Ninja AF100 Series (AF101) how to clean the air fryer
After every use.
Steps
- Unplug the unit from the wall outlet.
NOTICE
Never immerse the main unit in water or any other liquid, and never clean the main unit in a dishwasher.
Signal word assigned by Model Handbook Source: Cleaning Your Air Fryer, p. 12
- Wipe the main unit and the control panel clean with a damp cloth.
- Wash the crisper plate by hand or in the dishwasher.
- Wash the basket by hand or in the dishwasher; hand-washing extends the life of the basket.
- If you hand-wash the parts, air-dry or towel-dry all of them after use.
If food residue is stuck on the crisper plate or basket, place them in a sink filled with warm, soapy water and let them soak.
Source: Cleaning Your Air Fryer Source: Cleaning Your Air Fryer, p. 12
Other AF100 Series (AF101) procedures
- 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 bread wet, battered ingredients for air fryingTo air fry wet, battered ingredients.
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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