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Your guide to cooking like a Foodi Welcome to the Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Pro Air Oven recipe book. From here, you’re just a few pages away from recipes, tips and tricks, and helpful hints that will give you the confidence to be creative in the kitchen without having to use numerous appliances. Looking for more recipe inspiration, tips, and tricks? Join us and thousands of Foodi friends on the Official Ninja Foodi Family™ Community. Facebook.com/groups/NinjaFoodiFamily @NinjaKitchen youtube.
All foods are not heated equally Depending on which function you choose to make your next dish, the Ninja® Foodi™ Smart XL Pro Air Oven will activate the appropriate number of heating elements and distribute the right of amount of airflow to deliver delicious, perfectly cooked results. Top-down heat Rear convection heat source KEY Medium even heating Medium and high heating High even heating NOTE: The power of higher fan speeds allows for faster cook times and crispier results.
Using the Racks Rack Levels Use recommended accessories for each cook function and remove extras from the oven. We designed this oven to help you get meals on the table faster. 4 KEY FOR BEST RESULTS, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR FOOD WHILE COOKING.
Temperature Doneness Guide protein type, and desired level of doneness, insert the Foodi Thermometer While you can also select your doneness manually, these temperature into the thickest part of your protein while the oven is preheating. How to place the thermometer Once you’ve selected your cooking function, cooking temperature, presets take the guesswork out of cooking to your desired doneness.
Perfectly done with the Foodi Smart Thermometer. ™ Cooking with the Leave-in Thermometer STEP 1 Set Up STEP 2 Select Cook Function • Remove thermometer from storage. • Select the desired cooking function (e.g. Whole Roast). • Plug thermometer into jack on the underside of door handle below INSERT . You will feel it click into place. • Use the TEMP +/- buttons to select desired cook temperature (there is no time setting available or necessary when using the thermometer).
Tips & Tricks Leveling Up Best Results Multiple rack positions give you the ability to cook family-sized meals on two levels. For guidance on where to place your food, refer to the digital display rack guide. 90 SECOND PREHEAT For sheet pan meals, cut ingredients to the same size. When cooking on 2 levels, press the 2 LEVEL button on the display to illuminate the optimal rack positions to use. The unit preheats quickly, so prep all ingredients before preheating.
Cooking a whole roast & vegetables Using the Whole Roast function is perfect for cooking large, whole proteins and vegetables. With the guidelines below, you’re on your way to creating your own masterpieces in the FoodiTM XL Pro Air Oven. STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 Pick a protein Marinate the meat Insert thermometer. Select function and desired doneness. Add protein and start cooking Pick any veggie Add veggie (OPTIONAL) TEMP BASED ON PROTEIN. USE WHOLE ROAST FUNCTION.
Mains & sides that finish at the same time Pick a protein USE SUGGESTED MARINADES. PLACE IN ROAST TRAY NESTED IN SHEET PAN. RACK LEVELS 4 Using the Air Roast function is perfect for cooking smaller cuts of proteins and delicate vegetables. With the guidelines below, you’re on your way to creating air-roasted meals in the FoodiTM XL Pro Air Oven.
Kickstarter Recipe Maple Rosemary Chicken with Fall Squash BEGINNER RECIPE | RACK LEVELS 1 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, ROAST TRAY, AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 20 MINUTES | MARINATE: 30 MINUTES–8 HOURS | WHOLE ROAST: 55 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS RACK LEVELS INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, minced 2 teaspoons ground black pepper 5 cloves garlic, peeled, minced 3 tablespoons canola oil / cup lemon juice 1 fresh uncooked whole chicken (5 pounds), patted dry 1 3 / cup maple syrup 1 4 2 medium b
Kickstarter Recipe Cilantro Lime Chicken Wings BEGINNER RECIPE | RACK LEVELS 2 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, ROAST TRAY, AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 15 MINUTES | MARINATE: 30 MINUTES–24 HOURS | AIR FRY: 40 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS RACK LEVELS INGREDIENTS 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 2 / cup lime juice 2 teaspoons kosher salt 3 tablespoons canola oil 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons chili powder 4 pounds fresh uncooked chicken wings, drumettes and wings se
RACK LEVEL 4 BEGINNER RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVEL 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN PREP: 20 MINUTES | BAKE: 30 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS 2 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 3 / cups russet potatoes, peeled, cut in 1 /2 -inch pieces 1 Place potatoes, kielbasa, onion, and frozen vegetables in a large bowl. Add melted butter, paprika and salt. Toss ingredients to coat.
BREAKFAST RACK LEVELS RACK LEVEL CEREAL FRENCH TOAST 4 SWEET POTATO CASSEROLE 4 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 3 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVELS 2 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 15 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS 2 1 | RACK LEVEL 3 | WIRE RACK, NINJA® CASSEROLE DISH* 2 PREP: 20 MINUTES | AIR ROAST: 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 cans (13.
RACK LEVEL HERB & PARMESAN FOCACCIA 4 ADVANCED RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVEL 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN PREP: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES | RISE: 60 MINUTES | BAKE: 15 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS 2 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 3 teaspoons dry active yeast 1 Place yeast, sugar, salt, and warm water in the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with a dough hook. Whisk mixture together, then allow yeast to bloom for 15 minutes.
RACK LEVEL CHEESY HOT FRIES 4 BEGINNER RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVEL 3 | AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 10 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 28 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper 1 I n a medium sized mixing bowl, combine cayenne pepper, paprika, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, and onion powder. Stir well to combine; set aside. 2 teaspoons paprika 2 teaspoons garlic powder SIDES & APPS 2 2 teaspoons kosher salt 2 Evenly arrange frozen fries in the air fry basket.
MAPLE-ROASTED ROOT VEGETABLES BEGINNER RECIPE | RACK LEVEL 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN PREP: 20 MINUTES | AIR ROAST: 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS RACK LEVELS 4 HASSELBACK LOADED POTATOES 4 3 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 3 2 1 | RACK LEVELS 1 & 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 15 MINUTES | AIR ROAST: 60 MINUTES | MAKES: 10 SERVINGS 2 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled, cut in 2-inch pieces 1 P lace all ingredients in a large mixing bowl an
RACK LEVELS CAJUN PRIME RIB ROAST WITH BABY YELLOW POTATOES BEGINNER RECIPE 4 3 2 | RACK LEVELS 1 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, ROAST TRAY, AIR FRY BASKET 1 PREP: 20 MINUTES | WHOLE ROAST: 1 HOUR 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 3 tablespoons Cajun seasoning 1 In a mixing bowl combine Cajun seasoning, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine. Pat prime rib dry with paper towels. Rub Cajun mixture all over beef, coating evenly.
BACON TERIYAKI MEATLOAF & SWEET POTATOES ADVANCED RECIPE | RACK LEVELS 1 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, ROAST TRAY, AIR FRY BASKET RACK LEVELS 4 BRAISED BEEF CASSEROLE 4 3 BEGINNER RECIPE 3 2 1 PREP: 20 MINUTES | WHOLE ROAST: 50 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS DIRECTIONS 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 Smear cream cheese on bottom of the Ninja Casserole Dish (or a 9 x 9-inch casserole dish).
RACK LEVELS BAKED COD & BROCCOLI 4 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVELS 1 & 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, AIR FRY BASKET PREP: 10 MINUTES | AIR ROAST: 30 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS 2 MUSTARD-MARINATED PORK & VEGETABLES 1 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 4 3 2 | RACK LEVELS 1 & 4 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN, ROAST TRAY, AIR FRY BASKET DIRECTIONS 2 pounds uncooked fresh cod loins, sliced into 4 equal portions 1 Pat cod dry with paper towels. Coat the Ninja® Sheet Pan with cooking spray and place cod on it.
RACK LEVEL RED VELVET COOKIES 4 INTERMEDIATE RECIPE 3 | RACK LEVEL 3 | WIRE RACK, SHEET PAN 2 PREP: 15 MINUTES | BAKE: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 18 COOKIES 1 INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 / cups all-purpose flour 1 Combine flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Air Fry Cooking Chart INGREDIENT AMOUNT NOTE When cooking foods on one level, cut ingredient amount by 50% for best results.
Air Fry Cooking Chart – Continued INGREDIENT NOTE When cooking foods on one level, cut ingredient amount by 50% for best results.
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