The Curator: I tried the Ninja Crispi microwave and air fryer—is it worth replacing two appliances?

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I wanted to know whether this was actually useful—or just another appliance looking for counter space.

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This clever Ninja combines a microwave with an air fryer, promising faster meals without sacrificing that crispy finish. Here’s what I thought after putting it to the test.

When a kitchen appliance promises to microwave, air fry, roast and bake in one countertop footprint, I’m immediately intrigued. The Ninja Crispi Microwave takes that idea one step further with FusionCrisp, a cooking function designed to microwave food quickly before finishing it with hot, circulating air.

In theory, it sounds almost too convenient. Reheating last night’s pizza without turning it soggy? Making a baked potato without waiting nearly an hour? Getting crispy chicken without pulling out a separate air fryer? I wanted to know whether this was actually useful—or just another appliance looking for counter space.

The Ninja Crispi Microwave combines a 1,000-watt microwave with a 1,700-watt air fryer and gives you several ways to cook. There are dedicated settings for things like popcorn, potatoes, frozen dinners, soup and vegetables, plus air-fry functions including Air Fry, Max Crisp, Air Roast, Air Bake and Air Broil.

Instead of choosing between microwave convenience and air-fryer crispiness, FusionCrisp handles both. The microwave gets the food hot quickly, then the air-fry portion adds colour and crunch.

For someone who wants dinner on the table quickly but doesn’t want everything to taste like it came out of a microwave, that’s a pretty compelling combination.

Cooking times may vary depending on the food, quantity and starting temperature.

One of the biggest differences between this and a traditional microwave is the cooking vessel. Instead of transferring food between a microwave-safe plate and a separate air fryer basket, the Crispi uses its glassware for cooking.

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