Ninja has entered the microwave market with an appliance built to fix a familiar kitchen problem. Leftovers often come out hot from a microwave, yet pizza crust, fries, fried chicken, and pastries lose the crisp texture that made them good in the first place.
The new Ninja Crispi Microwave aims to change that. It combines fast microwave heating with a powerful air-frying system, so food can warm through and regain a browned, crisp surface.
Ninja launched the appliance in the United States on July 16, 2026, with a retail price of $449.99. At that price, it sits far above a basic countertop microwave. Still, Ninja presents it as a two-in-one appliance that can replace both a standard microwave and a separate air fryer.
Ninja Combines Microwave Speed With Air Fryer Texture
A regular microwave heats food fast, but it creates steam during the process. That steam works well for soup, sauces, pasta, and drinks. Yet it quickly softens pizza crust, fried coatings, bread, and pastry.
An air fryer works differently. It pushes hot air around the food, which helps remove moisture from the surface. For example, frozen fries can brown and crisp instead of turning soft.
The Ninja Crispi Microwave combines these two cooking methods through FusionCrisp Technology. First, microwave power heats the food from the inside. Then, hot circulating air cooks the outside and restores a firmer texture.
That two-stage process is the main reason this model stands out from many older microwave and convection combinations. Users do not need to move food into a second appliance. They do not need to start two separate cooking programs either.
Ninja claims FusionCrisp can prepare full meals up to 60 percent faster than a conventional oven. The company says some frozen foods can move from frozen to crispy in about 10 minutes. Still, those numbers come from Ninja’s own testing, so daily results can vary by food type, portion size, and starting temperature.
A Powerful Air Fryer Sits Inside the Microwave
The Ninja Crispi Microwave uses 1,000 watts for microwave cooking. Meanwhile, its air-frying and convection system reaches 1,700 watts.
The air-frying system circulates hot air around the cooking container at temperatures of up to 450°F, or around 232°C. That level of heat should suit frozen fries, chicken wings, pizza, breaded snacks, vegetables, and small roasted dishes.
The appliance offers 14 cooking functions. Its microwave presets include:
- Popcorn
- Potato
- Defrost
- Beverages
- Soup
- Frozen dinners
- Frozen vegetables
- Softening butter
The air-frying side includes settings for crisping, maximum crisping, roasting, baking, and broiling. FusionCrisp serves as the combined microwave and air-fry mode.
So, the Ninja Crispi Microwave does more than reheat yesterday’s dinner. It can bake small dishes, roast meat, broil toppings, cook frozen snacks, soften ingredients, and warm drinks.
At the same time, the long list of modes may take some practice. Many owners will probably rely on a few favorite settings and ignore the rest. That is common with multifunction kitchen appliances.
The Flatbed Interior Removes the Turntable
Most microwaves use a rotating glass plate. The plate moves food through the heating area, but it limits the size and shape of containers that fit inside.
The Ninja Crispi Microwave uses a flatbed interior instead. For this reason, there is no rotating glass tray or roller ring.
Ninja says the design creates 40 percent more usable cooking space than a comparable turntable microwave. The cavity can hold a 9-by-11-inch baking dish, four bowls of leftovers, or two bags of microwave popcorn at once.
In practice, the flat design may prove useful for families. Rectangular containers fit more easily, and larger dishes do not need extra space to rotate.
Cleanup should feel simpler too. Spills can be wiped directly from the flat base, with no glass plate to lift out and wash.
The 5.5-Quart Glass Basket Makes Food Easy to See
Instead of using a standard metal air-fryer basket, Ninja includes a 5.5-quart CleanCrisp glass container.
The clear glass lets users watch food during cooking. Then, the same container can move to the table for serving or into the fridge for storage.
According to Ninja, the supplied glassware and crisper plate contain no PFAS, PTFE, or PFOA. Both parts can go in the dishwasher, which should make cleanup less frustrating after greasy meals.
Ninja says the glass container can hold:
- Four pizza slices
- Up to four pounds of fries
- Up to six pounds of chicken wings
- An eight-pound chicken
- Food for as many as 10 people
Those capacity claims sound generous for a countertop appliance. Still, cooking results may change with crowded portions. Air needs room to move around food, so smaller batches will often brown more evenly.
The supplied MW101 glass container is the correct one for Air Fry and FusionCrisp cooking. Other Ninja Crispi glass containers can be used inside the appliance only during microwave cooking.
Soggy Leftovers Are the Main Attraction
The most appealing feature is simple. The Ninja Crispi Microwave is designed to reheat food without leaving it soft and damp.
Pizza is an easy example. Microwave heat melts the cheese and warms the toppings quickly. Yet the steam can turn the crust rubbery. FusionCrisp heats the middle first, then dries and browns the base.
The same process should work well with:
- French fries
- Potato wedges
- Fried chicken
- Chicken wings
- Spring rolls
- Breaded fish
- Onion rings
- Roasted vegetables
- Garlic bread
- Pastries
- Quesadillas
- Chicken nuggets
Wet foods still belong in standard microwave mode. Soup, stew, pasta sauce, and soft rice dishes do not need an air-fried finish.
In my view, leftover reheating will become the appliance’s most useful daily feature. Many combination ovens can prepare complete meals, yet most people use a microwave for quick warming. Ninja has focused on a real annoyance that appears in many kitchens every week.
It Can Replace Two Appliances, but It Needs Space
The Ninja Crispi Microwave may suit kitchens that already have both a microwave and a full-size air fryer. Replacing two devices with one machine can free some counter space.
Still, the appliance is not small or light. It weighs more than 50 pounds, so owners will probably keep it in one permanent spot.
The MW101 is made for countertop use. It should not sit inside a closed cabinet or a built-in microwave space. The air-frying system needs open ventilation around the unit.
Ninja has been expanding into more countertop appliance categories. For example, the company recently introduced the Ninja Slushi Twist, a frozen drink machine that adds soft-serve-style desserts to the mix. The Crispi Microwave follows the same pattern. It combines familiar kitchen functions in a single appliance with a clear everyday purpose.
The current MW101 model uses a 120-volt power supply and is listed for the United States. European and UK pricing, voltage options, and release dates have not been confirmed.
The $449 Price Puts It in Premium Territory
At $449.99, the Ninja Crispi Microwave costs much more than a regular countertop microwave. It competes with premium combination ovens and larger multifunction cookers.
For some households, buying a separate microwave and air fryer will cost less. Yet that setup takes more room and creates two appliances to clean.
The value of the Ninja model rests on three main points:
- FusionCrisp needs to improve leftover texture
- Air-frying results need to match a separate basket-style model
- The flatbed microwave needs to heat food evenly
The feature list looks practical. That said, long-term reliability, noise, cooking consistency, and cleaning comfort will matter more than the marketing claims.
A premium price can make sense for people who use both cooking methods every day. For someone who reheats soup and coffee, a basic microwave remains the better buy.
Ninja Has Given the Combination Microwave a Clear Purpose
Combination microwaves have existed for years, but many models hide useful functions behind confusing menus. Users often need to change accessories, study the manual, or run separate programs.
The Ninja Crispi Microwave presents a much simpler idea. Heat food quickly, then crisp the outside.
That process sounds basic, yet it addresses one of the biggest weaknesses of microwave reheating. Leftovers can be hot without becoming wet and rubbery.
The appliance will not suit every kitchen. It is expensive, heavy, and limited to countertop placement. Still, its flatbed design, glass cooking container, 1,700W air fryer, and FusionCrisp mode give it a clear role.
For households that regularly reheat pizza, fried food, frozen snacks, and meal-prep dishes, the Ninja Crispi Microwave looks far more practical than another appliance with features that rarely get used.
