FlexFlame Grill & Smoker, Electric & Propane, 5-in-1, Steel,PG301 | Ninja FlexFlame is a 5-in-1 grill, smoker & griddle with precise 200-600°F control, fitting 3 chickens or 4 rib racks

I've watched several videos before purchasing the FlexFlame Grill and having several Ninja products that have been nothing but great I had to have the grill. The packaging is very well done. Everything inside is packaged with lots of protection. Directions are very easy to follow. The screws are even marked by steps. It doesn't take long to put together. So far I have made a whole chicken, potatoes, asparagus, smash burgers, a Ribeye and a pizza. All have come out amazing because of the fan that circulates the air. The food cooks evenly. Chicken comes out crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The pizza actually came out better than the Ninja pizza oven meant for pizza. The cons would be no side hooks on the grill with the silver version. There is a black version that has the hooks. I don't know if its just my grill, but the igniting can be stubborn at times. I have to do it several times. The temperatures aren't always consistent. For example, I put it on low and slow at 225 degrees and it was going up to 248 degrees. I was using the smoker function and don't know if the fan had anything to do with it. There's no back to the grill and is open yet there's front doors. Kind of an odd design. A window in the front would have been nice in my opinion. Since it has the fan and smoker you do have to plug it it besides using propane with it. This is only an issue if you don't have a plug nearby. You still have to use an extension cord with it and although they just tell you to use an outdoor rated one, I would recommend a 12 gauge, 14 at a minimum. The wood pellets only last about 30-45 minutes before you have to refill them. Pros besides the ability to cook pretty much anything and well is time can be cut by a lot vs a traditional grill, its easy to clean, the grill heats up to temperature really quickly, you can use it with just gas vs having to use the fan with the hood down and there's a 10 year warranty on it. If you want a grill that can make a variety of things and even pizza it is a good choice.

I have owned many grills, griddles, and smokers. Everything from Webers to Kirkland Signature. There is simply nothing on the market like this grill. A few things to know. I've been cooking with it every day for the past few days. I made prime stakes, tenderloin, burgers, sausages, and ribs. Everything came out looking and tasting amazing. The ribs were cooked on the grill only. Something I could have never done before. Fall off the bone tender and smokey delicious. Pros + Insanely even cooking. There are no hot or cold spots. None. This is a first grill at any budget that I have owned that cooks this evenly. + Heats up very quickly + Hold the temperature where it's set and is surprisingly accurate + High quality materials and even though the base cabinet is not stainless steel, it is a heavy gauge and is powder coated + The smoker function is brilliant and works exactly as intended + Punches well above its weight. It's only 38,000 BTUs (or there about) but has no trouble reaching and sustaining 600° + Related to the bullet above, it's more efficient than similarly performing grill, thus cost less to operate and requires less frequent trips to exchange or refill your tank + Drip tray is large and easy to access + Double-sided grates are well made. It's a triangular design with one side being wide (great for searing and contact) and the other side pointed (great for smoking and slow cooking) Cons - You need to buy additional products to get all the features. In fairness, Ninja is very transparent about it, so you know this going in. On the plus side, you can choose what you want (full griddle vs half griddle, etc.) - No cover is included and the one made for this is relatively low quality but expensive - They applied silicone seal on the back and it's the messiest job I've ever seen. Certainly doesn't look premium - Must be plugged in, which limits where you can place it or use it Overall, incredible grill. It's really more of an outdoor cooking appliance than simply a grill. There is nothing like it on the market and it delivers by far the best results I've seen. It's easy to cook with, cooks faster, and the flexibility to easily and quickly add smoke is simply brilliant. I love this thing and would highly recommend it. It's well worth the price, even with the extras purchased separately.

Bought it a month ago. Used it 12 times. Did ribs, burgers, breakfast on griddle (bought separately full size for $50), chicken quarters, seafood bake ( on a tray), smoked whole branzino and snapper. Made me realize how bad my old grill was. This one made everything perfect. Uniformity is outstanding, smoky flavor is delicious. In addition to grilling/smoking you can use it as a regular baking oven if not air fryer.

It is an awesome grill with many options to grill, smoke and griddle. The fan circulation keeps the temperature even all across. Be aware that although this is a gas grill, you still need plug in to use it. Build quality feels a bit fragile compared to Weber grill but overall super happy with purchase.

It's still early days, but so far the FlexFlame Connect grill seems like a slam-dunk winner. My 1-star rating is for the Amazon order fulfillment process and the hassle and out-of-pocket inconvenience that Amazon's inflexibility caused. OK, the rating is not fair to Ninja, but maybe they can put some pressure on Amazon to make sure that this sort of silliness doesn't happen again. In summary, here's what went wrong. When I bought the Ninja FlexFlame ProConnect, Amazon was offering free in-home delivery and set-up. Nice deal. When the grill arrived, it was damaged (severed wire) and had to be returned/replaced. When the replacement appeared in my Pending Orders, there was no free delivery/set-up included. I contacted Amazon to fix that oversight, and after a half dozen phone calls with Amazon AND the company that coordinates the installation service, it proved impossible to get the free delivery/setup attached to the replacement. In the end, Amazon told me the solution would be to cancel the replacement delivery, and then do a new order for the NFFPC grill WITH the free in-home delivery and setup. I wasn't happy about that solution, because it meant that I would be out of pocket for nearly $1200 while the refund was processed. But I did that -- I canceled the replacement and placed the new orders on July 10, with successful redelivery and reinstallation on July 11. Today is July 24, and I have STILL NOT RECEIVED MY REFUND. I just wrapped up another conversation with Amazon Customer Support and they say that the refund has been approved and I should receive in 5 business days. That is ultimately the correct outcome, but it required far too much time on the phone and WAITING for my money to be returned to me. So, Amazon earned 1 star for this review. Ninja did fine and while it is still early days with the new grill, it seems fantastic.

Bought it a month or two ago, been using it every 2-3 days. I love the integrated temperature sensor. I give the grill a 5 star for the ease of use and setting everything up was wildly easy. Only gripe is the app, it’s good don’t get me wrong, but I do wish it worked better when I’m in a different app or my phone is locked. I’d love it if it could notify me to flip the meat when I’m outside of the app, rather than go “oh crap, I’ve gotta get to the grill, it’s almost done and I haven’t flipped it!” Very specific gripe, and one that’s not even really a big deal. Everything else is incredible.

This is a fantastic grill that will save you gas and cook things faster in the process. That said, the hood is very thin and even winter in a tropical climate has it struggle to maintain temperature. Invest in an insulating blanket for grills like Traeger sells and you will do fine.

There are plenty of videos out there, and yes—you really do get a smoke flavor, similar to a pellet grill. I typically use the top rack for the best results. One important thing to note is pellet choice: Ninja pellets are 100% real wood, whereas most pellet grill pellets are made up of roughly 20% flavor wood (like apple) and 80% filler wood that’s primarily used to generate heat. Don’t be fooled by the idea of a smoke ring, though—it’s purely aesthetic. It’s no different than a crosshatch pattern on a steak; it looks nice, but it doesn’t add to the flavor or texture of the meat. Thanks to the convection fan, this cooker circulates heat extremely well and significantly cuts down cooking time. You can make amazing chicken wings in a very short amount of time. The FlexFlame feature is excellent—it truly is a “set it and forget it” system and was one of the main reasons I chose this grill. It performs right up there with other grill types on the market. That said, cooking styles vary considerably between gas, charcoal, smokers, and open flame. A good starting point is what’s outlined in the Ninja cookbook—use that as a solid base and adjust from there as you gain experience.