The domestic kitchen appliance genre has for a long time been characterized by items that will solve one problem while often forming another. In the air frying world, cooks had come face to face with the problem of opaque baskets (which created endless hiccups) and how damaging traditional non-stick coatings can be to their health. SharkNinja’s new product, Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System, aims to bridge this divide, delivering professional-level, ultra-crispy results with a totally new and glass-based workflow. Looking to become 2026’s best home appliance in its category by default, the Crispi should attract every chef with health conscious, room-constrained cooking skills with its best product with any style of equipment fit for any foodie.
1. Design Revolution: 360° Glass Advantage
The Crispi is the most modular, all-inclusive air fryer in its category. Built around the Crispi PowerPod™, however, is the unique feature of a glass container system designed exactly for this purpose.
- Real-Time Monitoring: With CleanCrisp™ Glassware we use to see you. It eliminates the need for cooking to continue on interruption intervals. Users can access the chamber 360°, watching food brown and crisp live. This intuitive visual cue sharply reduces risk from burning or undercooking food.
- Mobile and Compact: The modular PowerPod (1500W heating element) separates itself entirely from the containers. Such a lightweight structure allows the unit to decompose as it takes up a very small amount of space, and at the same time carries along easily with it. The system includes both a 4 quart (large batch) and 6 cup (small batch) container.
- POWER SYSTEM 1500W: The unit also relies entirely on full-sized air fryer 1500W power for quick air circulation and heat-up timing, translating directly to impressive crisping capability.
2. CleanCrisp™ Tech: What Actually Does Non-Toxic Mean?
This design puts the health and safety top of mind. CleanCrisp™ Glassware is engineered to be PFAS- and PTFE-free, entirely avoiding the “forever chemicals” found in many standard non-stick air fryer baskets. This is why for health-conscious consumers this is what its core appeal can be.
- Non-Toxic and Safe: The primary cooking vessel is made from borosilicate glass and does not leach chemicals, so it gives complete peace of mind.
- Ease of Use (Dishwasher-Safe): All accessories (glass containers, lids, and ceramic-coated crisper plates) unlike many traditional baskets are entirely dishwasher safe. This converts cleaning from a tedious scrub to a no stress, quick rinse-and-load routine, promoting repeat, easy use.
- Prep-to-Serve-to-Store: The containers are equipped with snap-lock lids that facilitate food easy transfer from counters down to tables up front and straight onto the fridge to reduce the total on-load meal by a dish.
3. Performance: Max Crisp, Power, and capacity limitations
Crispi concentrated air circulation and high power for high capacity produce great results, particularly with frozen, leftover food. The core functions include:
- Air Fry: For ordinary recipes such as fries, vegetables and chicken.
- Max Crisp: From frozen to finished quickly, it provides a truly crunchy exterior.
- Bake: Perfect for little desserts, muffins and savory baked items.
- Recrisp — This is a specific role created for bringing the leftovers to life as closely as the freshly cooked food to create the same texture.
The versatility of functions made possible can be just what most are depending on, but the Crispi is a bit small to medium batch (1–4 people) cooking.
4. The verdict: Who should use it for washing or cooking?
The Ninja Crispi is a demonstration of kitchen engineering at their best. It gives you the speed and friendliness that SharkNinja is famous for, but also brings with it non-toxic material plus visual cooking certainty.
- Who Should Buy:
- Health-conscious consumers who want a PFAS-free cooking system.
- Couples, single-person households, or college students with limited counter space.
- Anyone who uses the air fryer mainly for single-batch cooking, sides, or reheating leftovers.
- Who Should Avoid:
- Big families (5 plus people) need one large 6 quart or 10 quart basket for full meal prep.
The Ninja Crispi is an investment that can benefit the family wanting to upgrade their home appliances in 2026 for a healthier, less messy and more visible cooking experience.
- SharkNinja. “Ninja Crispi® 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System Official Specs.” (Official Product Page)
- CNET. “4 Reasons This Nontoxic Glass Air Fryer Is the Best Money Can Buy.” (Product Review, November 2025)
- Food & Wine. “I’ll Only Use the Ninja Crispi Air Fryer From Now On – Food & Wine.” (Lifestyle Review, October 2025)
- Homes & Gardens. “Tested: Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers in Glass, Ceramic & Steel.” (Buying Guide, November 2025)