Ninja Crispi FN101GY vs Fritaire

Which Air Fryer Is Better?

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Ninja Crispi FN101GY
Fritaire

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Our Verdict

Ninja Crispi FN101GY

Fritaire

The Ninja Crispi FN101GY is a better air fryer than the Fritaire. Both options feature glass cooking chambers, so you can keep an eye on your recipe as it cooks. The Fritaire includes attachable accessories, like a Tumbler Basket and Rotisserie, while the Ninja uses swappable glass containers you can cook and store food in. Unfortunately, neither option compares with most traditional air fryers, producing disappointing-quality fried food in both cases. Still, the Ninja preheats and cooks quickly, so you don't have to wait long for meals to finish cooking. It's also very compact, so it won't take up much space on your counter or in your cupboard.

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Variants

  • 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)
  • Fritaire (Black)
  • Fritaire (Cherry)
  • Fritaire (Lavender)
  • Fritaire (Mauve Rose)
  • Fritaire (Orange)
  • Fritaire (Sage Green)
  • Fritaire (White)

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Sage Green
FN101SG
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Sage Green
Fritaire
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White
FN100WH
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White
Fritaire
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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Black
Fritaire
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Cherry
Fritaire
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Cherry Tart
FN100RD
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Lavender
Fritaire
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Cyberspace Gray
FN101GY
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Mauve Rose
Fritaire
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Denim Blue
FN100ND
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Orange
Fritaire
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Mint
FN101MT
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Periwinkle
FN101PL
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Pink
FN101PK
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Stone
FN101ST
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Main Differences for
Air Frying

Threshold 

0.10

Air Frying 

6.5
5.7

Temperature Stability 
 

7.2
3.4

Cooking Speed 
 

7.7
6.1

Frying Quality 
 

5.0
5.3

Full Comparison

Design

Size 
 

8.1
7.7

Device Dimensions  

Height 
 

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

Width 
 

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

Depth 
 

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

Overall Volume 
 

1,309.8 in³ (21,464 cm³)
1,750.2 in³ (28,680 cm³)

Cooking Chamber 
 

6.9
6.9

Isometric Basket View  

Surface Area Picture  

Single Basket Surface Area 
 

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

Total Basket Surface Area  

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

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)

Nonstick Coating Type 
 

Ceramic
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Cooking Versatility 
 

7.0
6.6

Control Panel Photo  

Dual Cooking Chambers  

No
No

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
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Performance

Frying Quality 
 

5.0
5.3

Sorted Fries  

Fry Sorting Video  

Crispy Fries 
 

40.0%
43.3%

Overcooked Fries 
 

0.0%
13.3%

Undercooked Fries 
 

60.0%
43.3%
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Cooking Speed 
 

7.7
6.1

Moisture Loss Over Time  

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Time To Reach 45% Moisture Loss  

18:24
24:04
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Preheat Speed 
 

8.6
6.2

Preheat Speed  

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Preheat Reminder 
 

No
No

Time to Reach 400°F 
 

02:28
03:09
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Temperature Stability 
 

7.2
3.4

Temperature Stability  

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Recovery Time Once Food Added 
 

03:27
08:24

Temperature Variation at 400°F 
 

30 °F
30 °F
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Sage Green
FN101SG
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Sage Green
Fritaire
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White
FN100WH
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White
Fritaire
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British Racing Green
FN101BF
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Black
Fritaire
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British Racing Green
FN103BF
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Cherry
Fritaire
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Cherry Tart
FN100RD
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Lavender
Fritaire
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Cyberspace Gray
FN101GY
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Mauve Rose
Fritaire
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Denim Blue
FN100ND
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Orange
Fritaire
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Mint
FN101MT
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Periwinkle
FN101PL
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Pink
FN101PK
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Stone
FN101ST
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Ninja Crispi FN101GY

Fritaire

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