Ninja now makes air fryers, multi-cookers, blenders, ice cream machines and outdoor pizza ovens. We picked the seven that actually earn their counter space.
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Ninja's problem is that it makes too many things. The UK range now covers air fryers, pressure and multi-cookers, slow cookers, health grills, countertop ovens, blenders, food processors, coffee and espresso machines, ice cream makers, slush machines and outdoor pizza ovens — often with several overlapping models in each.
Counter space is the real constraint in most kitchens, so the useful question isn't which Ninja is best but which one replaces the most things you already own. We've picked seven that each do something actually distinct.
Pressed for time? If you're buying one Ninja appliance, make it the Foodi FlexDrawer — it's the most flexible air fryer in the range and the one most likely to get used daily.
Ninja's UK range spans air fryers, multi-cookers, blenders, frozen desserts and outdoor ovens. Model numbers shown are UK specifications.
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The shortlist
Our top picks
Three appliances that between them cover the overwhelming majority of what people actually buy a Ninja for.
Best air fryer overall
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L
★★★★★4.8/ 5
AF500UK10.4LRemovable divider
One 10.4L zone or two 5.2L zones, decided by whether you leave the divider in. The most flexible fryer Ninja makes.
Three reasons the brand has taken over so many British kitchens.
Genuinely multi-function
Ninja's multi-cookers combine pressure cooking, air frying, slow cooking, steaming and grilling in a single unit. The 15-in-1 SmartLid models go furthest, and for small kitchens that consolidation is the entire value proposition.
Dual-zone cooking
The FlexDrawer and DualZone air fryers cook two things at different temperatures and finish them simultaneously. Once you've cooked a whole meal in one appliance, going back to a single basket is annoying.
Built to be used hard
Ninja's appliances are heavier and more solid than their price suggests, with dishwasher-safe non-stick baskets and crisper plates. They're designed for daily use rather than occasional novelty.
Buying guide
How to choose the right one
Three questions, in this order, will cut the range down to one or two models.
1
How many people do you cook for?
This sets capacity and nothing else should override it. One or two people are well served by the CRISPi or a single-zone fryer. Three or four want dual-zone; the FlexDrawer at 10.4L is the sweet spot, because it runs as one large zone for a joint or two 5.2L zones for a full meal. Five or more should be looking at the multi-cooker or the outdoor oven instead.
2
Then decide: one job well, or several jobs adequately?
A dedicated air fryer will air fry better than a multi-cooker's air fry setting, and a multi-cooker will pressure cook better than anything else here. The 15-in-1 SmartLid does replace a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer and air fryer, but it's a compromise at each. If you have space for two appliances, two specialists beat one generalist.
3
Last, measure the cupboard, not the counter
These are big. The FlexDrawer at 10.4L and the SmartLid at 7.5L are substantial objects, and the outdoor pizza oven needs its own storage entirely. Measure the space where it will actually live – including height under wall units if it's staying out – before ordering.
🧼 Cleaning & maintenance
Baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher-safe across the range, which is most of the cleaning problem solved. The part people neglect is the heating element above the basket: grease builds up there and eventually smokes. Wipe it with a damp cloth once the unit is fully cool, every few weeks.
Never use metal utensils or abrasive pads on the non-stick coating. Once it's scratched the surface degrades quickly, and the basket is the expensive part to replace.
⚡ Running costs
An air fryer is usually cheaper to run than a conventional oven for small and medium portions, because there's far less air to heat and almost no preheat. The saving shrinks as portion size grows, for a large roast, a conventional oven is often the more sensible choice.
Dual-zone models help here too: cooking two components simultaneously in one appliance uses less energy than running an oven plus a hob ring, and it's the practical reason the FlexDrawer earns its place.
In-depth reviews
All 7, reviewed
Ranked by how well each one delivers on what it promises – not by price.
1
Best air fryer overall
Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer 10.4L
★★★★★4.8/ 5
4.8Score
The removable divider solves the one real limitation of dual-zone fryers, that neither drawer is ever big enough for the big job.
Why it's here
Dual-zone air fryers made a genuine leap in usefulness: cooking two components at different temperatures and having them finish together turns the appliance from a chip machine into something that cooks whole meals. Their weakness has always been that neither drawer is large enough for a joint of meat or a whole chicken.
The FlexDrawer fixes exactly that. Remove the divider and you have a single 10.4L space; put it back and you have two independent 5.2L zones. That's the difference between an appliance that handles Sunday lunch and one that doesn't, and it's why this is the Ninja we'd buy first.
Model: AF500UK
Capacity: 10.4L total / 2 × 5.2L
Key feature: removable divider for one or two zones
Best for: households of 3–5
Pros
Converts between one large zone and two independent zones
Large enough for a joint or whole chicken, unlike fixed dual-zone models
Cooks two components to finish simultaneously
Dishwasher-safe baskets and crisper plates
Cons
Physically large, measure your counter and cupboard height first
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2
Best multi-cooker
Ninja Foodi MAX 15-in-1 SmartLid Multi-Cooker 7.5L
★★★★★4.7/ 5
4.7Score
The single appliance most likely to let you get rid of three others, which in a small kitchen is worth more than peak performance.
Why it's here
The SmartLid system is the clever part: one lid handles both pressure cooking and air frying rather than requiring you to swap lids and find somewhere to put the spare. Combined with the Smart Cook System, it makes a 15-function appliance usable rather than a menu of settings nobody touches.
At 7.5L it's sized for a family, and it will pressure cook a stew, slow cook overnight, steam vegetables and crisp a topping without moving the food. The honest caveat is that it's a compromise at each individual job, but for a kitchen without room for four appliances, that trade is obviously worth making.
Model: OL750UK
Capacity: 7.5L
Functions: 15-in-1 with SmartLid
Extra: Smart Cook System
Pros
Genuinely replaces a pressure cooker, slow cooker, steamer and air fryer
One lid for both pressure and crisping functions
Family-sized 7.5L capacity
Smart Cook System takes the guesswork out of cook times
Cons
Compromises on each individual function versus a specialist
Tall, check clearance under wall units
Takes practice before the function list stops being overwhelming
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3
Best for frozen desserts
Ninja CREAMi XL 11-in-1 Ice Cream Maker
★★★★★4.4/ 5
4.4Score
It doesn't churn, it shaves a solid frozen block, and that difference is why it can make sorbet and protein ice cream from the same machine.
Why it's here
The CREAMi works unlike a traditional ice cream maker. Instead of churning a chilled liquid, it shaves a block frozen solid into a smooth texture, which is why one machine can produce ice cream, sorbet, gelato, milkshakes and protein ice cream from the same mechanism. The XL version raises capacity over the standard model.
The thing to understand before buying is the workflow: each pint has to freeze solid for around 24 hours before processing. That demands both planning and freezer space. If you want dessert tonight, this is the wrong appliance; if you like preparing a few tubs at the weekend, it's excellent and makes dietary versions trivially easy.
Model: NC601UK
Functions: 11-in-1
Method: shaves a solid frozen block
Needs: ~24h freezing per tub
Pros
Makes ice cream, sorbet, gelato and protein ice cream from one machine
Total control over ingredients, sugar and allergens
Consistent, smooth texture without churning
Cons
Every tub needs around 24 hours frozen solid first
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4
Best compact & portable
Ninja CRISPi DualZone 8-in-1 Glass Air Fryer
★★★★★4.3/ 5
4.3Score
Glass changes the workflow: you cook in it, put a lid on it, refrigerate it and reheat in the same container.
Why it's here
The CRISPi's distinguishing feature is glass. Rather than a fixed non-stick basket, it cooks in glass containers you can take to the table, seal, refrigerate and reheat in, which removes the washing-up step that makes people stop using an air fryer.
It's smaller than the FlexDrawer and considerably easier to store, making it the sensible choice for one or two people, a small kitchen or anywhere counter space is scarce. You give up outright capacity: this won't cook for a family, and it isn't trying to.
Model: DD102UKBL1
Functions: 8-in-1 DualZone
Containers: glass, oven-to-table
Best for: 1–2 people
Pros
Glass containers go from fryer to table to fridge to reheat
No non-stick coating to scratch or degrade
Compact and portable
Cons
Too small for family cooking
Glass is heavier and more fragile than a metal basket
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5
Best outdoor appliance
Ninja Artisan Electric Outdoor Pizza Oven & Air Fryer
★★★★★4.2/ 5
4.2Score
The temperature is the whole point, it's the one thing a kitchen oven actually cannot give you.
Why it's here
A good pizza base needs far more heat than a domestic oven produces, and that's the gap this fills. Being electric rather than gas or wood makes it dramatically more practical for most households: no fuel to store, no lighting ritual, and much faster to get going.
Ninja has added air frying as a secondary function, which makes it more than a single-use object, and a cover is available for outdoor storage. It is still a large appliance that lives outside, so it only makes sense if you have somewhere to keep it and will use it more than twice a summer.
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6
Best blender
Ninja CrushBOSS 2-in-1 Blender Duo
★★★★★4.0/ 5
4.0Score
Two vessels, one motor base: which is the right answer for a household that makes both soup and smoothies.
Why it's here
The 2-in-1 design is the sensible part: a full-size jug for batch work like soups and sauces, plus a BlendBOSS tumbler you blend into and drink straight from. Most households need both, and buying two appliances to get them is a poor use of counter space.
It sits here rather than higher because blending is the most commoditised category in the range – plenty of brands make a competent blender. This is a good one that fits the rest of the Ninja ecosystem, not a reason in itself to choose Ninja.
Model: LB301UKBL
Design: 2-in-1 jug + tumbler
Tumbler: BlendBOSS, blend-and-go
Best for: mixed household use
Pros
Covers both batch blending and single-serve in one appliance
Blend-and-go tumbler removes washing up for smoothies
Compact for what it does
Dishwasher-safe components
Cons
Blending is a crowded category with strong alternatives
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7
Best for one-pot cooking
Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 PossibleCooker
★★★★★4.0/ 5
4.0Score
It looks like a casserole dish and behaves like one, which after a shelf of plastic appliances is oddly refreshing.
Why it's here
The PossibleCooker is the most conventional appliance here, and that's the appeal. It behaves like a heavy casserole dish that happens to sear, slow cook, steam and bake, and it goes from cooking to the table without decanting – which matters if you'd rather not put a black plastic appliance in front of guests.
For slow-cooked, one-pot food it's the most natural thing in the range to actually use. It doesn't pressure cook or air fry, so it won't replace the SmartLid; it's for people who want fewer functions and better manners.
Model: MC1001UK
Functions: 8-in-1
Design: hob-to-table
Best for: slow and one-pot cooking
Pros
Presentable enough to go straight to the table
Sears and slow cooks in the same vessel
Simpler and less intimidating than the multi-cookers
Easy to clean
Cons
No pressure cooking or air frying
Fewer functions than the SmartLid for similar space
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FAQ
Common questions
What's the difference between the FlexDrawer and a normal dual-zone air fryer?
A conventional dual-zone air fryer has two fixed, separate drawers. The Foodi FlexDrawer (AF500UK) has a divider you can remove, so the same appliance runs either as a single 10.4L zone or as two independent 5.2L zones.
That matters more than it sounds. Fixed dual-zone fryers can't take a large joint or a whole chicken because neither drawer is big enough. The FlexDrawer handles both jobs, which is why it's our top pick.
Is the CREAMi actually worth it?
It depends entirely on whether you'll use it. The CREAMi doesn't churn like a traditional ice cream maker: it shaves a frozen solid block into a smooth texture, which is why it can make ice cream, sorbet, gelato and protein ice cream from the same machine.
The practical catch is that every pint needs freezing solid for around 24 hours first, so it requires planning and freezer space. People who enjoy that process love it; people expecting ice cream on demand are usually disappointed.
Can one multi-cooker really replace four appliances?
The 15-in-1 SmartLid (OL750UK) does pressure cook, slow cook, steam, air fry and grill in one 7.5L unit, and for a small kitchen that consolidation is the whole point.
But it is a compromise at each job. Its air frying capacity is smaller than a dedicated fryer's, and its basket shape suits some foods poorly. Buy it to save space, not to get the best possible version of each function.
Are UK and US Ninja models the same?
No. UK models run on 220–240V and carry different model numbers, the UK suffix is usually UK, as in AF500UK or NC601UK. Wattage, capacity labelling and included accessories frequently differ between regions, and so do the preset programmes.
All the model numbers in this guide are UK specifications. If you're shopping elsewhere, check the equivalent local model rather than assuming the specification carries over.
Do I need the outdoor pizza oven if I have an air fryer?
They're not substitutes. The Artisan outdoor oven reaches the very high temperatures a proper pizza base needs – something no indoor air fryer approaches: and it's designed to be used outside.
If pizza is an occasional thing, your regular oven at maximum with a preheated stone will get you most of the way. If it's a weekly event, the difference in the base is substantial and immediately obvious.
Buying just one?
The Foodi FlexDrawer is the appliance most people get the most use out of, it adapts to one big dish or two separate ones, which is the problem most kitchens actually have.
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