Do you feel something like this can replace outdoor grilling for you in some, if not all, of your grilling needs? If you liked this video, you might like this Ninja Foodi NeverStick Pan comparison video, too: th-cam.com/video/K8BRLhFABh4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for including cleaning this device and your honesty about it in your review. It seems most don’t. Being difficult to clean is a deal breaker for me and I was ready to take the plunge before I saw your review. Very good job on the review.
You're welcome Beth! Ironically, I was looking at Ninjas TH-cam channel last week, and there where a lot of people asking about how to clean it. They weren't really answering the question at all, so I recorded a video all about that exact topic and it's in the middle of an edit. Will actually be uploading that tomorrow, so that's super funny that you happened to pop by!
I absolutely LOVE my new grill. I received it on time and was undamaged th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . It was very easy to put together. I did it in less than 2 hours. However, there is one picture wrong in the instructions, but I had read the previous reviews before I bought this and knew what to expect. My last girl was a Charbroil grill and my friend and I did it together and it took us about 3 hours to do that one. I didn't want to write this review before I used it and I have only used it once but it was great. The thermometer worked perfectly, the grill ignited immediately (however, I will warn you in the instructions it does state to turn the knob slowly too high to ignite and you do need to turn it SLOWLY. If you turn it too fast it doesn't ignite). I will say the Cuisinart grill is a better made grill than my Char Broil was. And, my fiance loves the fact that it has a bottle opener on it. You definitely get your money's worth on this purchase. Plus, once you receive your grill, Cuisinart will send you a flier stating they will send you a free gift if you will post a review. Good or bad. They truly want to know how you like your grill. My gift shows I will receive a grill scraper, which I will definitely be able to use. Thank you Cuisinart!!
Measure dB from where a person would be standing, not directly next to the fan. Sound intensity obeys an inverse square law, so even just 1m away is way more quiet than what you suggest.
Very true.... Was trying to give a worst case scenario. Some people kinda hover over the thing for some reason..... Not naming names.. Haha. Excellent point though. Thanks for that!
I have Ninja products. All are great. Workhorses. I have an earlier model still going strong.i use it all the time. Beats heating a huge oven for a one person meal.
Some of the best reviews on youtube, very subjective and honest. I know its like comparing apples and oranges but which would you pick between this grill and the foodie pressure cooker pro with smart lid?
Thanks! Much Appreciated. If I HAD to pick between those, I would go with the smart lid pressure cooker. It's more versitile and has a lot more capacity. I like dehydrating it the pressure cooker a lot more too, due to that same capacity thing. That grill is a nice little machine though.
I'm a 55 YO bbq grilling fanatic my entire life. This little grill is amazing. Everything has faults if you look deep enough. This is a keeper! Get one!
Very true. When doing reviews I have to point out every little thing I see just in case it's a big deal for someone. Most of it is stuff that doesn't really bother me personally, though.
I love mine, pretty much replacing my oven and stove. Just one other drawback is the inability to roast a whole chicken or leg of lamb. The inside clearance is just not enough, even just sitting on the bottom of the roasting pan.
Great review. Just subscribed. Question... I'm looking for an indoor grill that does a great, easy job with burgers and steaks (really just those two things). Sear marks, ideally. If you were to do a blind taste test, you might not know it was from an indoor grill (if that's even possible). Oh, another big criteria... very little smoke. I saw this tonight and it looked perfect... right up until you pointed out how it's impossible to clean that top portion. Being able to clean something is a high priority for me. I've got a lot of Breville products and have looked at their smart grill, too (a bit pricey, but if it's the best one out there... I'll get it). Have you come across an indoor grill that A. does an amazing job and B. is easy to clean? I don't really need it to do anything else. I've got a great air fryer, pressure cooker, etc.,. Thanks.
That grill does a pretty good job with the smoke, but it helps to use an oil with a high burn temp, so it doesn't create as much. The steaks and burgers are nice on it. As good or better than other indoor grills I've used, but definitely an outdoor grill is still gonna be really hard to match. Those things just make fantastic steaks. As far as cleaning goes, the Ninja sizzle cleans up way better than the smart xl grill, but yiu end up with quite a bit of smoke with that thing. Cleanup on the xl grill isn't terrible, but it's pretty tedious up around the fan.
I noticed by the mesh filter the metal is very sharp. I had to handle that very careful so as not to cut my fingers when wiping it clean around the heat unit and surrounding area.
Yes! Good point, Dizzie. They definitely could have manufactured that a bit smoother. Ninja always seems to end up with weird, sharp edges in their stuff.
Hi Joe!!! This in an interesting device. In the future can you include the number of watts it uses? I have limited power in my house. And. include outside dimensions so I can know if it will fit anywhere. I know I can look this stuff up myself but knowing this info right up front will tell me if it is even possible for me to operate one of these in my house. THANKS and HUGS
I thank you for your honesty in your video. I just purchased this Ninja after 2 Kalorik Air Fryer MAXX Ovens ceasing to work at the 18 month point. I need to say they are SO much harder to clean than the Ninja!! I feel like I'm dreaming with the ease of the Ninja clean up in comparison. I'm very happy with my purchase as it is quieter, smaller, smokeless, better ease and results of food cooking than what I have had for 3 years. I wish I had switched sooner.
Ok Joe could you put some water inside the machine and turn it on so that it steam cleans itself basically and then wipe out the hard to reach spots? Just a thought. Or maybe you could boil some water in a cup and then let the cup inside so that the steam penetrates the grease without even turning it on. Either way you would think that would make cleaning a little bit easier.
Thanks for an excellent review. As you wrap up I was wondering if you would recommend a similar item considered an upgrade from this Ninja. You said this was a step up or upgrade from a George Foreman grill but I'd like to know what's a better recommendation above this Ninja. Thanks!
Heya, Zebra. Thanks! As far as I've seen, it's the best indoor type grill... There's not a whole lot of competition in that space. I've seen a few variations on it from other companies, but nothing that I've been able to test yet, or looked super compelling or anything.
I cant get the ultimate system in Europe but cant i just only buy the attachments discs separately and use it wit mit blender ? The pitcher is exactly the same . I live ninja products but the put out new products at a too fast pace . That makes you feel outdated pretty fast .
I agree with you... The product cycle is way too fast. I like to review their stuff, but it would bankrupt me if I tried to get them all, all the time. With the Ultimate system, the pitcher is different, but it appears the same. It has an extra part that goes down through tho pitcher handle to the base that activates the disc function for the food processing. Also, the base has the extra features in it to be able to control that as well. The pitcher will fit on the old base, and it works, but none of the ultimate features work that way...just the regular blending. I don't get why they do such limited releases. That system has been around for a little while.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Could you show us some more creami sorbet recipes? My creami comes tomorrow, I cant wait to play around with different fruits!
Sure.. I can do that. Did you check out our Creami playlist? We have all that content in there, but it's definitely light on sorbet. Recording 2 creami videos right now, actually. One is for high-protein chocolate chip ice cream, and one is for A&W root beer floats!
I'm old school... I like thr page flipping thing.... Ninja does keep a database of recipes on their website though. Pretty sure the booklet ones are up there too
I have a question. I was recently reached out to by a company I had reviewed a product over and they offered me to be on their affiliate program. I’m not familiar with all that, but when people say “ I was sent this” do most people receive stuff to review for free or is it not mentioned they paid for it.. I know sponsors I think are always given for free just to review but I’m not sure how that works
It depends on the deal you make with the vendor. Most of the time on here, I just go buy the products myself. I have had a few things that manufacturers have asked if they can send out to me, though. It's pretty good policy to mention to you audience when stuff was sent in by some company, however. If they send you out product, just be sure to have a conversation with them about what is expected in return. If you are doing product reviews, be sure to be clear that they won't get to have any input on that, and that it's going to be an honest opinion on your part. If they want you to do some sort of promotion for them though in the form of videos promoting the product or something like that, I would seek payment for that sort of thing. Also, if you do that and get paid for it, you have to click the sponsored content box in your upload settings for that video(s). Hope that helps!
@@JoesPhenomenal that helps a lot.. thanks.. I knew I could come to u and get a straight answer lol. They were wanting me to buy a discounted item and then ( I guess review it) leave a link in the description. Basic.. but tbh the company has a decent variety of shower heads, and at a decent price.. I strongly considered getting a big delux showerhead package for like.. 20 dollars lol I ended up siding against.. it.. I don’t need to buy another shower head..
@@JoesPhenomenal I got mine delivered yesterday, had some spring rolls air fried, and now frying some samosas🤤🤤🫢, came out perfectly, don't know how I go about a whole chicken grill🤔
I haven't tried that, but you should be able to no problem. The bake tray is nonstick, and deep enough for it. That might be worth making a video for, as a matter of fact.
Do you feel something like this can replace outdoor grilling for you in some, if not all, of your grilling needs? If you liked this video, you might like this Ninja Foodi NeverStick Pan comparison video, too: th-cam.com/video/K8BRLhFABh4/w-d-xo.html
Thank you for including cleaning this device and your honesty about it in your review. It seems most don’t. Being difficult to clean is a deal breaker for me and I was ready to take the plunge before I saw your review. Very good job on the review.
You're welcome Beth! Ironically, I was looking at Ninjas TH-cam channel last week, and there where a lot of people asking about how to clean it. They weren't really answering the question at all, so I recorded a video all about that exact topic and it's in the middle of an edit. Will actually be uploading that tomorrow, so that's super funny that you happened to pop by!
@@JoesPhenomenal - Awesome, thank you! I’ll be on the lookout.
I absolutely LOVE my new grill. I received it on time and was undamaged th-cam.com/users/postUgkxCx5fHawkK9OoV-ojFrY8JLnZrFwAmvUt . It was very easy to put together. I did it in less than 2 hours. However, there is one picture wrong in the instructions, but I had read the previous reviews before I bought this and knew what to expect. My last girl was a Charbroil grill and my friend and I did it together and it took us about 3 hours to do that one. I didn't want to write this review before I used it and I have only used it once but it was great. The thermometer worked perfectly, the grill ignited immediately (however, I will warn you in the instructions it does state to turn the knob slowly too high to ignite and you do need to turn it SLOWLY. If you turn it too fast it doesn't ignite). I will say the Cuisinart grill is a better made grill than my Char Broil was. And, my fiance loves the fact that it has a bottle opener on it. You definitely get your money's worth on this purchase. Plus, once you receive your grill, Cuisinart will send you a flier stating they will send you a free gift if you will post a review. Good or bad. They truly want to know how you like your grill. My gift shows I will receive a grill scraper, which I will definitely be able to use. Thank you Cuisinart!!
Yeah it is!
I purchased one last month, the BEST ever. Everything has come out just the way I wanted. I LOVE MINE. And the cleaning is awesome, no problems here.
Great to hear!
Awesome review brotha. Very detailed 👌
Thanks! Happy to help.
Measure dB from where a person would be standing, not directly next to the fan. Sound intensity obeys an inverse square law, so even just 1m away is way more quiet than what you suggest.
Very true.... Was trying to give a worst case scenario. Some people kinda hover over the thing for some reason..... Not naming names.. Haha. Excellent point though. Thanks for that!
😮 your channel is amazing! Thank you for sharing these recipes/reviews with us.
Thanks so much! 😊
I have Ninja products. All are great. Workhorses. I have an earlier model still going strong.i use it all the time. Beats heating a huge oven for a one person meal.
For sure!
Some of the best reviews on youtube, very subjective and honest. I know its like comparing apples and oranges but which would you pick between this grill and the foodie pressure cooker pro with smart lid?
Thanks! Much Appreciated. If I HAD to pick between those, I would go with the smart lid pressure cooker. It's more versitile and has a lot more capacity. I like dehydrating it the pressure cooker a lot more too, due to that same capacity thing. That grill is a nice little machine though.
I'm a 55 YO bbq grilling fanatic my entire life. This little grill is amazing. Everything has faults if you look deep enough. This is a keeper! Get one!
Very true. When doing reviews I have to point out every little thing I see just in case it's a big deal for someone. Most of it is stuff that doesn't really bother me personally, though.
I love mine, pretty much replacing my oven and stove. Just one other drawback is the inability to roast a whole chicken or leg of lamb. The inside clearance is just not enough, even just sitting on the bottom of the roasting pan.
I agree.... The Ninja Outdoor grill is a little bigger..... but then that just defeats the whole purpose.
I am about to roast a whole chicken so I am so glad I saw this. I guess I will have to cut it in half. Do you have a recipe
@@deatricejeff7831 Just add your favorite herbs and spices to spatchcocked chicken
I can probably come up with something... Need to make more content for that grill anyway.
Great review. Just subscribed. Question... I'm looking for an indoor grill that does a great, easy job with burgers and steaks (really just those two things). Sear marks, ideally. If you were to do a blind taste test, you might not know it was from an indoor grill (if that's even possible). Oh, another big criteria... very little smoke. I saw this tonight and it looked perfect... right up until you pointed out how it's impossible to clean that top portion. Being able to clean something is a high priority for me. I've got a lot of Breville products and have looked at their smart grill, too (a bit pricey, but if it's the best one out there... I'll get it). Have you come across an indoor grill that A. does an amazing job and B. is easy to clean? I don't really need it to do anything else. I've got a great air fryer, pressure cooker, etc.,. Thanks.
That grill does a pretty good job with the smoke, but it helps to use an oil with a high burn temp, so it doesn't create as much. The steaks and burgers are nice on it. As good or better than other indoor grills I've used, but definitely an outdoor grill is still gonna be really hard to match. Those things just make fantastic steaks. As far as cleaning goes, the Ninja sizzle cleans up way better than the smart xl grill, but yiu end up with quite a bit of smoke with that thing. Cleanup on the xl grill isn't terrible, but it's pretty tedious up around the fan.
I noticed by the mesh filter the metal is very sharp. I had to handle that very careful so as not to cut my fingers when wiping it clean around the heat unit and surrounding area.
Yes! Good point, Dizzie. They definitely could have manufactured that a bit smoother. Ninja always seems to end up with weird, sharp edges in their stuff.
That air fryer basket should be bigger
Agreed.... Especially if they're slapping an XL on there. That feature on this grill is more of a "just because you can" soft of thing.
Hi Joe!!! This in an interesting device. In the future can you include the number of watts it uses? I have limited power in my house. And. include outside dimensions so I can know if it will fit anywhere. I know I can look this stuff up myself but knowing this info right up front will tell me if it is even possible for me to operate one of these in my house. THANKS and HUGS
Dimensions are
15.75"D x 16.54"W x 11.1"H and the wattage is 1,760 watts.
Thanks!
What he said! Yep... Will definitely start adding that sort of information into the reviews.
@@JoesPhenomenal Its a pleasure, Joe. Your channel is, indeed, Phenomenal💪💪
Lol... Thanks!
An absolutely excellent job demonstrating this product..Thank you.
You're welcome, Yozy. Glad you enjoyed it!
Fantastic review! Thanks, so much!
You're welcome.
I have had this since 2021 then it stop working. Called customer service gave me a new unit for 70 $. Very good review. I agree with everything.
Thanks! Glad they discounted the replacement for ya.
I thank you for your honesty in your video. I just purchased this Ninja after 2 Kalorik Air Fryer MAXX Ovens ceasing to work at the 18 month point. I need to say they are SO much harder to clean than the Ninja!! I feel like I'm dreaming with the ease of the Ninja clean up in comparison. I'm very happy with my purchase as it is quieter, smaller, smokeless, better ease and results of food cooking than what I have had for 3 years. I wish I had switched sooner.
Thanks Peggy. I was pleasantly surprised with it myself.
I cook everything in that grill
Ok Joe could you put some water inside the machine and turn it on so that it steam cleans itself basically and then wipe out the hard to reach spots? Just a thought. Or maybe you could boil some water in a cup and then let the cup inside so that the steam penetrates the grease without even turning it on. Either way you would think that would make cleaning a little bit easier.
I think that first idea would work pretty well.. You can even add a tad of lemon juice to that.
Excellent reviewer… clear and concise. ❤❤❤😊
Thanks Pat!
I just bought this last 2 weeks, still dont get use to it.
Thanks for an excellent review. As you wrap up I was wondering if you would recommend a similar item considered an upgrade from this Ninja. You said this was a step up or upgrade from a George Foreman grill but I'd like to know what's a better recommendation above this Ninja. Thanks!
Heya, Zebra. Thanks! As far as I've seen, it's the best indoor type grill... There's not a whole lot of competition in that space. I've seen a few variations on it from other companies, but nothing that I've been able to test yet, or looked super compelling or anything.
Melt, freeze or blow away. 🤣 Great review, BTW
Lol. Thanks!
I cant get the ultimate system in Europe but cant i just only buy the attachments discs separately and use it wit mit blender ? The pitcher is exactly the same . I live ninja products but the put out new products at a too fast pace . That makes you feel outdated pretty fast .
I agree with you... The product cycle is way too fast. I like to review their stuff, but it would bankrupt me if I tried to get them all, all the time. With the Ultimate system, the pitcher is different, but it appears the same. It has an extra part that goes down through tho pitcher handle to the base that activates the disc function for the food processing. Also, the base has the extra features in it to be able to control that as well. The pitcher will fit on the old base, and it works, but none of the ultimate features work that way...just the regular blending. I don't get why they do such limited releases. That system has been around for a little while.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Could you show us some more creami sorbet recipes? My creami comes tomorrow, I cant wait to play around with different fruits!
Sure.. I can do that. Did you check out our Creami playlist? We have all that content in there, but it's definitely light on sorbet. Recording 2 creami videos right now, actually. One is for high-protein chocolate chip ice cream, and one is for A&W root beer floats!
Great review. Have you found a cooked that you would recommend over this one for the indoor grilling type cooking?
Ninja has a second machine called the Ninja Sizzle that seems kind of neat too. Was thinking about picking it up to do a comparison
I’ve used mine almost everyday. I love it.
hey great review! I have a hard time cooking chicken breast, do you think would this make it easier or a ninja air fryer? to get it perfectly cooked
Does ninja have a recipe app ? Who still uses these booklets ?
I'm old school... I like thr page flipping thing.... Ninja does keep a database of recipes on their website though. Pretty sure the booklet ones are up there too
@@JoesPhenomenal fair enough
I have a question. I was recently reached out to by a company I had reviewed a product over and they offered me to be on their affiliate program. I’m not familiar with all that, but when people say “ I was sent this” do most people receive stuff to review for free or is it not mentioned they paid for it.. I know sponsors I think are always given for free just to review but I’m not sure how that works
It depends on the deal you make with the vendor. Most of the time on here, I just go buy the products myself. I have had a few things that manufacturers have asked if they can send out to me, though. It's pretty good policy to mention to you audience when stuff was sent in by some company, however. If they send you out product, just be sure to have a conversation with them about what is expected in return. If you are doing product reviews, be sure to be clear that they won't get to have any input on that, and that it's going to be an honest opinion on your part. If they want you to do some sort of promotion for them though in the form of videos promoting the product or something like that, I would seek payment for that sort of thing. Also, if you do that and get paid for it, you have to click the sponsored content box in your upload settings for that video(s). Hope that helps!
@@JoesPhenomenal that helps a lot.. thanks.. I knew I could come to u and get a straight answer lol. They were wanting me to buy a discounted item and then ( I guess review it) leave a link in the description. Basic.. but tbh the company has a decent variety of shower heads, and at a decent price.. I strongly considered getting a big delux showerhead package for like.. 20 dollars lol I ended up siding against.. it.. I don’t need to buy another shower head..
Yeah... At the very least that should be sent over to you free.... Sounds scammy.
@@JoesPhenomenal I tracked it all down and it’s legit. It’s just a smaller fairly good quality company. But yeah.. I agree.
Can you bake a pizza in it? Or cake stuff that needs an oven?
Heya, Scott. This just works more like an outdoor bbq grill, so as far as baking, not so much. The Foodi pressure cookers can bake though.
A very good informative review. Thank you.
You got it!
Can it fit a 2 kg roast pork?
It might... But it depends on how thick it is. There isn't a ton of clearance inside the machine, so it could be a pretty tight squeeze.
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Uau! demais!
I think it’s a hit!
Awe... Thank u!
The main 'deal breaker' I can see is the depth of the pan, it really should have been a bit more deeper
Yeah....Agree with ya. It limits what you can do with quite a bit.
@@JoesPhenomenal I got mine delivered yesterday, had some spring rolls air fried, and now frying some samosas🤤🤤🫢, came out perfectly, don't know how I go about a whole chicken grill🤔
@kazijavedanwar7891 you can quarter it and it might fit in there. Will be a tight squeeze though!
@@JoesPhenomenal Yeah mate, I am thinking about that
Background music most annoying 😢
Спасибо!
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Can l make a lasagna on the baking tray?
I haven't tried that, but you should be able to no problem. The bake tray is nonstick, and deep enough for it. That might be worth making a video for, as a matter of fact.