Quick Summary
The Ninja Air Fryer 3.8L AF100UK is a compact digital air fryer for 2 to 4 portions, giving faster cooking with little to no oil and easy clean up.
What This Product Is Used For
The Ninja Air Fryer 3.8L AF100UK is used for cooking mains, sides and snacks with little to no oil. It has 4 cooking functions including air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate, giving it more flexibility than a basic single function appliance. Compared with a conventional oven, this air fryer is designed to save up to 55% on energy when using the air fry function for sausages. Users choose it over simpler options when they want faster cooking, digital control, a dishwasher safe basket and a compact size for 2 to 4 portions.
Who This Product Is Best Suited To
This product is best suited to people who cook smaller household meals, want quick results, prefer digital control and need a compact air fryer that can handle everyday portions without taking up too much space.
Key Benefits at a Glance
• 3.8L basket suits 2 to 4 portions
• 4 cooking functions give simple meal flexibility
• Air fry function uses little to no oil
• Up to 75% less fat than deep fried hand cut French fries
• Cooks up to 50% faster than fan ovens
• Saves up to 55% on energy when tested against conventional ovens
• Dishwasher safe basket and crisper plate make cleaning easy
• Digital control adds reliable everyday convenience
• Chef created recipe guide helps with quick meal ideas
Pros and Cons
Pros
• Compact size suits smaller households and everyday meals
• Faster cooking helps make busy mealtimes easier
• Dishwasher safe parts reduce clean up effort
Cons
• 3.8L capacity may be too small for larger families
• 2 year guarantee requires registration with Ninja in the UK and ROI only
Real World Performance and Day to Day Use
In real daily use, the Ninja Air Fryer 3.8L AF100UK is designed for quick, lower oil cooking without the bulk of a large family appliance. The 3.8L basket cooks 2 to 4 portions and can fit a 1.35kg chicken or 900g of fries, making it practical for everyday meals.
The 4 functions cover air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate, so it can handle more than chips and snacks. It cooks up to 50% faster than fan ovens in the stated tests against fish fingers and sausages, which helps reduce waiting time. Cleaning is also simple because the 3.8L basket and crisper plate are non stick and dishwasher safe. At 4.4kg, it is manageable for normal kitchen use while still offering useful capacity.
Choose this if you want a compact Ninja air fryer for 2 to 4 portions with fast cooking, digital control and dishwasher safe cleaning.
Skip this if you regularly cook larger family portions and need a bigger basket.
Why We Like This Product
The YPC Team likes this because it gives smaller households a practical Ninja air fryer with useful capacity and simple digital control. It helps avoid the common mistake of buying a much larger appliance when 2 to 4 portions is the real need. It also helps avoid the regret of choosing a basic model without roast, reheat, dehydrate and dishwasher safe cleaning.
Comparisons With Similar Systems
Compared with larger family air fryers
Better when
You want a compact 3.8L air fryer for 2 to 4 portions
Alternative better when
You regularly cook bigger meals for more people
Compared with basic single function air fryers
Better when
You want air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate functions in one appliance
Alternative better when
You only need the simplest air frying option
Compared with fan ovens
Better when
You want faster cooking and lower energy use for smaller meals
Alternative better when
You need a larger oven space for trays or bigger dishes
Alternatives Worth Considering
Larger family air fryers
Dual basket air fryers
Manual air fryers
Air fryer ovens
Fan ovens
Tips for Getting the Best Performance
Use the air fry function for mains, sides and snacks that benefit from hot air cooking.
Avoid overfilling the 3.8L basket so air can circulate properly.
Use the roast function for suitable meals when you want oven style results.
Use reheat when warming food instead of starting from scratch.
Use the dehydrate function only for foods suited to slower drying.
Clean the dishwasher safe basket and crisper plate after cooking.
Register with Ninja if you want the 2 year guarantee in the UK and ROI.
Full Technical Specification
Product Type
Air fryer
Brand
Ninja
Model
AF100UK
Capacity
3.8L
Portions
2 to 4 portions
Cooking Functions
Air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate
Control Type
Digital
Colour
Grey and black
Oil Use
Little to no oil
Fat Reduction
Up to 75% less fat using the air fry function
Energy Saving
Save up to 55% on energy using the air fry function versus conventional ovens
Cooking Speed
Cooks up to 50% faster than fan ovens
Basket
Non stick dishwasher safe 3.8L basket
Crisper Plate
Non stick dishwasher safe crisper plate
Basket Capacity Example
Fits a 1.35kg chicken or 900g of fries
Weight
4.4kg
Dimensions
H34.5cm x W27.9cm x D33.8cm
Plug
UK plug
Guarantee
2 year guarantee upon registration with Ninja in the UK and ROI only
Box Contents
• Ninja Air Fryer
• Non stick dishwasher safe 3.8L basket
• Crisper plate
• Chef created recipe guide
Buyer’s Guide
Buy this if you want easier low oil cooking with faster meals and a compact 2 to 4 portion basket.
Do not buy this if a larger air fryer would be simpler for family size meals.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ninja Air Fryer 3.8L AF100UK used for?
The Ninja Air Fryer 3.8L AF100UK is used for air frying, roasting, reheating and dehydrating mains, sides and snacks.
How many portions does the Ninja AF100UK cook?
The Ninja AF100UK cooks 2 to 4 portions.
How large is the basket?
The Ninja Air Fryer has a 3.8L basket.
What can fit inside the Ninja AF100UK basket?
The 3.8L basket can fit a 1.35kg chicken or 900g of fries.
Does this Ninja air fryer use oil?
The Ninja Air Fryer uses little to no oil when air frying.
How much fat can it reduce?
The air fry function can produce up to 75% less fat compared with deep fried hand cut French fries.
Does the Ninja AF100UK cook faster than a fan oven?
The Ninja AF100UK cooks up to 50% faster than fan ovens in the stated tests against fish fingers and sausages.
Is the Ninja Air Fryer easy to clean?
The Ninja Air Fryer includes a non stick dishwasher safe basket and crisper plate.
What colour is the Ninja AF100UK?
The Ninja AF100UK is grey and black.
Does this air fryer include a recipe guide?
The Ninja Air Fryer includes a chef created recipe guide.
