COUNTERTOP COOKING • RESEARCH-BASED OVERVIEW

Ninja Crispi Microwave & Air Fryer

A 14-in-1 countertop appliance that combines a 1000W microwave, a 1700W air fryer and automatic FusionCrisp cooking inside one turntable-free design.

ShopJoyUSA has not conducted hands-on testing of this product. This overview is based on Ninja’s published product information, specifications and support documentation.

Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer with CleanCrisp glass roasting basket

Why the Ninja Crispi Microwave stands out

The MW101 is designed to replace two familiar countertop appliances. It handles standard microwave tasks, provides high-temperature convection air frying and uses FusionCrisp technology to begin with microwave energy before automatically finishing with circulating hot air for a crisp surface.

14-in-1Cooking functions
1000WMicrowave input power
1700WConvection and air-fry power
450°FMaximum stated air temperature
5.5 qtIncluded CleanCrisp glassware
FlatbedTurntable-free interior

Microwave speed with an automatic crisp finish

FusionCrisp is the central idea: instead of stopping after fast microwave heating, the appliance can continue with high-temperature airflow to improve browning and texture.

Eight microwave presets and five air-fryer presets cover everyday reheating, defrosting, roasting, baking, broiling and crisping. The flatbed cavity also eliminates the rotating glass plate and allows wider dishes to sit directly inside.

Best suited to kitchens consolidating countertop appliances

The Crispi Microwave makes the most sense for households that regularly use both a microwave and an air fryer but would rather dedicate counter space to one machine.

Its included glassware is also useful for cooks who want to prepare, cook, serve and store food in the same container. Smaller kitchens should still measure carefully because this is a substantial countertop appliance.

Useful details beyond the 14-in-1 headline

It requires dedicated counter space

Ninja lists dimensions of approximately 20.3 by 17.56 by 14.1 inches and a weight above 41 pounds. Measure the counter and overhead clearance before purchase.

Countertop installation only

The MW101 is not designed for built-in or enclosed-cabinet use. Ventilation space and the installation guidance in Ninja’s manual should be followed.

Air-fry modes require the included glassware

Other Ninja Crispi containers can be used only in microwave mode. Ninja specifies the dedicated Microwave Glassware supplied with this unit for Air Fry and FusionCrisp functions.

The flatbed changes the usual workflow

Removing the turntable creates more usable surface and simplifies wiping the cavity, but users accustomed to rotating plates should follow Ninja’s placement and cooking guidance for even results.

A practical two-appliance replacement for texture-conscious reheating

The Ninja Crispi Microwave is most compelling when speed and crisp texture matter equally. Its flatbed cavity and broad preset selection make it a capable everyday microwave, while the 1700W air-fry system gives leftovers and frozen foods a finish that a conventional microwave cannot provide. The main trade-off is physical size: it saves space only when it genuinely replaces a separate microwave and air fryer.

Best forFast cooking with crisp finishing
Standout featureAutomatic FusionCrisp microwave-to-air-fry cooking
Research statusManufacturer-source overview; not a hands-on test

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Included accessories, operating guidance, regional availability and product specifications can change. Check Ninja’s official product page before purchase.

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