Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey
Two independent baskets let you finish protein and sides at the same time, ending the relay-race problem that plagues single-basket air fryers.
Price today
$200
Verified ratings
★ 4.8/ 24,700
Why we picked it
01
Two zones, one finish time
Smart Finish syncs both baskets so salmon and asparagus land hot together, even with different temperatures and cook times. No more reheating one while the other rests.
02
Eight quarts handles a family
Each four-quart basket fits up to two pounds of wings or a tray of Brussels sprouts. Comfortably cooks for four without batch-frying.
03
Six functions beyond frying
Air fry, roast, broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate cover most weeknight needs. Dehydrate runs low and slow for jerky or fruit chips, which most compact fryers skip.
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How it stacks up
 ★ Our pick Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey Ninja $200 ★ 4.8(24,700) |  Budget Instant Vortex Plus 6 Quart Air Fryer Instant $120 ★ 4.5 |  Versatile Cuisinart TOA-70 Air Fryer Toaster Oven Cuisinart $230 ★ 4.4 |  Premium Ninja DZ550 Foodi 10 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone Smart XL Air Fryer Ninja $270 ★ 4.7 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 8 quarts | 6 quarts | 1 cubic foot | 10 quarts |
| Basket setup | Two 4-qt baskets | Single basket | Oven rack | Two 5-qt baskets |
| Cooking functions | 6 functions | 6 functions | 7 functions | 6 functions |
| Max temperature | 450°F | 400°F | 450°F | 450°F |
| Dishwasher safe parts | Yes | Yes | Partial | Yes |
| In short | Our pick — Hits the sweet spot: it keeps the dual-basket Match Cook trick the budget Instant Vortex can't match, without paying for the XL Ninja's extra two quarts and probe or sacrificing temperature control to the Cuisinart's oven format. | A simpler single-basket fryer that costs less but forces you to cook in sequence. | An oven-style alternative that fits larger cuts but loses the dual-basket trick. | More capacity and a built-in thermometer for cooks who want precise protein doneness. |
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Common questions
- Will it fit on a standard countertop?
- It's large — roughly 15 inches wide and 14 inches tall — so plan on dedicated counter space. If your kitchen is tight, a single-basket model like the Instant Vortex 6-quart has a smaller footprint.
- Can I cook a whole chicken in it?
- Not really. Each basket maxes out around four quarts, so a whole bird won't fit. For roasting larger cuts, an oven-style air fryer like the Cuisinart TOA-70 is a better pick.
- Are the baskets dishwasher safe?
- Yes, both baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher safe. The nonstick coating holds up well to regular cleaning, though hand-washing extends its life.
- Who should skip this one?
- Solo cooks and small households. If you're mostly reheating leftovers or cooking for one or two, an eight-quart dual-basket unit is overkill — a four-quart single basket will do the job with less storage hassle.
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