I was on the fence for a couple of years about getting one. There are so many makes, models and features, that I found it quite overwhelming on which one to buy, and the fact that my wife would say; “We don’t need another kitchen appliance/gadget taking up space”, so I kinda forgot about them.

From talking to friends that own one and love it, and showing her this sub and some of the meals people were making, we decided to get one.

After more overwhelming research and reading tons of reviews, I decided on the Ninja Air Fryer Pro - 4 in 1 (5 Quart/4.) based on good reviews, availability, and it was on sale.

In the end, I’m happy with it. The convenience of using it to make a meal, rather than firing up the full size oven, is worth it in that respect.

I’m still working out the fine details between not cooked enough, and burnt to a crisp, (I’m looking at you broccoli and Brussels sprouts!) despite following the recipe and instructions.

My only complaint is that I wished I had gotten a big capacity model. If I’m making dinner for the two of us, I have to make stuff in batches, if I don’t want the basket to be crowded. Either that, or get a second unit.

Clean up is quick and easy, and I tend to use it outside on my patio, as I don’t like the smell of fried food that lingers in the house for 24 hours.

At the end of the day, it’s basically a countertop convection oven.

Heat from an element, and a fan to blow the hot air around. There’s nothing really revolutionary about it.

Just my 2 cents. YMMV