Ninja Sizzle Smokeless Indoor Grill & Griddle GR101

So excited to get this grill, had a George Forman grill for many years and it finally wore out. This Ninja grill I thought would be a good replacement however the first 3-4 times it was used had excellent results. Now it barely grills. Turn it up all the way and still takes over 45 minutes to cook chicken strips. Also it claims it is non stick, HA! Awful this thing is a piece of junk…My advice is shop around, I am so disappointed and will need to fork out more money for something that actually works for more than 3-4 uses.

This is an excellent little device for grilling ribeye or other meat!

I love all things Ninja. A collector of Ninja products. This grill cooks everything evenly & perfect!

I looooove bbqs and cravings always hit during cold season… when i got this griller i am able to make bbqs anytime esp in the winter season… PLUS it’s easy clean up i just place it in the dishwasher… if i do bbq for dinner it makes me plan right away next day’s breakfast just change it to a griddle and pancakes in a snap!

It worked great for half a year! Then the entire metal top deformed and now it's completely unusable. I broke it using it as it instructed, preheating it and then placing the meat on top. The meat was room temperature, and there wasn't any water or anything on it, so it seems like the material/construction might just not be very good.

Another awesome product by ninja. Does exactly what it says and real easy to maintain. Bestbuy workers are always on point. Thanks again. Made turkey burgers, grilled asparagus and a tri tip roast on it

I wasn’t expecting to find this new grill so versatile and handy, i use it for breakfast every morning, and with a quick change of the grill plate it’s ready to grill the perfect steak, or burger. Super easy to clean, and my small studio is never smoky!! I love my new ninja

For a long time I’ve had admiration for Ninja products. In their categories there is not usually a big difference between features, but as a trusted brand they find the right balance between usefulness and pleasant aesthetics. My wife loves the look on our dark granite countertop, owning a Ninja Coffee machine, blender, knife set, and more. We also appreciate the durability and the fact that the Ninja team stands behind their products. We had a coffee machine fail after a couple of years long ago. A call to support asking if there was some way to reset or if it had expired during a reasonable lifespan. I wasn’t even asking, but the CSR was quick to offer a generous discount on their newer model. SOLD!! Customer for life. My wife was very excited when i decided to bring this Sizzle smokeless indoor grill home for review. One look at the delicious looking packaging was all it took. ‘Setup is super simple, unpackaged, wash before use, find a surface away from the animals (yes, she lets the cats on the counter, but this thing gets HOT, like SUPER HOT!!), plug it in and grill away. Using our traditional outdoor propane grill is an exercise in patience and balance. Even just simple burgers, we do our prep work inside, cutting tomatoes, fresh jalapeños, onions, pickles, lettuce, cheese, and lay it out with the condiments, and then have to shuttle food thru the animals, out of the kitchen to the back deck grill, and back. The Sizzle being indoor and smokeless is wasn’t sure if it was truly smokeless. It is, however one thing i didn’t count for was you don’t have the aroma for the neighbors to inquire who’s cooking out, and pre-salivate the glands in anticipation. On the contrary though, i enjoy the rewarding sizzle sound and ability to quick peek inside. The first set of burgers i presumed I’d cook as long as i do on the outdoor grill. This was a mistake as i overcooked them, not realizing the additional and consistent heat, and proximity to the heat source would shave off 2-3 minutes per side. While physically able to squeeze on 6 burgers it’s not ideal. The heat is evenly balanced and consistent (so there’s no need to know the hot zones in outdoor grill ) and cooks fast so it’s not a problem. The griddle size is more than adequate to make two large grilled cheese sandwiches, or two large quesadillas. I will say that this is not 100% smokeless, nearly every meal that I made my wife asked me to turn on the kitchen stove exhaust fan. It never triggered the air filter though which does happen sometimes depending what i cook. Pros + Convenient and lightweight + Precise temperature dial + Consistent and even heat + Perfect burgers every time + Love the nice char marks + Quick 6 minute heating + Grill and Griddle plates + Grease catch plates + Adequate cooking surface size + No Flies nor mosquitoes + Propane not needed + Grill Guide showing temps + NinjaKitchen web recipes + 500 degree F in minutes Cons -Takes up counter space -gets very very hot, DON’T TOUCH! -cleaning is cumbersome -odd pre-heat pinging sounds Conclusion My review tendency is to not jump the gun and prematurely write a review based on the novelty and newness that i later realize real world usage doesn’t match. My preliminary review was 5-star across the board, however i deduct one star from that for the following reason that may or may not affect your specific situation. The positives most definitely outweigh the negatives on the Ninja Sizzle Smokeless Grill & Griddle. While not a deal breaker, our kitchen is particularly small. The Sizzle footprint is not overly large, but unfortunately it does take up a lot of our limited counter space. Instead of a 100% on the counter appliance, we keep it under the counter now, and only get it out for burgers, steaks, and chicken, as it’s just easier to grab a pan for grilled cheese or eggs. Overall we really do love this product, and rate this as Recommended BUY.

I own several Ninja products. I purchased this griddle for breakfast meals. It’s perfect! I’ve done french toast, regular toast, eggs, bacon, etc. All cooked perfectly fine. Doesn’t take long to heat up and plates are easy to clean.