AIR FRYER XL
AF150
OWNER’S GUIDE
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage: 120V~ 60Hz
Watts: 1750W
TIP: You can find the model and serial
numbers on the QR code label located on
the back of the unit by the power cord.
CONTENTS
Important Safeguards .................................4
Parts & Accessories ...................................6
Getting to Know Your Air Fryer XL ......................7
Function Buttons ........................................7
Operating Buttons ....................................... 7
Before First Use .......................................7
Using Your Air Fryer XL ................................8
Using the Cooking Functions ..............................8
Air Fry ..............................................8
Air Roast ............................................9
Bake ............................................... 10
Reheat ..............................................11
Dehydrate ...........................................12
Cleaning & Maintenance .............................. 13
Cleaning Your Air Fryer XL ............................13
Helpful Tips ......................................... 13
Replacement Parts ................................... 13
Troubleshooting Guide ............................... 14
Warranty ............................................ 15
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
Read all instructions before using your Ninja® Air Fryer XL.
When using electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed, including the following:
WARNINGS
1 This appliance can be used by
persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of
the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
2 Keep the appliance and its cord out
of reach of children. DO NOT allow
the appliance to be used by children.
Close supervision is necessary when
used near children.
3 To eliminate a choking hazard for
young children, remove and discard
the protective cover fitted on the
power plug of this appliance.
4 Children shall not play with
the appliance.
5 NEVER use electrical socket
below counter.
6 NEVER connect this appliance to
an external timer switch or separate
remote-control system.
7 DO NOT use an extension cord. A
short power-supply cord is used to
reduce the risk of children grabbing
the cord or becoming entangled and
to reduce the risk of people tripping
over a longer cord.
8 To protect against electrical shock
DO NOT immerse cord, plugs, or main
unit housing in water or other liquid.
Cook only in the ceramic-coated
basket provided.
9 Regularly inspect the appliance
and power cord. DO NOT use the
appliance if there is damage to the
power cord or plug. If the appliance
malfunctions or has been damaged
in any way, immediately stop use
and call Customer Service.
10 A LWAY S ensure the appliance is
properly assembled before use.
11 DO NOT cover the air intake vent or
air socket vent while unit is operating.
Doing so will prevent even cooking
and may damage the unit or cause
it to overheat.
12 Before placing removable ceramic-
coated basket into the main unit,
ensure basket and unit are clean and
dry by wiping with a soft cloth.
13 This appliance is for household
use only. DO NOT use this appliance
for anything other than its intended
use. DO NOT use in moving vehicles
or boats. DO NOT use outdoors.
Misuse may cause injury.
14 Intended for worktop use only. Ensure
the surface is level, clean and dry. DO
NOT move the appliance when in use.
15 DO NOT place the appliance near the
edge of a worktop during operation.
16 DO NOT use accessory attachments not
recommended or sold by SharkNinja.
The use of accessory attachments
not recommended by SharkNinja may
cause fire, electric shock, or injuries.
17 DO NOT place the appliance in or near
a microwave, toaster oven, convection
oven, or conventional oven or on a
ceramic cooktop, electrical coil, gas
burner range, or outdoor grill.
18 When using this appliance, provide
adequate space above and on all
sides for air circulation.
19 ALWAYS ensure basket is properly
closed before operating.
20 DO NOT use the appliance without
the removable ceramic-coated
basket installed.
21 DO NOT use this appliance for
deep-frying.
22 DO NOT place appliance on hot
surfaces or near a hot gas or electric
burner or in a heated oven.
23 Prevent food contact with heating
elements. DO NOT overfill when
cooking. Overfilling may cause
personal injury or property damage
or affect the safe use of the appliance.
24 Socket voltages can vary, affecting
the performance of your product.
To prevent possible illness, use a
thermometer to check that your
food is cooked to the temperatures
recommended.
25 Should the unit emit black smoke,
unplug immediately. Wait for smoking
to stop before removing any cooking
accessories.
26 DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Appliance surfaces are hot during
and after operation. To prevent
burns or personal injury, ALWAYS
use protective hot pads or insulated
oven mitts and use available handles.
27 Extreme caution must be used
when the appliance contains hot
food. Improper use may result in
personal injury.
28 Spilled food can cause serious burns.
Keep appliance and cord away from
children. DO NOT let cord hang over
edges of tables or counters or touch
hot surfaces.
29 The basket and crisper plate become
extremely hot during the cooking
process. Avoid physical contact while
removing the basket or plate from the
appliance. ALWAYS place basket or
plate on a heat-resistant surface after
removing. DO NOT touch accessories
during or immediately after cooking.
30 Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children.
31 To disconnect, turn any control to
OFF, then unplug from socket when
not in use and before cleaning. Allow
to cool before cleaning, disassembly,
putting in or taking off parts and
for storage.
32 DO NOT clean with metal scouring
pads. Pieces can break off the pad
and touch electrical parts, creating
a risk of electric shock.
33 Please refer to the Cleaning &
Maintenance section for regular
maintenance of the appliance.
34 This appliance has a polarized plug
(one blade is wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to fit into a polarized
outlet only one way. If the plug does
not fit fully into the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a
qualified electrician. DO NOT attempt
to modify the plug in any way.
35 Extreme caution must be used when
moving an appliance containing hot
oil or other hot liquids.
Take care to avoid coming into contact with a hot surface.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PARTS & ACCESSORIES
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
Multi-Layer Rack
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR AIR FRYER XL
Ceramic-Coated
Crisper Plate
Air Intake Vent
ST BAKE
AIR ROA
Y
AIR FR
Air Outlet Unit
(located on back)
Main Unit
(power cord not shown)
Ceramic-Coated
Control Panel
Basket
When setting time, the digital display shows HH:MM.
FUNCTION BUTTONS
AIR FRY: Use to give food crispiness and
crunch with little to no oil.
AIR ROAST: Use the unit as a roaster oven
for tender meats, vegetables, and more.
BAKE: Create decedent baked treats
and desserts.
REHEAT: Revive leftovers by gently
warming them, leaving you with
crispy results.
DEHYDRATE: Dehydrate meats, fruits,
and vegetables for healthy snacks.
Display currently reads 23 minutes.
OPERATING BUTTONS
TEMP arrows: Use the up and down TEMP
arrows to adjust the cook temperature in
any function before or during cooking.
TIME arrows: Use the up and down TIME
arrows to adjust the cook time in any
function before or during cooking.
START/STOP button: After selecting the
time and temperature, start cooking by
pressing the START/STOP button. You can
stop cooking at any time by pressing the
button again.
POWER button: The Power button shuts
o the unit and stops all cooking modes.
NOTE: After 10 minutes with no
interaction with the control panel, the
unit will enter standby mode.
BEFORE FIRST USE
1 Remove and discard all packaging material, promotional labels, and tape from the unit.
2 Remove all accessories from the package and read this manual carefully. Please pay
particular attention to operational instructions, warnings, and important safeguards
to avoid any injury or property damage.
3 Wash the ceramic-coated basket, crisper plate, and accessories in hot, soapy water,
then rinse and dry thoroughly. NEVER clean the main unit in the dishwasher.
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USING YOUR AIR FRYER XL
USING THE COOKING FUNCTIONS
To turn on the unit, first plug the power cord
into a wall outlet. Press the power button
Air Fry
1 Install the crisper plate in the basket.
2 Press the AIR FRY button. The default
temperature setting will display. Use the
TEMP up and down arrow buttons to set
your desired temperature.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
3 Press the TIME up and down arrow
buttons to set the cook time.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
4 Add ingredients to the basket. Insert
the basket in the unit.
.
5 Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
6 To toss ingredients during cooking,
remove basket and shake it back and
forth. The unit will automatically pause
when the basket is removed. Reinsert
basket and cooking will resume.
7 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and End will appear on the control
panel display.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
Air Roast
1 Install the crisper plate in the basket
if needed.
2 Press the AIR ROAST button. The
default temperature setting will display.
Press the TEMP up and down arrow
buttons to set your desired temperature.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
3 Press the TIME up and down arrow
buttons to set the cook time.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
4 Add ingredients to the basket. Insert the
basket in the unit.
5 Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
6 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and End will appear on the control
panel display.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
7 Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using oven mitts or siliconetipped tongs/utensils.
8 Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using oven mitts or silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
NOTE: For best results, let the unit preheat
for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
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NOTE: For best results, let the unit preheat
for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER XL – CONT.
Bake
1 Install the crisper plate in the basket
if needed. If using a baking dish, the
crisper plate is not needed.
2 Press the BAKE button. The default
temperature setting will display. Press
the TEMP up and down arrow buttons
to set your desired temperature.
NOTE: To convert recipes from a
conventional oven, reduce the temperature
of the air fryer by 25°F. Check food
frequently to avoid overcooking.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
4 Add ingredients to the basket. Insert the
basket in the unit.
5 Press START/STOP to begin cooking.
AIR FRY
6 When cooking is complete, the unit will
beep and End will appear on the control
panel display.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
Reheat
1 Install the crisper plate in the basket.
2 Press the REHEAT button. The default
temperature setting will display. Press
the TEMP up and down arrow buttons
to set your desired temperature.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
4 Add ingredients to the basket. Insert the
basket in the unit.
5 Press START/STOP to begin reheating.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
6 When reheating is complete, the unit
will beep and End will appear on the
control panel display.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
3 Press the TIME up and down arrow
buttons to set the reheating time.
3 Press the TIME up and down arrow
buttons to set the cook time.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
NOTE: For best results, let the unit preheat
for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
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7 Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using oven mitts or silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
NOTE: For best results, let the unit preheat
for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
7 Remove ingredients by dumping them
out or using oven mitts or silicone-tipped
tongs/utensils.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER XL – CONT.
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE
Dehydrate
1 Place a layer of ingredients in the
bottom of the basket. Then install the
crisper plate in the basket and set a
second layer of ingredients on the
crisper plate.
NOTE: You can increase your
dehydrating capacity with the multi-layer
rack. If the rack is not included with your
model, it is available for purchase at
ninjaaccessories.com
2 Insert the basket in the unit.
3 Press the DEHYDRATE button. The
default temperature will display. Use
the TEMP up and down arrow buttons
to set your desired temperature.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
4 Press the TIME up and down arrow
buttons to set the dehydrating time.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
5 Press START/STOP to start dehydrating.
AIR FRY
6 When dehydrating is complete, the unit
will beep and END will appear on the
control panel display.
AIR FRY AIR ROAST BAKE
Cleaning Your Air Fryer XL
The unit should be cleaned thoroughly
after every use.
• Unplug the unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning.
NOTE: NEVER immerse the main unit in
water or any other liquid. NEVER clean
the main unit in a dishwasher.
HELPFUL TIPS
1 For consistent browning, make sure
ingredients are arranged in an even
layer on the bottom of the basket
or on top of the crisper plate with
no overlapping. If ingredients are
overlapping, make sure to shake them
halfway through the set cook time.
2 Cook time and temperature can be
adjusted at any time during cooking.
Simply press the up and down TIME
or TEMP arrows to adjust the time
or temperature.
3 To convert recipes from a conventional
oven, reduce the temperature of the air
fryer by 25°F. Check food frequently to
avoid overcooking.
4 We recommend 3 minutes of preheating.
You can use the built-in timer to set a
3-minute countdown.
5 Occasionally, the fan from the air fryer
will blow lightweight foods around.
To alleviate this, secure foods (like
the top slice of bread on a sandwich)
with toothpicks.
• To clean the main unit and the control
panel, wipe them clean with a damp cloth.
• The basket, crisper plate, and accessories
can be washed in the dishwasher.
• If food residue is stuck on the crisper
plate or basket, place them in a sink
filled with warm, soapy water and allow
to soak.
• Air-dry or towel-dry all parts after use.
6 The crisper plate elevates ingredients
in the basket so air can circulate under
and around them for consistent,
crisp results.
7 After a cooking function is selected, you
can press the START/STOP button to
begin cooking immediately. The unit will
run at the default temperature and time.
8 For best results, remove food immediately
after the cook time is complete to
avoid overcooking.
9 For best results with fresh vegetables
and potatoes, use at least 1 tablespoon
of oil. Add more oil as desired to achieve
the preferred level of crispiness.
10 For best results, check progress
throughout cooking, and remove food
when desired level of brownness has
been achieved. We recommend using
an instant-read thermometer to monitor
internal temperature of proteins. After
the cook time is complete, remove food
immediately to avoid overcooking.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
To order additional parts and accessories, visit ninjaaccessories.com or contact Customer
Service at 1-877-646-5288.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
• Why won’t the temperature go any higher?
The max temperature is 400˚F.
• How long does it take to preheat, and how will I know when it’s done?
We recommend 3 minutes of preheating. To preheat, select desired function and
temperature, set time to 3 minutes, and press Start/Stop.
• Should I add the ingredients before or after preheating?
For best results, let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
• Do I need to defrost frozen foods before air frying?
It depends on the food. Follow package instructions.
• How do I pause the countdown?
The countdown timer will pause automatically when you remove the basket from the unit.
Pressing Start/Stop during cooking will stop the cooking function and reset the timer.
• Is the basket safe to put on my countertop?
The basket will heat during cooking. Use caution when handling, and place
on heat-safe surfaces only.
• How do I know when to use the crisper plate?
Use the crisper plate when you want food to come out crispy. The plate elevates the
food in the basket so that air can flow under it to cook ingredients evenly.
• My food didn’t cook.
Make sure the basket is fully inserted during cooking. For consistent browning, make
sure ingredients are arranged in an even layer on the bottom of the basket with no
overlapping. Shake basket to toss loose ingredients for consistent crispiness. Cook time
and temperature can be adjusted at any time during cooking. Simply press the TIME or
TEMP buttons and rotate the dial.
• My food is burned.
For best results, check progress throughout cooking, and remove food when desired
level of brownness has been achieved. Remove food immediately after the cook time
is complete to avoid overcooking.
• Why do some ingredients blow around when air frying?
Occasionally, the fan from the air fryer will blow lightweight foods around. Use
toothpicks to secure loose lightweight food, like the top slide on a sandwich.
• Can I air fry fresh battered ingredients?
Yes, but use the proper breading technique. It is important to coat foods first with flour,
then with egg, and then with bread crumbs. Be sure to press the bread crumbs onto the
food so they stick in place. Loose breading may be blown o by the unit’s powerful fan.
• Why is the unit beeping?
The cooking function is complete.
• The screen went black.
The unit is in standby mode. Press the power button to turn it back on.
• An “E” message appears on display screen.
The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact Customer Service at 1-877-646-5288.
ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The One (1) Year Limited Warranty applies to purchases made from authorized retailers of SharkNinja
Operating LLC. Warranty coverage applies to the original owner and to the original product only and is
not transferable.
SharkNinja warrants that the unit shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of one (1) year from the date of purchase when it is used under normal household conditions and
maintained according to the requirements outlined in the Owner’s Guide, subject to the following
conditions and exclusions:
What is covered by this warranty?
1. The original unit and/or non-wearable parts deemed defective, in SharkNinja’s sole discretion,
will be repaired or replaced up to one (1) year from the original purchase date.
2. In the event a replacement unit is issued, the warranty coverage ends six (6) months following
the receipt date of the replacement unit or the remainder of the existing warranty, whichever is
later. SharkNinja reser ves the right to replace the unit with one of equal or greater value.
What is not covered by this warranty?
1. Normal wear and tear of wearable parts (such as removable basket, crisper plate, racks, pans,
etc.) which require regular maintenance and/or replacement to ensure the proper functioning
of your unit, are not covered by this warranty. Replacement parts are available for purchase at
ninjaaccessories.com.
2. Any unit that has been tampered with or used for commercial purposes
3. Damage caused by misuse, abuse, negligent handling, failure to perform required maintenance
(e.g., failure to keep the well of the motor base clear of food spills and other debris), or damage
due to mishandling in transit.
4. Consequential and incidental damages.
5. Defects caused by repair persons not authorized by SharkNinja. These defects include damages
caused in the process of shipping, altering, or repairing the SharkNinja product (or any of its
parts) when the repair is performed by a repair person not authorized by SharkNinja.
6. Products purchased, used, or operated outside North America.
How to get service
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the
warranty period, visit ninjakitchen.com/support for product care and maintenance self-help. Our
Customer Ser vice Specialists are also available at 1- 877- 646-5288 to assist with product support and
warranty service options, including the possibility of upgrading to our VIP warranty service options for
select product categories.
SharkNinja will cover the cost for the customer to send in the unit to us for repair or replacement.
A fee of $19.95 (subject to change) will be charged when SharkNinja ships the repaired or
replacement unit.
How to initiate a warranty claim
You must call 1-877-646 -52 88 to initiate a warranty claim. You will need the receipt as proof of purchase.
A Customer Ser vice Specialist will provide you with return and packing instruction information.
How state law applies
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you also may have other rights that vary from
state to state. Some states do not permit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above may not apply to you.
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therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change withoutnotice.
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