on the top tray of a given basket. 5. Multiple Cooking Functions: The Smart Finish and Match Cook functions work excellently, allowing synchronized cooking times for different dishes. These features save time and simplify meal preparation, making cooking more efficient. It’ll take a while to get used to the names of each function though, so with that in mind… Cons: 1. User Navigation: The user interface could be more intuitive. As a first-time user, I found myself fumbling around trying to figure out how to operate each basket correctly. The dial doesn’t function as a multi-select tool, which can be confusing and less user-friendly. 2. Button Quality: The plastic overlay on the buttons detracts from the premium feel expected from Ninja. Solid, tactile buttons would enhance the user experience significantly. High-end products should have a premium aesthetic and feel, and this includes the buttons and overall user interface. 3. Learning Curve: There is a noticeable learning curve associated with the various functions and settings. Keeping the first-time use instructions handy is recommended until you become familiar with the machine’s controls. Conclusion: The Ninja DoubleStack XL 2 Basket Multi Rack Air Fryer is a versatile and efficient appliance that excels in performance. Its space-saving design and the ability to cook multiple dishes simultaneously make it a valuable addition to any kitchen. However, improvements in the user interface and button quality would enhance its overall usability and premium feel. Despite these minor drawbacks, the air fryer delivers on its promise of crispy, delicious results and is a worthwhile investment for busy households. I’m happy with it’s ability to prepare fresh meals and plan to get plenty of mileage out of it – I just hope the plastic overlay on the buttons will hold up and not crack or break over time.

I love this air fryer. Saves space and allows me to cook two separate dishes at once!

I love this updated air fryer from Ninja! It’s space saving and it has more room for more cooking

Ninja never disappoints with their products. When using dual zones, be sure to follow the directions in the manual to get the best results. I love the footprint on the double stack XL. If your looking for more space on the counter and have a family to feed than this is for you. You can cook a meal for the kids and one for another family members in one sit down at the dinner table.

We use it often. It takes less space than the old air fryer and can cook more with it.

This thing is really cool. It has multiple racks so you can cook 2 different things at once!

I love that you can cook different meals at the same time. And the baskets are dishwasher safe.

I picked this item up to replace my old 8 quart unit that just quit working. I use air fryers a lot and have a 5 and 6 quart model, but when cooking for my family if 4, the 8 quart was used a lot more. This unit combined has 10 quarts, so a fair replacement. I really like the dual zone that I can cook at two Temps for 2 different times, or I can actually use a feature button and have both units matched. The baskets are unique to me because they come with a rack that splits the height in half so you can cook a vegetable below and a meat on top. There is a small sheet included with ideas and pairings. The heat in these blows from the back and not from the top, but it seems to cook fairly evenly. It made Crisp fries and breaded items right the first time i used it (started simple). It is a bit of a learning curve on how long to do things with 2 layers in a basket, but all came out well. The times are not much different from my old 8 quart or my 5 quart. My 6 is a bit longer. This does not pause itself when you pull the basket out, you have to hit the pause button, an odd thing I'll have to grow used to. All my others stop.I have not ever used another dual bin one before to know how a side to side cook, but i imagine not much different than a standard single basket. This does not seem to be too different from my others. The footprint is unique, with the baskets stacked, so less width on my counter, depth is a bit deeper due to where the elements are, and the vent is to the side on the right, behind the control panel. This fits under my standard cabinets still very easily. The controls are easy enough to use, different to me because my other fryers before this did not have multiple settings like reheat, bake, it was just airfry. There are 6 on this (airfry, air broil, bake, roast, reheat, and dehydrate). You have an extra step of select cook type, then select temp and time I have used the bake for warming some garlic bread, and did airfry for chicken and fries, and reheat for pizza recently, all came out good and even. I like the racks that come with this. It allows me to either do two things on separate levels (usually veggie below, meat above), but what i’ve done is use meat in one basket, veggie in other. The racks are easy in and out with the handles, and securely sit in the basket notches. I had to use after market in my old large one and it was easy enough, but this is better. Cost wise, this is comparable to like models. I do reccomend this and really have nothing to deduct any stars from it.

This is everything I wanted in an Air Fryer, the dual areas with a rack in each which means I can cook with 4 layers is perfect. I cooked two layers of chicken nuggets for the kids and then below I cooked 2 layers of mozzarella cheese sticks for everyone. Then another time I did mini potatoes below with chicken nuggets above. The air fryer sees a lot of chicken nuggets. There is a book that comes with it that gives a ton of suggestions on what time and degree to cook several different meats at which has come in handy. Personally, I love air fryers as fries, nuggets, and other traditionally fried items just don’t taste the same from the microwave and the oven takes too long. The Air fryer is medium fast and much better tasting, it’s crisp. The dehydrator is something that I am excited to try more, it made some good apple chips, but I haven’t gotten to try jerky yet. It is also easy to clean. I love the usability of the interface. Select which device, choose which took type (air fry, dehydrate, etc), click temp and set, click time and set, and then press start and your done. The match cook is a cool feature if you are cooking all the same thing (like a ton of nuggets) that saves 30 seconds. The smart finish is really nice if you cooking two different things that you want finished at the same time. Overall, I am really impressed with the usability, capacity, and functionality of this air fryer. I can’t think of anything that I don’t like about it.

The Ninja DoubleStack XL is a fantastic air fryer. I have never used a dual basket fryer but immediately love this device. Design First, this is an all metal design. No real plastic on it. It's built very well and the space saving feature is a great addition. Both drawers hold a great deal of food. The racks are very nice as well. Function One of the best features is you can set separate times for each basket with different temperature settings. I have cooked fries to perfect crispiness in one basked and chicken patties in the second basket. In a single basket fryer it was hard to get both to cook right since it was time and temp for one or the other. The other item that is a nice addition is a cooling function. Once done cooking the basket will be cooled a bit to protect from burns. The food is not affected by the cooling. Cleaning The baskets and racks fully dishwasher safe. The unit itself is designed as to not pick up fingerprints so cleaning the unit is very simple. Overall I am very happy with this fryer. I would recommend it to anyone looking for a quality fyer.

This is my new favorite kitchen device. I have been into air frying for some time now, and our recent air fryer is great but we can only really cook one item at a time. With this Ninja DoubleStack XL, we can cook up to four different items at the same time. I love the double stacked look as it does save space in our small kitchen. The control panel is very simple to use. The display gives you which tray you want to use (One or Two), as well as six different cooking styles. The Temp and Time knob is easily adjustable, and if you want to use the Double Stack, the options are there for additional adjustments. Also, the best feature is the Smart/Match Cook features. Even though it is a double stack, my initial thoughts were if you are cooking two items in the same tray, it has to be the same settings. I was wrong. The air flow is designed for the double stack with either a Smart Finish feature where you can control cooking two foods with two ways, or the Match Cook feature which mimics the settings for all of it. I love that my foods come out crispy and cooked all the way through. So I did try putting a whole chicken (which they state a 5lb bird can fit), so it's a Cornish Hen basically. It did slightly burn the top because of the size of the bird, but it was cooked all the way through. I also did put sweet potato fries and asparagus in the other tray using the basket and it cooked them really well. Cleaning is a breeze as very efficient. as it is non-stick and dishwasher safe. I don't use the dishwasher, but washing in the sink is effortless. As a novice cook, this really helped and elevated the amount of food and reduced my time. Cooking multiple items at the same time was once daunting and took too long, but now, this really helped lower that time and bring more food to my plates faster.

This is probably the most efficient piece of appliance I ever had. Every so often, we heat up pizza, fish sticks, fried / rotisserie chicken, fries, calamari, fish, and almost any leftover. There are so many advantages of this air fryer versus our current “all-in-one air fryer: 1) This air fryer ONLY USES THE SPACE WE NEED. In our old one, you heat the whole thing up, and use probably max 70% of the tray. With this air fryer, I can opt to only use one tray. 2) Because we only use what we need, it is very ENERGY EFFICIENT. It does not draw up too much power that I can use it alongside my microwave. Before I cannot use my previous air fryer with the microwave at the same time. 3) I want to mention the SPACE it saved. It reduced the size of my current air fryer by almost half, and this doublestack air fryer still does what we usually use the air fryer for. It takes up the same height but the least width. And it still does the job for us—a family of 6 at less time. 4) I can cook TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT dishes at the SAME TIME. I know I have a microwave as well, but this appliance makes me focus on what I need to do by doing it all on one machine, and I can easily time it too. Plus, the size on each tray is deceiving-- they actually hold a lot. 5) Moms, please pay attention. This one is VERY EASY TO CLEAN. I have not found an air fryer that is easy to clean. The grill, the tray, the under tray—this one, has components that are easy to detach, clean and run in the sink! 6)It LOOKS GOOD on the counter. It saves space and it looks good—I think it’s a no-brainer. I don't think I have any con to mention with this appliance. Ninja has come way far from when it started making powerful blenders. Now they are making efficient air fryers too. I think this one should be a home requirement.

I got this unit for what it was - a high capacity unit with the ability to cook a notable amount of food. Having used an air fryer previously, I anticipated that this would be the equivalent of having a couple units - which it is. But I also anticipated that the cooking durations would be roughly equivalent of having a couple units - which in my initial experience is not the case. My initial view was favorable of this unit. It is slender enough to not take up too much counterspace, while still fitting under a cabinet. The unit is light enough to shift around, including placing it away in storage when not in use. It is a very intuitive unit to use, with simple displays and a clear understanding of how to control one or both of the cooking trays. Giving it an initial run with frozen sweet potato fries, the unit took closer to 30 minutes to crisp up the fries versus the advertised 20 minutes. These were standard-sized fries, so there was nothing out of the ordinary. The experience was the same with cooking additional food in the unit. The food comes out great, but with the realization that it just takes longer than the advertised amount of time to fully cook up (and crisp) the food. Overall, I like this unit. It does what it is intended to do - cook a lot of food within a single unit. I do recommend this air fryer, but with the awareness that - in my experience at least - it will take longer to cook than defined in the manual and cook sheet.

This is my second Ninja air fryer. I've had a 2-basket Ninja for the last few years it has seen a lot of use in my kitchen. It's only shortcoming, in my opinion, was it was a bit too small to feed a family of five. But now Ninja has the DoubleStack XL, a 10 quart, 2-basket fryer that also has the ability to stack ingredients using elevated grills to take advantage of even more space within the fryer. In addition, there are bake, roast, broil, and dehydrate functions, making this a very versatile unit. I generally use the air fryer function the most, and the Ninja DoubleStack XL excels in doing so. Last night I had company over and needed to make chicken breasts for 6 people. The Ninja had enough room (doublestacking the top basket) to cook all 6 breasts at one time. And these were 3/4 pounders. I rubbed them with olive oil and seasonings, and 20 minutes in the fryer was enough to kick out amazingly juicy breasts with a nice seared outside. I've air fried pork chops, green beans, asparagus; I've baked corn bread, even made s'mores. The Ninja DoubleStack XL is a great appliance to have in the kitchen and keep from having to fire up the big oven or cook in hot oil over a hot stove. Next up for me is trying to roast a 5 pound chicken. The Ninja says it can do two of them, one in each basket, at the same time. I look forward to giving it a try! Highly recommended.