Ninja Air Fryer Max XL vs Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer AF05

The Ninja Air Fryer Max XL uses rapid hot air circulation to crisp food with up to 75% less fat than traditional deep frying, while a 5.5-quart capacity accommodates family-sized portions of fries, wings, or a whole chicken. A Max Crisp technology setting reaches higher temperatures for extra-crispy results comparable to deep frying, and a wide temperature range allows both air frying and dehydrating in the same unit. The non-stick, dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate simplify cleanup, while an easy-to-read digital display with preset cooking programs takes the guesswork out of common dishes.

The Dome 2 takes a different shape from most air fryers. Instead of a deep bucket, it uses a wide, low-profile 5.6-quart basket with a full-width cooking surface that fits a 12-inch pizza, so food spreads out in a single layer rather than stacking. That layout is the whole point: single-layer cooking is what makes air frying brown evenly. It uses dual heating with adjustable fan speeds, exposed through the Typhur app in Air Fry mode on this AF05 revision, plus 15 cooking functions and a self-cleaning cycle. The basket is aluminium alloy coated in a PFAS-free, fluorine-free ceramic non-stick layer, which addresses the coating question that comes up repeatedly with air fryers.

• Large capacity for family cooking
• Genuinely crispy results
• Easy cleanup with dishwasher-safe parts
• Versatile with dehydrate mode

• Wide single-layer basket browns more evenly than a deep bucket
• PFAS-free ceramic coating answers the non-stick safety question
• App-adjustable fan speed is unusual at this price
• Self-cleaning cycle cuts down on scrubbing

• Takes significant counter/storage space
• Can be loud during operation
• Basket coating may wear over years of use

• Basket height means it cannot fit a whole chicken or tall roasts
• Large 19.7 by 15.6 inch footprint needs real counter space
• Advanced fan control depends on the app rather than the front panel