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Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
Grey · 4-quart basket · US 120 V
Buyer feedback ↓A compact four-function air fryer for a quick side, reheated leftovers or dinner for one or two.
- 4 quartsBasket capacityCompact, single-basket format≈ 1 US gallons
- 4 modesCooking optionsAir fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate
- 105–400°FTemperature rangeLow drying heat through air frying
Amazon US · Grey · 4-quart basket · US 120 V · Retailer link
THE QUICK TAKE
Is it right for you?
Buy the AF101 for small meals without a crowded counter. It covers the useful basics with physical buttons and one pull-out basket. The removable basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe, so cleanup can be simpler than wiping the inside of a toaster oven.
Skip it if you regularly cook a whole family meal at once. The round basket limits how much food you can spread out. RTINGS found some batches cooked unevenly, so leave room for air and check or shake the food. This is a simple older design, without a shake reminder.
01 / BUYING NOTES
Before you buy.
Think in a single layer.
A 4-quart basket is not a family-size tray. Give food room and shake or turn it during cooking. A smaller batch can work better than packing the basket to the top.
Wash the parts, not the machine.
The basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe. Let them cool first. Wipe the main unit with a damp cloth; it must not go in water.
Ninja AF101 original owner guide ↗ · Exact Grey 4-quart product and temperature range ↗ · Ninja Flip alternative ↗ · Breville BOV860 alternative ↗ · COSORI TurboBlaze specifications ↗ · TempPro TempSwift TP19H product details ↗ · OXO Good Grips Oven Mitt product details ↗
02 / AMAZON REVIEWS
The buyers’ view.
Owners of the 4-quart version describe crisp food and quicker cooking than their ovens; one also favors it over the microwave for reheating foods meant to stay crisp. That owner finds cleanup quick overall, though the attached handle makes washing more awkward, and says the round basket limits single-layer portions and requires cutting bacon to fit.
What buyers like
- performance5,590
- ease of use2,067
- ease of cleaning1,862
- Value for money1,367
- cooking speed1,172
- cooking performance1,118
- taste898
Mixed feedback
- Size912
The small numbers are review mentions. Topics and sentiment are from Amazon’s customer-review overview.
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View source ↗03 / REVIEWS & VIDEO
See it in use.
See how it works, then read the findings behind the buying advice.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review How To Cook French Fries in Air Fryer
See the basket size, a French-fry cooking demonstration and cleanup. Use it to understand the workflow; follow your food’s cooking guidance rather than treating one batch as a universal timing rule.
Watch on YouTube ↗Video and written sources are labeled by creator and tested scope. Manufacturer demonstrations explain use; they are not independent tests. No in-house hands-on testing is claimed.
Read 2 written sources Product scope is labeled · key findings in bold
Found quick cooking and a compact footprint, but some batches contained undercooked or overcooked pieces. Its small cooking surface and slow temperature recovery after adding food were the main limitations.
Liked its light weight, simple controls and crisp fries. The round basket was the drawback: it offered less useful space for raw proteins or vegetables than the other shapes the reviewer tested.
04 / COMPARE
Different priorities.
Choose the tradeoff that fits how you will use it.
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THIS GUIDENinja AF101Grey · 4 quart |  ALTERNATIVECOSORI TurboBlazeDark Gray · CAF-DC601-KUS |  ALTERNATIVENinja Flip SP151Stainless | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon price | $104.99 | $99.99 | $139.99 |
| Best for | Straightforward small-batch air frying | A roomier basket for everyday air frying | Freeing counter space after cooking |
| Format + capacity | Pull-out 4-quart basket; 4 functions Basket volume · 4 US qt≈ 1 US gallons | Pull-out 6-quart basket; variable fan speeds Nominal basket capacity · 6 US qt≈ 1.5 US gallons | Wide, shallow oven; 8 functions |
| The tradeoff | No wide oven rack for a family pizza or toast tray | Still a basket appliance; does not replace an oven rack or toaster | Limited height; flips up only after cooling |
| Explore | Read buying guide →Amazon source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ | Read buying guide →Source ↗ |
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05 / PRICE HISTORY
The price over time.
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer · Grey · 4-quart basket · US 120 V · Amazon US
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06 / RELATED FINDS
A few useful extras.
For the way you plan to use it.
Check the food, not just the timer.
TempPro TempSwift TP19H
Spot-check the center of meat after cooking. The rotating backlit display helps you read the probe at an awkward angle above the basket.
Handle hot parts with care.
OXO Good Grips Oven Mitt
The textured silicone and longer cuff are useful when handling hot cookware. Follow Ninja’s directions for the removable basket and crisper plate, and let parts cool before cleaning.