Should I wait for Cyber Monday 2026 to buy a Ninja air fryer?

Question

Is it worth holding out until Cyber Monday 2026 for a Ninja air fryer or should I just buy one today?

Im stuck between the Foodi 6-in-1 and the basic AF101. My counter space is tiny and my budget is only $100 right now, so maybe waiting for a 2026 price drop is smarter?

sknfzpweoq · Accepted Answer

Like someone mentioned, waiting two years is definitely overkill. In my experience, prices on entry units are already bottomed out. Safety and reliability are huge for me, especially in cramped kitchens.Philips Essential Air Fryer Compact 4.1L HD9200 is built like a tank.Dash Tasti-Crisp 2.6-Quart Air Fryer is great for tiny counters. Grab one now, its worth it.

jpmmsxxtel · Answer

Waiting two years for Cyber Monday 2026 makes no sense. Prices on these entry-level units have already bottomed out. Unfortunately, the models you want aren't even that great. I had issues with the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 8-Quart 2-Basket Air Fryer DZ201 because the dual-zone setup causes power drops and uneven cooking. The basic Ninja AF101 4-Quart Air Fryer is okay, but the non-stick coating is not as good as expected and peels quickly. For a tight space and a $100 budget, look at these instead:

Instant Vortex 4-in-1 4-Quart Air Fryer

Better temp consistency and runs much quieter.

Cosori Lite 4.0-Quart Smart Air Fryer

Tiny footprint and easily fits your budget. Waiting two years to save maybe ten bucks isn't worth it. Grab one of these smaller options now.