Ninja launches Crispi Microwave, an air fryer combo

Ninja, a major appliance brand known for its air fryers, has entered the microwave market for the first time with the launch of the Ninja Crispi Microwave. The new product, which combines a microwave with an air fryer, became available for purchase in the United States on July 16, 2026, priced at $449.

The appliance aims to solve a common complaint about microwave cooking: soggy food. It uses what the company calls FusionCrisp technology, which first heats food using 1,000 watts of microwave power and then automatically switches to an air fryer mode that circulates superheated air at up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit to crisp the exterior. The company claims this process can take food from frozen to crispy in about 10 minutes, which it says is up to 60 percent faster than using a conventional oven.

A key design feature is the omission of a traditional rotating turntable. Instead, the unit has a flatbed interior, which Ninja states provides 40 percent more usable cooking space. This design accommodates a 5.5-quart glass cooking container that is included with the appliance. The company says the container is large enough to hold an 8-pound chicken, four slices of pizza, or a...