The 5 Best Glass Air Fryers of 2026, Ranked & Reviewed

Our verdict: The widest feature set among glass models here.

The Ninja Crispi Pro is a glass air fryer with six functions, model AS101LG, in the $200 to $500 bucket. Six modes mean it does more than air fry: it can take on jobs beyond crisping, which is the argument for paying more than the cheaper glass fryers. The glass cooking vessel keeps food visible throughout.

It ranks above the 4-in-1 Crispi because it adds two more functions. That is its entire edge, and it is the reason to pay the extra bucket. Listing detail beyond the function count is thin.

Buy it if you want one appliance to do the most. The caveats are the price bracket and the question of whether you will actually use six modes. If you only air fry and reheat, the 4-in-1 below does the same cooking for less.

Functions

6-in-1

Model

AS101LG

Body

Glass

Price bucket

$200-500

Our verdict: A 4-in-1 glass fryer in the middle price bucket.

The Ninja Crispi, model FN101GY, is a 4-in-1 glass air fryer in the $100 to $200 bucket. Four functions cover the handful of jobs most cooks hand an air fryer, without paying for modes that rarely get used. The glass body lets you check browning without opening it.

It ranks below the Pro because it has two fewer functions, but above the other picks because Ninja's four-mode design offers a wider spread than the single-purpose models. It also costs a full bucket less than the Pro, which makes the value case clear for most households.

Buy it if you want a Crispi without the premium price. The caveat: other listings of this line come in different colors and model numbers, so check that FN101GY is what you are ordering. The listing otherwise gives little detail.

Functions

4-in-1

Model

FN101GY

Body

Glass

Price bucket

$100-200

Our verdict: The DualZone name points to two cooking zones.

The Ninja Crispi DualZone is a glass countertop air fryer, model DD101IV2, in the $200 to $500 bucket. The DualZone name points to two cooking zones, which would let you cook two foods at once, but the listing data does not spell out capacity or function count.

It ranks third because the Pro costs the same bucket and states six functions, so the DualZone has to justify itself with unlisted detail. Dual-zone designs are attractive for cooking a main and a side at the same time without flavors crossing, though glass dual designs carry the same fragility as single ones.

Buy it if you are curious about dual cooking and will confirm the specs on the live page. Skip it if you need verified capacity numbers. Check whether both zones are glass before ordering, because the listing is not explicit.

Line

Crispi DualZone

Model

DD101IV2

Body

Glass

Price bucket

$200-500

Our verdict: A 4 Qt glass basket with a ClearView window.

The Cuisinart air fryer has a glass basket, a ClearView window, five functions and a stated 4 Qt capacity, in the $100 to $200 bucket. The window and glass basket together give the same watch-while-it-cooks view as the Ninja glass models, in a more familiar shape.

It ranks below the Ninja picks because 4 Qt is a smaller basket, and the Kismile beats it on capacity at a lower price. Its five functions sit between the Crispi's four and the Pro's six. The stated capacity is a plus in a field of vague listings.

Buy it for one or two people who like to watch their food. Skip it if you cook for a crowd, since a 4 Qt basket needs batches for a family. The honest caveat is size: it will not hold a whole chicken or a large tray of wings.

Capacity

4 Qt

Functions

5

Window

ClearView

Price bucket

$100-200

Our verdict: A 5QT glass fryer for under $100.

The Kismile is a 5QT glass air fryer in the $50 to $100 bucket, the lowest price band in the ranking. A 5QT glass basket is larger than the Cuisinart's 4 Qt, which gives it more room per batch than its price suggests.

It ranks last because the listing gives no function count or other features. You are buying capacity and glass, and little else is documented. A lesser-known brand also means less certainty about parts and support, and glass makes replacement parts more valuable if a basket breaks.

Buy it if you want glass on a budget and will cook simple things like fries and nuggets. Skip it if you want documented presets or a brand with a dealer network. Read the product page for wattage and warranty before ordering.

Capacity

5QT

Body

Glass

Brand

Kismile

Price bucket

$50-100