Ninja FG551 Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with Smart

Ninja FG551 Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with Smart Cook Thermometer

A 500°F heavy grill grate puts real char marks on steaks indoors without setting off apartment smoke detectors, monitored by an integrated leave-in probe.

Real Kitchen Testing & Daily Experience

If you live in an apartment without an outdoor balcony, winter grilling is usually impossible. The Ninja FG551 is the only indoor grill I have tested that actually sears a thick New York strip steak with real grill marks and zero smoke in the living room. The leave-in Foodi thermometer plugs right into the side of the machine. Select “Medium Rare,” drop the lid, and it beeps when the center reaches 130°F. The crust is crispy, the interior is pink from edge to edge, and my smoke detectors stay silent.

Key Technical Specifications

• 500°F cyclonic air circulation and high-density grill grate:
• Foodi Smart Thermometer continuously tracks internal protein temperature with 4 preset doneness levels:
• Extra-large grill capacity fits up to 6 steaks or 24 hot dogs:
• Smoke Control System features splash guard, cool-air zone, and smoke-control thermal plate:

What We Liked (Pros)

• Produces genuine outdoor barbecue char marks and crust inside an apartment kitchen
• Integrated thermometer guarantees medium-rare steak without guessing or cutting into meat
• Virtually smoke-free even when grilling fatty ribeyes and marinated chicken thighs

Real-World Drawbacks (Cons)

• Heavy lid requires ample overhead clearance when opened beneath cabinets
• Cleaning the deep grooved grill grate requires the included stiff bristle brush

Pricing, Amazon Deals & Final Buying Advice

At $219.99 (regularly $259.99), this is one of the safest kitchen appliance investments you can make on Amazon. Check the listing for clipped coupon boxes before adding to cart to lock in the lowest tracked checkout price.