Ninja AF100 Series (AF101) how to cook with ROAST
To use the unit like a roaster oven for meats and baked items. ROAST is not included on all models.
Steps
- Plug the power cord into a wall outlet, then press the power button.
- Put the crisper plate in the basket if needed; with a baking dish, the crisper plate is not needed.
- Press ROAST, then use the TEMP up and down arrows to change the default temperature that appears.
- Press the TIME up and down arrows to set the cook time.
- Put the ingredients in the basket, then insert the basket in the unit.
- Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
WARNING
The drawer and crisper plate become extremely hot during the cooking process. Avoid physical contact while removing the drawer or plate from the appliance.
Marked WARNING by the manufacturer Source: Important Safeguards: item 30, p. 4
- When cooking is complete, the unit beeps and END appears; remove the ingredients by dumping them out, or by using oven mitts or silicone-tipped tongs or utensils.
For best results, let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients. To preheat, skip placing the ingredients, insert the basket and press START/PAUSE to begin.
Source: Using Your Air Fryer: Roast Source: Using Your Air Fryer: Roast, pp. 7, 9
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 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.
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.
Page numbers are the numbers printed in the manual. Where this page and the manual differ, follow the manual.