Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer Combines Two Appliances for $449.99
Ninja's $449.99 Crispi combines a 1,000W microwave and 1,700W air fryer with FusionCrisp, promising crisp leftovers in one countertop unit.
Summary
As of November 2, 2026, Ninja’s first microwave, the $449.99 Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer, combines a 1,000W microwave with a 1,700W air fryer. Its FusionCrisp technology operates both cooking methods together, promising microwave speed with juicy interiors and golden, crisp exteriors for foods including pizza, chicken tenders and fries. It can also microwave pasta before crisping the cheese on a pasta bake.
The appliance includes a 5.5-quart glass cooking dish and a nonstick crisper plate that sits on top for air frying. Removing the rotating plate creates room to cook more dishes simultaneously. Microwave and air fryer combinations already exist, including models from Smeg, but Ninja is differentiating its model through integrated cooking rather than separate functions. Its 20.3 by 17.56 by 14.1-inch body could save counter space when replacing two appliances, but remains bulky for small kitchens. The $449.99 price is also substantially higher than a basic microwave, making the value strongest for households that regularly use both appliances.
Positives
- FusionCrisp combines microwave and air fryer cooking simultaneously instead of presenting them as separate functions.
- The 1,000W microwave and 1,700W air fryer promise fast heating with crisp, golden exteriors.
- A 5.5-quart glass dish and nonstick crisper plate support reheating, air frying and dishes such as pasta bakes.
- Removing the rotating plate creates more usable interior space and allows multiple dishes to cook at once.
- One combined appliance could reclaim counter space for households currently using separate microwaves and air fryers.
Risks & concerns
- The $449.99 price substantially exceeds the cost of a basic microwave used mainly for reheating.
- Dimensions of 20.3 by 17.56 by 14.1 inches make the appliance difficult to accommodate in small kitchens.
- Counter-space savings apply mainly when the Ninja Crispi replaces both an existing microwave and a separate air fryer.
- Microwave and air fryer combinations are not new, with Smeg among the brands already offering the concept.