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By the DualAirFryers.com Team | Published | Updated Oct 27, 2026
The Ninja DoubleStack SL201 puts two independent 4-Qt baskets on top of each other instead of side by side. Amazon lists it at 11.25" deep, 17.79" wide and 15.14" tall, and Ninja says it is 40% slimmer than traditional 2-basket air fryers and still fits under standard cabinets. Each basket comes with a removable stacked meal rack, so you can cook on two levels per basket and make up to 4 foods at once. It keeps Ninja's Smart Finish and Match Cook, 6 programs and 1690W of power. Buy it if counter space is tight and you cook for 2 to 4 people. Skip it if you want the biggest baskets, viewing windows or a lighter unit, since Amazon lists it at about 21.3 lbs.
Best for: Apartments and small kitchens where a side-by-side dual basket would eat the whole counter. Couples and families of up to four who like to cook a full meal at once, like salmon and green beans on one level and potatoes underneath.
Skip it if: Your cabinets are low (check for at least 15.14" of clearance plus room to pull out the top drawer), or you want bigger baskets. The Ninja DoubleStack XL SL401 is the larger stacked option, and the Ninja DZ401 has two 5-Qt baskets side by side. If you like to watch food brown, the Chefman TurboFry Dual DC has windows.
| Feature | Ninja SL201 (stacked) | Ninja DZ201 | Ninja DZ801 (2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 x 4 Qt (8 Qt) | 2 x 4 Qt (8 Qt) | 2 x 4 Qt (8 Qt) |
| Basket layout | Stacked | Side by side | Side by side |
| Programs | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Smart Finish / Match Cook | ✔ / ✔ | ✔ / ✔ | ✔ / ✔ |
| Stacked meal racks | ✔ (2) | — | — |
| Power | 1690W | 1690W | 1690W |
| Weight (Amazon listing) | ~21.3 lbs | — | ~17.6 lbs |
— = not included or not compared here. See our DZ801 review and DZ201 review for their specs.
Stacking the baskets is what makes the SL201 different. It saves width, but you trade it for height, so measure under your cabinets before buying. The top drawer also sits higher than the drawer on a side-by-side model, which matters if you are shorter or if the fryer sits on a high counter. The stacked meal racks are the other big change. They let you cook a protein on top and a vegetable underneath in the same basket, but food on the lower level gets less direct air, so plan on shaking or swapping items halfway for the crispiest results. Like any 1690W appliance, it should be the only thing on a 15-amp outlet while it runs.
For a bigger stacked fryer, look at the Ninja DoubleStack XL SL401, the COSORI 12-Qt Stacked or the Dreame DS50. If height is the problem, the side-by-side Ninja DZ801 has the same 8-Qt capacity in a 12.2"-tall body. For a smaller kitchen, the Ninja DZ090 6-Qt is the compact option.
It is an 8-Qt air fryer with two independently controlled 4-Qt baskets stacked one above the other. Each basket includes a removable stacked meal rack, so you can cook on two levels in each basket and make up to 4 foods at once.
Amazon lists it at 11.25 inches deep, 17.79 inches wide and 15.14 inches tall. Ninja says it is 40% slimmer than traditional 2-basket air fryers and still fits under standard cabinets. Measure the space under your cabinets before buying, since it is taller than a side-by-side model.
Both have two independent 4-Qt baskets (8 Qt total), Smart Finish, Match Cook and the same 6 programs. The DZ201 places the baskets side by side. The SL201 stacks them and adds two stacked meal racks for cooking on two levels per basket. The SL201 is heavier, at about 21.3 lbs on Amazon.
It has 6 programs: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat and Dehydrate.
Ninja says the 8-Qt capacity fits 4 lbs of chicken wings at once (about 2 lbs per basket) and can feed up to 6 people.
Ninja lists the crisper plates as dishwasher safe and describes the baskets as easy to clean. Hand-washing the nonstick baskets helps the coating last longer.
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