Ninja AF101 Air Fryer
The best all-around air fryer under $100 — even crisping, dishwasher-safe parts, dead simple.

If you want presets and a bigger basket, the COSORI Pro Gen 2 is the value champion: 5.8-quart capacity, a clear digital screen, and a stack of one-touch cooking programs that genuinely help beginners. The square basket fits more in a single layer than round competitors.
Best for: Families · Meal prep · People who want presets
The COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) is built for repeat use rather than occasional use: it runs at 1700W, a 5.8 qt capacity, serving about 3–5, and ease of use lands at 4/5. Large square basket is what most reviewers single out. On cleanup, dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off.
Families, Meal prep, People who want presets get the most out of the COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt). If takes up more counter space is a dealbreaker for you (or touch controls take a moment to learn is), it's worth comparing against the related picks below before buying.
Compared to the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, the COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) runs about $10 more than it and matches it on value for money (5/5). If even cooking matters more to you than large square basket, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is the one to check next.
At $99.99, the COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) is the most expensive of the 3 air fryers we list — 11% above the $89.99 median for the category. The closest cheaper option we list is the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, $10 less.
| Product | Price | Rating | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer (4 qt) | $79.99 | 4.6★ | 4 qt |
| Ninja AF101 Air Fryer | $89.99 | 4.7★ | 4 qt |
| COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) (this page) | $99.99 | 4.7★ | 5.8 qt |
Prices are from our last catalog check and move around on Amazon; ranking is across the 3 air fryers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market.
| Capacity | 5.8 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | 3–5 |
| Material | Plastic / non-stick basket |
| Wattage | 1700 |
| Voltage | 120 |
| Dimensions (in) | 12.0 x 12.0 x 13.0 |
| Weight (lbs) | 12.3 |
| Color | Black |
| Controls | touch |
| Presets | 9 |
| Temp range (°F) | 90–450 |
| Timer | 60 min |
| Functions | Air fry, Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate |
| Included | Recipe book |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| BPA-free | Yes |
| Warranty | 1 year |
| Noise | Low |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Large |
As of our last check it was priced around $99.99 on Amazon. That makes it the most expensive of the 3 air fryers in our catalog, 11% above the $89.99 category median. Amazon prices change often, so confirm the current price before buying.
Best for: Families, Meal prep, People who want presets. If that profile doesn't fit, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer covers similar ground for $10 less.
It sits 11% above the $89.99 median for the 3 air fryers we list. At a 5/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its price range — the main tradeoff to weigh is takes up more counter space.
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The best all-around air fryer under $100 — even crisping, dishwasher-safe parts, dead simple.
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