Ninja Air Fryer MAX 5.2L AF160ME

Created by Hatch Villaverde, Modified on Wed, 30 Apr at 11:01 AM by Hatch Villaverde

Question	Answer
Can a whole chicken fit in the Air Fryer Max?	A 2kg chicken will fit. Tie the chicken legs together before putting into the basket.
How many cooking functions are included with the unit?	The unit has 6 different cooking functions: Max Crisp, Air Fry, Dehydrate, Roast, Bake, and Reheat.
Is the crisper pan nonstick?	Yes. The cooking pan is made out of steel with a non-stick PTFE coating
What is Max Crisp?	Max Crisp Technology provides hotter, faster, and crispier results for all your favourite prepackaged frozen foods. Max Crisp cooks at 240°C. For best results, reduce cook times and shake food often.
What is the temperature range of the unit?	The temperature ranges from 40°C (for Dehydrate) to 240°C (for Max Crisp).
What materials are the crisper pan, crisper plate, and unit's exterior made of?	The cooking pan is made out of steel with a PTFE coating and crisper plate is made out of aluminium with a PTFE coating. The unit's exterior is BPA free.
Where is the exhaust vent located on the unit?	The exhaust vent is located on the back side of the unit. This area will heat up during cooking. Be sure to keep the unit at least 15cm away from any other surfaces.
Will the outside of the unit get hot?	Although the outside of the unit will heat up during the cooking process, the control panel and crisper pan handle will remain safe to touch.
How do I know if the unit is on?	When the unit is powered on, the digital display will show 0:00.
What are the timer increments?	The timer increments vary depending on the function:
	• Air Fry: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour
	• Roast: 1-minute increments for the first hour, followed by 5-minute increments for the next 3 hours
	• Dehydrate: 15-minute increments up to 12 hours
	• Reheat: 1-minute increments up to 1 hour
	• Bake: 1-minute increments for the first 30 minutes, followed by 5-minute increments for the next 3 1/2 hours
	• Max Crisp: 1-minute increments up to 30 minutes
Where is the power button located?	The power button is located on the bottom right side of the unit.
How do I clean the unit?	To clean the main unit and the control panel, wipe them clean with a damp cloth. The crisper pan, crisper plate, and any other accessories can be washed in the dishwasher. If food residue is stuck on the pan or crisper plate, place them in a sink filled with warm, soapy water and allow to soak. Thoroughly air-dry or towel-dry all parts after cleaning.
How often should the unit, crisper pan, and crisper plate be cleaned?	The unit, pan, and crisper plate should be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Before cleaning, unplug the unit from the wall socket. To clean the main unit and control panel, wipe them with a damp cloth. The pan and crisper plate are both dishwasher safe. If there is food residue stuck on the pan or crisper plate, place them in a sink filled with warm, soapy water and allow them to soak. Use a soft sponge to help remove any remaining residue. Thoroughly air-dry or towel-dry all parts after cleaning.
Can I adjust the cook time and/or temperature once the unit is running?	Yes. you can adjust the cook time or temperature at any point throughout the cooking process by using the up and down TIME and/or TEMP arrows.
Can I adjust the cook time once the unit is running?	Yes. You can adjust the cook time at any point during cooking by using the up and down TIME arrows.
Can I air fry wet 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 with your hands. Because the air fryer has a powerful fan as part of its mechanism, the coating can sometimes be blown off. Pressing the bread crumbs firmly on will help them stick.
Can I pull out the crisper pan to check on food during cooking?	Yes. We recommend checking on your food regularly throughout the cooking process. Simply pull out the pan and shake or rotate the food. The timer will pause automatically and the heater and fan will shut off when the pan is removed. When you are done, slide the pan back into place. The timer will start and the unit will automatically resume cooking.
Can I use parchment paper or aluminum foil in the crisper pan?	Yes. It is safe to use parchment paper and aluminum foil in the pan. The use of aluminum foil is suggested in some recipes.
Do I have to shake the crisper pan while cooking?	Yes. It is important to shake or rotate your food for consistent browning and crispiness. For best results, follow the recipe or cooking chart to find out how often you should shake or rotate ingredients while cooking.
Do I need to defrost frozen foods before air frying them?	It depends on the food. Follow package instructions.
Do I need to preheat the unit?	For best results, we recommend that you preheat the unit for 3 minutes before adding ingredients. To preheat, simply add an additional 3 minutes to your total cook time and allow the unit to come up to temperature before adding ingredients.
Do I need to use oil when air frying?	Although oil is not required, we recommend starting with one tablespoon and adjusting for personal preference, or referencing the recipe for recommended oil amounts.
Does the unit pause when I pull out the crisper pan?	Yes. When you pull the pan out of the unit, cooking will automatically pause. Once the pan is back in the unit, cooking will resume.
How do I convert conventional oven temperatures to the Air Fryer Max XL?	Reduce the cook temperature by 10˚C.
How do I pause the countdown timer?	The countdown timer will pause automatically when you remove the crisper pan from the unit. Pressing START/STOP during cooking will stop the cooking function.
How do I read the time setting?	The display shows in HH:MM (hours, minutes).
Is it safe to put the crisper pan on my countertop?	Place the pan on heat-safe surfaces only and use caution when handling as the pan will get hot during cooking.
Should I add the ingredients before or after preheating?	For best results, let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
When should I use Max Crisp instead of Air Fry?	For best results, use Max Crisp when cooking prepackaged frozen foods, such as french fries or chicken nuggets.
When should I use the crisper plate?	Use the crisper plate when you want food to come out crispy. The plate elevates the food in the crisper pan so air can flow under it for even cooking and crisping.
An “E” message appears on the display screen.	The unit is not functioning properly. Please contact customer services.
My food didn’t cook.	Make sure the crisper pan is fully inserted during cooking. For consistent browning, make sure ingredients are arranged in an even layer on the bottom of the pan with no overlapping. Shake pan to toss loose ingredients for consistent crispiness. Cook time and temperature can be adjusted at any point during cookings—simply press the TIME or TEMP arrow buttons.
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.
My food is not crispy/brown enough.	To achieve an even amount of crisping/browning, it is important to shake or flip your food throughout cooking. For best results, follow the recipe or cooking chart to find out how often you should shake or flip ingredients while cooking.

	You may also increase the cook time or add additional oil to the recipe in 1-tablespoon increments. Continue to flip or shake food to ensure even browning/crisping.
The crisper plate is not coming out.	When removing the crisper plate, wait for the unit to cool, then remove the entire crisper pan from the unit. To speed up the cooling process, remove the crisper pan from the unit and run under cold water. Then reach into the pan and grab the small handle located in the center of the crisper plate. Pull up firmly to remove the crisper plate from the pan.
The screen went black.	The unit is in standby mode. Press the power button to turn it back on.
The timer won't go past 1 minute.	The timer is actually at 1 hour. The time display should be read as HH:MM.
The unit is not heating up.	The unit will need time to preheat before coming up to temperature. We recommend that you preheat the unit for 3 minutes before adding ingredients to achieve the best results. To preheat, simply add an additional 3 minutes to the total cook time to allow the unit to come up to temperature.
Why can't I change the temperature for Max Crisp?	240°C is the default temperature for Max Crisp.
Why is my food blowing around when air frying?	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 cocktail sticks.
Why is my food burning on Max Crisp?	Max Crisp cooks your food faster than traditional air crisping, so make sure you check on your food and shake it often to prevent burning.
Why is the unit beeping?	The beeping means the cook time is complete.
Why won’t the temperature go any higher?	The maximum temperature setting is 240°C.
Why won’t the temperature go any higher?	The maximum temperature for Max Crisp is 240°C. The maximum temperature for all other functions is 200˚C.