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Ninja Air Fryer Pro 5-Qt, 4-in-1 (AF141)
Our verdict
Ninja stripped this one back to four functions and spent the money on the fan and the heating element instead, running 1,750 watts up to 400 degrees with room for four pounds of fries. It uses physical buttons rather than a touchscreen, which tends to age better, and it cools down fast enough that you stop reaching for the oven in summer.
- 5-quart nonstick basket
- 1,750 watt element
- 400F maximum temperature
- Four cooking functions
Why we picked it
Nine-in-one machines mostly relabel the same fan and element under different names. This one admits as much and concentrates on air frying, roasting, reheating and dehydrating properly. Reheating is the underrated function, bringing leftover pizza and fried chicken back to crisp in a way a microwave never manages, and both the basket and crisper plate lift out for washing.
Five quarts is the sweet spot for one or two people, enough for a small chicken with vegetables yet compact enough that it does not dominate the counter. Against larger dual-basket fryers you lose the option of two temperatures at once, and against cheaper models you gain a machine that actually holds its temperature under a full load.
Best for
- Cooking for one or two
- Reheating takeout properly
- Small counters and simple controls
Keep in mind
- It is noticeably loud in use, and several owners wish the beeps could be muted.
- Four functions means no proof, bake or broil if you want a true all-rounder.
- The basket is nonstick rather than ceramic, so skip metal utensils and abrasive pads.
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As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Last reviewed: September 2026