Ninja Crispi Countertop Microwave and Air Fryer, Black review

The Ninja Crispi Countertop Microwave and Air Fryer MW101BK1 is an unusual fit in an air-fryer comparison: it is a flatbed microwave with five air-fry presets and a mode combining microwave heat with an air-fry finish. It is not a pull-out-basket fryer, and its microwave volume should not be confused with the separate glass vessel's capacity.

A microwave cavity with a removable glass cooking vessel

The basic layout is closer to a countertop microwave than a drawer air fryer: a door-front flatbed cavity has no turntable, while the air-fry package includes 5.5-quart CleanCrisp glassware and a crisper plate. The maker says the flatbed offers 40% more usable room than a 1.1-cubic-foot turntable microwave and gives a 9-by-11-inch baking dish as an example. This is usable floor space, not a promise that every oven pan will fit; measure your dish and counter opening.

There is an important accessory boundary. Ninja says other Crispi glassware works with this microwave only in Microwave mode; for Air Fry and FusionCrisp, use the microwave-specific vessel packed with the MW101BK1. That makes the inclusion of the proper vessel part of the product decision rather than an interchangeable accessory detail. A basket drawer may suit you better if you routinely shake food mid-cook.

Fourteen functions is a bundle of three different ideas

The maker’s “14-in-1” label counts eight microwave presets, five air-fry choices, and FusionCrisp. The microwave presets cover tasks such as popcorn, potatoes, defrosting, beverages, soup, frozen dinners, frozen vegetables and softening butter. The five air-fry choices are Air Fry/Crisp, Max Crisp, Air Roast, Air Bake and Air Broil. FusionCrisp is different: the product page describes it as microwaving first and automatically finishing with air frying.

This is for households that microwave often and also want an air-fry finish without transferring food to a second device. If the main job is one batch of fries or wings and microwave cooking is irrelevant, a dedicated basket model is the simpler comparison. If you want an oven cavity with racks, this flatbed microwave arrangement is not the same thing as a toaster-oven air fryer. A shopper selecting “microwave and air-fryer in one appliance” should see the distinction; a shopper requiring a pull-out basket should not get this model as a substitute.

Power, heat and material claims need their limits

SharkNinja lists 1000 watts for microwave input and 1700 watts for convection/air-fry input; the page also lists 120 volts and 15 amps. These are mode-related figures, not a reason to assume that both heating systems run together at both full ratings. The manufacturer advertises airflow up to 450°F, but the exact page gives no complete mode-by-mode range or timer bounds. Do not infer the low end, a fixed Max Crisp temperature, or which precise settings can be combined without the MW101BK1 guide.

For people who want to avoid a coated metal drawer, Ninja says the included CleanCrisp glassware and crisper plate are made without PFAS, PTFE and PFOA. That is the manufacturer’s statement about those named components, not an independent chemical test or a blanket claim about every interior surface. The product page says the glassware and crisper plate are dishwasher-safe, and that the turntable-free interior wipes clean. The page does not replace the care manual for handling a hot glass dish, cleaning around the cavity, or checking the recommended installation clearances.

Will it actually replace equipment on your counter?

At a listed 20.3 inches long, 17.56 inches wide and 14.1 inches tall, and 41.01 pounds, this is not a compact appliance that disappears in a cupboard after every use. The page calls it countertop-only and says not to install it in a built-in or enclosed cabinet. Treat those as real constraints: allow an open counter location and check the manufacturer’s ventilation guidance before deciding that a shelf or tight cubby will work. No exact cord routing or clearance plan is inferred here because the model-specific guide was not available for inspection.

Replacing both a microwave and standalone fryer could free useful space. It is a weaker fit if you already like your microwave, need two independent foods cooking at once, or want a light air-fry basket. Its 5.5-quart glass vessel is not evidence of dual-zone operation. Also check the package identity: the exact Black page calls the retail configuration MW101BK1, while the product family has other finishes and suffixes.

Bottom line

Choose the Ninja MW101BK1 when microwave convenience and an air-fry finish are equally important, you have space for a full-size countertop microwave, and you are comfortable using its dedicated glassware. Choose a dedicated fryer when air frying is the priority and you want a basket, independent drawers, or a smaller appliance. Before buying, verify the exact Black suffix, included microwave glassware and current stock. The exact manual record was found but could not be read during this review, so exact clearances, lowest temperature, timer limits and mode-specific instructions remain unconfirmed; no recall-free status is claimed.

Sources: SharkNinja’s exact MW101BK1 U.S. product page; SharkNinja’s official MW101BK1 media index. The FCC record for SharkNinja’s MW101 user manual identifies a manual document, but the file was not accessible for checking suffix coverage or operating instructions.