Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 vs Crispi Pro AS101

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101

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Our Verdict

Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181

Ninja Crispi Pro AS101

The Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 and the Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 have different strengths, and you may prefer one over the other depending on what's most important to you. When it comes to frying quality, the Crispi Pro comes out ahead, leaving more of your food crispy and well-browned. Where speed is concerned, however, the Air Fryer Pro XL has the edge. It preheats and cooks faster, and it also reheats more quickly after you open the drawer to add food. Both options offer impressive versatility, making either a solid choice if you want to use your air fryer for baking, dehydrating, or roasting.

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Variants

  • AF181 (Grey)
  • AF182AMZ (Grey)
  • AS101DG (Ash Gray)
  • AS101LG (Bone)

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Ash Gray
AS101DG
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Grey
AF182AMZ
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Bone
AS101LG
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AS101CY
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Rose Quartz
AS101RS
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 
 

8.0
7.5

Cooking Speed 
 

9.1
7.1

Frying Quality 
 

7.0
7.9

Temperature Stability 
 

8.0
6.7

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.0
7.9

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Device Dimensions
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Device Dimensions

Height 
 

12.0" (30.4 cm)
12.2" (31.1 cm)

Width 
 

11.3" (28.6 cm)
10.8" (27.5 cm)

Depth 
 

14.6" (37.0 cm)
11.6" (29.5 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,432.5 in³ (23,475 cm³)
1,539.6 in³ (25,230 cm³)
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Cooking Chamber 
 

7.4
7.0

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Isometric Basket View
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 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 Pro AS101 Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)
53.1 in² (342.8 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)
53.1 in² (342.8 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

6.5 qt (6.2 L)
6.0 qt (5.7 L)

Measured Capacity  

6.5 qt (6.2 L)
5.9 qt (5.6 L)

Chamber Height 
 

4.5" (11.5 cm)
4.4" (11.2 cm)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic
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Cooking Versatility 
 

8.4
9.0

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Control Panel Photo
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

6
6

Minimum Temperature 
 

105 °F (41 °C)
80 °F (27 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,300 RPM
1,260 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

2,975 RPM
3,140 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,560 W
1,550 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

7.0
7.9

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Sorted Fries
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

59.4%
81.8%

Overcooked Fries 
 

6.3%
12.1%

Undercooked Fries 
 

34.3%
6.1%
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Cooking Speed 
 

9.1
7.1

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Moisture Loss Over Time
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

15:14
19:42
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Preheat Speed 
 

8.3
5.7

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Preheat Speed
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:34
03:30
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Temperature Stability 
 

8.0
6.7

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 Temperature Stability
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Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:06
04:26

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

17 °F
38 °F
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Ash Gray
AS101DG
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Grey
AF182AMZ
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Bone
AS101LG
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Cyberspace
AS101CY
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Rose Quartz
AS101RS
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Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181

Ninja Crispi Pro AS101

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