Ninja Air Fryer | 4 QT Capacity | 4-in-1 Roast, Crisp, Roast, Reheats, & Dehydrates | Dishwasher Safe Parts | 105°F-400°F | Includes 20 Easy & Healthy Recipes | 1550 watt | Grey | AF101

Being an old school cook my Phyllis tends to be skeptical of new kitchen gadgets often procrastinating for a long time before breaking down and giving them a try. And even then only after much research. Thus she's researched and procrastinated for several months before informing me last weekend she thought she'd like to have an air fryer. I wasted no time in ordering her a Ninja (her preferred brand for all kitchen gadgets ) XL air fryer from Amazon. I couldn't be more pleased. Pictured are air fried potatoes, brussel sprouts and the most glorious pork tenderloin ever that came out of her new air fryer and her wonderful cooking ability. The Ninja Air fryer is ready to setup, easy to use and a breeze to clean up. The flavor of good is clean and free of excess oil. We highly recommend this product.

This air fryer is amazing! The quality is excellent, it cooks food quickly and evenly, and it’s very easy to use and clean. I was so impressed with it that I ended up buying a second one as a gift. It has become one of my favorite kitchen appliances. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a reliable air fryer!

Great air fryer! Very easy to use, and cooking with it is a real pleasure. The food comes out delicious and crispy, and everything cooks quickly. Highly recommended!

Very powerful air fryer, works great to heat or cook foods. Size is compact. Unfortunately, mine started showing E2 errors almost from purchase. Unplugging and trying again fixed E2 for a short while, until a permanent E2 error failure. Called Ninja support after about 45 days from purchase, they walked me through the steps and shipped my a replacement base unit. Normally they charge $9.95 shipping on replacement but they waved costs. Two recommendations: (1) if you start seeing E2 errors get it replaced as soon as possible, definitely (2) I would purchase a protection plan if I was buying it again. It really is a pleasure to use for cooking my food. UPDATE 1: Waiting for my replacement unit, I went to a local store and bought a different Ninja air fryer so I could cook my food. Now I have two units, both great. Unfortunately my new unit also started throwing E2 errors. How could this be? Well, it seems the temperature in my cooking area was close to freezing and the thermal sensors in Ninja units is sensitive to *cold* temperatures. I purchased a small portable ceramic heating unit to preheat my Ninjas so they do not throw E2 errors on startup. If I knew this earlier I could have avoided lots of trouble. If you use your Ninja in the garage or patio area where the temperature approaches freezing - simply preheating your unit will overcome any E2 errors. Hope this helps - it seems like a design flaw, but who knows... UPDATE 2: I was frustrated trying to remove my hot food, especially when the tray is in the lowest position. The simplest solution was to get 12 inch "Hotec Stainless Steel Kitchen Tongs" here on Amazon. I bent the tong tips inward a little less than 90 degrees with pliers. Next, the tong tips are inserted into tray slots on both sides and I easily lift out the hot tray. This little trick works wonderfully.

I love the air fryer. Most of my kitchen appliances are Ninja brand. I rated 3 stars because of customer service. The recipe book was not in the box, when I called customer service they said they couldn't send me the book. The package had not been opened, so I assume the book was mistakenly left out when the item was packaged. They did eventually email me a pdf of the cookbook.

This Ninja XL air fryer completely beats out my traditional oven for speed and efficiency. It reaches high convection temperatures rapidly, cooking raw or frozen foods up to 30% faster while using up to 75% less fat than traditional deep frying. The 5-in-1 digital interface is incredibly straightforward and lets you seamlessly switch between Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate with just a couple of quick button presses. It revives soggy leftovers back to a perfect, crunchy texture in just two minutes. A flawless 5-star appliance!

Great for cooking those bacon wrapped sirloin steaks from Aldi. Easy to clean.

Been having this fryer for 2 weeks now and it has NOT rested yet. I LOVE IT & wonder how I've gone this long w/out one. Before I start bragging on this thing, I am by no way endorsed by Ninja or getting paid by them. I've owned a few Ninja products blenders and still have one that's over 10 years old. They make quality machines. This fryer is a life & time saver...especially if you're a lazy cook. I have been researching air fryers for the past few months and nothing comes close to the Ninja. The basket size isn't the large 5+ quart capacity like the bigger fryers, (Ninja is only 4qt), but this thing cooks so fast you won't miss the extra 1 qt. It comes w/ a crisper that works perfectly, a recipe book and a multi-layer rack. The first night I had it I made wings and I tell you that I will NEVER buy fried chicken again!!! Yes, they were that crispy and tasted much better. I bought the Louisiana fried chicken flour from Walmart, battered the wings, spritzed w/ a little olive oil and had fried chicken in 10 minutes. No greasy mess, no 3rd degree burns from hot oil, and your house doesn't smell like a chicken joint for 4 days afterward. Because the Ninja uses a ceramic coating on their fryers the clean up is very easy. Next, I made sweet potato fries! Had a bag of frozen ones in the freezer and popped those babies in for 10 min. They were crispier than McDonald's. I tried homemade fries but the procedure takes too long. You have to peel, slice, soak potatoes, dry them...I'm just ready to pop them in the fryer and eat! It has been nonstop air fryer cooking in this house! I hit youtube to get a few recipes and it's been on ever since. What I like best about this fryer is it has a dehydrator feature and how fast it cooks. Frozen chicken wings? No problem! Throw them in the fryer for 10 minutes and they're defrosted. I've cooked pizza, fries, wings, reheated food, fried zucchini, and tonight I baked a chocolate cake. Everything came out perfect! Next up is donuts! The only thing I don't like about this fryer is 30 seconds after it finishes cooking it shuts off. I know this is a safety feature but I always have more items to cook. In 2 weeks, I have used my microwave twice, and that was to reheat coffee. Before I forget, I did cinnamon rolls too! I used the canned Pillsbury ones and it normally takes 20 min in the oven. In the Ninja? 8 minutes and that's if you like them brown. I actually could have stopped it at 5 min and they would be perfect. My house smelled like a Cinnabon factory!😛 I have used every feature on this fryer except the dehydrator but I'll be making beef jerky soon. Overall, I am VERY pleased! The best selling feature was the price & the size. The Ninja is much slimmer than some of the bulkier fryers and fits under my cabinet nicely. I'm also happy it only used 1500W unlike some of the larger fryers that burn 1800 which could kill your light bill. The outside of the fryer doesn't get hot so you won't have to worry about getting burned but do take caution when taking your food out. Is it loud? My exhaust fan on my stove is louder than the Ninja. The extension cord on it is long so you don't have to worry about being limited on where you can place it. I think I've covered everything? This thing is THE BOMB! If you're wondering what cookware you can use, just about anything you place in a microwave you can put in the Ninja. I went to the Dollar Tree and bought a few 7" foil pans I use to reheat food & bake in. Also, grab you some silicone tongs while you're there so you don't scratch the surface of your fryer. This thing has been almost as good as a kid getting a new bike for Christmas. You will NOT be disappointed w/ this purchase. Happy & healthy cooking!

Learning to use the air fryer was fairly easy. Finding new uses all the time! Great purchase!

Grandioso!

Bought this product along with an electronic 2 ring convection hob, we love both products so much we are getting rid of our gas cooker, why keep it? The air fryer cooks beef, lamb, steaks, chicken in a third of the time the meat succulent and juicy, melts in your mouth. Our gas oven takes much longer, saving money on gas bills, we have got rid of our deep fat fryer as well...win/win. Highly recommend this product!! I have written a review on Amazon about the hob hope my reviews are helpful to others who may be considering to purchase either product?

Just when we connected it to 220v plug , sparks and boom

I’ve been using the Ninja AF161 Max XL Air Fryer for several weeks now, and it has easily become one of the most-used appliances in my kitchen. It combines speed, versatility, and quality results in a way that makes cooking (and cleanup) genuinely enjoyable. Performance: The “Max Crisp” setting is impressive — it heats up fast and delivers that perfect golden crunch on fries, wings, and vegetables without any oil. Food cooks evenly, and I rarely have to pause to flip items. The temperature range up to 450°F really sets it apart from many standard air fryers. Capacity: The 5.5-quart basket comfortably handles 3–4 servings — perfect for small families or meal prepping. It’s deep rather than wide, so you may need to shake or toss food halfway for the best crisping, but overall, it’s very efficient. Ease of Use & Cleaning: The controls are intuitive — clear buttons and digital timer make it simple to select modes like Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Reheat, or Dehydrate. The nonstick ceramic basket is dishwasher safe, and cleaning it by hand is effortless — no greasy residue left behind. Design & Build: The sleek gray finish and compact design look great on the counter. It’s sturdy and well-built, though a bit tall if you have low cabinets. It feels like a premium appliance without the premium price tag. Overall Verdict: If you’re looking for an air fryer that’s fast, versatile, and durable, the Ninja Max XL is an excellent choice. It’s ideal for everyday use — from crispy snacks to full meals — and it consistently delivers restaurant-quality results. ⭐ Final Rating: 5/5 — Highly Recommended for Anyone Who Wants Great Results with Minimal Effort.