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Both firms make a wide range of air fryers, both as dedicated devices and as multi-function cookers.

But which has thebest air fryerswhen you want to make some fries, blacken some salmon or reheat takeout?

Instant vs Ninja

Both brands offer multiple models for multiple kinds of cooking.

The simplest air fryers are single-basket cylinders, ideal for relatively small and straightforward frying and reheating.

Where things get complicated is when you move into the brands' multi-cookers.

Ninja Air Fryer, Roast, Bake,…

Both firms make toaster ovens that also air fry and multi-cookers that can air fry too.

Some of those solutions are more elegant than others.

The similar Ultimate Lid model is more streamlined, with a removable section in the non-removable lid instead.

Ninja Air Fryers

Ninja’s air fryers are in three product lines: Foodi, Speedi, and Combi.

And the Instant Omni Plus 18L Air Fryer Toaster Oven is $249.95.

The designs of each kind of air fryer will differ because of their differing functions.

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But it certainly looks good.

Both brands' user interfaces are simple and straightforward to use with clear controls and easy access to presets.

That means the comparison here isn’t really between brands, but between shapes.

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Basket-based air fryers are by far the easiest ones to clean thanks to their removable baskets and overall simplicity.

Instant vs Ninja: which is best for you?

It manages the tricky task of offering large capacity without compromising on frying performance.

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For multi-cooker models, it’s a draw there too.

But for ovens, we really rate theNinja Double Ovenfor its many cooking options.

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