Ninja Foodi AF500UK FlexDrawer 10.4L dual-zone air fryer

This Ninja FlexDrawer air fryer offers a flexible dual-zone cooking system that adapts to family meals and larger dishes, combining a large 10.4 L drawer with a removable divider to run two independent 5.2 L zones or one mega zone. It is designed to air fry, roast and bake with little or no oil, helping prepare mains and sides at the same time for faster weeknight cooking.

Key Points

The dual-zone technology allows two different foods to be cooked in separate compartments and finish together, or the divider can be removed to form a single 10.4 L cavity for larger items. According to the manufacturer, each 5.2 L zone can hold up to 2 kg of chicken or 1.5 kg of chips, which supports family-sized portions and batch cooking. The unit includes a non-stick 10.4 L drawer, removable divider, two crisper plates and a recipe guide developed by a chef. It weighs 9.3 kg and comes in black, with a UK plug included.

Technical Specifications

• Name: Ninja AF500UK FlexDrawer Air Fryer
• Capacity: 10.4 L total, two 5.2 L zones
• Weight: 9.3 kg
• Functions: Air fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate, Proof
• Colour: Black

Advantages

The appliance offers faster cooking times versus conventional fan ovens, with manufacturer testing indicating up to 65% quicker results for certain foods such as fish fingers and sausages when including preheat. Energy use can also be lower, with tests suggesting up to 45% less energy consumption compared with traditional ovens for similar recipes. The ability to cook with minimal oil supports lower-fat meal preparation, and the removable divider increases versatility for entertaining or batch cooking.

Usage Recommendations

For best results, use the dual-zone setting to cook a main and a side together so both complete at the same time, or remove the divider when you need to crisp a larger roast or bake a whole dish. The non-stick drawer and crisper plates are dishwasher safe, which simplifies cleaning after busy meals. Consider that maximum capacity figures are based on manufacturer guidance and sizes of items will affect cooking times, so check progress during first use and adjust timings as needed.