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)
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

8.2
7.2

Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
7.0

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
7.3

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.8
7.2

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.2
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

Height 
 

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

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

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

Overall Volume 
 

3,105.0 in³ (50,881 cm³)
3,361.2 in³ (55,080 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.6
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

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 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)

Total Basket Surface Area  

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

Advertised Capacity  

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

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)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
No Coating
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.8
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
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
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%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
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 Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

15:42
19:53
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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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DZ550
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Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT
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Ninja Foodi DZ550

Instant Pot Duo Crisp 6.5QT

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