The 6 Best Ninja Air Fryers of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: Two baskets and Smart Finish for the best all-round value.

The DZ201 is an 8 quart, 6-in-1 DualZone air fryer with two baskets. Match Cook copies settings across both, while Smart Finish times two different foods so they finish together. It roasts, broils and dehydrates as well as air frys. The two baskets let a chicken thigh cook at one temperature while fries run at another.

It leads because it fits most families without the counter footprint of the 10 quart models. It gives up two quarts to the DZ401 but takes less space. Against the single-basket units it removes the batch cooking that makes a weeknight dinner slow. It sits in the $100 to $200 bucket.

Buy it for two to four people cooking mains and sides. The caveats are the large countertop footprint and dehydrating, which takes patience.

Capacity

8 quarts

Baskets

2 (DualZone)

Functions

6-in-1

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: Ten quarts of family-sized space across two baskets.

The DZ401 is a 10 quart DualZone XL with two baskets and the same 6-in-1 modes as the DZ201, including Match Cook, Smart Finish, broil and dehydrate. The two large baskets suit a whole chicken, a tray of wings, or enough fries for a crowd. It sells in the $100 to $200 bucket, the same as the DZ201.

It trails the DZ201 only because two extra quarts of volume are not needed by smaller households, and the footprint grows with them. Against the DZ550 it lacks the thermometer.

Buy it if you feed four or more. Skip it if counter space is limited, since a 10 quart appliance is a permanent fixture, not a drawer item. For a couple, it is a lot of machine and a lot of preheating.

Capacity

10 quarts

Baskets

2 (DualZone XL)

Functions

6-in-1

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: Adds a cook thermometer to the 10 quart DualZone design.

The DZ550 is a 10 quart, 6-in-1 DualZone Smart XL with a built-in cook thermometer for judging doneness, plus Match and Finish and dehydrate modes. A probe lets you cook meat to a target temperature instead of a timer, which prevents both dry chicken and undercooked pork.

It ranks third because the thermometer is the only thing that separates it from the DZ401, and many households will not use a probe often. Size and baskets are otherwise identical, at the same $100 to $200 bucket.

Buy it if you roast meat regularly and want temperature control. Skip it if you never cook large cuts. The caveat: the thermometer adds a step to each cook, and you have to remember to insert it. For fries and frozen foods the DZ401 does the same job.

Capacity

10 quarts

Baskets

2 (DualZone Smart XL)

Thermometer

Built-in cook thermometer

Price tier

$100-200

Our verdict: A 5 quart single basket with four cooking modes.

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro (AF141) is a 5 quart single-basket unit with four cooking modes, in the $100 to $200 bucket. One basket means one food at a time, and the body is compact enough for a smaller kitchen.

The jump from 4 quarts to 5 is modest, but at this price DualZone models appear in the same bracket, and they cook two things at once. That keeps the Pro fourth. It makes sense when you want a mid-size basket and have no room for the bigger units.

Buy it if you want a simple, single-basket machine for one or two people. Skip it if you want to cook a main and side together. The caveat is value: for similar money, the DZ201 gives you a second basket and more modes.

Capacity

5 quarts

Baskets

1

Functions

4-in-1

Model

AF141

Our verdict: The lowest-cost Ninja, at 4 quarts.

This is a 4 quart Ninja air fryer with 4-in-1 cooking: crisp, roast, reheat and one more mode. At $50 to $100, it is the cheapest Ninja in the guide, and the 4 quart basket suits a single portion or small side.

It sits below the Air Fryer Pro because the basket is a quart smaller, though it saves money and counter space. It cannot match any DualZone model for versatility, and anything beyond two portions needs batches.

Buy it if you cook for one or two people and want the lowest price. Skip it if you regularly feed three or more, because you will run the basket twice for every meal. The compact body stores easily in a cupboard, which is a real advantage in a small kitchen.

Capacity

4 quarts

Baskets

1

Functions

4-in-1 incl. crisp, roast, reheat

Price tier

$50-100

Our verdict: A 4-in-1 Ninja with a glass design (model FN101GY).

The Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer (FN101GY) is a 4-in-1 model in the $100 to $200 bucket, built around a glass design rather than the basket and drawer of the other models. The spec data does not list its capacity.

It lands sixth because the missing capacity makes it hard to compare against the 4 and 5 quart baskets, and it costs more than the entry model. The glass design is the draw, since you can see food browning without opening it.

Buy it if you prefer a glass design and Ninja support. Skip it if you want a confirmed capacity. Before ordering, check the quart figure on the product page and decide whether it fits your portions, because the other models state theirs and cost less.

Functions

4-in-1

Model

FN101GY

Design

Glass

Price tier

$100-200