Ninja Crispi Air Fryer, Microwave, Freezer & Dishwasher Safe, Non Toxic

4 reviews for Ninja Crispi Air Fryer, Microwave, Freezer & Dishwasher Safe, Non Toxic

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   Judy L. – 6 December 2024

   Love this little air fryer. Works great, heats fast, easy to clean. Useful when cooking for two.
   I am a Ninja fan and have quite a few of their product which I love. When I discovered the Crispi air fryer, I was hesitant to buy it since I have the dual air fryer and a couple of other Ninja appliance that also do a good job at air frying. Even so, I was intrigued by the price that is lower than most Ninja appliances, and decided to try it. I figured I could return it if I didn’t like it.As it turns out, I love it. Since I have other appliances that perform the same functions, it’s not something I will be using every day. Yet the smaller size of the containers are very useful when you don’t need a larger oven or other appliance for the cooking task. So, what are the pros and cons of this air fryer and would it be useful for you.Pros: 1) It includes two glass cooking containers, 6 cup and 4 quart, that can withstand temperatures of up to 450 degrees. I have used both containers and it not find any problems with maintaining temperature in the larger container as reported by another buyer. 2) Lids for both containers are included for storing leftovers, but I doubt I will ever use the lids. 3) Both containers include crisper plates that elevate food from the bottom of the containers so that air circulates around the food for even cooking. 4) The entire unit with all of the accessories nests together, so it really doesn’t take much storage space. 5) Since the containers are smaller than an oven, they heat up much more quickly and cook food faster. 6) Includes a recipe book with recipe ideas and charts for cooking a number of foods in both container sizes. Personally, I doubt I will use the recipes, but the cooking charts are very useful since this unit heats fast and maintains temperatures better than some other cooking options. 7) The glass containers and crisper plates are very easy to clean. Warm soapy water and a wash rag is usually all that is needed for thorough cleaning. In addition, these items are all dishwasher safe. 8) Super easy to use. Select a mode, recrisp, bake, air fry, or max crisp.Cons: 1) Since the bases cannot be separated from the glass bowls, it could be difficult to clean the underside of the bowls around and above the base. So far, I have not had anything get onto the underside of the bowls, so this hasn’t been a problem. I have been cleaning the bowls by hand since they are so easy to clean. Since the bowls and bases are dishwasher safe, washing in the dishwasher would resolve this problem. 2) Specific cooking temperatures cannot be chosen. Each mode has a temperature range that can’t be changed. So far, this hasn’t been a problem for me since I choose the mode by temperature range rather than by function. Bake has the lowest temperature range and is supposed to supply gentler heating. This mode works best for foods that you don’t want to use the higher temperatures used for air frying, such as seafood.Tonight, I reheated a large stuffed pepper that had been cut in half when it was partially thawed. In the past, I reheated these peppers cut in half in an oven and in a small casserole dish. As the peppers reheated, they sat in the juices released by the peppers and meat in the peppers. I used the 6 cup container, put the pepper halves on the crisper plate, and the juices were collected below the plate. I heated the peppers using the bake mode for 10 minutes to complete the thawing. After we ate our salads, I baked the peppers another 10 minutes to reheat them, and added BBQ sauce in the last 5 minutes. They came out wonderful. Some of the top of the meat was a bit crisped, and the BBQ sauce was well heated. Judging from this experience, I don’t think I would recommend cooking a 4 lb. chicken in this cooker since it would be so close to the heating element. Turning it half way through the cooking may help, but the skin on both sides may be too brown or burned by the time the chicken is done.Even so, this appliance shines for so many uses, and would be perfect when cooking for 1-4 people depending on what is being cooked. My husband’s cooking abilities are limited to the microwave and the toaster, and even he could use this appliance without feeling challenged.UPDATE 12/05/24:Tonight, I made a couple of lemon pepper chicken thighs for dinner. Since the thighs were small, I decided to use the small bowl of the Crispi to air fry them, and used a wireless probe to monitor the internal temperature of the thighs. I set the done temperature on the probe app to 165 degrees, used the air fry mode on the Crispi and set the time to 15 minutes since I wasn’t sure how long it would take to cook the thighs. I started the cooking with the skin side down and turned the thighs when the internal temperature was at 100 degrees to brown and crisp the skin.It took 13 minutes to fully cook the thighs. They were well browned and very moist. I will definitely be using the Crispi in the future for cooking foods that don’t require the space of a larger oven.I will update this review if my opinion changes. At this time, I would recommend this air fryer if you feel it would be useful for you.I hope this review was helpful for you.

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   N. Dinner – 6 December 2024

   I LOVE this thing.
   This is the lazy man’s air fryer. Let me explain.You get the unit along with two glass cooking containers. The unit itself plops on top (and has an adapter for the bigger glass container), and viola! It cooks. There’s no preheating involved at all, which is fabulous. This thing is terrific for heating leftovers and crisping up frozen food (the best taquitos ever). Cleanup is a breeze, and the glass containers can either be put in storage, in the fridge or as actual serving trays. Less steps and less preheat time is a win.This is portable. You can plop it into a bag and use it, but it’s gonna be a big bag. I really see this as useful if you’re in an RV, Dorm, or cooking for yourself. It’s an awesome unit. Get it.

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   Jennifer – 6 December 2024

   Great product
   I got my ninja crisper today and tried to to reheat some stuffed bread with feta cheese and spinach and it did a wonderful job. I used the recrisp cycle which is best for reheating food. It was like it just came out of the oven the first time. Nice and crispy outside but the inside heated just right. I love that the bottom glass can be covered with the Tupperware it comes with. They come with a metal plate you can put in the glass bottom part and it actually fits into the Tupperware lid so it doesn’t get lost. The glass makes a difference in the taste too. I am really glad I pre ordered this item. Now the price has increased based on demand. It is a great product and well worth it.

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   michael_christian – 6 December 2024

   My very first air fryer
   I am very impressed! This has become one of my favorite piece of appliance. There’s are of course pros and cons so I’ll try to cover the ones that are important to me and maybe others.Pros:I really do appreciate the small vessel for when I just want to have a small snack of fries, tots, etc. I know it shows that it’s big enough for a ‘meal’ but the small container is fairly small. Maybe you can do a small chicken breast and some veggies, but honestly I would prob stick to the bigger container for most of your needs. I am planning on getting the in between size but I don’t think it’s on Amazon atm.I do love the glass container. While it gets hot, I like the fact the nonstick portion is just relegated to the grill plate. I’m sure you can swap that out with a metal rack but so far I don’t mind it. The glass and plate are very easy to clean so that’s another big plus.Controls are very simple and intuitive but I kind of wish the temp can be better controlled instead of a temp range. Not really a big deal for most of the stuff I make but if I could dial in the temp, that would be awesome.Noise is actually not too bad. I barely notice it when I’m watching tv. Smell is also acceptable. You don’t really smell much until you open it.I guess it’s portable? If you’re gonna use the smallest container then it’s def portable. I wish I could use it at work but yea for others, this might be a big deal.CONS:I have to say, I think the price might be a little high compared to other air fryers. But to me I didn’t might paying it because I like the design and how it doesn’t really take much room in my limited counter.Again I wish I could dial in the temp but hopefully that comes in the v2 or v3 of this device.I’m going to be a bit nit picky here, but there’s too many stickers! The temp range on each mode is on a sticker that’s placed on top. Of course it gets heated and now it’s just constantly wanting to peel off when I make something. I wish it was etched or embossed or something. And all the caution stickers are unsightly as well. I get why they have to do it, but to me it’s too much to look at. It cheapens the vibeOverall, I really do love this device. It’s just so convenient for me because when I get home from work, I can quickly make my lunch for the next day. Really glad I got this air fryer!