Ninja - AF101
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"I had mine staked down in packed sand during a rainstorm that dropped 1.5”-2” per hour for 3 hours according to a ranger station nearby and it took it like a champ."
"after heavy and extreme and I mean extreme use in a very dirty environment, after a year the range suddenly cut down... I felt like I'd gotten my measly 20ish buck worth from them and didn't fault jlab due to the extreme circumstances I used them in daily. ... I work in a hot asa filthy steel mill and the fact they lasted a year was impressive to me."
"My old Breville lasted 10-11 years ... I got the new one 3 years ago with the air fryer option … if it breaks tomorrow I would figure out how to get it again - I seriously love it."
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"It's MUCH easier to clean non stick surfaces (1 minute after each use). ... Takes me 1 minute to clean my Cosori with a nylon brush and Dawn."
"Clean up is a snap all it takes is a little bit of your dish detergent I use Dawn and three tablespoons of baking soda made into a small little paste you cover the inside you cover the. Inside in the rack with it you wait 15 minutes rinse it well with warm water paper towel dry it and it's done."
"both baskets go in the dishwasher, which makes cleanup way easier"
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"It is the perfect size for one or two people."
"I am 5’11” and have used the 2p elite for over 7000 miles of solo thru hikes."
"great for two-person meals"
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"the button beeps/food ready beeps are much quieter, which I enjoy for late night heating"
"a lot quieter"
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"I love making crispy chicken tenders in it."
"made food much crispier"
"in significantly shorter time"
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"sounded like a loud squeaky balloon. ... Every time I shifted weight or switched sides it was loud. ... Even someone walking by looked at me and said “that’s really noisy”."
"The fan that circulates the air is so ridiculous it sounds like an airplane is idling inside my house, and it literally changes the air pressure in my kitchen and hurts my ears"
"it's just so loud that I'm going to end up returning it."
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"infinitely prefer cleaning the dual basket than trying to remove a hot plate from the bottom"
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"Ninja's removable plate design would always result in a soggy underside if I overfilled due to the air being unable to circulate."
"When I run both sides, with identical contents, same temperature and time as before, the food is clearly not cooked the same amount as just one side on it's own. ... No, I'm saying you *should* increase your time by ~10% if you run both baskets simultaneously"
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"the basket is not very big"
"the non-flip one is giant."
"I do have to cook small meals or do in batches."
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"it leaves a taste on things bc of the coating"
Alternative_Hippo720 1.0Yeah, 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.
ChefJym 1.0Since 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
freespiritedqueer 1.0If you’re cooking small meals, a single basket like the Ninja AF101 or Instant Vortex does the job well. Duals are great for variety but take more space. Go Ninja if you want durability, Instant if you want presets and ease.
try ninja af101. good for first timers like yours
GlamourousFireworks 1.0Buying a ninja has been life changing for cleaning. Takes me minutes rather than scrubbing and soaking for ages only for it to still look rank! I also like the extra layers on the metal wire rack things!
Gurlie_J_Girl 1.0Ninja just introduced this face-lift version. I have the original, prior model, and as others have stated, I use this constantly without failure. Very happy purchase
Ninja just introduced this face-lift version. I have the original, prior model, and as others have stated, I use this constantly without failure. Very happy purchase
justadumbwelder1 1.0My ninja has been bulletproof since 2017.
Kryzec 1.0Buy one that is easy to clean. I just bought a ninja af101 and it's much better than the best buy airfryer i had many years ago just due to how much of a pita it was to clean that cheap one. I don't think 6 qt minimum is necessary but to each their own.
Ok-Hour-5599 1.0We just got married and both of us are working. We’re trying to eat healthy but don’t have a lot of time. We love food, so we want an air fryer that’s easy to use and doesn’t need much cleaning. Budget is not a problem. We’re looking at Ninja, Breville, or Philips, but if there’s a better brand, we’re open to it too. Got the [Ninja AF101](https://horsezeal.com/ninja-af101-air-fryer-review/), and it works like a charm, great for two-person meals and takes barely any effort to clean up, perfect for busy couples like us.
PoweredByPlants123 1.0I’ve got the [Ninja AF101](https://amzn.to/41Rfmgj), and I can't imagine life without it. I use it almost daily, it cooks everything super fast and crispy without needing much oil. I love making crispy chicken tenders in it. Plus, it's super easy to clean, which is a huge bonus. Highly recommend if you're looking for a reliable air fryer!
amsman03 0.7We 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 $
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