Our verdict: ✕ PASS

The glass cook-and-store design and family-size capacity are useful, but the current $249.99 sale price is still a premium for most people seeking a straightforward air fryer. Research supports it for meal-prep households that specifically value glass containers; for most air-fryer buyers, the value is better spent on a less expensive model.

Consider only if

You want glass containers that can move from cooking to serving and leftover storage, plus six cooking functions and a 6-quart container for larger meals.

Know before buying

The 4-quart CleanCrisp container is sold separately; SharkNinja listed it at $49.99. The glass containers and modular base occupy permanent counter space, and the Ash Gray listing showed out-of-stock when checked; availability varies by color and retailer.

Why most buyers should PASS

In Tom’s Guide’s hands-on review, the cooking results were strong, but the reviewer found it difficult to recommend at $279 when a less expensive Ninja Air Fryer Pro cost about half as much. The current $249.99 sale narrows that gap, but the premium chiefly buys glass prep, serving and storage; most shoppers can get strong air-frying performance for less. Research-based; not personally tested by The Keep Test.

Watch the Ninja CRISPi Pro in action

Independent video review of the Ninja CRISPi Pro. The Keep Test has not personally tested it.

Watch the Ninja CRISPi Pro review on YouTube ↗

Research sources

• SharkNinja — exact model AS101DG, included components, current listing and MSRP
• Tom’s Guide — hands-on Crispi Pro review and comparison with less expensive Ninja air fryers
• Tom’s Guide — September 2026 price update

SharkNinja supplies product specifications and listing prices. Performance observations and comparisons above are from Tom’s Guide; The Keep Test did not personally test this product.