Ninja Max XL AF161 vs Foodi DZ550

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Max XL AF161
Ninja Foodi DZ550

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Updated Feb 18, 2026 10:12 PM

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Our Verdict

Ninja Max XL AF161

Ninja Foodi DZ550

The Ninja Max XL AF161 and the Ninja Foodi DZ550 both perform well, and while the DZ550 is slightly better overall, you may prefer one over the other depending on whether you want a dual-basket or compact model. The DZ550 has two baskets, making it better suited to preparing full meals. It produces better-quality fried food, so more of each batch comes out crispy, and it preheats and cooks a bit faster. It's also more versatile, making it a good choice if you plan to experiment with various cooking methods. The AF161, on the other hand, is a single-basket model, making it a better choice for those with limited space. It's also less expensive.

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Variants

  • AF150AMZ (Gray)
  • AF160 (Gray)
  • DZ550 (Gray)

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Main Differences for
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Design

Size 
 

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Device Dimensions 
 

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Height 
 

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Width 
 

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Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Overall Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

N/A
N/A

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Surface Area Picture 
 

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Single Basket Surface Area 
 

Lock in² (Lock cm²)
Lock in² (Lock cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

Lock in² (Lock cm²)
Lock in² (Lock cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

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Lock qt (Lock L)

Measured Capacity  

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Chamber Height 
 

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Lock" (Lock cm)

Glass Cooking Chamber 
 

Locked
Locked

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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Cooking Versatility 
 

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N/A

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Dual Cooking Chambers  

Locked
Locked

Cooking Method Presets 
 

Lock
Lock

Minimum Temperature 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
Lock °F (Lock °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

Lock °F (Lock °C)
Lock °F (Lock °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

Lock RPM
Lock RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

Lock RPM
Lock RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

Lock W
Lock W

Temperature Probe 
 

Locked
Locked
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

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Sorted Fries 
 

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Fry Sorting Video  

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Crispy Fries 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Overcooked Fries 
 

Lock%
Lock%

Undercooked Fries 
 

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Cooking Speed 
 

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Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

16:38
15:42

Preheat Speed 
 

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N/A

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

Locked
Locked

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:26
02:01

Temperature Stability 
 

N/A
N/A

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:17
02:24

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

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Ninja Max XL AF161

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