While cooking outdoors is fun, managing a bunch of gear only to grill a few burgers with maybe some sides isn’t. If you’re after something compact that still does it all, the Ninja Woodfire Pro XL is worth a look. And right now, it’s even better, thanks to a sweet 18% discount just ahead of Amazon’s Spring Sale. This brings the price down to $330, which is its second-lowest price to date and a solid deal for an electric grill that doesn’t just grill.
Ninja grills often show up on our list of top grill picks, and it’s easy to see why with this one. The Woodfire Pro XL weighs around 39 pounds, making it a bit heavier than some portable grills but still easy to move around. As an electric grill, you’re not likely to move it around as much as you would a propane or charcoal model, but it’s easy enough to reposition to avoid the wind or to move out for backyard parties.
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It gives you 180 square inches of cooking space (30% more than the original Ninja outdoor grill), which is enough for two racks of ribs, ten burgers, or even a 10-pound brisket. The 4-in-1 function means it can grill, smoke, air fry and bake. Basically, you can make the mains and the sides all in one place. The smoking is done via an integrated smoke box designed to hold a half-pound of wood pellets — same as you’d use in a full-size pellet grill — with the fan circulating the smoke the same way it would while air frying.
You also get an integrated probe thermometer that lets you keep an eye on the meat’s internal temperature without lifting the lid. And since it runs on electricity and is weather-resistant, you can use it anywhere you want so long as an outlet or a portable power station is at hand.
Overall, this handy appliance gets you the performance of a medium-size grill in a portable build. Plus, extras like a crisper basket, pellet scoop, and easy-clean grease tray make both setup and cleanup much easier.
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Why this deal matters
Outdoor grills that can do it all don’t usually come cheap. This deal knocks 18% off a versatile grill, bringing the price down to $330 for a serious upgrade to your outdoor cooking setup. The only catch is that we don’t know if this deal will last through the entire Amazon Big Spring Sale. If it has been on your radar, it is worth grabbing it before it is gone.
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