See the cooking. Control the heat. Rethink what an air fryer can do.
A kitchen upgrade should offer more than a longer list of presets. The Ninja CRISPi Pro AS101 takes a different approach, combining transparent glass cookware, interchangeable containers and adjustable cooking controls in a countertop system designed for preparing, cooking, serving and storing food.
Its strongest selling point? The design considers what happens before and after cooking, not just the moment you press Start.
Here are five reasons it deserves your attention.
1. You Can Actually Watch Your Food Cook
Forget cooking behind a closed drawer. The Ninja CRISPi Pro’s transparent CleanCrisp glass containers let you see your food as it cooks, making the cooking process visible rather than something hidden until the next basket check.
That changes the appeal of the appliance. Watching a topping turn golden is much more useful—and satisfying—than staring at a countdown.
The materials are worth noting, too. Ninja uses borosilicate glass containers, while the separate aluminium crisper plates have a PFAS-free nano-ceramic coating. The distinction matters: glass cookware does not mean every component is uncoated.
2. There Is Serious Heating Power Behind the Glass
The transparent design may attract attention, but the heating system deserves a closer look.
The Ninja CRISPi Pro AS101 combines 2050W of heating power with temperature range of 40°C to 240°C. Ninja’s Precision AirFlow Technology circulates hot air around the food, with the aim of delivering consistent cooking and browning. For a home cook, the interesting part is having control over the heat rather than relying exclusively on fixed presets. Available temperatures depend on the selected programme; the entire range is not available in every mode.
3. Two Container Sizes Make It More Flexible
Not every meal needs a family-sized cooking vessel.
The Ninja CRISPi Pro includes 2.3-litre and 5.7-litre CleanCrisp glass containers. The smaller option is intended for everyday portions, sides and reheating, while the larger container accommodates bigger meals, meal preparation and whole-chicken cooking. Its adjustable modular base lets you switch between compatible container sizes, rather than committing to one fixed basket for every meal.
Think of a small lunch on a working day versus a roast for a weekend gathering. The appeal is choosing a vessel that suits the occasion, without needing a second appliance.
4. Six Cooking Settings Give It a Job Beyond Frozen Fries
The Ninja CRISPi Pro AS101 comes with Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, ReCrisp, Bake/Prove and Dehydrate, with baking and proving function. That gives you more reasons to use it than an occasional craving for crispy snacks. Baking, roasting and dehydrating extend its role, while ReCrisp is smartly designed to restore crispness when reheating leftovers in the same glass container.
For anyone deciding whether another appliance deserves countertop space, this is the question to ask: how many of those functions actually pratical would become part of your normal week?
5. One Dish Can Handle More of the Meal
The cleverest part of the Ninja CRISPi Pro might be what happens when cooking finishes.
You can prepare and marinate ingredients, cook, serve and store leftovers in the same compatible glass container, using the supplied storage lids. That reduces the need to move food through several different dishes. The glass containers, crisper plates and lids are dishwasher-safe, with lids placed on the top rack. Let hot glass cool gradually before washing; the powered main unit must never go into the dishwasher or be submerged.
For busy households, this is a persuasive kind of convenience. An appliance that considers the washing-up deserves as much attention as one that promises an impressive first plate.
The Verdict: Buy It for the Whole Cooking Routine
The Ninja CRISPi Pro is most compelling for someone who values visible cooking, interchangeable glassware and a simpler route from preparation to storage. Those features give it a distinct identity beyond its cooking-mode count.
The glass gets your attention. The way it fits into your cooking routine is what could earn it a permanent place.