Ninja Air Fryer Max XL vs Instant Vortex Plus 6 qt Air Fryer

Buy the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL if you want the larger basket and the simplest one-drawer air fryer; its 5.5-quart ceramic-coated nonstick basket holds about 3 lb of fries, and owners rate it 4.4 out of 5. The Instant Vortex Plus 6 qt is the better pick if you want an oven-style unit with more cooking modes and a square basket that fits a whole chicken or a tray of vegetables. The Ninja is a dedicated fryer with Max Crisp; the Instant adds bake, broil, roast and dehydrate, but its dial controls and thinner review base (4.1 from 25 ratings) make it the less proven of the two.

• Choose the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL if you mostly fry and reheat for a family and want a big nonstick drawer with touch controls and a removable heating element that is easy to wipe down.
• Choose the Instant Vortex Plus if you want one countertop appliance that also bakes, broils, roasts and dehydrates, and you prefer a square basket and a dial over a drawer.