Ninja launches a UK-first glass DualZone air fryer at £299.99

Ninja has launched the CRISPi DualZone 8-in-1 Function Glass Air Fryer in the UK at £299.99, bringing two see-through glass cooking containers to the familiar two-zone format. The DD102UKBL1 is marked as new and web exclusive on SharkNinja UK, and the launch arrives as households weigh up practical kitchen kit for family meal planning and the return to university.

What is different about the CRISPi DualZone?

The key change is the cookware rather than a radically new cooking idea. The machine comes with two 3.8-litre glass containers, giving 7.6 litres of combined capacity. SharkNinja says the containers are PFAS-free and supplied with storage lids, so leftovers can move from the air fryer to the fridge without needing to be decanted into another box. The glass also makes it easier to see what is happening, although it does not remove the need to check food and follow the instructions.

Each side can run one of eight functions: Air Fry, Bake, Max Crisp, Roast, Dehydrate, Recrisp, Keep Warm and Prove. That covers the usual chips-and-chicken jobs, but also gives it a little more flexibility for reheating, batch cooking and dough. The two cooking zones are still the main selling point: Smart Finish is intended to make different programmes end together, while Match Cook can mirror settings across both sides.

Why the storage lids matter

For busy households, the lids are arguably more useful than the headline function count. A pair of containers lets you cook two parts of a meal at once, then store the portions in the same vessels. That could suit batch cooking, packed lunches or a student flat where cupboard space and washing-up are both limited. The trade-off is that glass containers are not automatically lighter or more convenient than conventional non-stick drawers, so buyers should think about lifting, cleaning and available worktop space.

Is £299.99 good value?

There is no genuine saving to report here: £299.99 is the official launch price, not a reduced deal price. It is also a premium ask when conventional Ninja DualZone models regularly appear at materially lower prices, including a live 7.6-litre DZ300UK listing in the NiftyDeals feed. Those cheaper machines may make more sense if your priority is simply cooking two foods at once.

The CRISPi makes a clearer case if glass cooking and fridge-ready storage are the features you actually want. As a first-look launch product, it is most interesting for households buying around a specific routine rather than chasing the biggest percentage discount. You can check the current specification and availability on the official SharkNinja UK product page.

NationalWorld reports that the UK launch took place on 9 September 2026. As with any new appliance, check delivery, returns and the live price before ordering; launch pricing can change before independent discounts appear.