Ninja Crispi FN101GY vs Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY
Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

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Updated Apr 02, 2026 08:36 PM

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Our Verdict

Ninja Crispi FN101GY

Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

The Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. is a better air fryer than the Ninja Crispi FN101GY, though some users may prefer the Ninja's unique design. Both models offer a way to keep an eye on your food while it cooks, but while the Chefman uses a more standard window and light in the cooking chamber, the Ninja uses glass cooking chambers that are swappable and double as storage. When it comes to performance, however, the Chefman has the edge in most areas. In particular, it cooks much more evenly, leaving more of each batch crispy, and it offers much greater versatility. While the Ninja offers just four preset cooking modes, with no way to adjust the temperature outside those options, the Chefman includes six presets and lets you adjust the temperature within each mode's set range. It also has a wider range of fan speeds, making it a good choice for alternate cooking methods like dehydrating and baking.

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Variants

  • FN101BF (British Racing Green)
  • FN103BF (British Racing Green)
  • Crispinator 8 Qt. (Concrete)
  • Crispinator 8 Qt. (Midnight)

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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Concrete
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Midnight
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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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 
 

6.5
7.8

Frying Quality 
 

5.0
7.2

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.0
9.4

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)
81.4 in² (525.2 cm²)

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.1
7.6

Device Dimensions 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Device Dimensions
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Device Dimensions

Height 
 

11.8" (29.9 cm)
10.9" (27.7 cm)

Width 
 

11.5" (29.3 cm)
12.0" (30.4 cm)

Depth 
 

9.6" (24.5 cm)
14.2" (36.1 cm)

Overall Volume 
 

1,309.8 in³ (21,464 cm³)
1,855.1 in³ (30,399 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.9
8.1

Isometric Basket View 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Isometric Basket View
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Isometric Basket View

Surface Area Picture 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Surface Area Picture
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Surface Area Picture

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)
81.4 in² (525.2 cm²)

Total Basket Surface Area  

53.2 in² (343.2 cm²)
81.4 in² (525.2 cm²)

Advertised Capacity  

4.0 qt (3.8 L)
8.0 qt (7.6 L)

Measured Capacity  

4.0 qt (3.8 L)
8.3 qt (7.9 L)

Chamber Height 
 

3.5" (8.8 cm)
4.2" (10.7 cm)

Glass Cooking Chamber 
 

Yes
No

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
Ceramic

Cooking Versatility 
 

7.0
9.4

Control Panel Photo 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Control Panel Photo
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Control Panel Photo

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

Cooking Method Presets 
 

4
6

Minimum Temperature 
 

375 °F (191 °C)
90 °F (32 °C)

Maximum Temperature 
 

450 °F (232 °C)
450 °F (232 °C)

Minimum Fan Speed 
 

1,600 RPM
950 RPM

Maximum Fan Speed 
 

3,220 RPM
3,470 RPM

Maximum Power Draw 
 

1,360 W
1,525 W

Temperature Probe 
 

No
No
Performance

Frying Quality 
 

5.0
7.2

Sorted Fries 
 

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Sorted Fries
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Sorted Fries

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

40.0%
61.8%

Overcooked Fries 
 

0.0%
14.7%

Undercooked Fries 
 

60.0%
23.5%

Cooking Speed 
 

7.7
7.7

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Moisture Loss Over Time
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Moisture Loss Over Time

Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

18:24
18:15

Preheat Speed 
 

8.6
8.7

Preheat Speed  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Preheat Speed
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Preheat Speed

Preheat Reminder 
 

No
Yes

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:28
02:21

Temperature Stability 
 

7.2
7.4

Temperature Stability  

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY Temperature Stability
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Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt. Temperature Stability

Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:27
03:22

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

30 °F
28 °F

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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Concrete
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Midnight
Crispinator 8 Qt.
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Cherry Tart
FN100RD
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Walmart.com
 
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 Crispi FN101GY

Chefman Crispinator 8 Qt.

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