Cook more of the food you love with the 9L Dual Basket Vortx Air Fryer. With a larger capacity and 2 separate cooking baskets, there'll be no more arguing over what to have for dinner, making family meals much easier. Little to no oil is required, all while keeping the same great taste - so you lose the fat not the flavour. And with 30% faster cooking than conventional ovens, it's the ideal alternative for deliciously healthy meals made in record time. On the whole, if you have a specific reason that means the flexibility to split it into two zones would suit your needs better than other air fryers, then it’ll get the job done. But you’ll just have to accept some of its quirks along the way. The 10-In-1 Digital Vortex Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L is a versatile appliance that can be used for a variety of cooking functions, including air frying, roasting, grilling, baking, and more. We found several other reasons to buy this excellent air fryer during our review process. Our expert reviewer Helen mastered everything from a leg of lamb to a toastie during tests, with a perfect cook every time. And seeing as this is a Ninja air fryer, it goes without saying that it’s simple to use, with well-thought-out settings and controls.

The 'Vortex Cooking Technology' in an air fryer refers to the use of a high-powered fan and a heating element to circulate hot air rapidly around the food, creating a vortex-like motion of air. This creates a crispy and brown exterior on the food, while keeping the inside moist and tender.After the 18 minutes had passed, I transferred all of the potato wedges into one container, making sure they were moved around. I then added the two salmon fishcakes into basket two, this time opting for the Smart Finish mode, which lets you specify different heat temperatures for the two compartments. Seeing as my potatoes had a head start, but needed more work, I did 200 degrees for basket one and 160 degrees for basket two. verifyErrors }}{{ message }}{{ /verifyErrors }}{{ And with the smart finish function you can cook more food with minimal effort, simply set to cook different foods in each basket - both ready to enjoy at the same time, to feed the whole family together.

Like the Ninja, this air fryer has five other functions, and all of them are perfect for everyday cooking. The bake function is ideal for bread, the reheat function works for leftovers and you can even dehydrate oranges inside with the ability to set the temperature low for a long period of time (up to 12 hours).

Our expert product tester Helen had a mixed bag when reviewing this buy. Whilst she overall liked the idea of the deisng, having to cook at the same temperature on both sides, combined with the frustrations she experienced with the perforated dividers, left her thinking you might be better off opting for an air fryer without the flexible zones. And instead plumping for either a decent size single zone or a good dual zone air fryer.

The advanced VORTEX technology of the air fryer ensures that the hot air circulates evenly around the food, resulting in perfectly cooked meals with crispy exteriors and tender interiors. The premise of the VersaZone is very similar to Ninja's FlexDrawer, with the choice of either one mega compartment or two smaller zones when air frying. After testing, Helen came to the conclusion that this is a top-notch air fryer with a capacity that’ll be ample for most families. The air fryer also has a built-in overheating protection system, which ensures that it doesn't overheat during use.While it might be too hefty for smaller kitchens, this is the air fryer you should opt for if you can stretch your budget, and if you're cooking for more than one. If the budget is your only concern, then do take a look through our Ninja Kitchen discount codes to make sure that you're getting the best deal possible. There were positives with testing this air fryer too. Helen found it cooked much better when in the single zone mode, and cooked up an array of foods with it in good time. Overall, the 10-In-1 Digital Vortex Dual Basket Air Fryer 9L is a great appliance for any kitchen. Its advanced VORTEX technology ensures that your food is perfectly cooked every time, while its dual basket design and 10 preset cooking functions make it a versatile option for cooking multiple dishes. Basket-style air fryers have one or two drawers where you place your food for cooking. Those with two drawers are particularly handy if you want to cook different foods at the same time, but they can take up a lot more room in the kitchen than their more compact counterparts.

The cool-touch handle and non-slip feet of the air fryer ensure that it is safe to handle and use during cooking.If you know you want a dual-zone air fryer but don't necessarily need two sections all of the time, then the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer Air Fryer is the one for you. Instead of choosing, you get both, giving this model ultimate versatility. You can insert a divider when you want to use the two drawers separately or keep the mammoth single drawer for cuts of meat and larger portions. The VORTEX technology also reduces the fat content of your food, making it a healthier option than traditional frying methods. Molly is the Ecommerce Editor for Ideal Home and is always on the lookout for the next must-buy product for your home. Covering all things appliance related, with an emphasis on air fryers, she regularly visits Future's Test Facility in Reading to thoroughly put products through their paces. FAQs When's the best time to buy a dual zone air fryer? The digital display and touch controls make it easy to adjust the temperature and time to your liking.