Ninja’s electric BBQ is ‘so easy and clean’ it has Brits ditching coal and gas ones

The Ninja Woodfire Electric Outdoor BBQ Grill and Smoker can also air fryer and has been designed to make outdoor cooking quick and easy

With temperatures on the rise across the UK, it’s fair to assume many Brits are likely getting in the mood for the first BBQ of the year. But if the old BBQ is looking a bit worse for wear after being stored away for the winter, there’s an excellent deal on one of Ninja’s top outdoor cooking products.

The beloved kitchen brand has reduced its Woodfire Electric BBQ Grill and Smoker from £299.99 to £251, with the same deal also available at Amazon. Ninja customers can upgrade their device with a BBQ and accessory kit bundle including a stand and cover for £129.

This 18% discount secures an outdoor version of Ninja’s popular air fryers, capable of perfectly cooking a variety of meats and vegetables. It also features a self-igniting wood pellet box for circulating smokey flavours throughout the device, adding an authentic BBQ taste.

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For those who prefer a more traditional experience, the Weber Compact Kettle Charcoal Grill BBQ is currently reduced to £88.97 from £108.59 at Amazon. Alternatively, the CosmoGrill Outdoor XL Smoker BBQ provides additional cooking space for £159.99, reports the Manchester Evening News.

However, Ninja’s Woodfire Electric BBQ is a highly-rated device that can function as either an outdoor electric BBQ grill or a smoker. Unlike traditional models, it doesn’t require charcoal or gas as it’s entirely electric.

As such, it can quickly reach temperatures of up to 260C, making outdoor cooking quick and easy. Despite its electric nature, the Ninja gadget boasts an IPX4 water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand a bit of rough weather if left outdoors.

While it’s not advisable to leave it outside indefinitely, it’s reassuring to know that it won’t conk out at the first sign of rain. This versatile device doubles as an air fryer, offering seven cooking modes, including air frying, roasting, baking, reheating and dehydrating.

It features a large 28cm x 37cm non-stick grill plate that can accommodate eight burgers, 16 sausages, two racks of ribs or a 2kg pork shoulder. Its air frying basket can handle up to 1kg of wings or 1.5kg of hand-cut wedges.

To ensure any food is cooked just right, the Ninja comes with a temperature probe, which allows chefs to monitor the heat levels to know exactly when to flip steaks for the perfect flavour every time. Customers are singing the praises of Ninja’s Woodfire Electric BBQ, which has earned a stellar 4.8-star rating from more than 1,650 reviews.

One review read: “Saves on coals and you get the taste of a BBQ and it’s so quick.”

Another said: “Amazing and easy to use. I love my Ninja woodfire electric burner. So much easier and cleaner to use than a gas or coal BBQ. Love the multi-functions it has and the food tastes great. Ideal for small families or couples, ideal for one to four people could stretch to cooking for six but no more.”

A third said: “This is a game changer no more messing with coal you can cook with the lid open for a BBQ-style experience or closed to let the Ninja do all the work. It’s easy to clean and can fit around eight burgers at a time on the grill. It has a two-metre cable which makes it easy to set up. Cleaning’s easy thanks to the non-stick plates and removable tray.”

However, one customer pointed out: “It’s a shame with fatty meat spitting at the lid the fat drips down the back and diverts to the legs making a bit of a mess when used repeatedly for varying foods.”

Another Amazon shopper argued that the grill doesn’t quite measure up to a traditional barbecue, saying: “The food only vaguely tastes like it’s been BBQ’d when you apply the pellets otherwise it’s just grilled food. And in order for it to work, you have to keep the lid closed so applying sauces isn’t easy and they don’t stick to the food in the same way as a conventional barbecue. In fact, the humidity created inside causes most of this to slide off. It does not sear as they claim.”