Ninja Foodi DZ550 vs Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Foodi DZ550
Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

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Our Verdict

Ninja Foodi DZ550

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

The Ninja Foodi DZ550 is a better air fryer than the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT. That said, some may prefer the Instant Pot, as it doubles as a multicooker, although we haven't tested these functions. The dual-basket Ninja cooks more evenly, leaving more of each batch crispy and golden brown. It also offers a lot more versatility, thanks to its wide range of fan speeds. While both models preheat in about the same amount of time, the Ninja cooks significantly faster and maintains a more stable temperature throughout the cooking process.

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Variants

  • DZ550 (Gray)
  • Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT (Black W/ Wi-Fi)
  • Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT (Black W/O Wi-Fi)

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DZ550
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Main Differences for
French Fries

Threshold 

0.10

French Fries 
 

7.7
No major differences between these air fryers for french fries. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.4
5.5

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Device Dimensions
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Device Dimensions

Width 
 

16.7" (42.5 cm)
15.9" (40.5 cm)

Depth 
 

14.4" (36.5 cm)
15.7" (40.0 cm)

Height 
 

12.9" (32.8 cm)
13.4" (34.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

3,361.2 in³ (55,080 cm³)

Cooking Surface 
 

8.1

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Single Tray Surface Area 
 

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
61.6 in² (397.6 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area 
 

99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
61.6 in² (397.6 cm²)

Tray Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
No Coating

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.5
7.2

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Isometric Basket View
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Isometric Basket View

Advertised Capacity 
 

10.0 qt (9.5 L)
6.5 qt (6.2 L)

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
61.6 in² (397.6 cm²)

Measured Capacity 
 

10.1 qt (9.6 L)
6.8 qt (6.4 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.3" (11.0 cm)
4.2" (10.6 cm)

Total Basket Surface Area  

99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
61.6 in² (397.6 cm²)

Chamber Coating Type 
 

PTFE

Dual Chambers 
 

Yes
No

Glass Chamber 
 

No
No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
No Coating

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.7
7.2

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Control Panel Photo
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

Yes
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
12

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
75 °F (24 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,100 RPM
2,210 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,900 RPM
2,500 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,510 W
1,410 W

Temperature Probe 
 

Yes
No
Performance

Fried Foods 
 

8.6
7.3

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Sorted Fries
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

84.4%
63.6%

Overcooked Fries 
 

3.1%
12.1%

Undercooked Fries 
 

12.5%
21.3%

Meat And Poultry 
 

6.6

Sorted Wings  

Ninja Foodi DZ550 Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video  

Wings Crisped On Both Sides 
 

23.1%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only 
 

69.2%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side 
 

7.7%

Rendered Fat Lost 
 

14 g

Cooking Speed 
 

7.7
7.0

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries) 
 

12:56
19:53

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings) 
 

36:12

Preheat Speed 
 

9.0
8.9

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Preheat Speed
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
Yes

Time To Reach 400°F 
 

02:01
02:05

Temperature Stability 
 

7.9
7.2

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Temperature Stability
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Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:24
02:57

Temperature Variation At 400°F 
 

27 °F
42 °F

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DZ550
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Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT
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Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT
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DZ550
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Ninja Foodi DZ550

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

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