Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro IG651 Indoor Grill and Griddle
- 500F powered grill grate, edge-to-edge searing
- 12" flat top BBQ griddle included
- 7 functions: grill, griddle, air crisp, roast, bake, broil, dehydrate
- Smart thermometer, 4 protein settings, 9 doneness levels
- 6 steaks on the grate, or 6 pancakes on the griddle
- 1750 watts, 120 volts, 5 power levels
- 27.5 pounds, 1 Year Limited Warranty
Updated 26 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A powerful indoor grill and griddle for families who want real sear marks and flat-top cooking in one appliance, with a probe for doneness. It is heavy and takes real counter space.
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ASIN: B09B82LJ21Category: Electric Grills
Overview
An independently powered grill grate heats from its own element, giving the Ninja Foodi grill direct, high searing heat across the surface. A flat top griddle interlocks with that grate, and the hood can stay up for bottom heat or close to add circulating hot air.
Searing power plus a griddle is what sets it apart, letting one appliance char steaks, cook pancakes and air crisp fries. The smart thermometer takes guesswork out of meat, but the unit is bulky and heavy to store.
Who it's for
Apartment dwellers without an outdoor grill, and families cooking mains and sides together, get searing, griddling and air crisping in one place. Cooks short on storage should consider a smaller single-purpose grill.
Pros and cons
- Powered grate sears edge to edge
- Griddle for pancakes and sandwiches
- Thermometer sets meat doneness
- Hood up or down cooking
- Heavy to move and store
- Large countertop footprint
Performance notes
Char quality comes from the grate's own heating element, which delivers direct heat to the food contact surface instead of relying on hot air. Closing the hood adds circulating air for even cooking through thick cuts, and the thermometer reads internal temperature so the cook stops at the chosen doneness.
Specifications
| Brand | Brand |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 27.5 Pounds |
| Item dimensions d x W x h | 15.7 x 17.4 x 7 inches |
| Grill grate size | 9" x 12" |
| Griddle size | 12" flat top |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | Grate fits 6 steaks; griddle fits 4 sandwiches or 6 pancakes |
| Wattage | 1750 watts |
| Max temperature setting | 500 F grill grate |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Voltage | 120 Volts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Has nonstick coating | PTFE/PFOA-free ceramic |
| Included components | |
| Included components | Grill, grill grate, flat top griddle, crisper basket, thermometer, quick start guide |
| Other details | |
| Crisper basket | 4-qt |
| Thermometer | Foodi Smart Thermometer, 4 protein settings, 9 doneness levels |
| Product care instructions | Grate, basket and griddle dishwasher safe |
| Cooking functions | Grill, BBQ Griddle, Air Crisp, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate |
| Grill settings | 5 power levels |
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro cooking surface?
The grill grate is 9" x 12" and the flat top griddle is 12", per the included items list.
Does the Ninja Foodi Smart XL Pro smoke indoors?
Ninja says a temperature-controlled grate, splatter shield and cool-air zone reduce smoke, used with its recommended grilling practices.
Can I grill with the Ninja Foodi hood open?
Yes. Hood up gives direct bottom heat for searing; hood down adds circulating air for even cooking and melting.