Ninja Foodi SMART XL OVEN w TEMP PROBE Pro AIR FRYER Countertop OVEN Which is Best DT251 DT200 DT201 

Been watching your videos for a couple months now while learning to use the Foodi 6.5, and we've loved everything we've made so far. Your instruction is so simple and well explained, and the results have been awesome! The rib eye with smashed potatoes is our favorite so far, and those potatoes have been made with many other things as well. They are SOO good! My wife has always been the cook in the house(not the best by her own admission), while I'm an OK cook for anything that comes out of a box LOL. BUT, I have done just about all of the cooking in the Foodi, so you've converted a non-cook. So much so, I knew I needed the oven too. The DT251 just got ordered on Amazon today, and I'll be looking forward to following your videos for the new toy. Not sure if anyone else has found this yet, but the DT251 if not even listed for sale on the Ninja site today(2-24-21), and the DT201 is listed as unavailable. I had looked earlier this week, and both were listed an available. Anyway, thanks again for teaching this non-cook to use the Foodi with your great videos!!

OMG! YOU ACTUALLY DID IT! I was curious about that thermometer but never expected you to buy one! Thanks so much for your time and all you do!

Already bought this for my mother for Christmas. I'm sure she will love it considering she needs a new small oven to bake many delicious recipes.

Thank you for the video. Both of them are very helpful. You are very thorough. I am excited to finally use the Ninja it has been in the garage for over a year. Much appreciated!

Thank you John. I have the DT201 after seeing you do a turkey in it and I could not be more pleased with it🤗 Since it let's you put a manual probe in (which I have) I feel I have the right oven. Sometimes extra features is just one more think that can break. Love your very informative videos🤗😘

Glad I waited! I’ll be getting the one with the probe. Thanks for the comparison video!❤️❤️

Thank you for all of your great reviews. They will help me make the best choice on my next purchase. Instructional videos are good too. Thank you for all your time in making these informative instructional videos.

Thank you very much because you baked a turkey in the ninja foodi xl, I decided to buy one for my mother, since she wants to ease up on oily stuff. I must say compare to the ninja power airfryer, this xl does not require oil to bake and I like that a lot. Yesterday my mom put some fish in, and man it was like it was actually frying. This will change the way we make food, from now on. Yes our turkey is going in there too.

I just ordered the DT201. I was gonna get the dual zone 10qt air fryer, but after watching your videos I decided the oven would be more useful in my kitchen replacing the toaster and air fryer along with being able to bake in it.

Just bought one because of your videos!!! Now waiting on the mail man😁

I wouldn't be without one of these now. So accurate and fast, it cooks like clockwork.

Hi John, First of all thank you for your informative reviews. You have helped me make informative decisions. Everyone kept telling me for years to buy a pressure cooker, I didn't use my slow cooker, but a couple of times a year and didn't think that I would use a pressure cooker, I was WRONG. After doing research and watching tons of youtube videos and yours was my deciding factor to buy one, let me take that back, I love my Ninja 8qt 10in1 pressure cooker/air fryer so much that I bought my daughter in law one (who's in love with it too). My husband saw a video of the Ninja toaster air fryer oven (the one that flips up) and thought it was a cool idea, I told him that I had a toaster oven and that I'd never use the flip up feature; it's impactable for me, because even if you flipped it up, you really can't use the space in front of it , then low and behold I came across this video...guess what I'm getting for Christmas? The Ninja Foodi Smart XL oven with temp probe. My poor kitchen stove rarely get used now that Ninja has taken over my kitchen. lol. Thanks again John!!!! Keep those great videos coming!!!

I have many videos on this oven... click this link!!! All my Ninja Foodi XL PRO Air Fry OVEN videos: ru-vid.com/group/PLEiaLoJ18qQYZELfQKF-ecJlwQlrm73xz

John aka jelly 007 I wanted to compliment you on making great videos with helpful insight and knowledge you help me make a decision I recently received a 201 model from Amazon refurbished for $214 to my door, the unit looked brand new all the original accessory‘s were taped in there, keep up the great work!😷🍟🥩🍕

I got mine yesterday can’t wait to try it out but I didn’t know it was three different models

John I mentioned to you on another video (and he did reply!) about getting the model with the probe. I've done 2 different streaks on 2 occasions set at medium and they both came out perfect! Pretty sure you mentioned you figured they'd have this model and so I waited. Not disappointed at all! Planning to cook a whole chicken this weekend! It's nice to probe it (ha ha), set it and forget it! Thanks!

Yep, I leaned I need to wait for the next model as I plan to get an air frying toaster oven to replace an old halogen toaster oven but the hot top will be an issue due to where it sits above the microwave. Good informative video which answered one of the questions I had about the ninja ovens.

Bought the 201 after seeing your video. Love it and I’ve had the Breville and the Kalorik. Ninja is the BEST bar none!! Thanks for the videos

I bought the one without the probe. After watching this, I wish I bought the one with a probe, but oh well. I got an amazing deal and was able to use a coupon on top of a sale so only paid $200 after tax. No complaints so far

I bought mine direct from ninja. Lastest model without the thermometer. No screen to mess with.. easier to clean. Comes with extra tray.. $239. special. Got it today. Works great.

Very nicely done. So glad you did this video. So many are confused about how this oven actually works. I certainly was. I totally agree...I Love This Oven. So glad I have it. Now what do I do with all the other stuff I have :))

Thank you for the information. All your videos are very educational. Hopefully one day I could afford to get one of these. I live in my rv and never use my oven. Something like this would finally get me to remove my old oven and put this in its place. Would really work for me. Don’t really need the probe. So I will probably just go with the 201 model. Thanks again.

Thanks for an awesome video. Looking forward to more!!!!!

well after watching you John I upgraded to the Amazon version and my DT201 will be going to a friends daughter

Another informative video. Thanks!

Thank You! I just bought mine after watching this!

Another great video with great explanation!😊 A really good friend of mine subscribed to you by the way.

I'm waiting to see if they come out with a 251 with steam.

Costco has a deal on the more expensive one. 200! I was considering purchasing it and found your video while researching. Thanks!

My Ninja Foodi XL Air Fryer. Today. I'm going to do an unboxing by the average Joe. Just like I've done with my RC Trucks. After I cook with it a bit, I'll cook something in it. Personally I feel the Ninja Foodi is better, it can do more like Dehydrate, which is a big deal if you like beef Jerky or dehydrated fruit.

The non splatter screen version I'm pretty sure works like my large wall convection oven. It doesn't need a splatter screen because the fan blows the hot convection air out and if you look on the back sides you will see there is on each side of the fan an opening and that is where the air goes back in to come out the fan and heat the oven. Just wipe clean the inside.

I love the high functions that you explained. Does it toast evenly too?

Come on Jelly ,you got to wait for the one with the probe. That's cooking gadget buying 101. Just kidding. I know it's hard not to pull the buying trigger when a new product comes out that you really want. I bet you will make good use of both ovens. I really enjoy your videos!

I bought this over Costco Online for $200 on sale & lovin it

Hello, great video thanks. I noticed the display on the model on the right was flickering very fast at the beginning of the video. Is it defective?

i recently got the dt251 and it looks like its been slightly changed button locations are different and the thermometer buttons are dedicated by the thermometer plug in portion. i was confused and thought i got the wrong model looking at the reviews online of the dt251 but checked the box and its the same model slightly different button layout on the handle.

What is the best one to buy I like the one with French doors

John, just received my DT251 from Amazon today, 1) they have a users guide solely on the DT251. 2) when registered it shows DT251 and finally 3) DOES NOT have a splatter shield, and does not have mounting holes for the clips. I have an 8 and 10 inch pizza screen coming we’ll see if one of those work and the number 3 and or number 4 rack should hold it in place no problem. Finally more recipes please.

Hi, thanks so much for taking the time to make this video. May I please ask, how are the three ovens different? I did watch the video, carefully actually, and I'm not understanding how they are different from each other in terms of fans (convection), heat source, wattage, size? Are they different sizes? How are the fans different? Do they all do convection the same way; so they all have just that rear fan? Are they all the same power- same wattage? Again, thanks so much.

Hello i love your videos , i was wondering what kind of Japanese knives you have to the left of ninja pro oven ? Curious are they sharp? Do they come with a sharpener?

I'm considering buying a new DT251 but need to know if Ninja resolved the interior rusting issue that plagued the DT200. In under 2 years mine is already saying "CUST SRV2" errors and randomly shuts off and takes 5-10 starts to work. Anybody know if they changed interior material to fix this?

It looks to me like DT200 SERIES means any model between 200 and 299, with the specific model labeled elsewhere on the unit (or if not, their bad). No idea what the LP3 means, though.

Need to make my wife watch this so she will know what I want for Christmas.

I have never found those oven probes to be that accurate but they will shut the oven off so that’s good.

Hey Jelly 007! Great comparison vid (per usual) 👍 Already gave my thumbs up and ordered one based on your review. My question is the Pro oven without a dedicated temp probe (the D201), can you manually set the temperature for food just like the D251 in your video? Thx, in advance + keep reviewing (I need more recipes) 😃

Have they changed it again since this video was created ? The control pannel on the DT251 from amazon looks different than yours... The controls are layed differently plus it's got a Target and an actual temp display shown on the amazon page..

John, I am an 80 year old trying to learn to cook for myself… I watched the video with the smaller ninja using the skillet for steaks.. Are the larger Ninjas necessary for 1 person?

I just bought the one with a thermometer and there is a big dent in the side and when I did cook a pizza it didn't even cook evenly. Half was burnt and the other half the cheese was barely cooked. I really love the oven and will try to get another to see if the problem goes. But if it does the same thing I will return it too. It makes me sad something so nice ends up having problems. You must of got the good ones haha

Well, I am certainly late to this video sadly. This video is brilliant. Let’s talk about the two versions and then there’s the eight and one that Wil mentioned from time to time lol. Having had an oven like this with the reheat button, you should never buy one of these without the reheat button. It is worth going to the 10 and one from V8 and one just to get reheat. It’s wonderful. Also, Amazon makes great thermometers that work in the oven that are wired that have a little box that sits on your counter. That saves you an amazing amount of money. You don’t get the smart stuff but for $18 you can see the temperature. That’s a good deal. Sidenote, just ordered the 201. Got it from the Amazon warehouse. Not used, like New, the box was damaged. $155, free shipping that’s like $120 off the MSRP. Fingers crossed.

Hope they come out with a model that you can bake 2 loaves of bread in. Steam would be nice too.

How long it takes to air fry fresh made fries (2 full size) and how long to whole roast a 5lb chicken does it roast evenly without turning? Need to know compared to corosi or other air fryer oven.

Hi john ordered the dt251 from amazon and did not get the splatter shield and noticed yours has it. Think I should call for swapping out

John, this ought to interest you, and also others who have or ordered the DT251, it’s listed on Ninjas Website, but with no description, and no price. The DT201 now costs $279. Now this should shock everyone, Amazon only has the DT251 available from 3 third party sellers, now are you sitting down? The price is $557.99. Very Interesting, and it looks like the Dt201 is now on preorder status.

We can only get the DT200 in the UK 😢, but there is dehydrate and reheat functions

I just ordered the DT201 but received the DT200 (according to the back of the unit and the instruction manual). But it does have all 10 selections, not 8 as your video said. I ordered it direct from Ninja. I'm confused.

I was looking at the Kalorik and the other fryer Cuisineart and they say they both smoke horribly,,does the ninja XL Pro smoke

Just purchased my DT251 at the Military Exchange for $213.99, it was a special price they were running today, they only had 10 that they just brought out and they were going in 45 mins, one Jerk tried to take someones that they had setting in their cart.

So does one need the dehydrate and reheat functions (the ones not part of the DT200 from Walmart)? I understand the functionality of a dehydrate option, but what is so special about a reheat function? Great review by the way! Thanks in advance.

Nice! You can now cook a storm in both dt251 and dt201. I have the dt201 and was wondering if broiling the chicken drumsticks after airfrying would help giving the charred effect like the ninja XL grill does? Plz clarify as I am tempted to get the grill for kebabs.

Hi Will the air fry basket and sheet pans from your dt251 fit into the dt201 or are they different size?

Great comparisons. Was afraid Walmart version was a tad smaller.

Which company pizzas do you use in your demo?

You know its going to be good when "I'd done up and done it" starts it off

Hi, where can I buy the DT251 from, I'm in the UK.

I’ve used my MEATER to test how hot inside actually gets. It actually doesn’t get to temp for about 15 minutes.

How do you defrost Pita bread?

This thing does toast perfectly golden brown!

John can you recommend or do a video on what setting to do wings in this oven using 2 levels. I have this unit and have attempted per the book settings and my wings come out a bit pale and not crispy as expected.

Hi John, On the DT201 can you use it with a wired thermometer where the wire is sticking out the door without effecting the function of the oven? It looks like the DT251 does just that except that probe plugs into the system. Also does the timer turn off on either one if you open the door to flip food in the middle of the cooking process? Thanks, Jeff

Hey Mr.Jelly. Not to change the subject on air frying toaster ovens.but Now that thanksgiving is coming on fast. When you gonna do a vid on deep frying a turkey? Be curious to see your process... just a thought...

Can you put wings in frozen like the ninja max XL model?

Did you order the magnetic case for thermometer separately or did it come with it

Can you use the temperature probe model DT251 without the probe completely manual like you could with the DT201?

Wow I didn't know there was three versions I bought mine online from Best Buy when they delivered it it was broken so I went back to Best Buy ask them if they price match because I saw them for $250 but when I scroll down I saw it in Walmart for 200 so they gave it to me for that price even though I had the better version at the time I didn't know there was three different versions and I'm sure Geek Squad didn't know as well

John. I bought the one on right in your video It is 50 degrees lower than reading. Love the seal on the door but food takes too long or I have to hike temp up. Is this as expected?

Hey, have you cleaned your crumb tray off on your DT201? I hand-washed all the accessories including the tray on my new oven prior to use and it rusted... was very surprised. Contacted them and they are replacing the entire unit, makes me wonder how common an issue it is. I think when I get the replacement I will run the "proof" cycle before cleaning the accessories off!

So which model is it you like so much one of the two on the counter or the one we can't see,somehow i got lost and confused here

Great information. I did want to ask which one do you like better the Ninja 10 in 1 or the Breville air fryer pro? Thank you so much.

I just bought the DT251 and it didn't come with a splatter screen. Should it have?

The manual says DT250... does it say DT251 on the oven?

Are these teflon free, POFA free, etc. thanks!

We have the Walmart version and love it. Highest temp is 450°.

Hi John, My son gave me the Sp101 Ninja oven (folds back) but one look told me it was too small for anything! My Panasonic toaster oven has more clearance. Liked the functions on the Ninja but I could do most of those things with my trusty toaster oven. I asked him to return the SP101 and I started my search reading all I could find on these air fryer ovens... ins and outs. I realize they all get hot exteriors but an inch clearance speaks volumes against 5 inch mandatory clearance. I did my homework and requested the DT251 which is sold out everywhere and not available til February. I'm willing to wait no prob. My questions to you are these: is that splatter screen necessary? Even posts I read with replies from the manufacturer did not address this question. WHY would they eliminate it? It must help to keep the fan clean. Also, I've read comments concerning the fan noise. Can you address this too please. I've read the convos below; seems we must be very pro-active with these models and do tests for true time and heat settings.

1st.. TY again on letting me know in your other video that the dimensions 17.5 X 20.5 x 13.5 inches... the 13.5 is how tall it is. I figure 17.5 is how wide and 20.5 is how deep.. plus at least another inch from the wall.... Anyway.. I was looking (look at title, not watched yet) at your next couple of videos and you still used the DT201 are you going to start using the smart oven DT251 for cooking videos? Any difference in performance other then the probe? We just got a Breville and thinking of returnming it (its unopened). Is the ninja foodi smart oven the best? I notice it doesn't say convection oven but it has a fan and can do 2 pizza's at once. I think we were unsure if we wanted a convection toaster oven. Thanks

Finally released the UK Variant (That’s what i’ll call it!) aka ‘DT200UK’ - Had to wait, at least, a year longer than you guys from across the pond - I’m torn! - Do I wait, who knows how long, for the DT201 & the ‘Smart’ versions you compare here? - Moreover, it doesn’t explicitly say XL anywhere on the imagery I’m looking at here on Ninja UK website - I ask because I’m also concerned whether or not the ‘Health Grill Plate & Pot’ (which I currently have in my basket) from the ‘AG301UK’ - because they’re smaller than from the ‘Max & Max Pro’ - will actually fit inside?! - Can you help/advise at all, please, Sir? Ps: Love your work! Rafael.

So I'm looking at the DT251. I can get the DT201 on a great deal at Kohl's but wonder if the smart cook system is worth upgrading. Do you like it better than the DT201?

How accurate is the temperature probe on the 251?

Do you have a favorite as some time has passed John? I’d love to buy one of these, just feel overwhelmed with trying to decide which model to buy!

What is the Jelly 007 thing about ?

Hello I like your channel on the ninja website they have 3 different models of this ninja oven but wiich is the one that comes with everything or the best?

The white lettering is disappearing from my DT251. I had the 201 and that did not happen. I wanted to 251 to get the temperature proble. What do you suggest?

Hey John, I have a question. I ordered the Ninja foodi smart xl pro air oven 251 from amazon. I got it today but it looks like they sent me a model DT 250. It has a temperature probe but the fan does not have a screen cover. The book that came with it says ninja DT 250 but I ordered the DT 251. Any thoughts as to if I should return it?

Hey John I'm looking at the ninja foodi xl air fryer oven is that good for a single person.

Did Prime Rib from John's recipe! Perfect!

Maxx Air temps from 80 to 500 degrees. Times to 10 hours. Dehydrates, Proofs, Bakes, Air Fries, Sears, Reheats, Defrosts, Toasts, 21 functions in all. Please apply your budget to one of these and do a review. Kohl’s has it as low as $116 with discounts (what I paid). I have a Bravo XL and it’s nothing compared to the Maxx Air.

please put a link for the amazon model.

What about the DT201?

Can these overheat the countertop and cause it to crack?

When they add a rotisserie to this oven...then it's a buy..for now it's the instant vortex just for the rotisserie feature.

Hello John, enjoy your videos. Love your collection of kitchen gadgets. I was wondering have you ever made eggplant parmesan in an air fryer? Would appreciate your version of it. I've recently purchased the Instant Pot Duo Crisp and have been experimenting with inspiration from your videos. Thank you!