The Ninja Woodfire gives your BBQ that authentic smokehouse taste – and it’s finally back under AU$500

If your backyard barbecue game is feeling a little tired, I’ve found the perfect upgrade to help spice things up: the Ninja Woodfire is down to AU$499 (was AU$650) at Amazon.

While it’s not the absolute rock-bottom lowest price I’ve ever seen, it’s pretty close – and well below the typical AU$650 tag. Sure, it sometimes drops to AU$550, but this is only the second time I've seen an extra discount that takes to a tasty sub-AU$500 price point – and that makes it well worth snapping up. In fact, if you're looking for a thoughtful Father's Day gift idea and are willing to splurge on your dad (he is, of course, worth it!), this could well be it.

Prefer shopping in person? Good news – The Good Guys has it too, and you can even shave off an extra AU$6 if you hit the price beat button.

Ninja Woodfire: was AU$650 now AU$499 at Amazon

The Ninja Woodfire is currently AU$151 off, bringing it down close to its lowest-ever deal price. This smart outdoor cooker uses a small chamber for wood pellets, giving your food that rich, smoky BBQ taste without the mess or fuss of charcoal. Beyond grilling, it can also roast, bake and air fry, making it a versatile choice for outdoor cooking. You’ll also find it at The Good Guys for the same price.

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So why the Ninja hype? Normally, outdoor cooking forces you into a tough choice: the ease of gas or electric grilling, or the delightfully smoky flavour of charcoal and wood. The Ninja Woodfire says, “why not both?” and serves up the best of each.

As far as electric grills go, it’s pretty clever, and features a small chamber where you add a few wood pellets and it infuses your food with a pretty authentic smokehouse flavour while you cook.

But rest assured that it’s no one-trick pony and it can also air fry, bake, roast and, of course, smoke. In short, you’re not just buying a grill, you’re picking up an all-round cooker that’ll compete with the best meals from a BBQ this summer.

From viral sensations like the Ninja Slushi to some of the very best air fryers on the market, Ninja is king in almost every category. And, if you're searching for Father's Day gift ideas, our Ninja Woodfire review is a must-read. In fact, our tester was so impressed she awarded it a full five stars, saying, "It’s so easy to use and creates tasty, smoky flavours without a flame and with minimal mess."

All in all, I think the Ninja Woodfire is a compact and versatile option, and perfect if you don’t have a big backyard or will be cooking on a balcony. Though it’s also equally at home as part of a larger cooking setup and, thanks to its weather-resistant build, it can happily live outdoors all year round.

Ninja has a couple of other great deals going right now, or browse all the compatible grill accessories on Amazon.

• Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Oven: was AU$699 now AU$499 at Amazon
• Ninja Detect Power Blender Duo: was AU$249 now AU$179 at The Good Guys

Are you looking for something else? Check out our guide for great Father’s Day gift ideas.