Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer at $399.99

What the Ninja Crispi is built to do in your kitchen

The Ninja Crispi combines a countertop microwave with a convection air fryer, so frozen food can start with microwaving and finish with hot air for a crisp exterior. That FusionCrisp sequence is the reason to consider it: the unit handles the handoff automatically instead of asking you to move food between two machines.

It carries eight microwave presets, five air fry presets and a top air fry temperature of 450°F, with a 1700-watt air fry element and a 1000-watt microwave. If you cook for a crowd, the 5.5-quart glassware is rated to hold several pounds of wings or fries, an 8-lb chicken or four pizza slices.

We'd consider it for a household that wants one appliance where a microwave and an air fryer used to sit. The trade-off is that you give up the ability to microwave and air fry different foods at the same time.

What this price means for a combined microwave and air fryer

At $399.99, the Ninja Crispi is $36.44 below its typical price over the last 90 days of $436.43, an 8% difference. That is a modest discount rather than a dramatic one, so the decision should rest on whether the two-in-one format fits your cooking more than on the savings alone.

If you are replacing a microwave and an air fryer that both still work, the value case is weaker than if you are buying for a new kitchen setup.

Counter space, cleaning and the glassware you will handle

This unit is for countertop use only and cannot be placed in a built-in or enclosed cabinet, so confirm you have open counter depth before ordering. The 0.9-cu-ft interior uses a flatbed instead of a turntable, which the manufacturer says gives 40% more usable space than a 0.9-cu-ft turntable microwave and allows a 9"x11" baking dish.

The glassware and crisper plate can go in the dishwasher, and the turntable-free interior wipes down without a plate to work around. The glassware and plate are also stated to be free of PFAS, PTFE and PFOA.

There is a two-step child safety lock that can be disabled manually. If little hands are a concern in your home, that is a feature to test in person before you rely on it.

Who should skip the Ninja Crispi

Skip it if you regularly run a microwave and an air fryer at the same time, since one appliance cannot do both jobs simultaneously. Skip it, too, if you need a built-in microwave, because this model is designed only for countertop placement.

Before buying, check the accessories and replacement glassware available for this model. The unit ships with its glassware and crisper plate, but long-term availability of those parts is the question worth settling first.

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