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If you are trying to decide between a Ninja and a Cosori air fryer, this one is for you. I have been using three of them in real life: the Ninja French Door air fryer oven, the Cosori Iconic, and the Cosori TurboBlaze. This is a real mom review covering price, how they cook, how hard they are to clean, and which foods work best in each one.

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The quick answer

• Best for pizza, toast, and flat or light foods: the Ninja French Door oven
• Best for looks, precise cooking, and chicken: the Cosori Iconic
• Best value, and the one I use most: the Cosori TurboBlaze
• Easiest to clean: the two Cosori air fryers

All three make great food. The right one comes down to your price point, the look you want, and what you cook most.

Ninja French Door Air Fryer Oven

We have been using the Ninja for about a year and a half, and it makes delicious food. I love making chicken wings in it, and we make chicken nuggets for my son in there all the time.

What I like:

• French doors: open one door and both doors open together.
• Big capacity: Ninja says the basket fits up to 5 pounds of chicken, and it comes with two racks.
• 10 cooking functions: Whole Roast, Air Roast, Air Fry, Bake, Dehydrate, Broil, Toast, Bagel, Pizza, and Reheat.
• Interior light and glass front, so you can watch your food cook.
• Great for flat and light foods: pizza, toast, and bagels. My son loves using it to make his own toast.

What I don't love:

• Cleaning. The Ninja is stainless steel inside and out. If you want a fully stainless steel air fryer, a countertop oven like this is pretty much your only option. But cleaning it is a hassle. I have to spray it ahead of time and do a lot of scrubbing.
• Price. It is the most expensive of the three. Countertop air fryer ovens usually cost more than basket air fryers.

Cosori Iconic

The Iconic is Cosori's higher-end air fryer. It has that stainless steel look on the outside and very precise cooking. Fries come out magnificent, and so does chicken. It looks gorgeous on the counter, and I absolutely love this air fryer.

What I like:

• 6 functions: Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Dry, Proof, and Reheat.
• Roast is my favorite setting. It gives chicken that extra crispiness on the outside.
• Dry mode runs from 90°F to 135°F, which is great for dried fruit.
• Proof mode lets you rise bread dough and then bake it right in the same basket. We started making bread at home, so I can't wait to try this.
• Shake reminder tells you when to pull the basket out and shake your food.
• Safety button: the basket won't come out unless you press the release button, and the air fryer stops running as soon as you pull it out.
• PFAS-free ceramic nonstick basket, with a crisper plate on little legs so air flows under the food.

Good to know:

• Don't air fry light foods like a slice of toast in basket-style air fryers. The fan can pull them up and they stick to it. Use the Ninja for those.
• Fingerprints: the stainless steel outside shows fingerprints, so keep a stainless steel cleaner handy to keep it shiny.

Cosori TurboBlaze

I love this one too, and honestly, it is the one I use most. It is the lowest price of the three, but that does not mean it is worse. It is just more practical, and it does so many things.

What I like:

• Lots of modes: Air Fry, Roast, Broil, Bake, Dry, Proof, Reheat, Frozen, and a Preheat button.
• Frozen mode adjusts the time and fan speed so frozen food comes out fully cooked.
• Preheat button, which the Iconic does not have, so your food comes out even crispier.
• Pause button, so you can stop it partway through.
• Same easy-clean ceramic basket and crisper plate with little legs as the Iconic.

Good to know:

• No shake reminder, so set your own timer if your food needs a shake.

Which one is easiest to clean?

The two Cosori air fryers win here. Their nonstick ceramic baskets clean up easily with soap and water, and you can put them in the dishwasher. I hand-wash mine so they last longer, but the dishwasher is an option.

The Ninja makes great food, but it is the only one that is a pain to clean.

Which one cooks chicken best?

The Cosori Iconic makes the best chicken. Bigger pieces come out with that crispy, roasted skin, especially on the Roast setting. The TurboBlaze is right behind it, and honestly, the difference is small. All three make great chicken.

My tip for crispy fries

I do use a little oil. Just a small dab mixed into my fries, and they come out golden and delicious. You still use far less oil than deep frying.

How I use all three

I still use all three regularly. One lives in my kitchen, one is in my living room, and the Ninja stays on the counter because my son loves using it for toast and his own snacks. They all make life so much easier as a mom.

My verdict

• Choose the Ninja French Door oven if you want to make pizza, toast, and bagels, and don't mind extra cleaning.
• Choose the Cosori Iconic if you want a beautiful stainless steel air fryer with precise cooking, the best chicken, and an easy-clean basket.
• Choose the Cosori TurboBlaze if you want the best value and an air fryer you will use every single day.

They are very close in food quality, so pick based on your budget and the look you want.

FAQ

Is Ninja or Cosori better?
They are very close in food quality. The Ninja French Door oven is better for pizza, toast, and flat foods. The Cosori air fryers are easier to clean, and the Cosori Iconic makes the best chicken of the three.

Which air fryer is easiest to clean?
The Cosori Iconic and TurboBlaze. Both have nonstick ceramic baskets that clean with soap and water or go in the dishwasher.

Can you make toast in an air fryer?
In a countertop oven like the Ninja French Door, yes. In basket air fryers, light foods like bread can get pulled up into the fan, so it is better to skip it.

Which one is the cheapest?
The Cosori TurboBlaze is the lowest price of the three.

Where to buy

• Shop the Ninja French Door air fryer oven on Amazon
• Shop the Cosori Iconic on Amazon
• Shop the Cosori TurboBlaze on Amazon