The Ninja MAX Grill & Air Fryer DG551UK is a versatile 6-in-1 indoor cooking solution ideal for busy individuals and families seeking authentic chargrilled flavor and efficient meal preparation. Its key benefit lies in combining high-heat grilling with air frying and other functions, significantly speeding up cooking times and offering healthier options, though mastering its multiple functions may require some initial practice. It simplifies meal creation by offering six customizable cooking functions and a Smart Cook System for precise results.
6-in-1 Versatility: This appliance functions as a Grill, Air Fryer, Roaster, Baker, Dehydrator, and Reheater, providing a wide range of cooking possibilities in one compact unit.
Cyclonic Grill Technology: Hot air is circulated for fast, even cooking and searing, achieving an authentic chargrilled finish indoors without the need to constantly flip food.
Smart Cook System: An integrated Digital Cooking Probe monitors food's internal temperature for precise results, preventing overcooking and ensuring perfect doneness for meat and fish.
XL Capacity: Designed for family-size meals, it can accommodate up to six portions when grilling, roasting, or baking, up to 1kg of chips in the 3.8L Crisper Basket, or a 1.4kg roast in the 3.8L Cooking Pot.
Healthier Cooking: The Air Fry function uses up to 75% less fat than traditional frying methods, and the durable ceramic-coated components are PTFE and PFOA-free, requiring little to no oil for cooking.
Easy Control Panel: Features an intuitive control panel for selecting food types, desired temperatures for probe cooking, and manual temperature settings (LO, MED, HI, MAX) for grilling.
Fuss-Free Cleaning: The Grill Plate, Cooking Pot, and Crisper Basket all have a non-stick ceramic coating and are dishwasher safe, making cleanup simple.
Multi-functional: Replaces multiple kitchen appliances, saving counter space.
Authentic Chargrill: Delivers genuine chargrilled flavor and marks indoors with less smoke.
Faster Cooking: Cook meals up to 45% faster than in a traditional fan oven.
Health-Conscious: Enables cooking with significantly less fat and oil.
Precise Cooking: The Smart Cook System ensures perfectly cooked meat and fish every time.
Generous Capacity: Suitable for both couples and large families.
Simple Cleanup: Dishwasher-safe parts and non-stick surfaces make maintenance easy.
Learning Curve: Mastering all six functions and the Smart Cook System may take some initial practice.
Counter Space: Its family-size capacity means it requires a dedicated amount of counter space.
Multi-functional: Replaces multiple kitchen appliances, saving counter space.
Authentic Chargrill: Delivers genuine chargrilled flavor and marks indoors with less smoke.
Faster Cooking: Cook meals up to 45% faster than in a traditional fan oven.
Health-Conscious: Enables cooking with significantly less fat and oil.
Precise Cooking: The Smart Cook System ensures perfectly cooked meat and fish every time.
Generous Capacity: Suitable for both couples and large families.
Simple Cleanup: Dishwasher-safe parts and non-stick surfaces make maintenance easy.
Learning Curve: Mastering all six functions and the Smart Cook System may take some initial practice.
Counter Space: Its family-size capacity means it requires a dedicated amount of counter space.
The Ninja MAX Grill & Air Fryer excels in delivering versatile cooking performance across its six functions. For Grilling, it provides high-heat searing with temperatures up to 265°C (MAX setting), ideal for achieving "picture-perfect grill marks" on items like smash burgers, steaks, chicken breasts, or halloumi, and adding a blistered char to vegetables. The Air Fry function crisps foods with minimal oil, allowing you to enjoy chips with up to 75% less fat or achieve a "delightfully crisp crunch" on spring rolls and falafels.
When Roasting or Baking, the 3.8L Cooking Pot handles dishes like "juicy and tender herby spatchcocked chicken" or "lemon drizzle cake." The Dehydrate function enables the creation of homemade healthy snacks such as dried fruits or meats. The Reheat function is perfect for invigorating leftovers, preserving moisture, or adding a crisp base to dishes like pizza.
The Smart Cook System simplifies precision cooking: insert the Digital Cooking Probe into your food, select the food type and desired doneness. The appliance monitors the temperature and automatically shuts off when done, guiding you on resting times for optimal results. Manual temperature controls for grilling (LO 200°C, MED 240°C, HI 260°C, MAX 265°C) allow for fine-tuning based on your specific ingredients, whether it's bacon at LO or fresh seafood at MAX.
Setup:
Before cooking, ensure the appliance is on a stable, heat-resistant surface.
Select your desired cooking function, food type, and temperature on the control panel.
If using the Smart Cook System, insert the Digital Cooking Probe into your food as directed in the recipe guide, preferably while the appliance is preheating.
Place the appropriate cooking accessory (Grill Plate, Crisper Basket, or Cooking Pot) into the unit.
Compatibility:
The Ninja MAX Grill & Air Fryer is designed for indoor use and plugs into a standard electrical outlet.
Its family-size capacity makes it suitable for both small and large households.
Care & Maintenance:
Cleaning: The Grill Plate, 3.8L Cooking Pot, and 3.8L Crisper Basket feature a durable ceramic coating that prevents food from sticking. All these components are PTFE and PFOA-free and are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning.
Post-use: Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning.
Brush: A cleaning brush with long bristles is included to assist with cleaning any hard-to-reach areas or stuck-on food.
Storage: Store the unit and its accessories in a clean, dry place.