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Ninja AF101 Air Fryer (4-Quart)

The most recommended small air fryer across expert and community sources. Four versatile cooking modes, a dishwasher-safe basket, and proven real-world durability make it the go-to for solo cooks.

$90-$120
Pros
  • 4 cooking modes: air fry, roast, reheat, dehydrate
  • Dishwasher-safe basket fits without taking up too much room
  • Responsive, easy-to-read control panel
  • Heats quickly — crispy wings and fries consistently
Cons
  • Slightly larger footprint than other 'small' air fryers on the market
  • Doesn't pause when you open the basket — timer and heat keep running
  • No window to check food without pulling the basket
Why we recommend it

If you only want to buy one air fryer and never think about it again, this is the one. Good Housekeeping's lab director has used it daily for over a year in an apartment kitchen — that's the endorsement that matters.

What the community says

I highly recommend Cosori. I don't know what their smallest size is, but it has a rectangular rather than circular footprint, which I find easier to work with/around.

r/airfryer · read thread →
What the experts said

Nicole especially loves that the drawer fits in her dishwasher without taking up too much room, and the machine is the right size for her apartment kitchen.

Good Housekeeping · read full review →

Another Great Air Fryer: Ninja AF101 4-Quart Air Fryer — it cooks quickly and efficiently and has a touchscreen display with a knob for quickly changing the temperature and time.

Serious Eats · read full review →

Has major power and cooked food faster than any other air fryer we tested. The build is sturdy. Controls are simple.

CNET · read full review →