Ninja FG551 Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with Air Fry

rwb0376

Nov 23, 2025 4:59 PM

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We received this a few years ago as a gift and we love it. It's a workhorse in the kitchen and can take the place of other appliances when making certain things.

One minor issue is that the Air Crisp function tends to overcook compared to standard air fryer or oven instructions. So as long as you reduce heat/time on your cooks, you'll be fine. Otherwise it's a great addition to the kitchen. It makes a really great grilled cheese too.

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MiniY8574

Nov 23, 2025 5:46 PM

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MiniY8574Nov 23, 2025 5:46 PM

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Prefer stainless steel air fryer

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Quote from rwb0376

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We received this a few years ago as a gift and we love it. It's a workhorse in the kitchen and can take the place of other appliances when making certain things. One minor issue is that the Air Crisp function tends to overcook compared to standard air fryer or oven instructions. So as long as you reduce heat/time on your cooks, you'll be fine. Otherwise it's a great addition to the kitchen. It makes a really great grilled cheese too.

Ended up having to buy 3 of them after family members loved using it when coming over. They all rave about how often it's used.

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Moto2018

Nov 23, 2025 8:31 PM

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Moto2018Nov 23, 2025 8:31 PM

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Same price as an decent airfry. In for 1. Replace the old air fry. It is great to have the grill option.

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GamerMwM

Nov 25, 2025 12:07 AM

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GamerMwMNov 25, 2025 12:07 AM

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Best air fryer I've ever used. High wattage and you just have to learn how to use it properly...I never overcook the food.

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MommieMara

Nov 25, 2025 5:40 AM

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MommieMaraNov 25, 2025 5:40 AM

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Just ordered this. We have had one for 3 years now and it is the most used appliance in my kitchen. Its been making some weird noises so at this price we are getting a new one and giving one of my adult kids the old one. I have had all the different styles of air fryers, basket ones, oven ones. I like this best. I gave grilled burgers in it, made fries and chicken nuggets and cooked turkey roasts. It does all the things.

duckeggs

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Quote from MiniY8574

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Prefer stainless steel air fryer

I agree with you. why put your health at risk by using anything but stainless steel, right?

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Deal-R-Dash

Nov 25, 2025 10:53 AM

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Deal-R-DashNov 25, 2025 10:53 AM

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Absolutely one of the best kitchen appliances that Ninja makes. This all-in-one is so convenient we rarely use the oven anymore unless we are cooking a lot of food. About the only thing I try to avoid cooking in it are sausages like bratwurst. Once those start plumping up and squirting fat on the heating element it becomes a giant smoke stack and needs a lot of ventilation or you will have some serious amount of smoke inside your house. The inside of the grill also gets really carbonized including the metal mesh filter and is really a pain to clean.

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jaynjohnston

Nov 25, 2025 11:44 AM

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Quote from Deal-R-Dash

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Absolutely one of the best kitchen appliances that Ninja makes. This all-in-one is so convenient we rarely use the oven anymore unless we are cooking a lot of food. About the only thing I try to avoid cooking in it are sausages like bratwurst. Once those start plumping up and squirting fat on the heating element it becomes a giant smoke stack and needs a lot of ventilation or you will have some serious amount of smoke inside your house. The inside of the grill also gets really carbonized including the metal mesh filter and is really a pain to clean.

Agree 100% with the top of it being a pain to clean. The metal filter mesh pops out but still a pain to get the roof above that clean.

jamesrc

Nov 25, 2025 12:09 PM

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jamesrcNov 25, 2025 12:09 PM

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I have this and love it.

Woot used to have Ninja sales, and I got this for around $60, 3 years ago. It stated that there were imperfections, but mine was perfect, except that it did not have the magnetic enclosure for the thermometer on the unit. Other than that, it's perfect.

I use this to cook just about everything, including eggs, that I put in a silicone pan, which I bought separately.

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muss2k1

Nov 25, 2025 12:42 PM

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muss2k1Nov 25, 2025 12:42 PM

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in for one

mooperton

Nov 25, 2025 1:13 PM

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Quote from duckeggs

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I agree with you. why put your health at risk by using anything but stainless steel, right?

Does the nonstick grating in this cause cancer? Any recs for a stainless version?

popeye

Nov 25, 2025 1:35 PM

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popeyeNov 25, 2025 1:35 PM

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My screen filter was dirty so I bought this as replacement!
Great Does everything. Nice back up for grilling outside based on the weather! Actually Amazon has cheap screen filter replacements 2 for $20.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQN8W...title&th=1
Thanks for the post!

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supermanlives

Nov 25, 2025 2:13 PM

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Quote from jamesrc

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I have this and love it.

Woot used to have Ninja sales, and I got this for around $60, 3 years ago. It stated that there were imperfections, but mine was perfect, except that it did not have the magnetic enclosure for the thermometer on the unit. Other than that, it's perfect.

I use this to cook just about everything, including eggs, that I put in a silicone pan, which I bought separately.

Got first one from Costco, then woot (gave the costco to kid). Also got the ninja oven from woot. Use the oven version more than this one but still used. Wish could find an inexpensive replacement basket for this one.

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beakeru2

Nov 25, 2025 2:22 PM

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beakeru2Nov 25, 2025 2:22 PM

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can anyone give me an idea of how hot this is when it is immediately shut off ?
For example: I have a ninja toaster oven that remains dangerously hot after I shut it off..
I have an air fryer that is hot but not "dangerously hot" immediately after i turn it off...
if my elderly mom touched anywhere on the air fryer it would be very uncomfortable but would not harm her.. the same touch on the ninja oven would be a hospital visit even after 30 minutes of being off.. Is the exterior of this more like the -air fryer , ninja oven , somewhere in between ?

Last edited by beakeru2 November 25, 2025 at 06:24 AM.

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