Great review mate, clear , precise , no stupid music, i love the way you present , a natural in front of the camera. As previous comment sale on in argos £159 bargain! Thanks again
Thanks Dave, that price is really good. It's a funny thing with music when you're editing, it can feel a bit stark when there's little sound. Difficult to get the balance but glad you appreciate 👍🏻 Drop a line if you have any questions.
Bought same without probe in Apr '21 from a well known TV shopping channel for £169. What a bargain back then. We are a family of 6 adults and use every single day for all types of cooking. Just bought the single drawer version with divider in middle, yet to open. Ninja is a good brand. No problem on the original one whatsoever. No handle coverings have come off and its solid as it was 3.5 years ago.
Thank you for your honest review! I bought this very same air fryer after checking online reviews and Choice magazine. Ninja has a good reputation and I’m excited to start cooking!
I was initially a little Ninja-sceptic as they seemed to come out of nowhere but I can't deny it's a good machine with good features. Thanks for your comment!
What a great review, thank you. I've just got the same one as you, but without the probe, and am gingerly testing things out! The removable base it very stiff, and notested you took yours out with no difficulty at all, maybe it will loosen up with time. Anyway aside from that, I think it will save a lot of time, and electricity! Thanks again.
I hope you enjoy. There are rubber stands on the trays, maybe they will rub down slightly with time. If it persists do reach out to Ninja support, they are quite responsive.
@@BigSpud I've been choosing between the AF451 and AF500 for a long time, but I think I'll go with the AF451. It seems that two separate baskets provide better mobility and convenience since I don't need to cook a lot of food at once. I might have considered the AF400 based on your advice, but they aren't available for sale in Ukraine right now, only the new AF451. Thanks again for highlighting all the nuances; the video really helped :)
It's been a month since I bought the AF451, and I am very pleased with this air fryer. We use it almost every day. I still believe that your video was the most helpful in making my decision. Thank you, and all the best to you in life. I will keep following your videos ❤
I can’t decide between this and the XL stack option. We don’t have the biggest kitchen, but heard a few mixed things on the stacked with uneven cooking :-/
I haven't used the stack version myself, but one of the major criticisms I saw was how inconvenient the placement of the baskets is. If you open the bottom one the handle of the top one obscures it, so you need to fully remove it to look into it, add seasoning etc.
Hiya, I am looking at getting one of these as my oven fan keeps breaking. After watching this video I definitely think given the price difference the one without the probe is better out of the 2 similar. However I noticed on the larger one that has a bigger single drawer that it also has a divider so you can essentially split it into 2 compartments. This seems to me like the better option as it seems like the best of both worlds. Am I understanding it correctly or am I wrong?
Thanks for stopping by. I've read further into that model with the larger drawer and yes, I believe that is the case and that you can also set the temperature sides separately. So these models are even more similar and it just comes down to what makes more sense in your kitchen - two drawers or one larger drawer with a divider.
@@BigSpud no problem thanks for making this video it was quite helpful to me. Yes that's right you can heat each side independently. However I watched a different video and stumbled across some information which has made me doubt it now. This was simply if you have 2 different foods in each side. When you come tp empty it then it's hard to empty each side at a time if you had say chips in one side and veg in the other. While tipping out the one side the other can fall out too. Looked a bit awkward... I think I'm going to go for the 2 drawer one without the temperature spike thing. Seems the best value for money and it is just me. Sometimes my son as well. I just hope I'm making the right decision
@@DUSKtillDAN666 that's interesting, I hadn't thought about trying to get two things out of the oven. If in doubt drop Ninja a line through their website, they are happy to help in my experience.
@@BigSpud OK yes, thanks I might do that. I do just have one other question I'm hoping you could maybe advise me on. I just saw that amazon sell silicon liners for the flexdrawer. It's a set of 2 half size and 1 full size. I'm thinking this would definitely help in getting stuff out separately. Are these things any good? Or do they mess up your cooking? I'm heading out to hopefully buy one now so I'm really hoping you'll have time to just give me a quick reply please 😁
@@DUSKtillDAN666 Unless you are baking a cake or something I'd advise against liners. They restrict the air flow and prevent even cooking. They are a doddle to clean. Try it for a couple of weeks, and maybe you'll decide later you want the liners. Not for me though. Enjoy your purchase!
There's very little difference other than the probe functionality. If you think the probe sounds fun go for it, otherwise I would leave it as one more thing to go wrong!
I bought my Ninja directly from them. Started great then developed an intermittent problem that switches the machine off. This is regardless of whether using the probe or any other programme. As I took my Ninja out of the UK despite it only being a few months old Shark /Ninja won't honour the 2 year guarantee. All in all not happy with them and certainly wouldn't recommend their product. However, I do like the reviews where it's important to acknowledge all that's good and bad with the product or company. What a pity the customer service department from Ninja don't want to acknowledge the problems..
@@BigSpud mainly stuff like meats and veggies. I did a reverse sear with a cheaper cut of meat and it actually came out really good. It's good for roasted potatoes. My kids love French fries but hate the way the frier dehydrates the potatoes it seems. They love deep fried better. I also have made Philippine lumpias but still not as good as deep drying.
Hi - I have a section from 7.07 discussing it, alternatively I have another video cooking steak with it ruclips.net/video/w4z2rWpLb-E/видео.html Let me know if you have any specific questions!
I purchased one and sent it back due to the poor quality of the workmanship. The plastic silver on the handles and on the edges where peeling straight out of the box
I'm not surprised. I did pick up issues in the build quality. Luckily mine was fine out of the box but I can see how those areas would be affected with use.
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Great review mate, clear , precise , no stupid music, i love the way you present , a natural in front of the camera. As previous comment sale on in argos £159 bargain! Thanks again
Thanks Dave, that price is really good. It's a funny thing with music when you're editing, it can feel a bit stark when there's little sound. Difficult to get the balance but glad you appreciate 👍🏻 Drop a line if you have any questions.
Bought same without probe in Apr '21 from a well known TV shopping channel for £169. What a bargain back then. We are a family of 6 adults and use every single day for all types of cooking. Just bought the single drawer version with divider in middle, yet to open. Ninja is a good brand. No problem on the original one whatsoever. No handle coverings have come off and its solid as it was 3.5 years ago.
Great summary and glad to hear it's worked out for you. That model with the large drawer is tempting.
Best Ninja air fryer review I've seen. Clear, concise and all the information you need. Subscribed. 👍
Thanks Mungo! Do you have one of these airfryers?
Thank you for your honest review! I bought this very same air fryer after checking online reviews and Choice magazine. Ninja has a good reputation and I’m excited to start cooking!
I was initially a little Ninja-sceptic as they seemed to come out of nowhere but I can't deny it's a good machine with good features. Thanks for your comment!
Hi, I'm looking at this model and I was wondering if you'd bought it already and what your first expierences were like? Thanks!
What a great review, thank you. I've just got the same one as you, but without the probe, and am gingerly testing things out! The removable base it very stiff, and notested you took yours out with no difficulty at all, maybe it will loosen up with time. Anyway aside from that, I think it will save a lot of time, and electricity! Thanks again.
I hope you enjoy. There are rubber stands on the trays, maybe they will rub down slightly with time. If it persists do reach out to Ninja support, they are quite responsive.
Thanks, if it doesn't loosen with use, I'll get in touch with them
Thanks for the review. Just picked up a refurb unit off ninja ebay UK for £107 👍
Excellent bargain! Enjoy.
This is the most useful review that I found in the internet, thank you man!
Very cool of you to say that! I watched lots of others and hoped I filled in the gaps that I wanted to know. Are you going to purchase one?
@@BigSpud I've been choosing between the AF451 and AF500 for a long time, but I think I'll go with the AF451. It seems that two separate baskets provide better mobility and convenience since I don't need to cook a lot of food at once. I might have considered the AF400 based on your advice, but they aren't available for sale in Ukraine right now, only the new AF451. Thanks again for highlighting all the nuances; the video really helped :)
@@bolivaro yes that's a personal preference. I have no regrets with my two drawer model. Good luck!
It's been a month since I bought the AF451, and I am very pleased with this air fryer. We use it almost every day. I still believe that your video was the most helpful in making my decision. Thank you, and all the best to you in life. I will keep following your videos ❤
@@bolivaro many thanks for your kind words! I used my machine for dinner tonight too. I'm glad you're enjoying it.
I just wanted to say incase you were unaware you can still use the one with one draw as separate compartments if you wish or as one long one.
Thanks, I found this out recently. Makes the choice even harder!
Do note that the one drawer one does have temperature leakage issues between the compartments.
@@MrTVintro Appreciate the info, something to put a lot of consideration into when deciding what to get for folks but any info is good info :)
Nice vid, it's one with a probe for me then.
I detect a tinkerer and experimenter then! Enjoy.
I can’t decide between this and the XL stack option. We don’t have the biggest kitchen, but heard a few mixed things on the stacked with uneven cooking :-/
I haven't used the stack version myself, but one of the major criticisms I saw was how inconvenient the placement of the baskets is. If you open the bottom one the handle of the top one obscures it, so you need to fully remove it to look into it, add seasoning etc.
Hiya, I am looking at getting one of these as my oven fan keeps breaking. After watching this video I definitely think given the price difference the one without the probe is better out of the 2 similar. However I noticed on the larger one that has a bigger single drawer that it also has a divider so you can essentially split it into 2 compartments. This seems to me like the better option as it seems like the best of both worlds. Am I understanding it correctly or am I wrong?
Thanks for stopping by. I've read further into that model with the larger drawer and yes, I believe that is the case and that you can also set the temperature sides separately. So these models are even more similar and it just comes down to what makes more sense in your kitchen - two drawers or one larger drawer with a divider.
@@BigSpud no problem thanks for making this video it was quite helpful to me. Yes that's right you can heat each side independently. However I watched a different video and stumbled across some information which has made me doubt it now. This was simply if you have 2 different foods in each side. When you come tp empty it then it's hard to empty each side at a time if you had say chips in one side and veg in the other. While tipping out the one side the other can fall out too. Looked a bit awkward... I think I'm going to go for the 2 drawer one without the temperature spike thing. Seems the best value for money and it is just me. Sometimes my son as well. I just hope I'm making the right decision
@@DUSKtillDAN666 that's interesting, I hadn't thought about trying to get two things out of the oven. If in doubt drop Ninja a line through their website, they are happy to help in my experience.
@@BigSpud OK yes, thanks I might do that. I do just have one other question I'm hoping you could maybe advise me on. I just saw that amazon sell silicon liners for the flexdrawer. It's a set of 2 half size and 1 full size. I'm thinking this would definitely help in getting stuff out separately. Are these things any good? Or do they mess up your cooking? I'm heading out to hopefully buy one now so I'm really hoping you'll have time to just give me a quick reply please 😁
@@DUSKtillDAN666 Unless you are baking a cake or something I'd advise against liners. They restrict the air flow and prevent even cooking. They are a doddle to clean. Try it for a couple of weeks, and maybe you'll decide later you want the liners. Not for me though. Enjoy your purchase!
best air fryer review I've seen - nice!
How kind! Thank you. Any outstanding questions?
Bought one yesterday 29th May 2024 £159 in Argos
Wow what a bargain! Enjoy your new gadget.
So have I
I just bought mine managed to get mine for 160 I love using my air fryer it has run it's course so this time I have for a ninja
Excellent bargain! Enjoy.
The one without the probe and with the probe are the same price which ones the best? Thanks
There's very little difference other than the probe functionality. If you think the probe sounds fun go for it, otherwise I would leave it as one more thing to go wrong!
@@BigSpud Thanks for the reply, I think the warranty is 2 years. I’ll have to look
Really good with your review
Many thanks!
I just ordered this one because it was on sale for only $123 from Amazon.
$123 is a STEAL. I'm just doing a follow up video to this one actually...
I bought my Ninja directly from them. Started great then developed an intermittent problem that switches the machine off. This is regardless of whether using the probe or any other programme.
As I took my Ninja out of the UK despite it only being a few months old Shark /Ninja won't honour the 2 year guarantee.
All in all not happy with them and certainly wouldn't recommend their product.
However, I do like the reviews where it's important to acknowledge all that's good and bad with the product or company.
What a pity the customer service department from Ninja don't want to acknowledge the problems..
Wow that's really bad. Thanks for sharing your experience.
good job sir! thank you from greece
Thanks Mike!
Are there 2 or only one model of the AF451UK
I believe they have one with the probe and one without, otherwise the same.
Oh wow this is what I have lol. I use it mainly to bake.
Interesting! What do you think bake in it?
@@BigSpud mainly stuff like meats and veggies. I did a reverse sear with a cheaper cut of meat and it actually came out really good. It's good for roasted potatoes. My kids love French fries but hate the way the frier dehydrates the potatoes it seems. They love deep fried better. I also have made Philippine lumpias but still not as good as deep drying.
Pro-tip: add extra oil to the french fries while cooking, about a tablespoon. OR take the crisper tray out and shake more often.
Yeah it Cooks the marks and Spencer pie fantastically😂😂😂
If it works it works! It's what a lot of people use it for.
Hii what if I want to use only one side is it possible
Yes absolutely, you press 1 or 2 to start cooking on that side. I do this all the time.
@@BigSpud thanks
Nothing about the thermometer which is what i wanted.
Hi - I have a section from 7.07 discussing it, alternatively I have another video cooking steak with it ruclips.net/video/w4z2rWpLb-E/видео.html Let me know if you have any specific questions!
A proper review
Thanks! Are you buying one?
I purchased one and sent it back due to the poor quality of the workmanship. The plastic silver on the handles and on the edges where peeling straight out of the box
I'm not surprised. I did pick up issues in the build quality. Luckily mine was fine out of the box but I can see how those areas would be affected with use.