Side-by-side comparison based on expert reviews and community consensus.
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101
Best Glass/Nontoxic DesignNinja Foodi Air Fry Oven (SP301/DCT451)
Best Space-Saving DesignPrice
$130-$180
$249-$324
Summary
A genuinely different take on compact air frying — glass bowl construction means zero PTFE coating concerns, plus you can watch food cook. RTINGS named it best small air fryer tested.
Flips up against the wall when not in use — a genuine space-saver for kitchens where counter real estate is the primary constraint. Cooks fast and replaces both toaster oven and air fryer.
Pros
- Glass bowl design is completely nontoxic, no PTFE/PFAS coating concerns
- Visible cooking lets you monitor food without opening the lid
- RTINGS named it best small air fryer tested in 2026
- Swappable components add versatility for its compact size
- CNET reviewer used it over a year and still recommends it
- Flips upright against the wall to free counter space when not in use
- Replaces toaster oven and air fryer in one appliance
- Fast cooking speeds noted by Reddit users
- Good for small apartments and galley kitchens
Cons
- Glass bowl adds weight and fragility vs. traditional baskets
- 5.9-quart size is on the larger end of 'compact'
- Higher price point than standard compact basket models
- Higher price ($249–$324) than standard compact basket air fryers
- Oven-style cooking differs from basket air fryer results
- Larger overall footprint when in use vs. compact basket models
Our take
If nontoxic materials matter to you, this is the only small air fryer worth considering. CNET used it for over a year and still calls it the best buy in 2026 — that kind of long-term endorsement is rare.
The flip-up design is the killer feature here. If your counter space is so tight that even a 4-qt basket fryer feels like too much, this is the only option that actually disappears when you're done.
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