Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 vs Crispi FN101GY

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181
Ninja Crispi FN101GY

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Our Verdict

Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181

Ninja Crispi FN101GY

The Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 is a better air fryer for most people than the Ninja Crispi FN101GY. The AF181 makes better-quality air-fried food, leaving more of each batch crispy. It also cooks faster and maintains a more stable temperature throughout the process. The AF181 is more versatile, too. It can reach a much lower temperature and fan speed, making it the better pick if you plan to dehydrate food or use your air fryer to proof dough. Still, some users may prefer the Crispi's innovative design, since the cooking chamber allows you to keep an eye on your recipe as it cooks and doubles as a food storage container.

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Variants

  • AF181 (Grey)
  • AF182AMZ (Grey)
  • FN101BF (British Racing Green)
  • FN103BF (British Racing Green)
  • FN100RD (Cherry Tart)
  • FN101GY (Cyberspace Gray)
  • FN100ND (Denim Blue)
  • FN101MT (Mint)
  • FN101PL (Periwinkle)
  • FN101PK (Pink)
  • FN101SG (Sage Green)
  • FN101ST (Stone)
  • FN100WH (White)

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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Grey
AF182AMZ
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Cherry Tart
FN100RD
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Cyberspace Gray
FN101GY
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Denim Blue
FN100ND
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Mint
FN101MT
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Periwinkle
FN101PL
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Pink
FN101PK
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Sage Green
FN101SG
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Stone
FN101ST
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White
FN100WH
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

8.0
6.5

Frying Quality 
 

7.0
5.0

Cooking Speed 
 

9.1
7.7

Cooking Versatility 
 

8.4
7.0

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.0
8.1

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Device Dimensions
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Device Dimensions

Height 
 

12.0" (30.4 cm)
11.8" (29.9 cm)

Width 
 

11.3" (28.6 cm)
11.5" (29.3 cm)

Depth 
 

14.6" (37.0 cm)
9.6" (24.5 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,432.5 in³ (23,475 cm³)
1,309.8 in³ (21,464 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

7.4
6.9

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Isometric Basket View
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Surface Area Picture
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)
53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)
53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

6.5 qt (6.2 L)
4.0 qt (3.8 L)

Measured Capacity  

6.5 qt (6.2 L)
4.0 qt (3.8 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.5" (11.5 cm)
3.5" (8.8 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.4
7.0

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Control Panel Photo
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
4

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
375 °F (191 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,300 RPM
1,600 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,975 RPM
3,220 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,560 W
1,360 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.0
5.0

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Sorted Fries
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

59.4%
40.0%

Overcooked Fries 
 

6.3%
0.0%

Undercooked Fries 
 

34.3%
60.0%
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Cooking Speed 
 

9.1
7.7

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

15:14
18:24
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Preheat Speed 
 

8.3
8.6

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:34
02:28
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Temperature Stability 
 

8.0
7.2

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:06
03:27

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

17 °F
30 °F
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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Grey
AF182AMZ
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Cherry Tart
FN100RD
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Cyberspace Gray
FN101GY
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Denim Blue
FN100ND
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Mint
FN101MT
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Periwinkle
FN101PL
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Pink
FN101PK
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Sage Green
FN101SG
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Stone
FN101ST
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White
FN100WH
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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181

Ninja Crispi FN101GY

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