SharkNinja’s glass‑container cooker turns desks, dorms, and job sites into mini kitchens in minutes.
For years, shoppers accepted that an air fryer had to dominate the countertop. Not anymore. The new Ninja Crispi Portable Glass Air Fryer Cooking System shrinks the 1,500‑watt heating unit into a snap‑on lid—called the PowerPod—so everything from prep to leftovers happens in the same glass container. That means fewer dishes and hotter meals wherever an outlet hides.
Portable Ninja Crispi air fryer offers countertop‑free meals for busy American workers and students
Ever wished you could crisp chicken tenders without hunting for a communal microwave? By sliding the PowerPod onto a 4‑quart or 6‑cup bowl, shift workers, commuters, and college residents can fry, roast, or reheat in under 15 minutes. Ninja road‑tested the gadget with nurses, construction crews, and law‑enforcement officers before launching nationally, aiming to prove that portability can still deliver golden, even browning.
At a glance: Crispi key specs:
- 1,500‑watt PowerPod heats from room temp to 400 °F
- Two borosilicate glass bowls: 4 qt family size, 6‑cup personal size
- Dishwasher‑safe lids for storage and transport
- Compatible with standard 120‑volt outlets
- Average TikTok recipe time: 12 minutes
Early sales back up the buzz. Since its 2024 debut, Crispi has stayed in the nation’s top ten air‑fryer rankings and regularly trends on social media cooking feeds.
Glass containers let users prep, chill, reheat, and serve without piling up dirty dishes
Can a single lid really handle breakfast, lunch, and leftovers? Because heat comes from above, the bowls double as prep vessels and cold‑storage containers when the PowerPod is off. Slide on the tight‑seal cover for the fridge, then swap back to the heating head when hunger strikes—no extra pans required.
| Container | Capacity | Ideal meal ideas | Typical cook time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large bowl | 4 quarts | Sheet‑pan fajitas, frozen pizza slices | 12–15 min |
| Small bowl | 6 cups | Oatmeal, veggie snacks, single chicken breast | 8–10 min |
Gen Z users in particular showcase “desk‑fry” videos—proof that a dorm plug or office cubicle can double as a kitchen. Meanwhile, seasoned home cooks praise the glass for surviving freezer, oven, and dishwasher cycles without staining.
Crispi points toward a new era of flexible, social‑media‑ready appliances
The success of the Crispi follows Ninja’s pattern of launching viral gadgets such as the Slushi and the Creami. If history repeats itself, expect the brand’s engineers to spin fresh ideas at warp speed—Monday brainstorm, Friday prototype, national rollout within months. For shoppers, the immediate takeaway is simple: those still wrestling with bulky fryers might want to trade up before the next lunch break.