Ninja Air Fryer, 4 QT, 4-in-1, 1550 Watt, Grey (AF101)
The compact 4-quart basket air fryer that made the category a staple — four functions, dishwasher-safe parts, and a 20-recipe booklet.
The Ninja AF101 is a compact 4-quart basket air fryer built around four everyday programs: Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Its ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate fit 2 lbs of French fries, and it works across a wide temperature range of 105°F–400°F, so the same basket handles crisping, roasting, reheating, and dehydrating.
Cleanup is straightforward: the basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe, and the box includes a 20-recipe booklet to get started. At 1550 watts with a small footprint, it is sized for a countertop that does not have room for a large oven-style unit.
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Last updated: November 9, 2026
Specifications
- 4 qt
- 1550 W
- 105–400°F
- dishwasher-safe ceramic basket
Key specifications as stated on the Amazon listing.
What we like
- Compact footprint suits small kitchens and one- or two-person households
- Simple four-function layout is easy to learn and use daily
- Ceramic-coated basket and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe
What to watch for
- 4-quart capacity means cooking in batches for larger households
- Single basket with no second cooking zone
- Maximum temperature of 400°F is lower than some newer models
Key features
- 4 cooking programs: Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, and Dehydrate
- 4-quart ceramic-coated nonstick basket and crisper plate, fits 2 lbs of French fries
- Wide temperature range of 105°F–400°F
- Dishwasher-safe basket and crisper plate
- Includes a 20-recipe booklet
Who should buy it
One- or two-person households and small kitchens that want a simple, everyday air fryer for fries, roasted vegetables, reheating leftovers, and dehydrating.
Who should avoid it
Larger households, where a 4-quart basket means cooking in batches, and anyone who wants an oven-style unit for pizza, baking on racks, or cooking two foods at once.
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