r/NinjaCrispi

Greetings, I hit the trigger and bought a ninja crispi, it lies unopened and able to be returned. My fault is that I was too focused on it being surrounded by glass in terms of health benefits. Yet didn't realize it doesn't have temperature adjustments. At the same time when I use my other air fryer I mostly roam around 180-190 degrees celsius which from my understanding this one has (190-200). I mostly make chicken, fish, red meat. I also understand that most of the programs roam around 200 degrees celsius? Sometimes it can be beneficial to slow-cook something..

Yes the noise thing sucks but I guess I could just rip out the speaker.

Any other tips is appreciated

Does the plain non- perforated parchment work to air fry? Will circulation still occur to crisp food?

Trying to avoid cheesy stuff, like in jalapeño poppers, from dripping down through grate, or sauce from wings from burning on bottom of glass. Having perforated parchment seems like that could still happen.

I bought the Crispi for my MIL for her bday this coming weekend and I am worrying that I should have gotten the Pro? They only cook for 2 people, but regularly cook fish and chicken. And would probably use it for food for the grandkids. Is the Crispi right or should I return it and get the pro???

Also is there a recipe book or reference place I can send them for temps?

I am new to air fryer. Never owned one. So want to get one now. I like the idea or Crispi/pro that they are easy to clean, since you have clean only one container. I am guilty of bring lazy and saving effort and time wherever possible

Now I am confused Crisp and Pro

I do not know how much I would need the temperature option (that's the only practical difference that I can see)

Should I just go with just Crispi and save $140?

We are a family of 2 (couple).

Also how to get good deal on it? Costco?

We recently got a ninja crispy and when we turn it on, the dog runs out of the room, sometimes hides under the bed or asks to leave the apartment.

Our dog is generally not reactive to cooking.

Does anyone know or have experience on whether the ninja crispi makes a high-pitch noise that the dog can hear, but we can't? Or some other explanation and, ideally, solution?

The highest number of mins the Crispi goes up to is 30 mins iirc. I cooked my chicken drumsticks for 30 mins on airfry mode and the outside (skin) was cooked but the inside was still pink (not cooked throughly) so I put the chicken back in the crispi for more mins and now it burnt the outside (skin) of the chicken but the inside was cooked. What am I doing wrong? I don't want to return it but I also don't want to eat burnt chicken.

Right now I have ordered the Ninja Double Stack, but I have concerns about vents in the rear making it impossible to make certain foods. However, I also have never used an air fryer.

I’m debating getting the Crispi Pro 2 and have seen people make pastas, or put liquid broths in there to cook noodles. I’m unsure but do you think I could also put a small layer of dry rice and brother under the Crispi tray to cook under chicken ? ((Yes I know I could use. Pot or rice cooker, but I’m lazy)

Just debating if I should cancel this purchase and just get the Crisp Pro

I've never used an air fryer before. I haven't unboxed my unit yet. What do I need to know?

Do I need to clean the PowerPod before using it for the first time? If so, which part?

What should be cleaned after every use?

How can I keep everything looking new and clean over the long term?

Can I air fry things like chickpeas or corn simply with just the glass container without the crisper plate? What else can I cook like this?

https://www.amazon.ca/Silicone-Non-Stick-Reusable-Accessories%EF%BC%8DBig-Container/dp/B0F23R5N61?crid=1HTVRDMX8MZFL&s=kitchen&sprefix=parchment+paper+ninja+crispi+reuseable%2Ckitchen%2C513&sr=1-11

I'm worried about the plate because it's been reported to use Teflon or ceramics. I'm trying to find a stainless steel option that's been confirmed to fit the 4-qt and the 6-qt containers. I'm still debating whether to get the smaller Crispi or the Pro. The problem with the stainless steel plate is that it's unlikely to work well with food like chickpeas. Can I trust the silicone air fryer liners on Amazon? Are they truly safe, with no toxic chemicals?

So we are Ninja Crispi Newbies- just unboxed our 5-in-1today. We eat a lot of roasted veggies, and so tried the Ninja cookbook recipe for Brussels Sprouts with bacon, and followed instructions exactly.

The Sprouts were nicely charred after the recommended time, but crunchy. Not impressed. If we were to extend the time, they would have all been burned.

We often par- cook them before roasting. Should we do that with veggies in the Ninja?