Glass Air Fryers: What Is Glass and What Isn’t
On a glass air fryer, the bowl is glass. The plate, lid and handles can be something else, so check each one. If you want glass from a known brand, we would start with the Ninja Crispi and ask about the plate.
updated November 2, 2026 · 3 min read
The short answer
We would start with the Ninja Crispi if you want glass from a known brand. The food sits in a glass container, and Ninja lists “PFAS- & PTFE-free” under cooking surfaces. Its guide mentions plastic lids, and a snippet of its FAQ mentions a coated aluminum plate. We couldn’t confirm any glass model, so check the plate, lid and handles.
What's on this page
Glass appeals for a simple reason: you can see the food. It is easy to read more into the word than the brands write. Here is what their papers say.
Glass, known brand
Ninja Crispi
The food sits in a glass container; the plates and handles need a closer look.
Where we would start if you want a glass container from a known brand. Ninja’s guide is clear about the glass, and the plate is the part to ask about.
Good for families who would rather have glass than metal around the food and will look closely at the plate and handles.
Coating: We couldn’t confirm
- Ninja’s page lists “PFAS- & PTFE-free” under cooking surfaces
- SharkNinja says its glassware is “free from PTFE and PFAs”
- A “4-qt capacity container”, says Ninja
- An excerpt says the plates have a “nano-ceramic coating”; unconfirmed
- An excerpt says the handles are plastic; we couldn’t confirm it
See the full materials list
Full materials list
Ninja Crispi
| CoatingWe couldn’t confirmSharkNinja speaks for the glassware, but we couldn’t confirm the plate’s coating. | |
|---|---|
| Basket | Glass container; an excerpt says the plate is “Aluminum with a nano-ceramic coating”1 |
| Inside | Glass container1 |
| Coating, per the company | Ninja’s page lists “PFAS- & PTFE-free” under cooking surfaces. SharkNinja says the glassware is “free from PTFE and PFAs”1,2 |
| Outside | Not relevant; the name makes no stainless claim |
| Size | “4-qt capacity container”1 |
Where this comes from
- 1SharkNinja, glass air fryers category page. company website, checked November 2, 2026.
- 2SharkNinja, Crispi FN101 product page (redirects to FN101ST). company website, checked November 2, 2026.
Is it all glass?
No. The bowl is glass. Other parts may not be.
| Part | What we found |
|---|---|
| Bowl | Ninja’s guide says “Glass Container”. Fritaire says “Tempered glass”. NutriChef says “Transparent Cooking Basket” and doesn’t name glass |
| Plate or rack | A snippet names “Aluminum with a nano-ceramic coating” (Ninja). Fritaire lists its accessories as “304 stainless steel” and “Non-Coated” |
| Lid | Ninja: “Plastic lids are for microwave and storage use only and are BPA free.” |
| Handles | A snippet of Ninja’s FAQ calls them plastic |
Which one should I look at?
Where we would start, if
If you want glass from a known brand and room for a small household
Ninja Crispi · We couldn’t confirm
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you like the same system and need more room
Ninja Crispi Pro · We couldn’t confirm
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want a glass bowl on a budget and will check the rack yourself
NutriChef 5.8 Qt · We couldn’t confirm
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you want a brand built around this question and will ask about the glass
Fritaire Glass · We couldn’t confirm
View(paid link to Amazon, opens in a new tab)Ad · paid link · check price & delivery on AmazonIf you are still deciding between glass and metal
What do I need to know about each?
Ninja Crispi (mid-range). We couldn’t confirm the plate. The guide we read is for the FN100 series, so check the guide in your own box.
Ninja Crispi Pro (premium). The larger one. You buy it for room, not for a different answer on materials.
NutriChef 5.8 Qt (budget). The page lists a “Non-stick Basket Surface”. We’re not sure the page matches this listing, so ask the seller to confirm.
Fritaire (mid-range). The page says “Food-Contact Coatings: None”. It says 9-in-1, but the listing says 9-in-1 Pro, so we couldn’t match them. Ask Fritaire if this listing is that model.
How do I look after glass?
These lines come from Ninja’s guide for its own glass. Read the manual for any other brand.
- “Sudden temperature changes can break glassware.” Don’t add cold food to hot glass.
- Don’t use a container that has been dropped, chipped, cracked or badly scratched.
- Hold glass containers by the handles, using oven mitts.
What should I check before I buy?
- What the plate or rack is made of, and whether it has a coating.
- Whether the lid is used while cooking, or only for storage.
- That “glass” in a title is just a title. It doesn’t list what else is inside.
If you would rather have no coating at all, see air fryers without a nonstick coating. For the size question, see what size air fryer you need.
Start with the Ninja Crispi* and ask Ninja about the plate. The material table shows every model.
Common questions
Do glass air fryers have a coating?
The bowl is glass, so the question moves to the plate inside it. A snippet of Ninja’s FAQ mentions coated aluminum plates, which we couldn’t confirm. NutriChef’s page lists a “Non-stick Basket Surface”. Ask per model.
Is a glass air fryer free of plastic?
Not from what we read. Ninja’s guide says “Plastic lids are for microwave and storage use only and are BPA free.” NutriChef’s page lists “Stainless Steel, ABS & PP”. Ask which parts sit near the food while it cooks.
Can a glass air fryer bowl go in the oven?
Not Ninja’s. Its guide says “The containers are not oven, broiler, or stovetop safe.” That is about Ninja’s glass only, so read the manual for any other brand.
Which glass air fryer is best for a family?
We don’t name a best one. Ninja says the 4-quart Crispi “Serves up to 4”, and the Crispi Pro “Serves up to 10”. Those are Ninja’s words.
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Stainless Steel Air Fryer Editorial Team
We are the team behind Stainless Steel Air Fryer. We read what the companies say and explain it in plain English. We don’t run lab tests, and we say so when we couldn’t find something out.