SharkNinja unveiled the Ninja Crispi Pro Countertop Glass Air Fryer , building on the success of its initial glass air fryer -- our top air fryer pick overall -- introduced last year. The new model, available on Ninja's website for $280, offers larger cooking vessels and a more modular design to encourage making not just snacks but full meals. See at SharkNinja

Before launch, CNET was offered a sneak peek of the souped-up Crispi air fryer at the brand's headquarters in Needham, MA.

Here's our initial take.

Crispi Pro is more modular but with a bigger footprint

The freestanding base with locked-in overhead cooking element means this air fryer will live on your countertop and not in a drawer. David Watsky/CNET

The new model features a larger 6-quart XL glass container -- la

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