Ninja Foodi DZ401 vs Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

The Ninja Foodi DZ401 is a better air fryer than the Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT for most people. Both models produce decent-quality fried food, but the Ninja cooks much more quickly and maintains a more stable temperature while doing so. It's also more versatile, with a wider range of fan speeds that make it a better choice for alternate cooking methods like proofing dough, baking, or dehydrating. That said, the Instant Pot doubles as a multi-cooker, with modes for pressure cooking, slow cooking, and more. While we haven't tested these features, some may prefer it for this reason.