Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 vs Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG)
The short answer
Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) comes out ahead overall with 7.4/10 against 7.2/10 for the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4. Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 is stronger on build quality and safety and value. Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) is stronger on cooking performance and usable capacity vs. footprint. At current verified prices, the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 costs about $130.04 less.
- Choose the Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 if: One to three people who want a glass basket in a familiar drawer-style fryer for about $140.
- 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 | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking performance | 7.2Tom's Guide award, but the bowl is shallow. | 8.3RTINGS: best small air fryer it has tested. |
| Usable capacity vs. footprint | 5.53.2 qt measured. | 6.55.4 qt measured; 18 lb. |
| Ease of use | 7.3Window and light; heavy glass basket. | 7.0Cook-and-store containers, but the glass is heavy and hot. |
| Cleaning and materials | 8.3Glass basket plus a ceramic plate the maker calls PFAS-free. | 8.5Main vessel is uncoated, dishwasher-safe glass. |
| Build quality and safety | 7.23-year warranty; the glass can break. | 6.8Burn and breakage risk from the hot glass (ATK). |
| Value | 7.8Cheapest glass option. | 6.5Premium price. |
Specifications
| Spec | Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 | Ninja Crispi Pro AS101 (AS101DG Ash Grey; also AS101CY, AS101LG) |
|---|---|---|
| Total capacity | 4 qt | 6 qt |
| Independent cooking zones | 1 zones | 1 zones |
| Form factor | Basket/drawer with glass basket | Countertop base with swappable glass containers (6 qt + 2.5 qt) |
| Rated power | 1,550 W | 1,800 W |
| Max temperature | 450 °F | 450 °F |
| Viewing window | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in food thermometer | No | No |
| Wi-Fi/app control | No | No |
| Dishwasher-safe basket/parts | — | Yes |
| Basket coating / material | Glass basket + PFAS-free ceramic non-stick crisper plate | Borosilicate glass containers; aluminum crisper plates with nano-ceramic coating (Ninja UK/IE FAQ) |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 13 x 14 x 12 (CR, D x W x H) | 12 x 12 x 13 (CR, D x W x H) |
| Weight | 13 lb | 18 lb |
| PFAS-free claim (source) | Cuisinart: PFAS-free glass basket and ceramic crisper plate | Ninja FAQ: all food-contact surfaces designed without PFAS and PTFE (manufacturer claim) |
| Measured capacity (Consumer Reports) | 3.2 qt | 5.4 qt |
Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4
Pros
- Glass basket with viewing window
- Ceramic crisper plate described as PFAS-free
- Three-year warranty
- Modest price
- Tom's Guide 2026 award
Cons
- Only 3.2 qt measured
- Shallow bowl and limited functions
- Glass is heavy and breakable
- Care instructions vary by source
A sensible small-household option for those who want glass at a low price.
Full Cuisinart ClearView AFC-4 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.