The day-old pizza came out crisper than it had arrived from the restaurant. That was the most persuasive little moment in our Ninja Crispi Pro review: a single slice, roughly four minutes on Recrisp, and a properly crunchy return to form. The catch was sitting right beside it. We could not fit a second slice into the small container, however we arranged them.
That combination sums up this air fryer rather well. It can cook impressively, and the glass containers make its cook-and-store idea useful beyond the usual basket of chips. But usable space, browning and somewhere to put all the parts still matter. At an advertised Australian price of A$399.99, the Crispi Pro needs to earn its bench space through the way you actually cook.
Ninja Crispi Pro review: the glassware system
The Australian Crispi Pro comes with 5.7L and 2.3L CleanCrisp glass containers, two crisper plates, two storage lids, a removable modular base and a recipe guide. The base changes height to suit the container, and switching between our small and large vessels was straightforward. It felt sturdy in position and was easy to remove, while the handles gave us a comfortable grip. The parts made a reassuring first impression rather than feeling fragile or flimsy.
Ninja also lists compatibility with 3.8L glassware, sold separately, although the two supplied sizes already cover quite different meals. Both containers use the same cooking station, so having two does not provide simultaneous, independently controlled cooking zones. Their value is in changing batch size and keeping a container available when the other is holding leftovers. That is useful flexibility, provided the spare glassware has somewhere to live.
The six functions are Air Fry, Max Crisp, Roast, Recrisp, Bake/Prove and Dehydrate. The controls use buttons and a dial to select the mode, temperature and time, although Max Crisp did not allow a temperature change in our test. Its temperature display still flashed when we tried, which made that interaction less clear than it should have been.
The Australian configuration is rated at 2050W and measures 299mm wide, 309mm deep and 279mm high. Ninja lists a two-year warranty; our photos show the green finish. Our main ownership reservation was space: the unit occupies a meaningful patch of bench, and putting it away means finding cupboard room for the appliance and both containers. Measure the storage spot as well as the cooking spot.
Wings were the highlight; crowded chips needed more care
Air Fry delivered the most immediately convincing result. We fitted three full chicken wings into the smaller container, and at about 13 minutes they had developed golden, crisp skin with a notably juicy interior. Drippings collected underneath the crisper plate, keeping the chicken clear of the liquid. It was an excellent result for a small batch, although three wings also puts the compact container’s capacity into perspective.
Max Crisp gave our frozen chips good colour and fluffy centres, but the batch was uneven. After around 13 minutes, darker chips were properly crunchy while paler ones lacked the same crispness. We had allowed some overlap, which is an important qualification: the result exposed the limits of crowding rather than establishing that every batch will brown unevenly. There is still a practical lesson here for anyone equating litres with a mountain of perfectly crisp chips.
Glass makes that progress easy to watch, but it does not remove the need to intervene. Even with a clear view, food needs enough room and the occasional shake or turn. The Crispi Pro rewarded attention in our tests; it did not make every load effortless.
A whole roast chicken fits, but watch the browning
Our roughly 2.5kg whole chicken fitted into the large container and took about 70 minutes to cook. We monitored its internal temperature rather than judging doneness from the colour outside. The skin developed a deep golden crust, with some patches heading towards burnt, and we rotated the chicken partway through to keep the browning under control. The finished bird released plenty of juices, while the plate kept it above the collected drippings.
That is a useful demonstration of what the larger vessel can accommodate, but it is not a reason to load it and disappear. Larger proteins need monitoring, and a dark surface does not tell you whether the centre is ready. Ninja’s claim that the 5.7L container serves up to 10 people also needs a menu attached. We did not establish a 10-person meal yield, and a whole chicken’s fit says little about how many portions of chips can cook evenly in one layer.
Recrisp, baking and dehydrating earned their buttons
Recrisp was a particularly good match for leftover pizza. After roughly four minutes, our day-old slice had bubbling cheese and a crisp base; the texture was better than when it first arrived. The small container’s inability to take two slices was the frustration. If pizza is a regular job, the larger container is the more sensible starting point, with room still depending on slice size and shape.
Our chocolate-chip cookies were another strong result. A batch of four baked for about 15 minutes, developing a crunchy top with a soft, gooey centre. We were impatient with the cooling time, which is an occupational hazard when warm chocolate is involved, but the contrast in textures was convincing. This test covered baking cookies; we did not test bread proving.
Dehydrate also worked well with thin banana slices. After four hours they were thoroughly dry and noticeably crunchy to eat, although we had already seen substantial drying at the two-hour mark. The result makes the mode useful for more than an occasional experiment, but it does not establish performance with jerky or every type of fruit. Across these jobs, the Crispi Pro showed genuine versatility rather than leaving its extra modes as menu decoration.
Cooking and storage need different handling
The storage lids are a sensible part of the system, but do not snap one onto hot food straight from the appliance. Ninja’s Australian owner’s guide says to let the glassware cool before refrigerating, freezing or washing, and not to seal the lid immediately after cooking. The containers became extremely hot during our tests. Use oven mitts and treat the glass as hot cookware, however reassuring the handles look.
The manual allows the glassware in a microwave, freezer or dishwasher, but explicitly excludes the crisper plates from microwave and oven use. Microwave-safe lids must remain unsealed during reheating, and the containers are not conventional oven, stovetop or grill cookware. The manual also requires 15cm clearance from the vent. These are practical limits to the all-in-one idea, not reasons to dismiss it.
Ninja markets the glassware for non-toxic cooking and storage. The useful, demonstrable point is the glass vessel’s versatility; that marketing language does not establish a blanket health advantage over every other air fryer. Nor does thermal shock resistance mean the glass can be handled without temperature precautions. We did not test long-term durability or measure energy use, so neither forms part of our recommendation.
Is the Crispi Pro worth A$399.99?
At A$399.99, the strongest case is for a household that will use the different container sizes and the cooking-to-storage routine regularly. An additional 5.7L CleanCrisp Glass Container Pack is advertised at A$79.99, taking the combined price to A$479.98 before any delivery charges. It could keep a large vessel available while another holds leftovers, but it also adds to the cost and cupboard allocation. We would establish how often that situation arises before buying extra glassware.
Ninja’s standard Crispi 4-in-1 is advertised at A$299.99 with 1.4L and 3.8L containers. The Pro’s A$100 premium buys larger included vessels and a broader cooking brief, with our cookie and banana tests showing reasons to use that versatility. That makes the extra spend easier to justify for family cooking than for someone mainly reheating small portions. It does not establish that the Pro cooks better than the original in a controlled comparison.
Our recommendation rests on the food: crisp, juicy wings, excellent cookies, worthwhile dehydrating and pizza that made a strong argument against a soggy microwave lunch. Uneven chips and a roast that needed turning keep the performance in perspective, while the storage footprint is the clearest everyday compromise. The Crispi Pro is a good buy for someone who wants this particular glassware system and has room for it. A second container is handy; a second cupboard would be handier still.
Zachary Skinner is the editor of TechDrivePlay.com, where tech, cars and adventure share the fast lane.
A former snowboarding pro and programmer, he brings both creative flair and technical know-how to his reviews. From high-performance cars to clever gadgets, he explores how innovation shapes the way we move, connect and live.
