Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, 4 Qt, Black/gray

I turned it off right away and haven't used it since. I'm waiting for a response from the manufacturer, or I'll have to return it! br>br>Recent updates (1/28/19): I've been arguing with Ninja customer service for the past two weeks and have yet to reach an agreement. If I could, I'd take another star away from the review, making it a 0 star rating. br>br>Update (February 20, 2019): After waiting more than a month for a response from Ninja customer service, I contacted Amazon and received a complete refund.

Frankie Ayala

| May 19, 2021

For the past two years, I've been researching air fryers. Counters were the subject of the decision. The ninja takes up a little less space than the stand mixer when it comes to speed and basket size. It's light and easy to use (to allow for air flow) by pulling it out from under the cabinet. I love it so much that I wish it were bigger so I could eat my entire meal in it. It serves enough wings, tater tots, or the sweet potato fries shown here for two people. I used the reheat function, and the bang bang shrimp turned out to be quite delicious. Even though the steaks were seared on the crisper plate, they were moist and medium rare. Salmon and chicken breasts have both turned out well. It's a whole lot easier to clean than a pan and my stovetop. It only took about 10 minutes to cook the breaded chicken rounds, fish, and tater tots. In comparison to a toaster oven, this takes significantly less time. The Ninja lacks the Phillips' additional grilling and baking attachments, but it costs $200 less. That is all there is to it.

Gordon Stevenson

| Sep 24, 2021

Since then, I've used it five times, and each time it has filled my house with a foul odor of burning plastic. Although none of the plastic components appear to be melting, the plastic smell is much stronger when you sniff the basket after cooking something. Whatever the case may be, I believe that When the stick coating on the basket is heated, it releases a toxic odor. I'm not convinced it's made of ceramic, as they claim. It's a shame because it appears to be a great cook. If you don't mind getting a headache from inhaling fumes with each meal, I recommend getting this.

Charley Hatfield

| Aug 18, 2021

I adore it. I'm not sure how I've managed to go this long without one. Before I start bragging about this, I want to make it clear that I am not affiliated with Ninja or receiving any compensation from them. I've had a few Ninja blenders over the years, and one of them is still in use. They build high-quality equipment. This fryer will save your life. It helps you save time. Especially if you're a slacker when it comes to cooking. For the past few months, I've been looking into air fryers, and nothing compares to the Ninja. The basket doesn't have the large 5 quart capacity of the larger fryers (the Ninja is only 4 qt), but this thing cooks so quickly that you won't miss it. It includes a crisper that works well, a recipe book, and a multi-purpose knife. a rack with layers I made wings the first night I had it, and let me tell you, I will never buy fried chicken again! Yes, they were that crispy, and they tasted much better as a result. I bought Louisiana fried chicken flour at Walmart, battered the wings, sprayed them with olive oil, and had fried chicken in 10 minutes. Because the Ninja uses a ceramic coating on their fryers, clean up is a breeze. No greasy mess, no 3rd degree burns from hot oil, and your house doesn't smell like a chicken joint for 4 days. I then proceeded to prepare sweet potato fries. I had a bag of frozen ones in the freezer, so I just popped them in for 10 minutes. They had a crispier texture than McDonald's fries. I tried making my own fries, but the process is too time consuming. Peel, slice, soak, and dry potatoes are all tasks that must be completed. I'm just about to fry them up and eat them! In this house, we've been using the air fryer nonstop! I went to YouTube to look up a few recipes, and it's been on since then. What I like best about this fryer is that it comes with a dehydrator and cooks quickly. Chicken wings that are already frozen? No problem at all! They can be defrosted in the oven for 10 minutes. I've made pizza, fries, wings, reheated meals, fried zucchini, and a chocolate cake tonight. Everything turned out perfectly; donuts are next! The only thing I don't like about this fryer is that it shuts off 30 seconds after it finishes cooking. Although I understand that this is a safety feature, I always have more food to prepare. I've only used my microwave twice in the last two weeks, and both times it's been to reheat coffee. I also made cinnamon rolls, just in case you forgot! I used Pillsbury canned ones, and the baking time is usually 20 minutes. Do you want to be a Ninja? If you want them brown, it'll take 8 minutes. My house smelled like a Cinnabon factory, so I could have stopped at 5 minutes and they would have been perfect! I've used every feature on this fryer except the dehydrator, which I'll be using to make beef jerky soon. In general, I'm very happy! The price was the most appealing feature. The Ninja is a lot smaller than some of the bulkier fryers, and it fits nicely under my cabinet. I'm also glad it only consumed 1500 watts, as opposed to the 1800 watts used by some of the larger fryers, which could cause your electric bill to skyrocket. Because the outside of the fryer does not get hot, you won't get burned, but use caution when taking your food out. Is there a lot of noise? My stove's exhaust fan is louder than the Ninja. It comes with a long extension cord, so you won't be restricted in your placement options. I believe I've addressed all of your concerns. This is the real deal! If you're wondering what cookware you can use in the Ninja, just about anything that can be microwaved will work in the Ninja. I went to Dollar Tree and purchased a few 7-inch foil pans to use for reheating food. bake in. While you're there, pick up some silicone tongs to avoid scratching your fryer's surface. This is almost as exciting as a child receiving a new bicycle for Christmas. This is a purchase that will not let you down. Happy New Year! cooking that is good for you!.

Violette Vargas

| May 25, 2021

I try to avoid eating fried foods, and I've never felt like I've missed out by not having a deep fryer, so an air fryer seemed like an unnecessary replacement. As a result, I had my doubts about how much I'd use it. For the kids, perhaps a couple of frozen tater tots or fries. But, oh, how I wish I could use this for everything. I like to think of it as a supercharged personal convection oven. Veggie burgers that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, as well as roasted vegetables, fish sticks, chicken, burgers, fries, and fish, all with about 30-minute preparation time. Cooking times are 40 shorter than in the oven and only a 3 minute preheat time (vs 6- ten minutes in the oven) br>br>This would be ideal for dorms or couples looking for an alternative to microwaved mush. It's also ideal for families who want to make "fried" sides like fries, mozzarella sticks, or chicken strips in a more convenient way. Cleaning up is a breeze when compared to using cookie sheets. Both the tub and the browning air fry tray have a nonstick coating that makes cleanup as simple as rinsing and wiping. br>br>Cons. That's a difficult question. The biggest disadvantage is that if you want to use this as your primary oven, you'll need a few extra kitchen tools like silicon tipped tongs to toss or flip your food, as well as a small 7" baking pan. You'll also need to get a feel for how much faster this cooks so you don't overcook your food, but keeping an eye on it is simple and only takes a peek. Setting the controls is simple once you've gotten your timing down, and the timer turns it off automatically, so you don't have to worry about a lot of carryover heat like you would in an oven. OVERALL. br>br> I highly recommend it because the Ninja controls are just as simple and intuitive as they are on my Ninja blender, it's super easy to clean, and it cooks almost everything perfectly.

Connor Cole

| Nov 18, 2021