I've seen vertical waffle irons before, but Ninja's new mess-free design is the first to make authentic square Belgian waffles

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Not content with taking over the worlds of air fryers, blenders, and coffee machines, Ninja has launched a new waffle maker, with five crispiness settings so you can achieve exactly the right level of browning.

Unlike a conventional waffle iron, which requires you to carefully pour batter onto a horizontal plate, the Ninja Belgian Waffle Maker stands upright. You pour your mix in easily, from the top, and the batter is evenly distributed inside for perfectly-shaped results…