Updated 21 Oct 2026
Is the Ninja Foodi FlexDrawer AF500UK worth it?
Yes — for families and big batches.
Take the divider out and the 10.4L drawer fits a 3kg chicken or half a leg of lamb; put it in and you cook two foods at different settings that finish together, like a DualZone. It's easy to use and cooks well. It's one of the dearest air fryers, the whole drawer needs washing even if you used one half, and it's too big for most dishwashers.
Good to know
- The whole drawer needs washing even if you cooked in one half.
- Dehydrating is only average.
- Takes up a lot of counter.
- 10.4L drawer fits a whole chicken
- Splits in two for chicken and chips
- Easy to use
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Get it if…
- You cook for four or more.
- You want to roast whole chickens or joints.
- You sometimes cook two things at once.
Skip it if…
- You cook for one or two.
- Counter space is tight.
- You want everything dishwasher-washed.
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How we reached this verdict
Expert Reviews calls it an excellent, beginner-friendly all-rounder that fits a 3kg chicken, but one of the most expensive air fryers it tested, with average dehydrating and a basket too big for most dishwashers. Trusted Reviews likes the results and ease of use, but notes the whole drawer needs washing even when you use half.
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Expert Reviews, Trusted Reviews, Ninja (specs), TechRadar, Tom's Guide, Trusted Reviews, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 21 Oct 2026How we decide