Ninja vs Cosori
Based on tests by America's Test Kitchen (Jan 2026). How we score
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From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
From 1 tester: America's Test Kitchen
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What the testers found
Highly Recommended by America's Test Kitchen: it "made evenly golden chicken cutlets" and had "simple digital controls that were easy to navigate." Two bags of fries took a little longer, "though they eventually turned out crispy and perfect." It holds three cutlets to the Crispi's two,. Neither listing states a warranty.
| Criterion | Ninja | Cosori |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking | 3/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Safety | 2/3 | 3/3 |
| Capacity | 2/3 | 2.5/3 |
| Ease of use | 2/3 | 3/3 |
From America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026)
Specs side by side
| Spec | Ninja | Cosori |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $249.95 | $89.99 |
| Cost per year | — | — |
| Warranty | — | — |
| Style | Heating base over glass drawers | Drawer |
| Capacity | 2.5-qt and 6-qt glass drawers; cooking surface 8 x 8 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 6 qt; cooking surface 9 x 9 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Height | 11 in (America's Test Kitchen) | 10.9 in (America's Test Kitchen) |
| Heating | — | Top element; 90 to 450°F (manufacturer) |
| Extras | — | PFAS-free ceramic-coated basket, 9 cooking functions |
Sources: America's Test Kitchen: The Best Air Fryers (updated Jan. 15, 2026)
