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I have no idea why I didn't get this sooner. It’s so easy to use, and it's nice that you can cook different foods on different sides. I also love being able to set different temperatures and times for each side. Cleaning it is a total breeze. I cleaned it first, dried it, waited 15 minutes, then did a test run with no food, just like the book said. It did have a slight smell, which is totally normal, and then I started cooking. I made frozen, breaded calamari on one side and frozen seasoned french fries on the other—with no oil at all. The calamari and fries both came out perfect. In fact, the fries were nice and crispy on the outside but still soft and moist on the inside. The calamari was supposed to be deep-fried or pan-fried, so it didn't get as brown as it would have, but that's my fault for not following the directions. Still, the air fryer kept us from eating all that grease, so it’s a much healthier way to cook. It came packed really well in a box with no damage whatsoever. It also came with an instruction book and is totally worth the money. Shipping was quick, and I got it on sale, which was great for my wallet. Big props to the Instant Pot brand!

This is seriously the best air fryer I've ever bought. I found out about it from a YouTuber who does reviews. The thing I really liked about her review was that she mentioned some air fryers have a weird, artificial smell when you use them, and this one didn't. I bought it, and I’ve been using it literally once or twice a day for over a year—it still works like a charm and has never had a bad smell. It's easy to clean in the sink or just throw in the dishwasher. You don't need to look any further. We also love how easy it is to use. There are one-touch buttons for things like meat, veggies, and fries, and it automatically sets the temperature and time. It’s awesome because you have to think even less. I have to admit, every single time I take a chicken breast out, it's cooked to perfection. The design is sleek, and we just leave it on the counter, which is a big deal for me because I'm picky about that stuff!

We've owned other countertop oven/air fryers and used them every day, but this Ninja double oven is by far the best. Having two ovens in one is incredibly efficient and makes cooking faster and easier. You can make steak in one and fries in the other, or a meal for the adults in one and something different for the kids in the other, or even an entrée and a dessert at the same time. This appliance is really well-built and well-designed, and while there's a small learning curve with the controls, it's easy to get the hang of, especially with the built-in thermometer. That internal food thermometer is a huge plus when you use it correctly. We are so happy with this double oven and have fun using it every day. The only downsides are that it's a bit noisy (which is a minor issue), it's a little bigger than a traditional toaster oven, and you have to hand-wash the large sheet pans and air fryer basket, so cleanup can be a bit of a chore. But all in all, we would buy this again in a heartbeat!