Ninja Foodi DZ550 vs Proctor Silex 35055

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Foodi DZ550
Proctor Silex 35055

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Our Verdict

Ninja Foodi DZ550

Proctor Silex 35055

The Ninja Foodi DZ550 is a better air fryer than the Proctor Silex 35055. It makes great-quality fried food, while the Proctor Silex makes poor-quality fried food and works more quickly. The Ninja is also more versatile, with two baskets, so you can cook different kinds of food at the same time. It has better temperature stability and a wider range for both temperature and fan speeds, making it a better option for alternative applications like dehydrating and baking. That said, the Proctor Silex is smaller and more affordable, so if saving either space or money is your top concern, it may be worth a look.

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  • DZ550 (Gray)
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

8.2
4.9

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
4.9

Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
4.5

Temperature Stability 
 

7.9
4.1

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.8
5.7

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

6.2
8.3

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Device Dimensions
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Proctor Silex 35055 Device Dimensions

Height 
 

12.9" (32.8 cm)
11.7" (29.8 cm)

Width 
 

16.7" (42.5 cm)
9.1" (23.0 cm)

Depth 
 

14.4" (36.5 cm)
11.0" (28.0 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

3,105.0 in³ (50,881 cm³)
1,171.1 in³ (19,191 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

8.6
6.0

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Isometric Basket View
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Proctor Silex 35055 Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Surface Area Picture
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Proctor Silex 35055 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

49.7 in² (320.3 cm²)
30.4 in² (196.3 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

99.3 in² (640.6 cm²)
30.4 in² (196.3 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

10.0 qt (9.5 L)
2.2 qt (2.1 L)

Measured Capacity  

10.1 qt (9.6 L)
2.3 qt (2.2 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.3" (11.0 cm)
3.3" (8.5 cm)

Glass Cooking Chamber 
 

No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
PTFE
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.8
5.7

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Control Panel Photo
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Proctor Silex 35055 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

Yes
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
200 °F (93 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,100 RPM
2,580 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,900 RPM
2,580 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,510 W

Temperature Probe 
 

Yes
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

8.0
4.9

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Sorted Fries
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Proctor Silex 35055 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

84.4%
39.4%

Overcooked Fries 
 

3.1%
33.3%

Undercooked Fries 
 

12.5%
27.3%
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Cooking Speed 
 

8.8
4.5

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Proctor Silex 35055 Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

15:42
29:08

Preheat Speed 
 

9.0
6.2

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Preheat Speed
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Proctor Silex 35055 Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:01
03:10

Temperature Stability 
 

7.9
4.1

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Foodi DZ550 Temperature Stability
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Proctor Silex 35055 Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

02:24
07:34

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

27 °F
58 °F
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DZ550
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Ninja Foodi DZ550

Proctor Silex 35055

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