Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja Owner’s Guide ...

the Owner's Guide. For more instructions on cleaning the unit, refer to your Owner’s Guide. STEP 2 Select Cook Function • Press the desired cooking function (eg. Grill). • Use the left arrows to select desired cook temperature (setting a time is not necessary when using the thermometer). STEP 6 Track Progress • The progress bar at the ...

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For more charts and individual cook times, refer to the Inspiration Guide. Preheat for better results. For best grilling results, preheat the. Foodi Smart XL Grill before ...

the Owner's Guide. For more instructions on cleaning the unit, refer to your Owner’s Guide. STEP 2 Select Cook Function • Press the desired cooking function (eg. Grill). • Use the left arrows to select desired cook temperature (setting a time is not necessary when using the thermometer). STEP 6 Track Progress • The progress bar at the ...


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More flavor. Less smoke.
FOR LESS SMOKE, WE RECOMMEND USING OILS WITH A HIGH SMOKE POINT--LIKE CANOLA, COCONUT, AVOCADO, VEGETABLE, OR GRAPESEED OIL--INSTEAD OF OLIVE OIL.
If you choose to cook ingredients at a higher temperature than recommended or when using olive oil, it may result in more smoke and food having a burnt, acrid flavor.

LO (400°F) Best for bacon and sausages, and when using thicker barbecue sauces.

MED (450°F) Best for frozen meats and marinated ingredients.

HI (500°F) Best for steaks, chicken, and burgers.

MAX (up to 510°F) Best for veggies, fruit, fresh/frozen
seafood, and pizza.

Sausages
9 sausages (3­4 oz. each)
Whole
LO, preset to PORK and set doneness Frozen: LO, 10­14 mins

Boneless Marinated Chicken Breast
6 breasts (7­9 oz. each)
MED, preset to CHICKEN
or set to LO if using a thick sauce
When using the grill function,
for best results flip meats.

New York Strip Steaks
4 steaks (10­12 oz. each, 1 1/2 in. thick)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
HI, preset to BEEF and set doneness Frozen: MED, 18­26 mins When cooking frozen protein, flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.

Salmon
6 fillets (5­6 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MAX, preset to FISH and set doneness
Frozen: MAX, 12­15 mins

Bone-In Barbecue Chicken Thighs
6 thighs (7­9 oz. each)
LO, preset to CHICKEN For best results when using the Grill function, flip meats.

Frozen Boneless Pork Chops
6 chops (8 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22­26 mins When cooking frozen protein, it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.

Boneless Chicken Breasts
6 breasts (7­9 oz. each)
HI, preset to CHICKEN Frozen: MED, 20­25 mins When cooking frozen protein, flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.

Fresh Asparagus
(2 bunches)
Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 5­7 mins
Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip.

Bacon
8 strips, thick cut
LO, 7­9 mins

Frozen Pork Tenderloin
2 whole tenderloins (1 lb. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22­28 mins When cooking frozen protein, it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.

80% Lean Burgers
6 patties, 1-inch thick (up to 7 oz. each)
HI, preset to BEEF and set doneness Frozen: MED, 10­12 mins

Fresh Corn on the Cob
(6 ears)
Brush lightly with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 10­12 mins

Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner's Guide prior to using your unit.

SMART QUICK START GUIDE
XL GRILL

How to place the thermometer

FOOD TYPE
Steaks Pork chops Lamb chops Chicken breasts Burgers Tenderloins Fish fillets

PLACEMENT
· Insert thermometer horizontally into the center of the thickest part of the meat.
· Make sure the tip of the thermometer is inserted straight into the center of the meat, not angled toward the bottom or top of it.
· Make sure the thermometer is close to (but not touching) the bone and away from any fat or gristle.
NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the center. It is important that the end of the thermometer hits the thickest part so desired results are achieved.

CORRECT

INCORRECT

Whole chicken

· Insert thermometer horizontally into the thickest part of the breast, parallel to, but not touching, the bone.
· Make sure the tip reaches the center of the thickest part of the breast and doesn't go all the way through the breast into the cavity.

DO NOT use the thermometer with frozen protein or for cuts of meat 1 inch thick or thinner.

Turn for Instructions on cooking with the thermometer

Barbecue Marinated Pork Ribs
(store-bought, prepackaged) 2 racks (24 oz. each)
LO, 13 mins

Frozen Turkey Burgers
6 patties (4­6 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 13­16 mins When cooking frozen protein, it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs
6 thighs (7­9 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
HI, preset to CHICKEN Frozen: MED, 28­32 mins

Shrimp
20 oz. (about 30 pieces)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MAX, cook 1­3 mins

© 2020 SharkNinja Operating LLC.

For more charts and individual cook times, refer to the Inspiration Guide.

FG550Series _QSG _ M P_ Mv7

Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Smart XL Grill before adding food. It will take approximately 10 minutes. Adding food before preheating is complete may lead to overcooking and smoke.

APROX
10
MINS

How to turn off Preheat
We do not recommend skipping preheating, as it will impact cooking results. However, if you would like to skip it, after selecting a function and pressing the START/STOP button (when the unit is then in preheat mode), press the PREHEAT button to cancel preheating.

Cooking with the leave-in thermometer
The FoodiTM Smart Thermometer continues to monitor doneness throughout the cooking process, unlike a traditional instant-read thermometer.

STEP 1 Set Up

STEP 2 Select Cook Function

· Remove the storage compartment on right side of the unit.
· Unwind cord and remove thermometer.
· Plug thermometer into jack under orange silicone cover on right side of the unit.

· P ress the desired cooking function (eg. Grill).
· Use the left arrows to select desired cook temperature (setting a time is not necessary when using the thermometer).

STEP 3 Program Thermometer
· Press the PRESET button. · Use the right arrows to choose the
desired protein. · Use the left arrows to choose the
desired doneness.

STEP 4 Place Thermometer
· Press the START/STOP button to begin preheating.
· Wait until unit is fully preheated before adding food.
· Insert thermometer in protein using the guide on the front page.

STEP 5 Add Food

STEP 6 Track Progress

· Once unit has preheated, "ADD FOOD" will appear on the screen.
· Add the food with thermometer grip fully inside the unit, and close hood over cord to begin cooking (images below).

· The progress bar at the top of the display will track doneness.
· Flashing doneness indicates progression to that doneness.
· When using Roast and Grill, the unit will beep and display FLIP. Flipping is optional, but recommended.

STEP 7 Carry-Over Cook & Rest
· U nit will beep and show "GET FOOD", indicating it's time to carry-over cook and rest food on a plate for 3­5 minutes.
· C arry-over cooking is when food retains heat and continues to cook after being removed from the source of heat.

NOTE: If selecting the MANUAL button, use the internal cook temperatures recommended in the Owner's Guide.
Ninja Beef Doneness Guide
Perception of what a specific internal doneness looks like differs from person to person, even restaurant to restaurant. This guide shows what to expect with each preset beef doneness level
(we have provided a wide range of options so you can customize doneness to your liking).

1

2

RARE

3

4

MEDIUM RARE

5

6

MEDIUM

7

8

MEDIUM WELL

9 WELL

NOTE: This guide is based on New York Strip Steak. Using different cuts and/or sizes of beef can alter the outcome. For cuts 2 inches or thicker (e.g., filet mignon), we recommend selecting the lower temperature setting within the desired doneness category (e.g., Rare 1 instead of Rare 2).

Using the thermometer in different cooking scenarios

SAME PROTEINS & SIZE DIFFERENT DONENESS

SAME PROTEINS DIFFERENT SIZES

2+ DIFFERENT PROTEINS

1 Set PRESET to the highest desired level of doneness.
2 Insert the thermometer in the protein with the higher desired level of doneness.
3 When the lesser level of doneness is reached, remove the protein without thermometer.
4 Continue cooking until the next level of doneness is reached.

1 Set PRESET to the desired level of doneness for the smaller protein.
2 Then refer to steps 4­7 above.
3 Using oven mitts, transfer thermometer to the larger protein and use the arrows to the left of the display to choose the other protein's doneness. Press the START/STOP button to begin.

1 Insert thermometer in the protein with the lowest desired level of doneness.
2 Use MANUAL to choose the desired internal temperature (refer to Owner's Guide).
3 Using oven mitts, transfer thermometer to the other protein, and use the arrows to the left of the display to change the desired internal temperature.

NOTE: DO NOT close hood on thermometer grip, as this will prop open the hood and create inaccurate readings.

Did you know? Meat keeps cooking when you remove it from the grill.
To prevent overcooking, the unit will beep right before your food reaches desired doneness, taking carry-over cooking into account.

Removing your food

Carry-over cooking & resting

Transfer meat to a plate using silicone-tipped tongs with the thermometer still inserted.
WARNING: Thermometer and grip will be hot.

Allow protein to carry-over cook and rest for 3­5 minutes. "REST" will
appear and timer will count up.

To check the internal temperature of other pieces of protein, press and hold MANUAL. Then insert the thermometer into another piece of protein and check
the display for the internal temperature reading.
NOTE: Skipping carry-over cooking and cutting into food right away may result in a rarer level of doneness.
For more instructions on cleaning the unit, refer to your Owner's Guide.


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