Ninja Crispi FN101GY vs Fritaire

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY
Fritaire

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Updated Oct 14, 2026 05:16 PM

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Tested using Methodology v1.1

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Our Verdict

Ninja Crispi FN101GY

Fritaire

The Ninja Crispi FN101GY is a better air fryer than the Fritaire. While neither option can cook frozen fried foods very evenly, the Ninja does a better job with thicker, moist foods, like veggies and raw proteins. It leaves each batch of wings, pork belly, and steak crispier, juicier, and more tender. The Ninja also preheats and cooks faster, so you don't have to wait as long for meals to finish cooking. It's more compact, too, so it won't take up as much space on your counter or in your cupboard.

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Variants

  • Crispi (FN100ND)
  • Crispi (FN100RD)
  • Fritaire (Black)
  • Fritaire (Cherry)

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FN100ND
Crispi
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Black
Fritaire
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FN100RD
Crispi
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Cherry
Fritaire
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FN100WH
Crispi
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Lavender
Fritaire
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FN101BF
Crispi
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Mauve Rose
Fritaire
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FN101GY
Crispi
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Orange
Fritaire
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FN101MT
Crispi
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Sage Green
Fritaire
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FN101PK
Crispi
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White
Fritaire
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FN101PL
Crispi
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FN101SG
Crispi
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FN101ST
Crispi
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FN103BF
Crispi
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Main Differences for
French Fries

Threshold 

0.10

French Fries 
 

6.9
6.3

Meat And Poultry 
 

7.4
6.6

Cooking Speed 
 

7.5
6.6

Fried Foods 
 

4.4
4.8

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.4
7.7

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Device Dimensions
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Fritaire Device Dimensions

Width 
 

11.5" (29.3 cm)
13.4" (34.1 cm)

Depth 
 

9.6" (24.5 cm)
10.5" (26.7 cm)

Height 
 

11.8" (29.9 cm)
12.4" (31.5 cm)

Cooking Surface 
 

6.3
6.3

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Surface Area Picture
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Fritaire Surface Area Picture

Single Tray Surface Area 
 

53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)
52.9 in² (341.3 cm²)

Total Tray Surface Area 
 

53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)
52.9 in² (341.3 cm²)

Tray Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
No Coating

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.2
7.1

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Isometric Basket View
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Fritaire Isometric Basket View

Advertised Capacity 
 

4.0 qt (3.8 L)
5.0 qt (4.7 L)

Measured Capacity 
 

4.0 qt (3.8 L)
6.0 qt (5.7 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.5" (8.8 cm)
3.9" (9.8 cm)

Chamber Coating Type 
 

No Coating
No Coating

Dual Chambers 
 

No
No

Glass Chamber 
 

Yes
Yes

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.0
6.8

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Control Panel Photo
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Fritaire Control Panel Photo

Cooking Method Presets 
 

4
1

Minimum Temperature 
 

375 °F (191 °C)
90 °F (32 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
400 °F (204 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,600 RPM
2,810 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,220 RPM
2,810 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,360 W
1,180 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Fried Foods 
 

4.4
4.8

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Sorted Fries
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Fritaire Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

40.0%
43.3%

Overcooked Fries 
 

0.0%
13.3%

Undercooked Fries 
 

60.0%
43.3%

Meat And Poultry 
 

7.4
6.6

Sorted Wings 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Sorted Wings
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Fritaire Sorted Wings

Chicken Wings Evaluation Video  

Wings Crisped On Both Sides 
 

36.8%
31.6%

Wings Crisped On One Side Only 
 

57.9%
63.1%

Wings Not Crisped On Either Side 
 

5.3%
5.3%

Rendered Fat Lost 
 

13 g
26 g

Cooking Speed 
 

7.5
6.6

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Moisture Loss Over Time
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Fritaire Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To 45% Moisture Loss (Fries) 
 

15:24
16:04

Time To 50% Moisture Loss (Wings) 
 

33:45
42:27

Preheat Speed 
 

8.6
6.2

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Preheat Speed
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Fritaire Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time To Reach 400°F 
 

02:28
03:09

Temperature Stability 
 

7.2
3.4

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Temperature Stability
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Fritaire Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:27
08:24

Temperature Variation At 400°F 
 

30 °F
30 °F

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FN100ND
Crispi
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Black
Fritaire
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FN100RD
Crispi
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Cherry
Fritaire
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FN100WH
Crispi
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Lavender
Fritaire
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FN101BF
Crispi
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Mauve Rose
Fritaire
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FN101GY
Crispi
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Orange
Fritaire
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FN101MT
Crispi
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Sage Green
Fritaire
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FN101PK
Crispi
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White
Fritaire
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FN101PL
Crispi
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FN101SG
Crispi
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FN101ST
Crispi
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FN103BF
Crispi
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