![]() Stainless-steel construction creates a premium appliance look that also insulates a 510-degree internal temperature. Serving double duty as both an electric grill and air fryer, the Foodi and its 17 x 12 x 10.5-inch body fit anywhere with access to a power outlet-from my apartment’s cramped counters to the tiny wicker table on my balcony. While the Vortex's basket system can circulate air for an even cook, there's no grill grate to retain heat and press food into.Įnter the Ninja Foodi LG450, an all-in-one compact appliance that solves this problem. But something always feels a bit off-I’m unable to cook up a burger, and my steaks lack the seared grill marks that I love. Since then I’ve cooked crispy chicken wings, moist salmon, and even juicy steaks effortlessly and within minutes. My aunt noticed this and put me on to Instant’s Vortex air fryer last year. That is unless grilled cheese, eggs, and the occasional tuna salad count as entrees. While I have an unnerving amount of chef’s aprons as a running gag, I’m not a very good cook. The grill's limited capacity is acceptable for single people or couples, but groups will find the space is too small for feeding everyone at the same time. On the flip side, the ease of use and cleanup process isn’t doing wonders for my cholesterol. And thanks to Ninja’s Smart Cooking system guiding my every step, there’s no guesswork of when to turn and remove my meat. Whether I’m outside on my balcony or in the comfort of my kitchen, I can cook a perfect steak, burger, or hotdog at any time. Even with summer simmering down, I'm still able to grill up some of my favorite dishes rain or shine. ![]() Ninja’s Foodi smart grill with a built-in air fryer is both a blessing and a curse for someone who eats way too much red meat. Smart Cook System automates the cooking process for you, displaying real-time information on the display as a meal progresses and instructing you to flip and remove your meat.Powered by electricity-all you need is an electrical outlet.Grill heats up to 510 degrees F so you can cook your meat quickly whether it’s defrosted or not.If you'll be cooking for a family you'll definitely want to check out the larger FG551 XL grill. I also found myself having to cook meals separately as the capacity is limited. That's acceptable for vegetables but could be a problem for meat like chicken wings. This meant I often gauged when to pull out the basket and dishes were met with a varying level of doneness. The Foodi's air fryer requires more time to cook than a standalone air fryer. ![]() While there's a lot to love about the Foodi, I ran into issues in a few cooking sessions. ![]() Once your meat reaches target temperature you get another visual and audio cue to remove the meat from the grill. At the halfway point the Foodi instructs you to flip the food, spelling it out on the screen in addition to producing an audible beep. As your meal cooks a progress bar visually shows you the level of doneness and distance from the target internal temperature. You can use the front buttons to toggle Smart Cook, allowing you to select the meat type you're cooking and desired level of doneness. Inserting the smart probe into the center of your meat sends the real-time internal temperature to the Foodi's external display. Ninja’s Smart Cook System removes the guesswork of manual cooking by telling you when to flip and remove your food. The grill is easily the best of the Foodi’s functions, using an insertable grate to retain heat and create grill marks with minimal to no smoke. Every side of your food receives a uniform cook thanks to a built-in motor that evenly circulates 500 degrees of heat throughout the appliance. The Takeaway: Ninja’s Foodi electric grill can sear, air fry, bake, dehydrate, and roast your favorite dishes. ![]()
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