Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 XL Pro Air Fryer Reviews: Ninja DT201 – Is It Worth It?

With more people looking to eat healthier and cook with less oil, it’s no surprise that air fryers easily earn a spot on most kitchen countertops. They deliver fried foods without the usual high fat and extra calories.

Unlike the traditional air fryers, these latest air fryer ovens offer more cooking space and function without eating up your counter space. These versatile appliances can do much more: dehydrating, toasting, broiling, baking, and rotisserie.

But with an almost endless option, here’s one of the best air fry out there – Ninja Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven. This model is one of the well-designed toaster oven air fryers we’ve tested and reviewed.

To see how well this product performs, check out our detailed Ninja Foodi air fryer 10 in 1 reviews:

Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 XL Pro Air Fryer Reviews – Quick Overview DT201

With the True Surround Convection fan and 1800 watts, the Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry has a super-fast cooking performance. This model preheats to 400-degrees F in 90 seconds, while toasting and broiling require no preheating.

This unit has a terrific cooking ability that’s guaranteed to produce juicy chicken roasts, toasts, crispy-skin wings, grilled cheese, and French fries for up to 6 people. Also, this appliance is a no-brainer to use, easy to set up and clean up after you’re done cooking.

In summary, this air fryer is a God-sent gadget for folks looking to own a compact, convenient, easy-to-use kitchen appliance to replace your large, massive toaster oven.

Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry: Design & Feel

The Ninja Foodi DT201 is a boxy and large appliance measuring 17.09 x 20.22 x 13.34 inches. This robust cooking machine is housed in a stainless steel box with a glass door for easy monitoring. There’s a black plastic handle containing the electronic controls.

Another thing to love about the design is the control placement at eye level, which makes it easier to see and use. The digital controls are intuitive for easy operation.

Terrific Versatile

These convection ovens are known for incredible versatility, making them suitable for cooking almost anything.

You get a rash of settings and buttons on the oven’s front. The great part is these buttons and settings are fully customizable for a personalized cooking process. Plus, it offers a wide range of cooking modes.

Talking about modes, the Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry offers reheat, pizza, dehydrate, toast, bagel, broil, whole roast, roast, bake, and air fry.

These modes are not exactly the same, and the warranty of the option provided makes it possible to cook anything with this convection oven.

Ultra Easy-to-Use

As stated earlier, this oven comes with lots of buttons and settings on the front control panel – well delineated and labeled for precise cooking control. Further, it has a digital display to show any cooking-related information – like temperature, time left, etc. for tremendous ease of use.

What else? This oven is equipped with an integrated Food Smart Thermometer, which ensures to detect the right temperature to properly cook your food for sumptuous results. This way, you don’t have to guess or crack your brain.

Outstanding Convection Power

Down to the oven’s interior, this model comes with a 1,800W heating appliance. While this might not sound like a big deal, consider this model to other large ovens. However, its smaller size and relatively high heat power provide just about everything you need to cook about anything in a fraction of the time.

Cooking with this multipurpose cooking appliance provides you with the convection power for frying up chicken, putting together delicious pizza, cooking a turkey, baking some cookies, etc. Its tremendous convection power should be sufficient to handle any meal thrown at it. 

Space Efficient

This should have been discussed under the “design and feel” section. However, I want to be detailed about its compactness and portability, making the Ninja DT201 Foodi 10-in-1 XL Pro Air Fry a favorite.

This air fryer is small and mobile, making it easier to find a decent space on your countertop to offer uninterrupted access to your multipurpose appliance. Besides, it’s a perfect fit for small and big kitchens.

However, there’s a downside to this exciting design. Its compact size does not mean a small cooking space that won’t accommodate a massive amount of food at a time. Hence, it’s an ideal choice for a large family or folks looking to cook a large quantity of food at a go.

Ease of Use & Cleaning

As mentioned earlier, the digital readout and controls are located at eye level for easy reach and reading. The oven is a no-brainer to program, and the buttons are pretty responsive to the touch.

When you select a cooking function, the control panel indicates the correct oven rack position to use. This oven comes with two sheet pans, two oven racks, a roast tray, a removable crumb tray, and two sheet pans.

Furthermore, it comes with an interior light to allow cooks to keep an eye on the entire cooking process without having to open the door now and then. Although the glass gets extremely hot up to 282 degrees F, the handle remains cool to the touch.

Another thing worth mentioning is the somewhat noisy operation, which seems to be around 62 dBA. Also, most of the oven’s part does not feature a nonstick coating for easy food release and an effortless cleaning experience.

More so, the air fryer basket and racks are dishwasher safe, according to the manufacturer, but it’s best to hand wash them. Although not coated with nonstick materials, cleaning these parts by hand isn’t really tedious.

On top of that, there’s an instruction manual on how best to use this beast. Plus, we find the recipe book very important, especially for people looking to try out new recipes with their air fryer.

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Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 FAQs

Q1. What is the Ninja Foodi?

The Ninja Foodi is a multi-cooker which simultaneously pressure cooks, slow cooks, bakes, sears, roasts, steams and dehydrates food to perfection in just one cooking appliance. Cooking time is cut down by 70% due to the halogen heating technology used in the Ninja Foodi.

With this patented technology, food is cooked under pressure resulting in an optimal flavor and taste with most meals being cooked within 30 minutes! A variety of recipes can be found on our website as well as on our Facebook page.

Q2. Is it difficult to use? Can I just set the timer and go about my day?

Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 is very easy to use. You will find a recipe booklet included with your unit which provides clear and simple instructions for how to operate it and also includes some delicious recipes for you to try out right away!. You can even prepare frozen meats or vegetables by using the poly bag method.

Q3. Can I prepare frozen foods?

Yes! To do this, place the food in a poly bag before placing inside your Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 for cooking. This allows you to enjoy all of the benefits of cooked from frozen without any of the drawbacks associated with it, mainly that food can be overcooked or stuck to each other due to uneven heat circulation.

Q4. What are some examples of dishes which can be made using Ninja Foodi?

All types of cuisines are possible on Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 including Asian, Indian, Italian, Spanish etc.: 

Asian Recipes: 

• Thai Green Curry Chicken
• Japanese Beef Teriyaki with Vegetables
• Shrimp Pad Thai

Indian Recipes:  

• Chicken Tikka Masala

Italian Recipes:  

• Fettuccine Alfredo

Q5. What are some of the key benefits of using Ninja Foodi?

The main benefit is that cooking time is reduced by 70% allowing you to have healthier meals on the table in less time! You can prepare your favorite recipes within 30 minutes or less, enjoy multi-tasking with up to 6 different cooking options all at once, safe and easy to clean digital touch display, no risk of burning due to the pressure cooking technology which ensures evenly cooked food every time, saves time for weekly meal preparations etc.

Q6. Are there any other additional costs involved?

No! There are no additional costs, the Ninja Foodi 10in1 uses halogen heating elements which do not require any gas or electricity to operate. You can use your own containers in the oven part to reheat food or make sauces etc. Please note that you cannot place frozen liquids inside your Ninja Foodi as this may cause damage.

Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 Review: Verdict

The Ninja Foodi 10 in 1 XL Pro Air Fry Oven DT201 is beast stacked with functionality. This model comes with everything you need to ensure an incredible cooking experience. Its compact mobile design makes it a perfect fit for small and large kitchens.

Sadly, it’s not one of the quietest air fryers out there. Nonetheless, it delivers an unrivaled cooking performance to prepare mouthwatering meals in a short while.