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They love this brand for its versatility, capacity, quality, and good looks.

Fast forward a few years, and these countertop appliances are ubiquitous in home kitchens.

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They’re not just for making guilt-free french fries anymore, though.

Theyve become the kitchen appliance equivalent of a Swiss Army knife.

They’re helping home cooks whip up everything from crispyBrussels sproutstojuicy hamburgersand perfectly fluffybaked potatoes.

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With so many options, how do you separate the wheat from the chaff?

Or, in this case, the crispy from the soggy?

I reached out to five food writers who know their way around a kitchen appliance.

When it comes to air fryers, they all agreed, one brand rises above the rest.

Kristy couldn’t contain her enthusiasm for Ninja’s multipurpose capabilities.

“It can also bake, roast, reheat, and even dehydrate.

This is what I love the most about my Ninja machine.

It has multiple features and functions.”

But it’s not just about the bells and whistles.

Ivy is smitten with theNinja SP201 Digital Air Fry Pro.

It makes “the best air-fried salmon, hands down,” she says.

He’ll sometimes pull it out, he says, to make the crispiest tater tots and Brussels sprouts.

Myo’s only regret with her Ninja is that she didnt buy it earlier.

“I was wrong!”

“I can cook an entire package of fries and chicken nuggets in the air fryer.

She bought the4-quart Ninjaat a 30%-off sale for around $60.

“That’s a great price for a reliable appliance I use almost every day.”

What really sealed the deal for her was how easy the Ninja is to clean.