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Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201): price, specs & release date
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201), released 2021. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: amazon.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) is listed at $159.99 on amazon.com as of 2026-06-27, #7 cheapest of 17 air fryers (median $179.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Silver Deskmark — 57/100 pay-blind standing, #9 of 23 in class.
Verified Jun 27, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Cheapest air fryers: Cosori TurboBlaze 6.0qt Air Fryer — $109.99
- Best for Two independent baskets cook different foods at once, with Smart/Match Cook syncing them to finish together; no preheating and dishwasher-safe baskets; Perfectly browned and crisped chicken wings, Brussels sprouts and breaded chicken.
- Skip if Inconsistent crisping — Tom's Guide got very uneven from-scratch fries; Wirecutter said it failed to run hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well is a dealbreaker.
Is the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) a good buy?
At $160, the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) is #8 cheapest of the 17 air fryers we track, where the median is $159.99. On the spec sheet, its drawers of 2 is the highest of the 21, its capacity qt of 8 is above the median of the 20, and its presets of 6 is below the median of the 23.
Evidence of Record
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One independent lab measured this product across 2 physical metrics — thermal and noise. These numbers rest on a single hands-on source so far; 1 other outlet has it on record by mention only.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201)
Two whitelisted outlets hands-on tested the exact Ninja DZ201: Tom's Guide reviewed it directly, and Wirecutter tested it as a dual-basket contender in its air-fryer roundup. Verdicts split on crisping: Tom's Guide praised its two-zone cooking and perfectly crisped wings but flagged bulk, 65.5 dBA noise and uneven from-scratch fries; Wirecutter found the DZ201 never ran hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well.
Based on 2 reviews · 2 lab-tested · 2021-08-31–2026-06-22
Tested by Tom's Guide, Wirecutter
Consistently praised
- Two independent baskets cook different foods at once, with Smart/Match Cook syncing them to finish together; no preheating and dishwasher-safe baskets
- Perfectly browned and crisped chicken wings, Brussels sprouts and breaded chicken
- Easier to use than the rival Instant Vortex Plus dual-basket model
Commonly flagged
- Inconsistent crisping — Tom's Guide got very uneven from-scratch fries; Wirecutter said it failed to run hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well · 2 sources
- Large and heavy, hogs counter space, and can't fit a whole chicken
- Loud in use — measured 65.5 dBA, one of the highest readings recorded
Where reviewers disagree Direct cross-source conflict on crisping: Tom's Guide said the Ninja 'perfectly browned and crisped' wings, Brussels sprouts and breaded chicken, whereas Wirecutter found it 'failed to run hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well.' Both agree from-scratch/non-frozen results were the weak point.
The sources (2)
External surface temperature (lower-right side): 137°F · Operating noise: 65.5 dBA
The Ninja perfectly browned and crisped chicken wings, Brussels sprouts and breaded chicken.
It only really struggled to air fry French fries from scratch, which were adequate, but didn't compare to some other models in terms of browning, crisping or moistness.
As it operates, the air fryer has a dBA reading of 65.5 which is one of the highest readings we got from an air fryer.
It was easier to use than its Instant Vortex Plus two-basket counterpart
it too failed to run hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $159.99 US MSRP approximately $159.99–$169.99 at major retailers; launch price was higher (~$220+). Current list price from Walmart and Amazon listings as of 2025. |
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| Brand | Ninja |
| Released | 2021 |
| Capacity qt | 8 |
| Type | dual-basket |
| Max temp f | 450 |
| Presets | 6 |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Wattage | 1760 |
| Drawers | 2 |
Source: amazon.com (verified 2026-06-15) · corroborated by manua.ls. Amazon listing (B089TQWJKK) confirms: 8 qt, 2 independent frying baskets, 6-in-1 (Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate), DualZone Technology (Match Cook + Smart Finish), dishwasher-safe baskets and crisper plates. ManualsLib/manua.ls user manual confirms 1760W power (also reported as 1700W in some retailer specs — 1760W from manual is authoritative). Temperature range per search aggregates: 105°F–450°F. Drawers: 2 independent baskets. ASIN tracking on CamelCamelCamel confirms 2021 availability. Release 2021 per Amazon listing date.
Is the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) worth it vs cheaper air fryers?
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) against its closest cheaper and pricier air fryers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 17 ranked
| Product | Price | Capacity qt | Type | Max temp f | Presets | Dishwasher safe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) this | $159.99 | 8 | dual-basket | 450 | 6 | Yes |
| Instant Vortex Plus 6qt Air Fryer 6-in-1 | $149.99 | 6 | basket | 400 | 6 | Yes |
| Cosori Dual Blaze 6.8qt Smart Air Fryer | $179.99 | 6.8 | basket | 400 | 12 | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201)?
Two whitelisted outlets hands-on tested the exact Ninja DZ201: Tom's Guide reviewed it directly, and Wirecutter tested it as a dual-basket contender in its air-fryer roundup. Verdicts split on crisping: Tom's Guide praised its two-zone cooking and perfectly crisped wings but flagged bulk, 65.5 dBA noise and uneven from-scratch fries; Wirecutter found the DZ201 never ran hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well. Praised: Two independent baskets cook different foods at once, with Smart/Match Cook syncing them to finish together; no preheating and dishwasher-safe baskets; Perfectly browned and crisped chicken wings, Brussels sprouts and breaded chicken; Easier to use than the rival Instant Vortex Plus dual-basket model. Flagged: Inconsistent crisping — Tom's Guide got very uneven from-scratch fries; Wirecutter said it failed to run hot enough in either basket to crisp or cook food well; Large and heavy, hogs counter space, and can't fit a whole chicken; Loud in use — measured 65.5 dBA, one of the highest readings recorded. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) cost?
The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) has a US price of $159.99 (US MSRP approximately $159.99–$169.99 at major retailers; launch price was higher (~$220+). Current list price from Walmart and Amazon listings as of 2025.), as of 2026-06-15.
How does the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) compare on price?
At $160, the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) is #8 cheapest of the 17 air fryers we track, where the median is $159.99.
When was the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) released?
The Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) was released 2021.
What are the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201)'s key specs?
Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 DualZone Air Fryer (DZ201) (Ninja): capacity qt 8, type dual-basket, max temp f 450, presets 6, dishwasher safe Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-15.
Price of record: $159.99 at amazon.com, 2026-06-27. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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