Ninja Foodi Grill: Let's Get Grilling!

Grill Tips & Tricks

• The Oil Matters: For less smoke, use oils with a high smoke point (canola, coconut, avocado, vegetable, grapeseed) instead of olive oil.
• Don't Overcrowd: Arrange ingredients in a single layer for consistent browning and charring.
• Batch Cooking: Empty fat/oil from the pot if batch cooking more than twice. Allow the unit to run for three minutes between batches to reheat the grill grate.
• Check Food Temperature: Monitor doneness with a food thermometer. Remove food 5°F below the target temperature as it continues to cook while resting.

Air Crisp Tips & Tricks

• Shake, Shake, Shake: Check food and shake the crisper basket frequently for even browning. Remove food at desired brownness.
• Use Oil for Crispiness: For best results with vegetables, use an even, light coating of canola oil.
• Don't Overcrowd: Arrange ingredients to ensure consistent browning.
• Secure Your Food: Use toothpicks for light food items to prevent them from being blown around by the fan.

Bake/Roast Tips & Tricks

• Convert Traditional Recipes: Use Bake or Roast functions. Reduce oven temperature by 25°F and check food often.
• Prevent Oxidation: Soak cut fruits like apples and pears in water with lemon juice for 5 minutes to prevent browning.

Dehydrate Tips & Tricks

• Trim the Fat: Trim all fat from meat before dehydrating, as fat does not dry out and can spoil.
• Pasteurize Jerky: Finish dehydrated meats and fish by using the Roast function at 330°F for 1 minute.

Preheat for Better Results

For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Grill for approximately 8 minutes before adding food. Adding food before or during preheat may lead to overcooking.

What's in the Box

• Foodi Grill
• Splatter Shield (Must always be installed when unit is in use)
• Removable Cooking Pot (Must always be installed when unit is in use. Cook directly in the pot when roasting or baking.)
• Grill Grate (Use in the cooking pot for best grilling results.)
• Crisper Basket (Use in the cooking pot for best air crisping results.)
• Cleaning Brush with scraper tip
• Kebab Skewers (Use when grilling meat and vegetable kebabs.)
• Recipe Book
• Quick Start Guide
• Owner's Guide

Cleaning Instructions

• Allow Base to Cool: Ensure the unit has cooled before moving it, as the sides can be hot after cooking.
• Use Cleaning Brush: The brush helps clean accessories, and its scraper end removes baked-on food.
• Remove Splatter Shield: Clean after each use. Soak overnight and use the cleaning brush for baked-on grease. For a deep clean, boil the splatter shield in water for 10 minutes. All parts are dishwasher safe.

Grilling 101

Use your Ninja Foodi Grill indoors for juicy, char-grilled flavor and grill marks. The unique grill grate design promotes optimal airflow for even cooking, crisping, and charring.

Want Juicier Meat? After grilling, remove meat and let it rest for at least 5 minutes before cutting.

Using Your Grill's Functions

Grill Function

• Temperature: LOW (400°F), MED (450°F), HIGH (500°F), MAX (up to 510°F).
• Time: Set time in minutes.
• Preheat: Unit displays "PRE" and shows preheating progress. "Add Food" will display when preheated.
• Note: Do not add food before preheating is complete. Grill preheat takes approx. 8 minutes. Air Crisp, Roast, and Bake preheat take approx. 3 minutes.

Air Crisp Function

• Temperature: Adjust between 300°F-450°F.
• Time: Set time in minutes.
• Note: Shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.

Roast Function

• Temperature: Adjust between 250°F-500°F.
• Time: Set time in minutes.

Bake Function

• Temperature: Adjust between 250°F-400°F.
• Time: Set time in minutes.

Dehydrate Function

• Temperature: Adjust between 105°F-195°F.
• Time: Set time in hours.
• Note: There is no preheat for this function.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

New York Strip Steaks (1 ½ in. thick): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. HIGH 9-11 mins. Frozen: MED 18-24 mins. Flip halfway.

Boneless Chicken Breasts (7-9 oz. each): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. HIGH 14-18 mins. Frozen: MED 22-26 mins. Flip halfway.

80% Lean Burgers (4 oz. each): Season. Store-bought: HIGH 4-6 mins. Handmade: HIGH 5-9 mins. Frozen: MED 10-15 mins. Flipping not necessary.

Salmon (5-6 oz. fillets): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. MAX 7-9 mins. Frozen: MAX 10-13 mins. Do not flip.

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs (7-9 oz. each): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. HIGH 23-26 mins. Frozen: MED 25-28 mins. Flip halfway.

Boneless Pork Chops (8 oz. each): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. HIGH 14-16 mins. Frozen: MED 20-23 mins. Flip halfway.

Hot Dogs (4 hot dogs): Whole. HIGH 3-5 mins. Flip halfway.

Sausages (3-4 oz. each): Whole. LOW 8-12 mins. Frozen: LOW 10-14 mins. Flip halfway.

Shrimp (1 lb Jumbo): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. MAX 3-5 mins. Frozen: MAX 4-6 mins. Do not flip.

Bone-In Marinated/Barbecue Chicken Thighs (7-9 oz. each): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. MED 18-21 mins. LOW 20-25 mins (thick sauce). Flip 2-3 times.

Boneless Marinated/Barbecue Chicken Breast (7-9 oz. each): Pat dry, rub with 1 tsp canola oil, season. MED 16-19 mins. LOW 19-24 mins (thick sauce). Flip 2-3 times.

Pineapple (6-8 slices, 2 in. thick): MAX 7-9 mins. Flip gently several times.

Peppers & Onions (1 pepper, 1 onion): Cut in 1-in. slices. Toss with canola oil. Season. MAX 11-13 mins. Stir gently several times.

Yellow or Green Squash (3-4 each): Cut in quarters lengthwise. Brush lightly with canola oil. Season. MAX 12-16 mins. Flip several times.

Fresh Corn on the Cob (4 ears): Season. MAX 10-13 mins. Flip halfway.

Fresh Asparagus (1 bunch): Toss with canola oil. Season. MAX 5-7 mins. Spread evenly. Do not flip.

Sneak a Peek

Lift the hood while cooking to check on or flip food. The unit will automatically pause cooking when the hood is lifted and resume when it is closed.