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Ninja’s first microwave adds air frying for crisp leftovers
Ninja’s new Crispi Microwave pairs a 1,000-watt microwave with air frying up to 450F. It’s available now for $449 through SharkNinja’s online store.
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Ninja has launched its first microwave, and the pitch is simple: reheat food without turning it soggy. The new Ninja Crispi Microwave combines a 1,000-watt microwave with an air fryer, letting users switch from microwave heating to superheated air for a crisp finish. It’s available starting today through SharkNinja’s online store for $449.
The appliance includes familiar microwave presets such as popcorn, defrost, frozen dinner, and soften butter. Instead of a turntable, it uses a flatbed design that Ninja says provides 40 percent more usable cooking surface than a traditional microwave. According to the company, that means there’s room for two bags of popcorn, and the flat interior should also be easier to clean.
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After food is heated, the Crispi Microwave can shift into air fryer mode, which includes presets like air bake, max crisp, and air broil. Ninja says the system heats air to as much as 450 degrees Fahrenheit and circulates it around food for more even browning.
That crisping mode uses a 5.5-quart glass container with an insert that allows air to move underneath the food. Ninja says the container can hold an 8-pound chicken. It also ships with two lids: one for storage and another with a vent for steaming vegetables.
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via The Verge
