Ninja Air Fryer Max XL vs Ninja Crispi Glass Air Fryer

The Max XL's ceramic nonstick coating is good — better than most — but Reddit users and long-term testers consistently report that every nonstick basket eventually shows scratching and degradation. The Crispi's glass chamber simply doesn't have this problem. Glass doesn't scratch, doesn't leach, and looks the same after three years as it did on day one. One r/airfryer user put it bluntly: they've gone through several Ninjas that 'look like death after a few years' — the Crispi is the exception because of the glass.

The Max XL lets you dial in any temperature up to 450°F, which matters when a recipe calls for 360°F or when you want the Max Crisp setting for extra-aggressive browning. The Crispi gives you four preset modes — warm, reheat, bake, air fry — and that's it. For most everyday cooking this is fine, but if you're a recipe follower or want to experiment with precise heat levels, the Max XL gives you control the Crispi simply doesn't have.

The Crispi's glass chamber ships with a rubber sealing lid, which means you can cook a batch of roasted vegetables, snap the lid on, and put the whole thing in the fridge. No transferring food to a separate container, no extra dishes. It sounds like a minor convenience but it genuinely changes how you use the appliance — especially for meal prep. The Max XL has no equivalent feature.

Good Housekeeping tested over 50 air fryers and the Max XL still produces the crispiest, most golden chicken wings of any basket-style model — and it does it faster. The 450°F ceiling and dedicated Air Broil setting give it a browning edge the Crispi's preset modes can't fully replicate. If peak crispiness on wings, fries, and breaded foods is your primary use case, the Max XL has a genuine cooking performance advantage.