Ninja AF100

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Sentiment score82% positive
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Last updated: Apr 28, 2026

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Reddit Icondylan_021800
11 months ago

We had that same one and now have another ninja. I got it for my parents for Christmas years ago and confirmed it was Teflon free. Never had an issue besides way too many frozen taquitos.

Reddit IconFloridaDiveGoon
11 months ago

I have owned two of them, and they state it is a ceramic and not Teflon coated. We never had issues with our birds. Kona even likes to sit on top of it while it’s cooking.

Reddit IconRosary_Omen
5 months ago

Do you have a store nearby like Harvey Norman etc where you could go see them in person and see the sizes? I have a Ninja basket one but there's no way a pizza'd fit in there without it being cut into slices. Great air fryer though, I'd buy Ninja brand again for sure. The others I tried died just out of warranty :(

5 months ago

Mine is a basket one. I think it's 3.8L, has ample space for a single guy. It's on sale on the Ninja site atm, seems Harvey doesn't have them anymore. [https://ninjakitchen.com.au/products/ninja-air-fryer-af100?tw\_source=google&tw\_adid=784017983900&tw\_campaign=23264630140&tw\_kwdid=pla-297875758065&gad\_source=1&gad\_campaignid=23264630140&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9pVteGP-\_HPwnM7IzlOEE0cndzexDWOCtHv\_PYrQkkR6NZGACZCHcaAoqKEALw\_wcB](https://ninjakitchen.com.au/products/ninja-air-fryer-af100?tw_source=google&tw_adid=784017983900&tw_campaign=23264630140&tw_kwdid=pla-297875758065&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23264630140&gclid=Cj0KCQiAubrJBhCbARIsAHIdxD9pVteGP-_HPwnM7IzlOEE0cndzexDWOCtHv_PYrQkkR6NZGACZCHcaAoqKEALw_wcB)

Reddit IconAlternative_Hippo720
11 months ago

Yeah, it has 13 presets like air fry, toast, bake, pizza, slow cook, dehydrate, etc. Super convenient, but you can also tweak the settings if you want more control.

Reddit Iconamsman03
5 months ago

We have owned the first version of this for at least 3 years now... maybe longer. We originally bought it for our Motorhome, thinking the space saver would be great, and it was. After using it for a while, we brought it into the house and use it almost daily now, and just take it out to the MH when we travel. PS...... when we bought new appliances last year we got an oven witha built-in air fryer, and after one or two uses, we just go back to this guy.....it's a great appliance and well worth the $

Reddit Iconbummernametaken
5 months ago

Any air fryer is a “convection cooker.” The “air fryer” name is a sales gimmick. Just like the “instant pot” label is a gimmick for a pressure cooker. I have owned a Breville Smart Oven for several years and would buy another one. I also have a Ninja upright in my second home. I like the Breville better, but the Ninja is fine. I cook a lot. I have a high end stove with a convection oven. If it were me, I would keep it. The Breville does everything that your toaster oven does, but better and faster. It also can roast and bake without having to use your regular convection oven. Of all the countertop “convection” ovens, it is probably the best. This was a very thoughtful gift from your relatives. As far as cooking with it, we love chicken wings. The Breville cooks the best chicken wings fairly fast and better than a regular convection oven and roasts vegetables beautifully. (Probably because of the smaller cubic area.) Also reheating on the Air Fryer mode is a game changer, much better than your microwave. To use it well, you do need to familiarize yourself on how it works. Watch some YouTube videos where the Breville is used. Read the instructions so you can learn how to use the various modes. Familiarize yourself with it before making a decision to return it and by all means, go ahead and treat yourself to a carbon steel wok as well. It is not an either or proposition. You deserve both!

Reddit IconChefJym
5 months ago

Since we got our Ninja 4qt air fryer (AF101), we hardly ever use the microwave. Maybe to reheat a cup of tea or melt butter. **Tiny Kitchen small appliance Hierarchy:** Air Fryer (a good one) Microwave (big enough for popcorn, like a 0.8cu ft 800w) Keurig K-Mini Single Serve 2 slice toaster with bagel setting 4qt Instant Pot (like a duo plus 9-in1) Countertop Blender

10 months ago

It is the most popular small appliance in my house. Ninja AF101. Not just ninja... ninja AF.

Reddit Icondek1019
about 1 month ago

The sticking is almost always a coating problem, not a technique problem. Once you switch to a ceramic basket it's a completely different experience, nothing sticks, cleanup is genuinely easy. For the fries: even cuts, single layer, and try 380°F for 15 min then crank to 400°F for the last 3-4 minutes, works really well for me and that final blast is what gets them actually crunchy. The **Ninja AF101** and **COSORI TurboBlaze** both have ceramic baskets and honestly transformed how my fries come out. Wrote up [a quick comparison of both](https://medium.com/illumination/best-air-fryers-under-100-2026-e9f860eb83b3) if you're thinking about upgrading.

about 1 month ago

For a first air fryer, go with the **Instant Vortex Plus,** easy to use, has an odor filter, and the app walks you through temps and times. **Ninja AF101** is also a solid simple option. Tips: frozen fries don't need preheat, just shake once halfway. Chicken, preheat 3 min, don't overcrowd. Start with fries, hard to mess up and you'll see why people love these things. I [wrote up more on beginner-friendly models here](https://medium.com/illumination/best-air-fryers-under-100-2026-e9f860eb83b3) if you want details.

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