The Ninja Woodfire
Last year, the Ninja Woodfire was released. This was Ninja’s first foray into the world of outdoor appliances.
The Ninja Woodfire is a wood pellet grill and air fryer. Ninja claims that the Woodfire tenderizes large cuts of meat 40% faster and with 80% fewer pellets than competitor’s grills.
The Ninja Woodfire doesn’t rely on wood pellets for the heat to cook your food. Instead, the heat is generated by an electrical element at the bottom of the unit and circulated by a fan at the top of the unit just under the lid. However, wood pellets are used in the integrated smoke box to infuse your food with a delicious smoky flavor. Amazingly, only half a cup of pellets is required for the smoke box!
The Ninja Woodfire is built for the outdoors; it’s weather resistant and is great for year-round outdoor cooking. Its compact size works well with small outdoor spaces, such as apartment balconies. And with no charcoal or propane, there will be no flare-ups and it shouldn’t be a problem when it comes to condo board rules.
Be sure to read our in-depth review of the Ninja Woodfire.
The Ninja Woodfire vs. Ninja Woodfire Pro
The Ninja WoodFire comes in a pro model, which features an integrated thermometer that ensures reliable and predictable results! Which is very important when you are hosting an outdoor summer gathering; you don’t want any last minute surprises!
The Ninja Woodfire Pro may come with a different selection of accessories depending on where you purchase it from. I recommend carefully reading the product description before purchasing to ensure you know exactly what you are getting in terms of accessories.
If you want to learn more about the differences between the Ninja Woodfire and Ninja Woodfire Pro, I recommend reading our comparison article.
The Ninja Woodfire vs. Traeger Ranger
When it comes to wood pellet grills, Traeger is widely recognized as a leader. Traeger has a range of wood pellet grills, but the Traeger Ranger stands out as the closest match to the Ninja Woodfire, so I’ll be focusing on this model when it comes to comparing Ninja and Traeger.
The cooking area of the Traeger Ranger is 184 sq. in and it has a maximum temperature of 450° F; this is about 30% larger than the Ninja Woodfire’s 141 sq. in. cooking area, but falls 50° F lower than the Ninja Woodfire’s 500° F maximum temperature.
Unlike the Ninja Woodfire, Traeger grills get their heat from the combustion of wood pellets; it’s not just for the flavour.
Final Verdict: Comparing Ninja Woodfire to Traeger Grills
Overall, I think the Ninja Woodfire is a great option if you are just starting to venture out into the world of wood pellet cooking. Its compact size, versatility, and ease of use is great for those who want to get into smoking food without too much fuss. However, if you want to go deeper into the world of wood pellet cooking, you could splurge on the 924 sq. in cooking area of the Traeger Ironwood XL or the 1320 sq in. cooking area of the Traeger Timberline XL.
- MASTER GRILL, BBQ SMOKER, & AIR FRYER: All in one with 100% real woodfire flavor.
- MASTER GRILL: Get all the performance of a full-size propane grill with the same char and searing.
- FOOLPROOF BBQ SMOKER: Create authentic BBQ bark and flavor fast and easy with just 1/2 cup of pellets.
- OUTDOOR AIR FRYER: Add woodfire flavor to your air fried favorites and cook all your side dishes outdoors.
- WOODFIRE TECHNOLOGY: Powered by electricity, flavored by real burning wood pellets. Create rich woodfire flavor you can see and taste with any cook function.
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- Digital Arc Controller
- Advanced Grilling Logic for precise temperature performance
- Easy-to-clean porcelain-coated grill grates & Separate Cast Iron Griddle Included
- Meat Probe
- Keep Warm Mode helps your food to stay warm until you're ready to eat
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- Smart Combustion ensures ultra-consistent burn for perfect results, every time, with temp range of 165 - 500 degrees Fahrenheit
- WiFIRE technology lets you monitor and control grill from anywhere
- Fully insulated construction for reliable results and maximum efficiency
- EZ-Clean Grease+Ash Keg collects grease and ash in one convenient place. No Drip Tray Liner needed.
- Super Smoke Mode cranks up the wood-fired flavor
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The Traeger Timberline XL
• WiFIRE technology lets you control grill from anywhere
• Fully insulated construction for reliable results and maximum efficiency
• EZ-Clean Grease+Ash Keg collects grease and ash in one convenient place
• Super Smoke Mode cranks up the wood-fired flavor