This oil-free fryer presents the best quality/price ratio in our comparison

After the Foodi Air Fryer (AF300EU) and the Air Fryer Max (AF160EU), it is the turn of the Air Fryer (AF100EU) to pass through our test laboratory. So what is Ninja’s most affordable air fryer worth? Answer in this test.

Ninja’s most affordable air fryer is surprisingly the best performing. The requested temperatures are quickly reached and generally well respected. And if the Air Fryer (AF100EU) obviously offers a little less functionality than its big sisters with a wider temperature range, its “Dehydrate” function constitutes an interesting advantage compared to a Proscenic T21 offering, for a similar price, options certainly more numerous, but a bit “gadgets”. Only the capacity of the tank ultimately appears to be a real obstacle, which should however only stop large families.

Strong points

• Very rapid rise in temperature.
• Temperature stability.
• Interesting “Dehydrate” function.
• Ease of use.

Weak points

• Tank a little small.
• Quite thin recipe booklet.
• Tendency to heat on the outside.

The second best quality/price ratio

The Air Fryer MAX certainly does not lack in qualities. Easy to master with its complete control panel, it is also very quick to heat and offers a wider temperature range than most of its competitors, going up to 240°C… and even a little more in fact. The Air Fryer MAX has a tendency to exceed the temperatures required when switching on, requiring preheating or even adapting the recipe temperatures. We’ve seen it simpler, and we also regret that its tank is a little narrow. Minor flaws which, however, do not prevent it from positioning itself ahead of the AirFryer XXL HD9860/90, the best-rated oil-free fryer in our comparison.