Ninja has long been a dominant force in the air fryer market, offering everything from double-stacked to dual-drawer designs. Launched in March 2025, the original Ninja Crispi was the brand's first glass air fryer, providing a 360-degree view of food as it cooks. Now, Ninja has released the Crispi Pro, an upgraded version that builds on the original's success.
The new model retains the modular design but introduces a larger 5.7-litre cooking bowl, capable of roasting a whole chicken or preparing family-sized meals. Additional cooking settings include bake, proof, dehydrate, and 'maxcrisp'. The body design has also changed: instead of the 'power pod' heating element, the main unit is now a stand with a modular base that can be moved up and down. The Pro still supports the original 3.8-litre bowl, allowing users to upgrade or use both versions.
I tested the Ninja Crispi Pro for a week, replacing my Ninja 15-in-1 Foodi Max. I cooked a variety of dishes, from chips to pasta bake, to evaluate its performance. The glass bowls are detachable and come with storage lids, enabling prep, cooking, serving, storing, and reheating from the same bowl. This reduces washing up and allows meals to be cooked directly from frozen.
The Crispi Pro includes two glass bowls: a 5.7-litre for main meals and a 2.3-litre for sides and snacks, each with a storage lid and crisper plate. The modular base adjusts to three notches for different bowl sizes. Initially, aligning the bowl can be fiddly, but it becomes straightforward with practice. Controls are located at the top, with a dial to select modes: air fry, maxcrisp, recrisp, bake/proof, roast, and dehydrate.
Overall, the Ninja Crispi Pro impressed me with its versatility and ease of use. It is a worthy upgrade for those seeking a larger capacity and additional cooking functions, while still being compatible with the original bowls.
