Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Review: Is This Glass Air Fryer System Worth It?

Why It Stands Out

Most air fryers ask you to cook in a coated plastic-and-metal basket, plate the food, then decant leftovers into separate containers. The Crispi Pro collapses all three steps into one. Its 5.7L main and 2.3L secondary CleanCrisp™ containers (6-qt and 2.5-qt in the US) are made of premium, thermal shock-resistant glass, and Ninja states all food-contact surfaces are PFAS- and PTFE-free, verified by independent third-party labs — a genuine departure from traditional chemically coated baskets. Each container comes with a leakproof snap-lock storage lid (BPA-free plastic) so the vessel you cook in is the vessel you serve from and refrigerate in; the included crisper plates and lids are the non-glass parts of the system. The Kitchn singled out the modular adjustable base as the clever bit: it keeps the unit stable on the counter while seamlessly accommodating both glassware heights, and the direct cooking-to-fridge workflow dramatically reduces dishwashing overhead.

Performance holds up where it counts for this format. Business Insider’s testing found excellent, even browning and crisping on dry and pre-staged foods, and called the Recrisp mode outstanding for reviving takeout and leftovers — which matches how buyers actually use it. Buyer consensus on Reddit adds useful colour on two points: cleanup that owners rate 10/10 against traditional basket models, and the real-time visibility of watching food through glass instead of yanking a basket open to check progress. For households running staggered dinner schedules, cook once, store in the same container, and Recrisp portions as people come home — that’s the workflow this system was built for.

Performance in Real Buyer Terms

Set expectations by food type and the Crispi Pro rarely disappoints. Dry and pre-staged foods brown evenly and crisp well, and reheating is where it genuinely outclasses basket rivals — Recrisp brings fries, pizza, and takeout back to life better than a microwave ever could. The honest flip side, confirmed by Business Insider: fresh chicken wings and other high-moisture items take longer here than in a traditional basket air fryer, and the same goes for dense frozen foods. The heating element (1800W in the US, 2050W in AU/UK) and six-function mode set — Max Crisp, Air Fry, Bake/Proof, Roast, Recrisp, Dehydrate, with the UK 7-in-1 splitting Bake and Prove — give it real range, but it’s tuned for even results and visibility through glass rather than raw airflow speed.

Ease of Use and Cleanup

This is the category the Crispi Pro wins outright. Smooth glass wipes or washes clean without the crevices, coatings, and grease traps of a basket-and-crisper-plate stack, and Reddit buyers rate the cleanup experience 10/10 against traditional models. The snap-lock lids mean leftovers go straight into the fridge in the cooking vessel, and the permanently fixed heat-safe feet protect your countertop when you set hot glassware down. One practical niggle from owners: moisture and water droplets can get trapped between the integrated handles and the glass, so thorough drying takes a little more attention than the marketing suggests.

Things to Consider Before Buying

Heat is the big one. The outer glass surfaces get very hot during operation — this is not a cool-touch appliance, and reviewers flag it as a genuine safety consideration in households with children. Positioning matters too: give it clearance and keep the hot zones out of reach while it runs.

The second consideration is what “portable” really means here. At 5.17 kg published weight (AU/UK) with heavy, clunky glass containers, this is a stationary countertop system that suits small, fixed spaces — reviewers agree it’s not a lightweight travel unit, and owners note the glassware runs too hot and heavy to double as actual on-the-go lunchboxes. If you want something you’ll regularly lift in and out of a car boot, the original lift-off PowerPod Crispi (FN101) or a dedicated compact basket model is the better-shaped tool.

Who Should Look Elsewhere

• You cook a lot of fresh wings, dense frozen food, or other high-moisture items and want the fastest, crispiest result — a high-velocity basket air fryer will beat the Crispi Pro on speed for those loads.
• You have young children in a tight kitchen — the exterior glass runs very hot during operation, with no cool-touch housing to buffer accidental contact.
• You need something genuinely light to carry — camping trips, moving between sites, or hauling gear regularly. The glass system is heavy and bulky, and it’s built to stay put on a counter.
• You’re running a caravan or off-grid setup with tight power limits — at 2050W (1800W in the US), this isn’t a low-draw appliance, so check your circuit capacity before committing.

For more options, see our best small air fryers and best low-wattage air fryers for caravans guides.

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Final Verdict

The Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 earns its recommendation as a small-space cooking system, not a travel gadget. Business Insider found it browns evenly and reheats brilliantly via Recrisp, The Kitchn praised the modular base and how the cook-serve-store glass workflow slashes dishwashing, and Reddit buyers rate its cleanup 10/10 against traditional baskets. Accept two honest tradeoffs — a very hot glass exterior and slower cooking on wet or frozen foods — and you get the rare air fryer that consolidates cooking, serving, and refrigeration into one elegant glass system with PFAS- and PTFE-free food-contact surfaces. For small kitchens, modern caravans with the power headroom, and staggered family dinners, it’s an easy Editor’s Choice.