Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer goes on sale at a discount

The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500EU, an oil-free fryer with a 10.4 L drawer that can be divided into two independent zones, is listed on Amazon at 169.99 €, below its average price of 195.36 €. The price represents a saving of 25.37 € and is the lowest recorded by the price tracking tool camelcamelcamel, reached on October 8.

Flexible cooking space with two zones

The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500EU features a drawer that can be split into two 5.2 L zones using a removable separator. When the separator is removed, it provides a single 10.4 L space, which Ninja claims can cook a 2 kg leg of lamb with its vegetables.

Independent controls and easy cleaning

Each zone has its own heating element, mode, duration, and temperature, and the Sync function aligns the end of the two cooking processes to serve the dish and its side together. The drawer, grids, and separator can be placed in a dishwasher, and the non-stick coating reduces scrubbing.

Versatile cooking with high power

The fryer has a 2470 W power and can reach a temperature of 240 °C, covering seven modes, including air frying, roasting, dehydration, and reheating. The Match function copies the settings from one zone to the other when doubling a recipe. The cooking process stops as soon as the drawer is opened to shake the food.

More expensive than some alternatives

The FlexDrawer is not the most affordable dual-zone fryer. The Moulinex Dual Easy Fry & Grill EZ905D20, with its unequal drawers of 5.2 and 3.1 L, was listed at 129.99 € at Fnac on October 9. However, it lacks an app or manual mode. The Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500EU, at 169.99 €, is a serious option for large families who want a single appliance capable of cooking two dishes at the same time or a large piece of meat.

Not ideal for small households

The fryer is, however, oversized for a couple or a single person, especially since it measures nearly 50 cm in depth and weighs about 9.4 kg. A drawer of this size does not fit well in a sink or dishwasher, and it needs to be shaken with both hands during cooking. Its cord, less than one meter long, requires a socket to be very close.

Limitations in design and delivery

The FlexDrawer's adjustable drawer distinguishes it from models with two fixed baskets, such as the Ninja Foodi MAX Dual Zone AF400EU, which distributes 9.5 L into two fixed baskets of 4.75 L each. However, the FlexDrawer has limitations, including a delivery time of one to two months, a bulky size, and a separator with poor insulation when the two zones have very different temperatures. It also lacks a manual mode or app.

Delivery time may suit some buyers

For a household that often hosts, the delivery time allows enough time to receive the fryer before the end-of-year meals, assuming Amazon's estimated time is accurate. However, for those who need it in the coming days, the long delivery time changes the equation.