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Ninja’s first-ever microwave just replaced two of my kitchen appliances at once

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In short

The new appliance integrates a 1,000-watt microwave with a 1,700-watt air fryer to cook and crisp food items simultaneously. To maximize usable interior space, the unit omits the typical rotating turntable, instead relying on a 5.5-quart glass dish and a nonstick crisper plate. While this arrangement lets cooks prepare multiple dishes at once, the physical footprint spans more than 20 inches wide, demanding considerable counter room.

Key points

  • Removing the standard rotating turntable creates additional flat surface area to cook mul…: Removing the standard rotating turntable creates additional flat surface area to cook multiple dishes simultaneously.
  • Proprietary FusionCrisp technology merges air frying with microwave heating to prevent fo…: Proprietary FusionCrisp technology merges air frying with microwave heating to prevent foods like fries and pizza from turning soggy.
  • The appliance offers counter-clearing consolidation for regular users of both devices, th…: The appliance offers counter-clearing consolidation for regular users of both devices, though its large dimensions may challenge smaller kitchens.

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I never thought I’d get excited about replacing my microwave, but the Ninja Crispi Microwave and Air Fryer has made a pretty convincing case for ditching two appliances and making room for one. Combining a microwave with a built-in air fryer, it’s designed to speed up everyday cooking, give leftovers their crunch back and, perhaps best of all, free up some valuable kitchen counter space.

Priced at $449.99, it’s certainly not a budget-friendly microwave. But this is no ordinary machine for heating leftover soup. Ninja has paired a 1,000W microwave with a 1,700W air fryer system, powered by its FusionCrisp technology, which combines the speed of microwave cooking with the golden, crispy results you’d typically expect from an air fryer.

Think leftover pizza, chicken tenders, fries, and all those foods that tend to turn sad and soggy in a traditional microwave. Instead, the idea is to get food that’s piping hot and juicy on the inside, with a deliciously crisp, golden finish on the outside. In other words, no more choosing between speed and texture.

Of course, microwave and air…

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