Ninja Air Fryer
- Category
- Air fryers
- Model number
- AF100 Series, AF100, AF101
- Region
- North America
- Verified
- Rating label
- On the QR code label on the back of the unit, by the power cord. The label shows the model and serial numbers. Source: AF100 Series Air Fryer Owner's Guide, p. 1
- Error End
- Error E
- Power button dimly lit
- The screen went black
- Food did not cook
- Food is burned
- Ingredients blow around while air frying
- How to prepare the air fryer for first use
- How to cook with AIR FRY
- How to cook with ROAST
- How to reheat food with REHEAT
- How to dehydrate food with DEHYDRATE
- How to shake the ingredients during cooking
- How to clean the air fryer
- How to bread wet, battered ingredients for air frying
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Error codes
| Code | Meaning | Checks |
|---|---|---|
| End | Cooking is complete. | Checks |
| E | The unit is not functioning properly. | Checks |
| Power button dimly lit | The unit is in standby mode. | Checks |
End
END on the control panel display and a beep. Cooking is complete.
- Remove the ingredients by dumping them out, or by using oven mitts or silicone-tipped tongs or utensils.
- Remove the food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.
Source Source: Using Your Air Fryer: Air Fry; Helpful Tips: item 8, pp. 8, 12
E
An "E" message on the display screen. The unit is not functioning properly.
Source Source: Troubleshooting Guide: An "E" message appears on display screen, p. 13
Power button dimly lit
Power button dimly lit. The unit is in standby mode.
- Press the power button to turn the unit back on.
Source Source: Getting to Know Your Air Fryer: Standby Mode; Troubleshooting Guide, pp. 6, 13
Problems
- The screen went blackThe unit is in standby mode.
- Food did not cookFood did not cook as expected.
- Food is burnedFood is burned.
- Ingredients blow around while air fryingThe fan from the air fryer occasionally blows lightweight foods around.
The screen went black
The unit is in standby mode. Source: Troubleshooting Guide: The screen went black, p. 13
- Press the power button to turn the unit back on.
Food is burned
Food is burned. Source: Troubleshooting Guide: My food is burned, p. 13
- Check the progress of the food throughout cooking and remove it when it reaches the level of brownness you want.
- Remove the food immediately after the cook time is complete to avoid overcooking.
Ingredients blow around while air frying
The fan from the air fryer occasionally blows lightweight foods around. Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Why do some ingredients blow around when air frying?, p. 13
- Secure loose lightweight food, such as the top slice of bread on a sandwich, with toothpicks.
The temperature will not go any higher
The maximum temperature is 400°F. Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Why won't the temperature go any higher?, p. 13
The unit is beeping
The food is done cooking. Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Why is the unit beeping?, p. 13
How-to
- How to prepare the air fryer for first useBefore the first cooking.
- How to cook with AIR FRYTo cook with little to no oil and get crisp, crunchy food.
- How to cook with ROASTTo use the unit like a roaster oven for meats and baked items. ROAST is not included on all models.
- How to reheat food with REHEATTo warm leftovers gently and get crispy results.
- How to dehydrate food with DEHYDRATETo dehydrate meats, fruits and vegetables.
- How to shake the ingredients during cookingTo toss ingredients during cooking, or halfway through the cook time when ingredients overlap.
- How to clean the air fryerAfter every use.
- How to bread wet, battered ingredients for air fryingTo air fry wet, battered ingredients.
Maintenance
| Task | When | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Clean the main unit, crisper plate and basket | After every use | Source: Cleaning Your Air Fryer, p. 12 |
| Wash the basket and crisper plate | Before first use | Source: Before First Use, p. 6 |
Settings
| Setting | Options | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cook temperature | TEMP up and down arrows, before or during cooking; maximum 400°F | Pressing a function button displays that function's default temperature, which the TEMP arrows change. | Source: Getting to Know Your Air Fryer: Operating Buttons; Using Your Air Fryer, pp. 6, 7 |
| Cook time | TIME up and down arrows, before or during cooking; the display shows HH:MM while time is set | The cook time can be adjusted at any time during cooking. | Source: Getting to Know Your Air Fryer; Helpful Tips: item 2, pp. 6, 12 |
Parts and consumables
| Item | Replace or refill | Specification | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonstick basket | – | Replacement parts and accessories are ordered at ninjaaccessories.com or through Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288. | Source: Replacement Parts; Parts & Accessories, pp. 5, 12 |
| Nonstick crisper plate | – | Replacement parts and accessories are ordered at ninjaaccessories.com or through Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288. | Source: Replacement Parts; Parts & Accessories, pp. 5, 12 |
| Multi-layer dehydrating rack | – | Increases dehydrating capacity; when the rack is not included with the model it is available at ninjaaccessories.com. | Source: Using Your Air Fryer: Dehydrate, p. 11 |
Specifications
The owner's guide covers the Ninja Air Fryer AF100 Series. The control panel has TEMP and TIME up and down arrows, AIR FRY, ROAST, REHEAT and DEHYDRATE function buttons, a power button and a START/PAUSE button. Not all functions are included on all models. Source: Getting to Know Your Air Fryer, p. 6
The unit has a main unit with an air intake vent on top, a control panel, an air outlet on the back, a nonstick basket and a nonstick crisper plate. Source: Parts & Accessories, p. 5
The guide gives two display messages, END when cooking is complete and an E message for a unit that is not functioning properly, and a standby state that dims the power button. Source: Using Your Air Fryer; Troubleshooting Guide; Getting to Know Your Air Fryer, pp. 6, 8, 13
| Electrical rating | 120V~, 60Hz, 1550W | Source: Technical Specifications, p. 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Model and serial number location | On the QR code label on the back of the unit, by the power cord | Source: Record This Information (Tip), p. 1 |
| Maximum temperature | 400°F | Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Why won't the temperature go any higher?, p. 13 |
| Standby | After 10 minutes with no interaction with the control panel the unit enters standby mode and the power button is dimly lit | Source: Getting to Know Your Air Fryer: Standby Mode, p. 6 |
| Preheating | 3 minutes; the built-in timer can be set to a 3-minute countdown | Source: Helpful Tips: item 4; Troubleshooting Guide, pp. 12, 13 |
| Crisper plate | Use it when you want food to come out crispy; the plate raises the food in the basket so air flows under it. With a baking dish in Roast, the crisper plate is not needed | Source: Troubleshooting Guide; Using Your Air Fryer: Roast, pp. 9, 13 |
| Dishwasher-safe parts | Crisper plate: yes. Basket: yes, and hand-washing is recommended to extend its life. Main unit: no | Source: Cleaning Your Air Fryer, p. 12 |
| Converting oven recipes | Reduce the recipe temperature by 25°F and check the food frequently to avoid overcooking | Source: Helpful Tips: item 3, p. 12 |
| Starting without adjusting | After a cooking function is selected, pressing START/PAUSE begins cooking at the default temperature and time | Source: Helpful Tips: item 7, p. 12 |
| Oil for fresh vegetables and potatoes | Use at least 1 tablespoon of oil; add more as desired for the level of crispiness | Source: Helpful Tips: item 9, p. 12 |
| Frozen food | Whether to defrost depends on the food; follow the package instructions | Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Do I need to defrost frozen foods before air frying?, p. 13 |
| Hot basket | The basket heats during cooking; use caution when handling it and place it on heat-safe surfaces only | Source: Troubleshooting Guide: Is the basket safe to put on my countertop?, p. 13 |
| Placement | Use on a level, clean, dry worktop with adequate space above and on all sides of the unit. Do not place it on hot surfaces, near the edge of a worktop or in a heated oven or on a stovetop | Source: Important Safeguards: items 7, 17, 18, 21, pp. 3, 4 |
| Air vent and outlet | Do not cover the air vent or air outlet while the unit is operating; doing so prevents even cooking and may damage the unit or cause it to overheat | Source: Important Safeguards: item 14, p. 3 |
| Deep-frying | Do not use the appliance for deep-frying | Source: Important Safeguards: item 23, p. 4 |
| Warranty | One (1) year limited warranty for the original owner from the date of purchase; normal wear and tear of wearable parts such as removable pots, racks and pans is not covered | Source: One (1) Year Limited Warranty, p. 14 |
Recalls
No exact-model match for Ninja Air Fryer, AF100, AF101 in the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall database, checked . Recalls can name model families, so also check current recalls for Ninja.
Service contact
Ninja Customer Service: 1-877-646-5288, ninjakitchen.com/support. North America. Source: One (1) Year Limited Warranty: How to get service, p. 14
Sources
- AF100 Series Air Fryer Owner's Guide. SharkNinja Operating LLC. Document AF100Series_IB_MP, revision REV_Mv10, 14 pages, en. support.sharkninja.com. Listed on the manufacturer's support page. Retrieved 13 November 2026.
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