Ninja AF101 Hot Air Fryer Oven – 4 QT With Racks [Review]

Who among the avid homemakers doesn’t know the name of the brand Ninja? It is one of the top brands in home and kitchen appliances. There are some good quality popular Ninja air fryers in the market. AF101 is one of these air fryers that has received appreciation from users. In this article, I am going to extensively review Ninja AF101 air fryer. After the read, you will be able to know that are the advantages and disadvantages of this popular model. You will also learn the specifications and features of every important aspect of this air fryer.

Specifications – Ninja AF101

Features of Ninja 4 QT Air Fryer

Size – Ninja AF101 air fryer is a 4-quart air fryer. The basket size is sufficient for serving families having 3 to 4 members. Therefore, if you are a single person or living in a small family, then this model can be a good choice for you.

Weight and dimension – The coffeemaker-shaped air fryer has a dimension of 13.6 x 11 x 13.3 inches. It is not suitable for portability but good for a kitchen with limited space. The weight of this unit is around 10 pounds. Compared to the competitors that are of similar size, it is lighter.

Temperature range – Ninja AF101 air fryer can be operated within a range of 105°F to 400°F. The temperature range is considerably wide. The highest temperature of 400°F is enough for air frying of any recipe you want. The lower range of 105°F temperature is suitable for food dehydration. At this temperature, you can dehydrate vegetables and herbs.

Control Panel – Ninja AF101 air fryer has an easy-to-use control panel with digital display. It has separate touch buttons for temperature and time control. Other than that, it has four preset cooking modes that will be helpful if you do not know the exact parameters.

Cooking Functions – What you can cook with Ninja AF101? Apart from air frying, it is better for food dehydration. You can dehydrate apples or make crispy apple chips with it. Dehydration of meat is even easier. This air fryer is also better for roasting and reheating. You can reheat the soggy pizza and get the taste back.

Basket property – All accessories of Ninja AF101 air fryer are dishwasher safe. The food basket is ceramic coated and non-stick. Therefore, it ensures even heat distribution and a minimum amount of oil is necessary to prevent the foods from sticking. It will consume 75 percent less oil than that of the traditional cooking method. You will get a multi-layer rack with it as a free accessory that allows you to cook different recipes at the same time.

Pros and Cons

Pros – Overall, I liked the glossy finishing of Ninja AF101 air fryer. The basket has a metal handle that looks great. I think the wide temperature range is the greatest advantage of this air fryer. The lower range temperature will allow you to dehydrate all kinds of food. The reputation of the brand and the model also create trust. The ceramic coating under the basket is better for ensuring food’s crispiness. The multi-layer rack is also best for maximum utilization of the space.

Cons but not a dealbreaker  – The shape of the basket of this air fryer is round. For the maximum utilization of space, a square-shaped food basket is more appropriate. The appliance is a little noisy. I hope you will get accustomed to it after using it for a few days.

What it is good for

Ninja AF101 air fryer is better for a small to medium family. A single person who is looking for a bigger air fryer from a reputed brand can like this unit as well. The control panel is easy to operate. Therefore, it is suitable for elderly persons as well. Although it has four preset cooking functions, it will only be suitable for basic air frying and limited food dehydration. If you want portability this air fryer will not be a good option for you either. You may look for a 2-quart air fryer that is lighter and compact.

If you are living in a big family, you can read our article on Ninja AF161 air fryer that will be more appropriate for you.

Final words

In conclusion, I must say that Ninja AF101 air fryer will be a great choice for you on a moderate budget. Overall, the value that you get for the money is excellent. I think you have found this review on Ninja AF101 air fryer helpful. If you have anything else to know, you can ask through the comment section. You can also share any of your kitchen experiences if you have any. Happy cooking!