Ninja FlexFlame™ Propane BBQ and Outdoor Cooking System

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Super excited to have received this! With installation I had my husband from me. It definitely took an hour. We used the mobile app to help but there was some differences between the app and paper instructions. It had to do with the control panel, it was already put together but on the mobile instructions it was making it so that we needed to screw that part together. We chose to bypass the app and just finish off with the paper instructions. It was nice that they offered the app as well though. This grill uses propane but also needs to be plugged in because it has an electric component. So far with the grill we are liking the temperature control, and that it shows 2 or 3 burner to be used. The temperature has also been super consistent which allows the food to be cooked evenly. We’ve cooked chicken, hamburgers , and steaks so far with this multiple times. The steaks being my favorite because of the flavor it gave the meat. The seasoning was still on there and tasted so good! We do enjoy making pizza as a family so the fact that it has the option to do that, is awesome and we will definitely be utilizing that in the future. Another aspect to this grill is that it has pellets so you can fill up the box with those if you’d like. We have used them but felt it would be best if you want to smoke some meat that wouldn’t take too long because it would burn through the pellets rather quickly. If you’re solely looking for a smoker grill, I would think otherwise. This is a great grill that kind of does a little of everything! It also has the option to use as a griddle which is what my husband is stoked about, we just need to purchase the griddle attachment separately for it first. All in all we’ve really been enjoying having this grill in our back patio!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This was my first experience using a gas grill, and I'm so impressed with the Ninja flaxflame grill! Let me start this review out from the beginning. The grill was delivered to me by a freight company, and the box was humongous. It took up an entire pallet. The grill was pretty easy to assemble, I put it together myself with a tiny bit of help from my son when putting the grill on the base (I definitely recommend NOT doing that part alone). Also, there were other parts stored inside the grill, so empty that out before attempting to pick it up. The instruction manual was easy to read, and they also have a video available to scan with your phone or go to their website. Each part and bag of screws for the steps was labeled and easily identifiable. They included tools for assembly as well, which was thoughtful. The only tools I used besides the ones provided were a box cutter to open all the parts and a flashlight because I built my grill in my garage since it's freezing where I live in the winter. Once I got it assembled and purchased a propane tank, I waited for a day with nice enough winter weather to test it out. Because of the wheels, it was easy to move from my garage to my driveway. The grill preheated very quickly. The dial and control panel are easy to use and understand. I also really loved the addition of the smoking pellets. I tested that out on my burgers just to try it. The smell was incredible, and I enjoyed the smoky flavor as well. Because this grill uses burners and heat shields, the grill cooked my burgers evenly, and dare I say perfectly? I have used a charcoal grill in the past and struggled to get my heat distribution correct and would sometimes burn things on accident. I don't believe I will have that issue with the FlexFlame. Besides plugging it into an outlet and the fuel sources, some differences between this and a charcoal grill would be the noise and the cleaning. The fan does sound a bit like it's revving up when it's getting up to temperature when the lid is down. The noise doesn't bother me, but it was something I wasn't expecting. Also, the cleaning is different. You need to empty and clean the grease tray. I might also try spraying off the heat shields as well in the future. My experience with the Ninja FlexFlame was incredible. I am in love with this grill and can't wait to fire it up again to try grilling different foods on it!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The Ninja FlexFlame grill is such a powerful beast with so many possibilities. It has a lot of features that may require a learning curve, but the sky is the limit for what you can do. Sometimes that may have you spending more on accessories though (pizza stone or griddle) but the base build is decent to get your started with grilling and smoking. The grill is a nice size with built in storage and wheels for ease of movement. It arrives in a big and heavy box. The instructions are easy to follow to build it (use the videos), though it’ll still take about an hour to put together and likely will need two people to put the grill top on the stand. Using the grill will require an extension cord to plug in the electric components (igniter, fan, temperature control). The cord that comes out from the grill is very short. Seeing as it’s an outdoor grill with electric components, I went ahead and bought a cover for it to be safe. The propane grilling aspect of the Ninja Flexflame works as expected. The smoker with the included wood pellets is a nice touch have but the pellets burn very fast! And then you have to get more pellets. It takes some fine tuning to be able to do what you want. Overall, I do enjoy how sleek this grill looks and what I can do with it. It just requires time and some more tools/accessories to do it all.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] This is a very versatile grill that will grill, bake, smoke, and griddle. The set-up instructions were very organized. It did take about an hour to assemble, and having some mechanical skills is helpful for assembly. The only real issue in putting it together was that the screws that hold the control board in place by the right tray have one bolt that is difficult to install, as it’s obstructed. Overall, it is a very sturdy grill with a nice storage area and locking wheels, making it easy to pull out to use and put away when done. It’s very easy to use, and my teen son has really taken to cooking his own meals on it. Pizza has been his favorite, and I purchased a pizza stone to facilitate that. The pizzas turn out delicious. The smoker pellets are nice. It takes about 5-10 minutes to get them going. They do work best for cooking longer than 45 minutes and add a nice amount of flavor when doing so. When the lid is closed, the fan creates a convection oven state. This allows it to heat up quickly, allows for a consistent temperature, and leads to really even cooking. If you leave the lid open, the fan shuts off, and you can use it like a regular grill rather than a convection oven. It didn’t come with a griddle, so we haven’t been able to try it yet. It has 4 cooking cycles on the settings, which allow you to do anything from slow cooking a roast or allow for a quick cooking situation for hot dogs and hamburgers. It uses both propane and has to be plugged in. The built-in igniter is quite handy. Also, the secondary rack is easy to remove for a larger cooking area. It has 3 burners that can be used in any combination, allowing the cooking of different items at the same time, like meat and vegetables. Other nice qualities include: 1. The spacing of the grill slats is close, allowing for less food to fall through. 2. It has a very large oil trap, which is nice compared to all other grills I’ve used. 3. This is one of the best grills for even cooking grills that isn’t an infrared grill. Ultimately, I am very pleased with this grill. It’s honestly the best one I have ever owned.

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Perfect instructions to put this product together. Literally ANYONE could assemble this thing. It's got so many features, grill, smoke, pizza oven, I can't even name them all. Cooks perfectly even on the first grill use.