Smart and simple, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 is the ideal air fryer for small kitchens. While it has many of the same settings as Ninja’s Air Fryer AF101, the Pro is a notable step up in terms of design and its cooking functionality is hard to fault.
Simple temperature and time controls.
Four Adjustable Cooking Modes
Dishwasher drawer
Removable basket insert for added functionality.
Very fast cooking, with a homogeneous crispiness
No preheat or turn reminder
Limited capacity
Expensive for such a small fryer
Ninja can be expected to reliably produce innovative and easy-to-use air fryers, and the Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF141 is no exception. As an in-house editor, I’ve tested a variety of the most productive air fryers Ninja has introduced over the years. , from the entry-level AF101 to the generously sized DualZone, but if you were to ask me which is the most productive small air fryer, I’d do it. I would opt for Instant or Dash. That was until I tried the Ninja Air Fryer Pro.
Despite being small in size, this air fryer doesn’t seem like a compromise. Its finish is of an incredibly high standard, with intuitive controls and a sleek design that will be compatible with any kitchen setup. Be careful, though, it’s an expensive option, and if you need a 5QT air fryer that performs the same number of functions, there are less expensive features on the market.
I tested Ninja Air Fryer Pro in my two-person home for two weeks to see how well it would support my routine. That’s how it went.
You can buy Ninja Air Fryer Pro AF141 for $119 on Amazon and directly from Ninja. Also available in a larger size, the 6. 5 QT Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181. This style comes with an additional Max Crisp mode and baking settings.
My first impression of this air fryer was that it was strangely ingenious. The five-litre capacity is no slouch, and it’s impressive that Ninja can have a decent-sized basket with such a sleek design. The air fryer is short, at just over 10 inches tall.
The Ninja Air Fryer Pro comes with a fairly large basket and you can insert or remove a liner to create airflow and allow your air fryer to lightly brown the bottom of the food. However, once removed, you’ll have a lot more space in your basket and you’ll also be able to create dishes with sauce or glazes without wasting cooking liquid while cooking.
Setup is simple. My air fryer is usually packed in cardboard, which makes me feel less guilty when it comes to throwing away the packaging, and once I removed the plastic liner from the outside of the air fryer and placed the basket and insert, in a position to begin testing.
The Ninja Air Fryer Pro’s raised panel eliminates touchscreens and instead features buttons to choose the mode, increase the temperature and time, and start or avoid cooking. If you love the simplicity of your kitchen appliances and the concept of one of those 18-in-1 multicookers overwhelms you, this air fryer will be a welcome addition to your kitchen.
The first thing I cooked on the Ninja Air Fryer Pro was harissa roasted vegetables. I like to roast vegetables in batches, which allows me to make bulk lunches to take to the office, and it’s also a wonderful way to check the roasting settings in an air fryer. I cut up two peppers, a zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and part of an eggplant, and while there’s not much room left in the air fryer, they all come together nicely.
Even though the basket was full, I managed to get my veggies to burn evenly after shaking them mid-cooking. I didn’t have to forget to do it myself, as the air fryer didn’t have a built-in alarm to remind me. Although I first roasted them for 40 minutes at 340°F, I was satisfied with the doneness after only 28 minutes, which is faster than most air fryers I’ve tried.
My next test was cooking frozen food in Ninja Air Fryer Pro. I opted for sweet potato fries, and according to the instructions on the package, I put them to cook for 12 minutes at 390°F. As you can see, they came out a little burnt and were probably perfectly cooked after 10 minutes. Air fryers tend to cook food faster than an oven, however, smaller air fryers, in particular, heat up faster, further speeding up the cooking time. Despite the charring, I was pleased with the quality of the frying of those fries, it’s worth noting that the ones closest to the perimeter of the air fryer basket cooked a little faster than the ones in the center.
I also cooked marinated poultry fillets in the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1. It’s another part of preparing my weekly meals, but I was also intrigued to see how many strips might fit into the small basket. ? Five goals, and he’s probably scored a sixth. Despite its small dimensions, the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 doesn’t waste space, and while it doesn’t compete with larger fryers like the Ninja Foodi DualZone. I’m sure you could take care of the family meal if you only had a small kitchen.
The Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 is undeniable and effective. It doesn’t feature any flashy tricks, but what it does, it does well. I was so inspired by trying this air fryer that I was tempted to update my old faithful. However, this is an expensive air fryer and you can find a less expensive option at Cosori for less than $100. If you’re on a budget, this might be a better bet, but if you manage to beat the price, I think the Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 is an investment I’m glad I made. Easy to use and clean, it’s one of the maximum capacity air fryers I’ve tried and I’m a fan of its modern yet compact look, which possibly won’t become an eyesore in your kitchen.
Millie is the senior at Tom’s Guide. She’s been searching for generation homes for over five years, testing everything from coffee makers to the newest vacuum cleaners. Starting in 2019 as a member of TopTenReviews, Millie then moved into the Future’s Homes portfolio, where she eventually oversaw all product testing as a review manager.
With specific expertise in cookware and appliances, you’ll be hard-pressed to find an air fryer that Millie hasn’t tried. He traveled the world reporting on the house’s most recent inventions and product launches, learning how to use Pizzaiolos’ pizza ovens in Naples. and visit the De’Longhi factory in Venice.
When reporting on home and appliance trends, Millie loves to watch live music. Lately he’s learning to play guitar and, of course, he plays a Fender.
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