Did you know Ninja sell an outdoor air fryer? Here's the lowdown on the brand's star outdoor product
Ninja's Woodfire Electric BBQ makes cooking outside foolproof. Right now it's cheaper than ever


In the ever-changing world of air fryers, Ninja has the market pretty much locked down, with innovative designs that constantly change the game. But did you know that using your Ninja to air fry is an activity not just limited to your kitchen?
Yep, there is a Ninja that you can use even to air fry outside - we're talking about the Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ and Smoker.
This piece of kit can help you cut down on the time needed to grill and roast a whole variety of foods without the need for fuel at all.
And the best bit? Apart from the endorsement from David Beckham? It also features an air fryer, which allows you to get faster cooking results on everything from a side of chips to a cake for dessert, all done from the comfort of your back garden. Here's our look at why this world's first outdoor air fryer is set to be the buy of the summer.
Ninja Woodfire Electric BBQ & Smoker | was £429.99, now £220 at Amazon
The Woodfire BBQ is now available for 45% off. Purchase of this multi-functional BBQ includes a woodfire pellet starter pack to send you on your way, too.
Ninja's sell out garden air fryer
According to the brand, the Ninja Woodfire BBQ is the bestselling electric BBQ in the UK, and already has a cult following despite only being released last year. It sold out last summer on the Ninja website, but is back this year after huge demand.
Much like the best Ninja air fryers, this is way more than just a BBQ, with seven functions packed in for your money. Those functions are grill, smoke, air fry, roast, bake, reheat and dehydrate.
Testing the Ninja Woodfire BBQ & Smoker.
On top of that, the Woodfire also features an integrated smoker box, in which you can insert pellets to create a smoky, chargrilled flavour. This, again, requires no fuel to activate, so it couldn't be easier to inject that BBQ flavour back into whatever you're cooking.
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Even better, you can use the smoker on any of the settings, meaning you can air fry something and infuse it with a BBQ flavour, as easily as cooking inside.
Our reviewer tried the air fryer setting on the Woodfire to great success.
During our tests, our reviewer found that the air frying function on the Ninja Woodfire cut cooking time down by over a third, and she managed to fit a whole lot in the included crisper basket, all while using far less oil than usual.
Of course, you get the grilling ability of an electric BBQ and smoker too, and our reviewer found that all of the meat she cooked with this Ninja was succulent and well-cooked.
Electric BBQs are an ultra-convenient way to get cooking outside this summer without the fuss or long set-up required with other fuel types.
Our reviewer's principal gripe with the Woodfire was that it lacked the same space that she had with other charcoal or gas grills. This is a problem solved with the launch of the new Ninja Woodfire Pro XL Electric BBQ Grill & Smoker, which has space for up to 10 burgers, six steaks, or two whole 3kg chickens at a time.
Whether you need to size up or not, if you want all of the dependability of your Ninja air fryer outside, there's only one thing to invest in for this summer.
FAQs
Can a Ninja Woodfire be used indoors?
The short answer is no, it is not suitable for the indoors. The Ninja Woodfire has a 1.6 metre-long cable and must be run outside, whether that's a garden or a balcony. It's weather-resistant for year-long outdoor use, and features a special plug to prevent any shocks from contact with water.
If you love the sound of the Woodfire but lack an outdoor space, then the Ninja Sizzle, covered in our Ninja Sizzle review, is the one for you. It's an indoor griddle, allowing you to use the entire flat plate to cook up all sorts of culinary delights.
Where can I buy pellets for the Ninja Woodfire?
Upon purchase of the Ninja Woodfire, you'll receive two sample bags of Ninja's branded pellets to get you started. After that, you'll need to repurchase the pellets for £14.99 from Ninja's website.
Can I leave my Ninja Woodfire outside?
You can leave your Ninja Woodfire outside year-round, as Ninja say it's 'built with the Great British weather in mind', which is welcome news. It is also water-resistant to rating IPX4, which means while it can't be submerged in water, it can withstand being splashed with water.
You can buy an accompanying cover for your Woodfire, of any size from the Ninja website with prices starting from £19.99, so it stays in pristine condition.
Can you cook with the lid open on the Ninja Woodfire?
If you're using the grill function on the Woodfire you can cook with the lid up just as you would when using one of the best charcoal BBQs, to expertly control airflow. if you want to air fry with it, then keep the lid down, as the convection element is in the lid of the BBQ.
We're sure that the Ninja Woodfire is the thing you need for your garden this year. All we need now is some better weather.

Molly is Ideal Home’s Kitchen Appliances Editor, the Ideal Home Certified Expert on Appliances. An all-around cooking and baking enthusiast, she loves finding the next must-have product for readers that will their kitchen a better place. She joined the team in September 2022 after working on the editorial teams of Real Homes, Homes & Gardens and Livingetc.
For the last 4 years, she's been reviewing hundreds of small appliances; conducting tests at home or in the Ideal Home test kitchen. She would be hard-pressed to pick a Mastermind specialist subject but air fryers are her ultimate area of expertise, after testing just about every single one released since 2022.
To keep ahead of trends and new releases, Molly has visited the testing and development spaces of multiple kitchen brands including Ninja Kitchen and Le Creuset as well as attended consumer shows such as IFA, hosted in Berlin to see the cooking innovations of the future.
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