Ninja DZ201 Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer Review

The Ninja DZ201 Foodi 2-Basket Air Fryer is an innovative appliance that allows you to cook two different foods at the same time.

This is because it features two baskets each 4-quart capacity.

You enjoy a total of 8 quarts with the benefit of cooking more at the same time.

This is a huge advantage over traditional single-basket air fryers, which require you to cook foods one at a time.

Ninja DZ201 Foodi Air Fryer Specifications

The key specifications of the Ninja Foodi DZ201 air fryer are as follows:

Type	2 Basket air fryer
Dimensions	13.86 by 15.63 by 12.4 inches
Weight	17.9 pounds
Capacity	8 Quarts
Material	Plastic
Color	Grey
Max Temperature	450 °F
Wattage	1690 watts
Cord Length	2.6 ft
Related Products	Ninja AF080 Mini, Ninja AF101 & Ninja AF161 Max XL.

Pros

• 6-in-1 cooking functions
• Large 8-quart cooking capacity
• 2 air fryer baskets with separate heating zones
• Dual zone cooking technology
• Rectangular basket design

Cons

• Takes up more space

Features of the Ninja DZ201 Dual Zone Air Fryer

Design

The Ninja DZ201 2-basket air fryer has a basic and functional design.

It is larger in weight and size than most air fryer models.

This dual-basket air fryer only compares to other 2-basket air fryer types such as the Ninja DZ550 Foodi and Instant Vortex Plus XL.

It is grey with two handles marked for each basket.

Control Panel

The air fryer control panel is clear and simple to use.

It features a digital display with time and temperature controls.

The control panel also has buttons that represent the various cooking functions for both air fryer baskets.

They include air fry, roast, air broil, reheat, bake and dehydrate.

You’ll also access the DualZone technology using the control panel. These include the smart finish and match cook programs.

Finally, you have the start/pause and power button.

Air Fryer Basket

The Ninja Foodi has two air fryer baskets.

Both baskets are rectangular and can thus accommodate more food.

The capacity of each basket is 4 quarts. This makes a total of 8 quarts.

You can prepare your main meal and sides at the same time.

The air fryer baskets can fit 4 pounds of wings or fries.

These Ninja DZ201 air fryer baskets feature a non-stick coating that prevents food from sticking when cooking.

This two-basket air fryer also comes with two non-stick crisper plates and a multi-layer rack.

The air fryer baskets and crisper plates are dishwasher-safe.

Check out this article on how to clean a Ninja Air Fryer.

All the material that comes in contact with food is also BPA-free.

Cooking Functions

This air fryer has 6 main cooking functions. They include:

· Air Fry

The Air Fry function allows you to achieve a crispy and crunchy texture with little to no oil.

· Air Broil

This function allows you to add a crispy finishing touch to your meals.

You can also melt toppings such as cheese for the perfect finish.

· Bake

With the Bake function, you can create delicious baked goods like cakes and bread.

· Roast

You can also use the DZ201 as a roaster oven with the Roast function.

It is great for cooking meats.

· Dehydrate

The dehydrate function allows you to reduce moisture in food.

You can make healthy snacks like dried meats, fruits, and vegetables.

· Reheat

The reheat function allows you to warm leftover food.

You’ll give life to leftovers and obtain a delicious crispy result.

DualZone Technology

Aside from the six cooking functions, the Ninja DZ201 air fryer has DualZone technology to increase versatility.

This technology helps you to effectively utilize the 2 air fryer baskets.

It utilizes the two cooking baskets to make preparing food convenient for the user.

The features of this technology include the Smart finish and Match cook.

Smart Finish

The smart finish enables food with different cooking times, temperatures, and functions to finish cooking at the same time.

For example, you can have fries in one basket and chicken in the other.

Although these dishes have different cooking times and functions, the technology will work to ensure they finish cooking at the same time.

This makes it easier to dish out and serve food without timing their cooking times.

Match Cook

Match cook allows you to prepare large batches of food that share the same cooking temperature, time, and function.

The food might be similar or different.

When using the match cook feature, the air broil cooking function is unavailable.

Pro Tips: How to Use the Ninja DZ201 Foodi Air Fryer

Cooking with a 2-basket air fryer is different from a one-basket air fryer.

The Ninja DZ201 allows you to cook with one or both baskets (zone) at a time.

When cooking in one zone, switch on the appliance and add food to the air fryer basket.

The air fryer automatically defaults to the 1^st zone/air fryer basket. If you intend to use the second zone, select zone 2 to switch.

Removing the air fryer basket when the air fryer is cooking does not stop the appliance.

You need to press the start/pause button to stop cooking operations.

When using both air fryer baskets and you need to pause one zone, press the zone you intend to pause (either 1 or 2).

Then select the start/pause button.

Ninja DZ201 Foodi vs Ninja DZ550 Foodi Air Fryer

Both of these appliances are dual-basket air fryers.

They have different cooking capacities and capabilities.

The Ninja DZ201 has an 8-quart capacity while the Ninja DZ550 has a 10-quart capacity.

They both have the DualZone technology that includes smart finish and match cook.

However, the Ninja DZ550 also features a smart cook system and IQ boost.

The smart cook system helps the air fryer achieve perfect doneness and has an integrated thermometer.

The IQ boost works when the DualZone technology is not selected. It works to distribute power across the air fryer baskets.

Here’s a table showing these differences.

	Ninja DZ201 Foodi Air Fryer	Ninja DZ550 Foodi Air Fryer
Capacity	8 Quarts	10 Quarts
Size	13.9 D x 15.6 W x 12.4 H Inches	13.9 D x 17.1 W x 12.8 H Inches
Weight	17.9 pounds	19.8 pounds
Number of functions	6	6
Capabilities	DualZone technology	DualZone technology, smart cook system & IQ boost.
Functions	Air fry, roast, air broil, reheat, bake and dehydrate	Air fry, air broil, bake, roast, reheat and dehydrate
Maximum temperature	450 °F	450 °F

Is the Ninja DZ201 Foodi Dual Zone Air Fryer worth it?

The Ninja DZ201 Foodi Dual Zone is a versatile air fryer.

It gives you 6 cooking functions with advanced DualZone technology to prepare food.

The two-basket air fryer is a great choice for individuals with a large family.

You can use it to prepare meals and side dishes at the same time.

You get 8 quarts of capacity, 4 quarts from each air fryer basket with a cooking temperature of up to 450.

If you need a bigger option, consider the Ninja DZ550 Smart XL air fryer.

Check out this comprehensive Ninja air fryer troubleshooting guide.

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