Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) vs Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
The short answer
Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) comes out ahead overall with 8.0/10 against 7.4/10 for the Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG). Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) is stronger on usable capacity vs. footprint, ease of use, build quality and safety and value. Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) is stronger on cleaning and materials. At current verified prices, the Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) costs about $170.00 less.
- Choose the Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) if: Budget buyers who want proven crisping and a ceramic basket the maker calls PFAS-free, and who accept that the claim is unverified.
- Choose the Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) if: Buyers who want food to cook in uncoated glass without giving up real air-fryer crisping, and who can pay about $270.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 8.3RTINGS 8.0 air frying; ATK: crisp but slower fries | 8.3RTINGS: best small air fryer it has tested. |
| Usable capacity vs. footprint | 7.26 qt but a wide footprint; three cutlets (ATK) | 6.55.4 qt measured; 18 lb. |
| Ease of use | 8.39 functions, 90–450°F range, fan-speed control | 7.0Cook-and-store containers, but the glass is heavy and hot. |
| Cleaning and materials | 6.8Dishwasher-safe, but the PFAS claim conflicts (TechGearLab vs Amazon) | 8.5Main vessel is uncoated, dishwasher-safe glass. |
| Build quality and safety | 7.8No recall or reliability flags | 6.8Burn and breakage risk from the hot glass (ATK). |
| Value | 8.6$99.99 on Amazon as of Oct 15, 2026; $85 low | 6.5Premium price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 6 qt | 6 qt |
| Independent cooking zones | 1 zones | 1 zones |
| Form factor | Single basket | Countertop base with swappable glass containers (6 qt + 2.5 qt) |
| Rated power | 1,725 W | 1,800 W |
| Max temperature | 450 °F | 450 °F |
| Viewing window | No | Yes |
| Built-in food thermometer | No | No |
| Wi-Fi/app control | No | No |
| Dishwasher-safe basket/parts | Yes | Yes |
| Basket coating / material | Ceramic-coated nonstick (PFAS claim disputed) | Borosilicate glass containers; aluminum crisper plates with nano-ceramic coating (Ninja UK/IE FAQ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 14.4 x 11.8 x 11.9 | 12 x 12 x 13 (CR, D x W x H) |
| Weight | 13.2 lb | 18 lb |
| PFAS-free claim (source) | Cosori product page and Amazon title: PFAS-free ceramic coating (no lab report) | Ninja FAQ: all food-contact surfaces designed without PFAS and PTFE (manufacturer claim) |
| Measured capacity (Consumer Reports) | — | 5.4 qt |
Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt)
Pros
- 6-quart capacity and 450°F maximum
- Best budget pick at RTINGS
- Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen
- Wide temperature range from 90°F
- Dishwasher-safe basket
Cons
- Conflicting information on the coating and PFAS
- Wide footprint
- America's Test Kitchen fit only three chicken cutlets and found fries slower
- Temperature stability is only okay
The best value for a family that wants a large basket and high heat. It is a strong all-rounder, but check the coating details before you buy.
Full Cosori CAF-DC601 (TurboBlaze 6 Qt) review →Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
Pros
- Cooks in uncoated borosilicate glass
- Containers are dishwasher-, microwave- and freezer-safe
- RTINGS rates it the best small air fryer it tested
- Two container sizes
- Viewing window
Cons
- Premium price
- 18 lb
- Glass gets very hot
- Crisper plates are ceramic-coated, not bare
The pick for people who most want glass against their food. Good cooking, but you pay for it.
Full Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) review →Both products are part of our guide The Best Non-Toxic Air Fryers of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.