Dreo ChefMaker vs Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Dreo ChefMaker
Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101

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Our Verdict

Dreo ChefMaker

Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101

The Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 is the better choice for everyday air frying compared to the Dreo ChefMaker. It cooks more consistently, splits into two independently controlled zones, and uses a ceramic non-stick coating instead of the ChefMaker's PTFE coating, a plus for anyone looking to avoid PTFE-based cookware. The ChefMaker could be the better fit if you cook a lot of meat or fish, given its built-in temperature probe, water-misting system, and cooking programs built specifically around proteins.

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Variants

  • ChefMaker (Silver)
  • Crispi DualZone (DD101BL1)
  • Crispi DualZone (DD101GN2)

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Silver
ChefMaker
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DD101BL1
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
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Dreo
DD101GN2
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
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DD101IV2
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
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DD101PK1
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
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ChefMaker
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

7.8
7.8

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

71.0 in² (458.1 cm²)
36.2 in² (233.7 cm²)

Frying Quality 
 

7.5
7.8

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.3
8.4

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.9
7.1

Device Dimensions 
 

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Dreo ChefMaker Device Dimensions
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Device Dimensions

Height 
 

14.6" (37.0 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)

Width 
 

10.8" (27.5 cm)
16.7" (42.5 cm)

Depth 
 

15.9" (40.5 cm)
12.1" (30.7 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

2,514.7 in³ (41,209 cm³)
2,348.8 in³ (38,490 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

7.6
7.5

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Dreo ChefMaker Isometric Basket View
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Dreo ChefMaker Surface Area Picture
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

71.0 in² (458.1 cm²)
36.2 in² (233.7 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

71.0 in² (458.1 cm²)
72.5 in² (467.4 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

6.0 qt (5.7 L)
8.0 qt (7.6 L)

Measured Capacity  

6.4 qt (6.1 L)
7.9 qt (7.5 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.1" (10.3 cm)
4.1" (10.3 cm)

Glass Cooking Chamber 
 

No
Yes

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

PTFE
Ceramic

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.3
8.4

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Dreo ChefMaker Control Panel Photo
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
Yes

Cooking Method Presets 
 

8
6

Minimum Temperature 
 

100 °F (38 °C)
105 °F (41 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

2,250 RPM
1,550 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,580 RPM
2,915 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,560 W
1,720 W

Temperature Probe 
 

Yes
No
Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.5
7.8

Sorted Fries 
 

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Dreo ChefMaker Sorted Fries
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

67.7%
80.0%

Overcooked Fries 
 

9.7%
3.3%

Undercooked Fries 
 

22.6%
16.7%

Cooking Speed 
 

8.4
8.0

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Dreo ChefMaker Moisture Loss Over Time
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

16:53
17:35

Preheat Speed 
 

8.7
9.0

Preheat Speed  

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Dreo ChefMaker Preheat Speed
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:19
02:01

Temperature Stability 
 

7.7
7.4

Temperature Stability  

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Dreo ChefMaker Temperature Stability
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Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101 Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:25
02:56

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

35 °F
36 °F

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Silver
ChefMaker
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DD101BL1
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
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Dreo
DD101GN2
Crispi DualZone
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Amazon
Silver
ChefMaker
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HomeDepot.com
DD101IV2
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
Walmart.com
DD101PK1
Crispi DualZone
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Silver
ChefMaker
Lowes.com
 
Silver
ChefMaker
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Dreo ChefMaker

Ninja Crispi DualZone DD101

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