I’ve cooked in all three Ninja Crispis — the portable version, the Pro and the dual-zone (dual-drawer) model. Here’s a practical, experience-based guide to help you decide which one suits you best.
A quick note first: this focuses on the UK and EU models, which differ from the US versions in available functions and configurations.
What All Crispis Share
Every Crispi comes with thermal-shock-resistant, dishwasher-safe glass bowls. All bowls include crisper plates with a PFAS-free non-stick ceramic coating. These shared features give the range a consistent cooking and cleaning foundation, but the models diverge sharply in capacity, features, weight and everyday usability.
Ninja Crispi Portable
This was the first Crispi released and remains the lightest, most compact option. It’s designed for people who want something easy to store in a cupboard or take away for weekends and camping.
It comes with two bowls (3.8 L and 1.4 L) plus matching plastic lids, so you can store leftovers or prep food ahead of time. In the UK we currently only get the 4-in-1 version (Air Fry, Roast, Recrisp and Keep Warm). There are no temperature controls. Ninja describes Air Fry as similar to a 200 °C oven, Roast as working between roughly 190–200 °C, Recrisp at about 165 °C and Keep Warm at 70 °C. (US and Canadian markets also have a 5-in-1 that adds Max Crisp.)
The main drawbacks are practical. The heat pod is the heaviest part and has to be lifted on and off frequently — something some people with limited mobility find awkward. The glass bowls are permanently attached to their plastic bases, which makes thorough cleaning and drying more difficult than with fully separable designs.
The Portable suits one or two people well. Used alongside other kitchen equipment it can handle up to four salmon or chicken fillets. One important detail: although the two bowls have different volumes, their usable cooking surface area is essentially the same.
Ninja Crispi Pro
The Pro is built around three bowl sizes: 2.3 L, 3.8 L and 5.7 L. Don’t assume the largest bowl lets you cook twice as much food — the surface area remains surprisingly similar across the range, so capacity gains are more about height than footprint.
Two versions exist. The 5-in-1 offers Max Crisp, Air Fry, Bake, Prove and Re-crisp. The 7-in-1 adds Dehydrate and Roast. The big practical advantage over the Portable is proper temperature control, though you pay noticeably more for it.
Like the Portable, the Pro’s bowls are permanently fixed to their plastic bases, so the same cleaning and drying limitations apply.
Ninja Crispi Dual Zone
This is the newest and most substantial model — a real beast at around 14 kg. It sits far from the original portable concept.
It features two 3.8 L bowls, giving the same total capacity as Ninja’s Foodi dual-zone air fryers. The bowls can be forced off the bases with some effort, but SharkNinja’s official guidance is that they should not be removed.
Two versions are available. The 6-in-1 includes Air Fry, Bake, Max Crisp, Dehydrate, Recrisp and Reheat. The 8-in-1 adds Roast and Prove, plus temperature control.
Using both zones together gives a larger total cooking area than the Pro’s biggest single bowl. You can also run different temperatures at the same time and keep foods fully separated — ideal for households with both meat-eaters and vegetarians. For most families, the Dual Zone is the strongest Crispi option.
Choosing the Right One
Beyond the three core models, pay close attention to the specific version you buy. Functions, temperature control and included accessories vary, so match the feature list carefully to what you actually cook.
- Portable — Best for 1–2 people, small kitchens, storage constraints or travel. Accept the lack of precise temperature control and the cleaning quirks.
- Pro — Good middle ground if you want temperature control and a range of bowl sizes without the bulk (and weight) of the dual-zone machine.
- Dual Zone — The family and flexibility choice. Larger total cooking surface, independent zones and more advanced functions, at the cost of size and weight.
More questions?
If you still have questions about running costs, specific recipes or day-to-day performance, I have in depth videos about all three linked below.
Ninja Portable https://youtu.be/uXXwr3sSdCM?si=QrV2H_EFBy76z7Tx
Ninja Pro https://youtu.be/MzQtoZSNtIA?si=cgMj0xy5M6QTPkYj
Ninja Dual Zone https://youtu.be/wUrX6b8n3tc?si=2_0mXdTkmdUCLImG
The “best” Crispi depends entirely on household size, available space, how much you value temperature precision, and whether you need independent cooking zones. Match the machine to your actual cooking habits rather than the highest feature count, and you’ll end up with the right one.
Looking to buy?
Ninja Crispi Portable https://geni.us/itUjUQQ
Ninja Cripsi Pro https://geni.us/VCM0h
Ninja Crispi Dual Zone https://geni.us/6uAk
These air fryers were purchased not gifted and this video and blog post are not sponsored
