Buying guide

Basket Air Fryers

Our pick

Ninja AF141

Choose the Ninja AF141 for a smaller 5-quart basket with air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate functions.¹

Its 5-quart basket and smaller stated appliance dimensions make it the choice when you do not need the AF181’s 6.5-quart capacity.¹²³

Ninja AF181
Choose the Ninja AF181 for a larger 6.5-quart basket, a bake function and a Max Crisp mode set to 450°F.²

Both baskets can go in the dishwasher, though Ninja recommends hand-washing to extend basket life. Leave space above and on all sides for air circulation.⁴⁵

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Specification	Ninja AF141	Ninja AF181
Nominal basket capacity	5 qt¹	6.5 qt²
Cooking functions	Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate¹	Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate²
Temperature controls	up to 400F of heat³	MAX CRISP TECHNOLOGY: 450℉²
Electrical input	Voltage (V) 120¹	120 volts²
Appliance dimensions	14.84 in L x 11.34 in W x 10.55 in H³	16.3 in L x 12.6 in W x 14.17 in H²
Included components	Air Fryer 5 QT Air Fryer basket Crisper Plate 20 Recipe Book and Cooking Charts³	Not published
Cleaning and removable parts	The basket can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. If hand-washing, air-dry or towel-dry all parts after use. *To extend the life of your basket, we recommend hand-washing it.⁴	The basket can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. If hand-washing, air-dry or towel-dry all parts after use. *To extend the life of your basket, we recommend hand-washing it.⁵
Installation and use restrictions	When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.⁴	When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.⁵

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Specification	Our pickNinja AF141	Ninja AF181
Nominal basket capacity	5 qt¹	6.5 qt²
Cooking functions	Air Fry, Roast, Reheat, Dehydrate¹	Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate²
Temperature controls	up to 400F of heat³	MAX CRISP TECHNOLOGY: 450℉²
Electrical input	Voltage (V) 120¹	120 volts²
Appliance dimensions	14.84 in L x 11.34 in W x 10.55 in H³	16.3 in L x 12.6 in W x 14.17 in H²
Included components	Air Fryer 5 QT Air Fryer basket Crisper Plate 20 Recipe Book and Cooking Charts³	Not published
Cleaning and removable parts	The basket can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. If hand-washing, air-dry or towel-dry all parts after use. *To extend the life of your basket, we recommend hand-washing it.⁴	The basket can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand. If hand-washing, air-dry or towel-dry all parts after use. *To extend the life of your basket, we recommend hand-washing it.⁵
Installation and use restrictions	When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.⁴	When using this appliance, provide adequate space above and on all sides for air circulation.⁵