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

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro is a 5-quart air fryer with five functions (air fry, bake, roast, reheat and dehydrate), a 400°F maximum temperature and 1,750 watts of power. According to the listing the nonstick basket and crisper plate fit up to 4 pounds of French fries or 5 pounds of chicken wings, the basket and plate are dishwasher-safe, and the newer design saves counter space. It is a good make-ahead helper for holiday sides and appetizers, since reheating crisp food is one of its listed functions.
Best for: Holiday sides and appetizers · Reheating leftovers crisp · Families who cook for 3 to 5
Day to day, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 Qt (5-in-1, AF142) scores 5/5 on ease of use and 4/5 on performance in our category comparison — running at 1750W, a 5 qt capacity, serving about 4 lbs fries or 5 lbs wings (per Ninja). The standout is 5-quart basket fits big batches, and dishwasher-safe parts keep cleanup mostly hands-off. Durability lands at 4/5, which lines up with its — warranty.
Buy the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 Qt (5-in-1, AF142) if you fit the Holiday sides and appetizers, Reheating leftovers crisp, Families who cook for 3 to 5 profile — that's where its 4/5 value score really pays off. Skip it if maximum 400°f, lower than some competitors, or if needs counter space would bother you day to day.
Compared to the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 Qt (5-in-1, AF142) trades some value-for-money score for it (4/5 vs 5/5). If even cooking matters more to you than 5-quart basket fits big batches, the Ninja AF101 Air Fryer is the one to check next.
Here is how the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 Qt (5-in-1, AF142) compares with other air fryers we list.
| Product | Capacity |
|---|---|
| COSORI Pro Gen 2 Air Fryer (5.8 qt) | 5.8 qt |
| Ninja Air Fryer Max XL (AF161) | 5.5 qt |
| Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5 Qt (5-in-1, AF142) (this page) | 5 qt |
Comparison is across the 6 air fryers in the Kantan Prep catalog, not the whole market. Check current prices on Amazon.
| Capacity | 5 qt |
|---|---|
| Serves | 4 lbs fries or 5 lbs wings (per Ninja) |
| Material | Nonstick basket and crisper plate |
| Wattage | 1750 |
| Color | Bone and Champagne |
| Controls | digital |
| Presets | 5 |
| Temp range (°F) | Up to 400 |
| Functions | Air fry, Bake, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate |
| Dishwasher safe | Yes |
| Power | Corded electric |
| Footprint | Medium |
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Best for: Holiday sides and appetizers, Reheating leftovers crisp, Families who cook for 3 to 5. If that profile doesn't fit, the Ninja Air Fryer Max XL (AF161) covers similar ground and is worth a look.
At a 4/5 value-for-money score in our comparison, it's one of the stronger picks in its category — the main tradeoff to weigh is maximum 400°f, lower than some competitors.
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The best all-around air fryer under $100 — even crisping, dishwasher-safe parts, dead simple.
A 5.5-quart step up from the AF101 with Max Crisp technology and a hotter 450°F ceiling for faster, crispier batches.