Ninja
Ninja AF101 Air Fryer Review
OBy Olivia•Updated June 2026•54h hands-on testing•Independently tested
4.5out of 5
★★★★★★★★★★
Olivia's rating
Approx. $129.99
Best overall air fryer — crisps evenly, cleans easily, and just works batch after batch.
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How it scored
Cooking results4.7
Capacity4.9
Ease of use4.2
Value for money4.4
What we liked
- +Even, reliable crisping
- +Dishwasher-safe basket
- +Simple controls
What could be better
- –4-qt is small for families
- –No window to peek
Across fries, wings and roasted veg the Ninja gave the most consistent crisp with the least shaking. The 4-qt basket suits 2–3 people and the parts are dishwasher-safe.
Hands-on photos
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How we tested the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
54 hours hands-on. We bought this unit ourselves — no loaner, no sponsorship.
- ✓Cooked the same recipes in the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer and rival models — fries, wings, roast veg.
- ✓Checked crisping evenness, preheat time and how much shaking it needed.
- ✓Lived with cleanup for two weeks: basket, tray and odour retention.
- ✓Tested capacity with real family-sized batches, not lab portions.
Specifications
| Capacity | 4 qt |
| Temp range | 105–400 °F |
| Wattage | 1,550 W |
Our verdict: a top pick
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