Here’s how I used the Ninja DoubleStack air fryer to keep my marriage vows, 4 dishes at a time

When we were preparing to get married last year, my now-wife and I discussed how we would split the household chores, including the cooking duties.

Although I promised to take turns to helm the kitchen, I'm ashamed to admit that work (and life) got in the way of me cooking more consistently.

So this year, I vowed that I would cook for my wife more.

Cook up to 4 dishes at a time

One appliance that helped me fulfill my promise is the new Ninja DoubleStack air fryer (RRP S$399), which has dual cooking baskets to help time-pressed cooks like me whip up as many as four dishes at once.

The air fryer comes with six handy built-in functions, from air frying and roasting, to reheating food or even dehydrating meat.

I was glad to see it doesn't take up too much space on my counter, leaving ample space for me to prepare ingredients at the side.

Each basket can hold up to two dishes for cooking, using the stacked meal racks provided.

Impressing my wife

As my wife usually whips up simple dinners on weekdays, I resolved to prepare more elaborate dishes on the weekend to impress her.

"Try making siu yuk (Cantonese crispy pork belly)," my wife suggested. She had seen it on Instagram.

I was initially skeptical, but with some patience, and the Ninja DoubleStack's "dehydrate" and "roast" functions, it came out perfect.

And yes, the meat had the satisfying crunch you'd expect.

I paired it with air-fried broccoli, cooked in the top basket, for a dinner that tastes as good as it looks.

Quick weekday meals

The Ninja DoubleStack Air Fryer also excelled at saving time during my weekday meal preparation.

One simple dish I tried was miso salmon on top of a bed of french beans, and it was a breeze to set the temperature, time and cook function I desired.

Even better, I was able to simultaneously hard-boil some eggs in the top basket — almost as if I had two air fryers in my kitchen.

This made for a nutritious lunch on a work-from-home day, in just 10 minutes of cooking time.

And a happy wife too.

Complete meals made with just 1 appliance

Some may wonder if it is possible to prepare a complete meal (including carbs) in the air fryer.

The answer is yes.

This was one of my attempts with multi-layered cooking in the Ninja DoubleStack air fryer, featuring roasted potatoes, creamy air-fried mushrooms and soy sauce chicken thighs.

The convenience was great, allowing me to prepare dinner in 30 minutes without even having to touch the stove.

And as an added bonus, I only had to clean one appliance after the meal.

Simplifies cooking process

Another difficulty I've faced when cooking with too many appliances is multi-tasking.

If I have to cook multiple dishes in, say, different pots and pans, the oven, and a pressure cooker, I might forget a step or end up overcooking something.

Thankfully, the Ninja DoubleStack let me easily monitor the cooking durations for both baskets, and check on the food during the cooking process.

The airfryer also comes with a "Sync" function which ensures that both baskets end their cooking at the same time.

So you get your food perfectly cooked just when you want to serve it.

If you want to replicate the cooking function across both baskets (think: burger patties) you can use the "Match" function instead.

It was also easy to check the doneness of the meat — this was medium well — using the digital probe that came with the airfryer.

But more important than that, it gave me the confidence to cook for my wife more.

"Thanks for cooking, dear," my wife would say with a smile as she dug into the food.

Mission accomplished.

Final thoughts

America’s No. 1 small kitchen appliance brand* Ninja has been making waves in Singapore in recent years.

Although it was my first time trying out one of their air fryers, I was personally impressed by the versatility that the Ninja DoubleStack air fryer offers.

The additional basket is a game-changer for preparing multiple dishes, and it saves lots of time if your recipes are suited for the air fryer.

Many would appreciate the extra counter space that they can enjoy, thanks to this multi-purpose airfryer.

The Ninja DoubleStack retails at S$399, and it comes with a digital probe.

The version without a probe retails at S$349.

If your budget permits, it's a worthwhile addition for your kitchen. Or you can put this on your housewarming gift wishlist.

To find out more about the Ninja DoubleStack air fryer, you can check out the website.

* Source: Circana, Retail Tracking Service, U.S. dollar sales, 52 weeks ending Dec. 30, 2023 / 52 weeks ending Dec. 31, 2022 / 52 weeks ending Jan. 1, 2022 / 52 weeks ending Jan. 2, 2021

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Top image by Daniel Seow