Ninja just released an air fryer so portable you can take it to the office

Ninja Crispi
(Image credit: Ninja)

It's been a big year for Ninja. First, the brand launched the viral Ninja Slushi, followed by its first luxury coffee maker, the Ninja Café Luxe, and now the brand behind some of the best air fryers has released a portable cooking system called the Ninja Crispi. 

The Ninja Crispi is the first of its kind; a self-described "portable cooking system" that includes a 4-qt and 6-cup TempWare glass container, 2 storage lids, and a Ninja Crispi PowerPod which attaches onto the glass containers to cook or reheat everything from meal prepped lunch to leftover takeout. And at $159 at NinjaKitchen, it's a pretty convenient option for busy professionals or students without a lot of storage space. 

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The Crispi is designed to be portable, meaning you can take both the TempWare containers and the PowerPod itself to the office or potluck dinners to cook just about anywhere. Despite its compact dimensions it's still super powerful, with the ability to heat up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Another big win is the fact that you can prep, cook and serve your meal all in one dishwasher-safe container, which is a great feature for those who hate doing the dishes. 

Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System: $159 @ Ninja Kitchen

Ninja Crispi 4-in-1 Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System: $159 @ Ninja Kitchen
The Ninja Crispi Cooking System includes a cooking pod, two cooking and storage containers, complete with lids and crisper plates. You can buy additional TempWare containers at NinjaKitchen for as little as $29.
The Crispi is also available for the same price at Amazon.

What we know about the Ninja Crispi

Ninja Crispi

(Image credit: Ninja)

Glass air fryers aren't new. The Crispi actually reminds me a lot of the Fritaire air fryer, which has a glass cooking chamber and a removable air frying lid which replicates a more traditional halogen oven and is very easy to clean. When I tried the Fritaire though, I found that it got very hot to touch and made adding and removing food quite fiddly, which is why the application of this tech in the Crispi makes a lot more sense. And with a glass bowl, opposed to an air fryer with a non-stick coating, it's very likely that those concerned about the toxicity of non-stick cookware, will be ditching their non-stick air fryers for the Ninja Crispi.

You can eat straight out of the container, and because it includes a crisper plate for each of the two container sizes, it can cook multiple elements of a meal at once: spaghetti and meatballs, chicken and potatoes, salmon and veggies, the possibilities are pretty endless. 

There are four cooking modes to choose from: 

Ninja Crispi

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  • Max Crisp
  • Bake
  • Air Fry
  • Recrisp

And you can also adjust the timings using the plus and minus buttons either side of the compact digital display. 

Ninja Crispi

(Image credit: Ninja)

The Crispi PowerPod comes with an adaptor which takes it from cooking in the compact 6-cup container to the generous 4-quart, which is comparable to some smaller air fryers.

First impressions of the Ninja Crispi

I've not been able to get my hands on this new release yet, but I'm keen to test it. There are a few downsides that come to mind straight off the bat. I can't imagine cooking will be all that even when you can't give your food a shake halfway through cooking. You can switch off the lid and open the system up to flip salmon or toss your potatoes, but it's unlikely to be as convenient as a drawer air fryer.

Ninja Crispi

(Image credit: Ninja)

That's not to say this isn't a convenient appliance, though. According to Ninja, you can use the Crispi just about anywhere, including the office. The permanently fixed heat-safe feet claim to be safe on granite, laminate, quartz, butcher block, marble, and more, so while your co-workers may raise their eyebrows at first, you shouldn't cause any office dramas. Getting in your work bag? That could be a different story, but I'll reserve judgement until I've tested it. 

One thing that I really like is the idea that you can use this cooking system to spruce up takeout with its "Recrisp" setting. I use my own air fryer to do this already. When fries or chicken wings arrive a little limp and soggy, they go straight in the air fryer to crisp back up before I enjoy them from the comfort of my couch. 

Ninja Crispi

(Image credit: Ninja)

So will this cooking system replace your air fryer? I doubt it. But it could be the perfect companion to it, and if you're a student or busy professional who's short on time and counter space, I do think it could be the perfect fix for home cooking without access to an oven.

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Millie Fender
Senior Homes Editor

Millie is the Senior Home Editor at Tom's Guide. She's been reviewing home tech for over five years, testing everything from coffee makers to the latest vacuum cleaners. Starting out in 2019 as a Staff Writer at TopTenReviews, Millie then moved on to Future's Homes portfolio, where she eventually oversaw all product testing as Head of Reviews.

With particular expertise in cookware and kitchen appliances, you'll struggle to find an air fryer Millie's not tested. She's traveled the world reporting on the latest home innovations and product launches, learning how to use pizza ovens from Pizzaiolos in Naples, and touring the De'Longhi factory in Venice.

When she's not reporting on home and appliance trends, Millie loves watching live music. She's currently learning the guitar - naturally, she plays a Fender.

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