How is this different from Ninja's Foodi air fryers?

The AF181 is a basket air fryer with six functions and no pressure cooking, rotisserie or paddle stirring. The Foodi line adds those features at a higher cost and more complexity.

Can I cook frozen food without thawing it?

Yes. Max Crisp runs up to 450°F and is designed for frozen foods straight from the freezer, so fries and wings crisp without defrosting first.

How much food fits in the basket?

The 6.5-quart basket holds up to 5 lbs. of French fries or 9 lbs. of chicken wings. For even browning, cook in a single layer and shake partway through.

Is the basket dishwasher safe?

Yes. Both the nonstick basket and the removable crisper plate are dishwasher safe.

What comes in the box?

The air fryer, a 6.5-quart nonstick basket, a crisper plate, a 20-recipe cookbook and cooking charts.

Does it need much oil?

Little to none. Ninja says it uses up to 75% less fat than deep frying, tested against hand-cut deep-fried fries.

Where can I buy the Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181?

9 stores we checked sell it, including Oico Home, Chase Parker Enterprises, Amazon, Shipt, eBay.

Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181

Q: Where is the Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181 cheapest?

At Amazon, for $129.99, 28% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

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What reviewers say

Owners rate the AF181 highly for crisp results on frozen food and for its size relative to its footprint. Most praise how quickly it turns out fries and wings and how easy the basket is to clean. Complaints center on uneven cooking when the basket is overloaded and on its counter presence.

What people mention

CrispnessPraisedOwners say Max Crisp gives frozen fries and wings a genuinely crunchy finish.
CapacityPraisedReviewers like that the 6.5-quart basket handles family-sized batches of wings and fries.
CleaningPraisedThe nonstick basket and crisper plate are reported to wipe or wash clean easily.
EvennessCriticisedSome owners find food browns unevenly when the basket is packed full.
FootprintMixedOwners call it compact for its capacity but still note it takes real counter space.

About the Ninja Air Fryer XL with MaxCrisp, 6.5 Qt, 6-in-1, Grey, AF181

The Ninja Air Fryer XL AF181 is a 6.5-quart countertop air fryer with six cooking functions: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. Max Crisp uses superheated air up to 450°F and fast air circulation to crisp food with little to no oil. Frozen foods can be cooked without thawing.

The nonstick basket and crisper plate hold up to 5 lbs. of French fries or 9 lbs. of chicken wings. Food cooked this way has up to 75% less fat than traditional deep frying, based on a test against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries. The basket and removable crisper plate are nonstick and dishwasher safe.

The unit has a compact footprint for its capacity. It includes a timer, temperature control, programmable settings, and automatic shut-off.

Model

Ninja AF181

Capacity

6.5 quarts

Cooking functions

Max Crisp, Air Fry, Air Roast, Bake, Reheat, Dehydrate

Max temperature

450°F

Food capacity

Up to 5 lbs. of French fries or 9 lbs. of chicken wings

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