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Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro 7-in-1 Indoor Grill & Griddle (IG651) review

Ninja Foodi XL Pro IG651, frame from Will's review video

My verdict

“Great job Ninja, great job redesigning this grill. I believe they added a ton of new features.”

Watch at 10:32

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What I liked

  • “All of the accessories fit inside when it is closed.” 2:15
  • “You can't… with the older model you could not cook with it with a lid open, so it operates more like a traditional grill and I think is better in a lot of different ways.” 2:15
  • “I followed the directions on the back of these frozen egg rolls and they cooked perfectly in this thing.” 4:30
  • “Very user friendly. I just figured this out on my own, I didn't read any instructions.” 8:17
  • “The non-stick surface is definitely working really well.” 9:47

What I didn't like

  • “This is really slick and everything rolls forward… it's kind of a pain especially when the dog gets stuck in this little grease trap at the front.” 5:15
  • “Sound wise [it] is about the same loudness as the last model.” 3:00
  • “I am unsure if this is dishwasher safe. This, I'm talking about the bottom piece.” 9:47
  • “Keep in mind that this does retain a good amount of heat.” 9:02

Worth knowing

Capacity
“I would say this fits at least eight burgers easily. Definitely has more space than the older model for sure.” 8:17
Tip
“If you're going to do several hot dogs, instead of putting them horizontally like I have this one, it would be much better to put them vertically.” 7:31

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Ninja IG651 Foodi Smart XL Pro 7-in-1 Indoor Grill/Griddle Combo | Use Opened or Closed!

Ninja Foodi XL Pro IG651 in use, frame from Will's review video

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