Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181 vs Crispi Pro AS101

Tested using Methodology v1.0.1

Updated Dec 17, 2025 09:05 PM

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Dual Cooking ChambersNo

Measured Capacity6.5 qt (6.2 L)

Nonstick Coating Type Ceramic

Dual Cooking ChambersLocked

Measured CapacityLock qt (Lock L)

Nonstick Coating Type Locked

Our Verdict

Ninja Air Fryer Pro XL AF181

Ninja Crispi Pro AS101

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Variants

AF181 (Grey)
AF182AMZ (Grey)

AS101DG (Ash Grey)
AS101LG (Bone)
AS101CY (Cyberspace)

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Grey

AF181

Ash Grey

AS101DG

Grey

AF182AMZ

Bone

AS101LG

Cyberspace

AS101CY

Main Differences for

Air Frying

Threshold

0.10

Air Frying

8.0

0.0

No major differences between these air fryers for air frying. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Air Frying

8.0

0.0

Large Batch Cooking

7.7

0.0

Frying Performance

7.6

0.0

Cooking Speed

9.0

0.0

Cooking Capacity

7.4

0.0

Size

8.0

0.0

Design

Size

8.0

N/A

Device Dimensions

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Height

12.0" (30.4 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

11.3" (28.6 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

14.6" (37.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Overall Volume

1,432.5 in³ (23,475 cm³)

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Cooking Chamber

7.4

N/A

Isometric Basket View

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Surface Area Picture

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Single Basket Surface Area

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)

Lock in² (Lock cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area

62.5 in² (403.2 cm²)

Lock in² (Lock cm²)

Advertised Capacity

6.5 qt (6.2 L)

Lock qt (Lock L)

Measured Capacity

6.5 qt (6.2 L)

Lock qt (Lock L)

Chamber Height

4.5" (11.5 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Nonstick Coating Type

Ceramic

Locked

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Cooking Versatility

8.4

N/A

Control Panel Photo

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Dual Cooking Chambers

Locked

Cooking Method Presets

Lock

Minimum Temperature

105 °F (41 °C)

Lock °F (Lock °C)

Maximum Temperature

450 °F (232 °C)

Lock °F (Lock °C)

Minimum Fan Speed

1,300 RPM

Lock RPM

Maximum Fan Speed

2,975 RPM

Lock RPM

Maximum Power Draw

1,560 W

Lock W

Temperature Probe

Locked

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Performance

Frying Quality

7.0

N/A

Sorted Fries

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Crispy Fries

59.4%

Lock%

Overcooked Fries

6.3%

Lock%

Undercooked Fries

34.3%

Lock%

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Cooking Speed

9.1

N/A

Moisture Loss Over Time

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss

15:14

19:42

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Preheat Speed

8.3

N/A

Preheat Speed

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Preheat Reminder

Locked

Time to Reach 400°F

02:34

03:30

Temperature Stability

8.0

N/A

Temperature Stability

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Recovery Time Once Food Added

03:06

04:26

Temperature Variation at 400°F

17 °F

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Grey

AF181

Ash Grey

AS101DG

Grey

AF182AMZ

Bone

AS101LG

Cyberspace

AS101CY