Ninja Foodi Cooking Cheat Sheet

Get to Know Your Foodi

Welcome to the Foodi family. Follow this guide to create delicious TenderCrisp™ meals in no time.

What's in the Box

Pressure Lid: Used for pressure cooking, steaming, slow cooking, and searing/sautéing.
Crisping Lid: Used for air crisping, baking, roasting, broiling, and dehydrating.
Removable Cooking Pot: Must always be inserted when Foodi is in use.
Cook & Crisp™ Basket with Detachable Diffuser: Used in the cooking pot for air crisping results and TenderCrisp recipes.
Reversible Rack: Used in the cooking pot for steaming or broiling. Flip it over for broiling proteins.

Why are there 2 lids?

The two-lid design allows you to pressure cook and crisp in the same pot, unlocking a world of delicious, TenderCrisp meals.

First Time Pressure Cooking?

Try this water test to practice with pressure:

Add 3 cups water to the cooking pot.
Lock the Pressure Lid and turn the valve to [SEAL].
Turn the valve to [SEAL].
Press PRESSURE, select HIGH (HI), set time to 2 minutes, and press START/STOP.
Moving lights and steam release indicate pressure is building. When pressurized, the countdown will begin.
When your Foodi beeps, turn the valve to [VENT] for quick release.

For how-to videos, go to ninjakitchen.com.

Cooking Cheat Sheet

Pressure

Fresh Boneless Chicken Breasts: 6 small or 4 large (approx. 2 lbs). Requires 1 cup water. Cook on HIGH for 8-10 minutes. Use Quick Release.
Fresh Pork Shoulder: 4 lbs. Requires 1 cup water. Cook on HIGH for 1 hour 30 minutes. Use Quick Release.
Long-Grain White Rice: 1 cup. Requires 1 cup water. Cook on HIGH for 2 minutes. Use Natural Release. (Rinse rice for best results.)
Brown Rice: 1 cup. Requires 1½ cups water. Cook on HIGH for 15 minutes. Use Natural Release. (Rinse rice for best results.)
Russet Potatoes (for mashing): 2 lbs, peeled, cut into 1-inch thick slices. Requires ½ cup water. Cook on HIGH for 6 minutes. Use Quick Release.

Steam

Fresh Broccoli: 1 head, cut in florets. Use Reversible Rack in steam position. Requires 2 cups water. Cook for 5-9 minutes.
Fresh Corn on the Cob: 4 ears, whole, husks removed. Use Reversible Rack in steam position. Requires 2 cups water. Cook for 4-9 minutes.
Fresh Asparagus: 1 bunch, whole spears. Use Reversible Rack in steam position. Requires 2 cups water. Cook for 7-15 minutes.
Fresh Green Beans: 1 bag (12 oz). Use Reversible Rack in steam position. Requires 2 cups water. Cook for 6-12 minutes.
Fresh Carrots: 1 lb, peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces. Use Reversible Rack in steam position. Requires 2 cups water. Cook for 7-12 minutes.

Air Crisp

Frozen Breaded Chicken Cutlets: 1 box (1 lb). Use Cook & Crisp™ Basket. Cook at 390°F for 20 minutes. Flip halfway through.
Frozen Chicken Nuggets: 1 box (12 oz). Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Cook at 390°F for 12 minutes. Shake halfway through.
Frozen Fries: 1 lb. Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Cook at 360°F for 19 minutes. Shake halfway through.
Fresh Burgers: 4 ground beef patties, 80% lean (approx. 1¼ lb each). Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes. Flip halfway through.
Fresh Brussels Sprouts: 1 lb, cut in half. Add 1 tbsp oil. Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Cook at 390°F for 15-18 minutes. Shake halfway through.

TenderCrisp

Fresh Whole Roast Chicken: 1 whole chicken (approx. 5 lbs). Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Add ½ cup water. Pressure HIGH for 22 minutes, then 5 minutes Natural Release, followed by Quick Release. Pat dry, brush with oil/sauce. Air Crisp at 400°F for 8-18 minutes.
Fresh St. Louis Ribs: 1 rack, cut in quarters. Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Add ½ cup water. Pressure HIGH for 19 minutes, then Quick Release. Pat dry, brush with oil/sauce. Air Crisp at 400°F for 10-15 minutes.
Head of Cauliflower: 1 medium head, leaves removed. Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Add ½ cup water. Pressure LOW for 3 minutes, then Quick Release. Pat dry, brush with oil/seasoning. Air Crisp at 390°F for 10 minutes.
Frozen Chicken Wings: 2 lbs frozen. Use Cook & Crisp Basket. Add ½ cup water. Pressure HIGH for 5 minutes, then Quick Release. Pat dry, brush with oil/sauce. Air Crisp at 390°F for 15-20 minutes. Shake halfway through.
Frozen New York Strip Steaks: 2 frozen NY strip steaks (approx. 12 oz each). Use Reversible Rack in broil position. Add ½ cup water. Pressure HIGH for 2 minutes, then Quick Release. Pat dry, brush with oil/sauce. Broil for 13-16 minutes.

Using Your Foodi's Functions

Function	Accessory Required	Lid	Temp/Pressure	Time	Key Tips
PRESSURE	Lock Pressure Lid and turn valve to [SEAL]	Pressure Lid	Adjust pressure from LO to HI as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP	Wait for unit to build pressure. Turn valve to [VENT] for quick release. When complete, unit will switch to Keep Warm and count up.
STEAM	Reversible Rack in lower position	Pressure Lid	No temp adjustment available	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP	Wait for unit to come up to temp. When complete, unit will switch to Keep Warm and count up.
SLOW COOK	Lock Pressure Lid and turn valve to [VENT]	Pressure Lid	Adjust temp from LO to HI as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP. When complete, unit will switch to Keep Warm and count up.
SEAR/SAUTÉ	No accessory required	Pressure Lid	Adjust temp from LO to HI as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP
AIR CRISP	Cook & Crisp™ Basket	Crisping Lid	Adjust temp from 300°F to 400°F as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP	Sneak a Peek: Lift the lid while cooking to check on food. Unit will automatically pause. Shake/Toss: Shake basket or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.
BAKE/ROAST	Cook & Crisp™ Basket or Reversible Rack in higher position	Crisping Lid	Adjust temp from 250°F to 400°F as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP	Sneak a Peek: Lift the lid while cooking to check on food. Unit will automatically pause.
BROIL	Reversible Rack in higher position	Crisping Lid	No temp adjustment available	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP	Sneak a Peek: Lift the lid while cooking to check on food. Unit will automatically pause.
DEHYDRATE	Cook & Crisp™ Basket	Crisping Lid	Adjust temp from 105°F to 195°F as needed	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP

TenderCrisp 101: Herb-Roasted Chicken

Use both lids to create a TenderCrisp take on this classic recipe.

Prep: 10 minutes | Total Cook Time: 30-41 minutes | Makes: 4 servings
Approx. Pressure Build: 6 minutes | Pressure Cook: 22 minutes
Pressure Release: 5 minutes | Air Crisp: 8-18 minutes

Ingredients

1 whole fresh (not frozen) uncooked chicken (4½-5 pounds)
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup honey
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
5 sprigs fresh thyme
5 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

Remove packet of giblets, if included in the cavity of the chicken. Rinse chicken and tie legs together with cooking twine.
In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, hot water, honey, and 2 tablespoons salt. Pour mixture into the pot. Place whole peppercorns, thyme, and garlic in the pot.
Place chicken into the Cook & Crisp™ Basket and place the basket in the pot. Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in the [SEAL] position. Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH (HI). Set time to 22 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin.
When pressure cooking is complete, allow pressure to natural release for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, quick release the pressure by moving the pressure release valve to the [VENT] position. Carefully remove the lid when the unit has finished releasing pressure.
Brush chicken with canola oil or spray with cooking spray. Season with salt and pepper. Close the crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set temperature to 400°F, and set time to 8 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin. Cook until desired level of crispness is reached, adding up to 5-10 additional minutes if needed.
Let chicken rest for 5-10 minutes. Cooking is complete when internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove chicken from basket using the Ninja roast lifters* (or 2 large serving forks).

*The Ninja roast lifters are sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com.

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