# Air Fryer Microwaves The Ninja Crispi Microwave Crisps Like an Air Fryer By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2026-07-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-crispi-microwave References: [businesswire](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260716028543/en/Ninja-Launches-Its-First-Ever-Microwave-that-Crisps-Like-an-Air-Fryer) & [sharkninja](https://www.sharkninja.ca/)  With several innovative appliances, Ninja has revolutionized the way people eat and drink at home, and now, the brand is introducing its first-ever countertop microwave: the [Ninja Crispi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-crispi) Microwave. Not just another microwave, this appliance delivers speed with a focus on texture, thanks to FusionCrisp technology that begins with microwave cooking and automatically finishes with the air frying that Ninja is known for. "The microwave has long been the go-to for quick meals and it's always made the same tradeoff: fast or good, never both," said Michaela Dubeau, VP of Product Development at Ninja. "We decided to rethink it completely. The Ninja Crispi Microwave combines microwave speed with the power of an air fryer, so you get the texture you actually want, not just the speed you're used to." For the first time, the Ninja Crispi Microwave brings CleanCrisp glass to [countertop microwave cooking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-japanese-microwave). With its flatbed design that offers a generous amount of surface, the basket accommodates meals for eight to 10 people. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 8.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 86% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hybrid Countertop Cooking:** Appliances that merge microwave speed with air-fryer texture signal a shift toward multifunctional kitchen tools that reduce the need for separate devices. - **Texture-first Convenience:** Consumer demand for fast meals with crisp, fresh-quality finishes creates room for cooking technologies that elevate reheated and frozen foods. - **Family-scale Compact Appliances:** Larger-capacity countertop formats reflect interest in space-efficient products that still serve households and group meals without full-size ovens. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Appliances:** Microwave and air-fryer convergence introduces new product categories for brands competing on speed, versatility, and cooking quality. - **Consumer Electronics:** Smart cooking systems with automated finishing functions broaden opportunities for connected, sensor-driven devices in everyday kitchens. - **Prepared Foods:** Frozen, ready-to-heat, and meal-kit products can be designed around crisping-enabled appliances that improve texture and eating experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Travel Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/world-traveler-17rb.md) - [Collectible Fried Chicken Buckets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krypto-collectible-bucket.md) - [Aerodynamic Off-Grid Camping Trailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polydrops-p21x.md) - [Loft-Equipped Camper Vans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangeline-21pl.md) - [Flatbed Countertop Microwaves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nnsf57rm.md) - [Microwaveable Wok-Fried Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wokd.md) - [Portion-Controlled Macaroni Squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mac-squares.md) - [Single-Level Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-miami.md) - [Microwave Rice Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minute-rice-garlic-parmesan.md)