Speedi ™ r & Air Fryer e k o o C id p a R Quick Start Guide & Recipe Book Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
Your guide to cooking with your Speedi Welcome to the Ninja Speedi™ recipe book. From here, you’re just a few pages away from recipes, tips and tricks, and helpful hints that will help you create nutritious, multi-layered meals and bowls. Scan to get to know your Speedi Explore recipes and more.
Flip from Rapid Cooker to Air Fry Getting Started What's a SmartSwitch™? The SmartSwitch™ lets you effortlessly switch between Rapid Cooker mode and Air Fry/Stovetop mode. Choosing the right mode helps ensure the perfect cooking conditions for your specific dish or meal. Rapid Cooker Air Fry/Stovetop Best for whole roasts, fresh and frozen proteins, root vegetables, and two-part meals. Use for foods that air fryers normally dry out.
Air Fry/Stovetop Functions AIR BROIL ttom Posit i Bo on AIR FRY Give foods crispiness and crunch with little to no oil. Cook at high heat to caramelize and brown foods. Setting up an Air Fry recipe Place the Crisper Tray in the elevated position in the pot. START STOP Reference charts starting on page 62 for time and temp recommendations SLOW COOK Cook at a lower temperature for longer periods of time. Dehydrate meats, fruits, and vegetables.
Setting up a Rapid Cooker recipe Rapid Cooker Functions on ated Posi ev ti El START STOP SPEEDI MEALS Mains and sides done at the same time with infused steam and cyclonic air. Add liquid to the bottom of the pot per recipe instructions. Place the Crisper Tray in the elevated position in the pot, then place ingredients on the tray. To use the Crisper Tray in the elevated position, pull out the legs, then place the tray in the pot. Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ up. Set the temp and time.
Speedi Meals 101 Your guide to easy, complete meals all in one pot in under 30 minutes Crisper Tray layer 1. Pour in the grain or pasta 2. Add liquid Start by pouring your grain or pasta into the bottom of the pot. Now that your ingredients are in the bottom of the pot, add water, stock, or sauce and stir until combined. 3. Prep and season protein 4. Cook Prepare your desired protein, then place protein on the Crisper Tray in the elevated position and close the lid.
BUILD YOUR OWN Speedi Pick A Base Start by adding your grain or pasta to the bottom of the pot. Add water, stock, or sauce and stir until combined. Tip: If your base needs more time, switch to SEAR/SAUTE and continue to cook with the lid open until liquid is absorbed. Tip: When using frozen veggies, remove 1/2 cup liquid from base for fluffier rice Tip: Ensure pasta is covered by water or sauce. If not, add 1/4 cup additional water or sauce.
Your easy guide to weekly meal planning TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY Frittata-Lorraine Frozen Breakfast Sausage + Sweet Potato Hash Oatmeal with Fruit Cheesy Grits and Eggs Double Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread BREAKFAST MONDAY page 24 Use Sear/Sauté and package recommendations Leftover Day Burrito Bowl Keep in mind page 23 page 48 Frozen Plant-Based Meatballs with Chickpea Pasta & Tomato Sauce Frozen Potstickers LUNCH Chicken Breasts with Rice & Vegetables 1 diced sweet potato 1 qua
Kickstarters Kickstarters Burrito Bowl BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
Kickstarters Kickstarters Mediterranean Bowl BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
Kickstarters Kickstarters BBQ Chicken Nuggets with Broccoli Mac & Cheese BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 27 MINUTES | STEAM: APROX.
Kickstarters Kickstarters Chicken Broccoli Alfredo BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
Breakfasts CHEESY GRITS AND EGGS BEGINNER RECIPE BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 15 MINUTES | COOK: 20 MINUTES MAKES: 8 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: NINJA® MULTI-PURPOSE PAN (OR 8-INCH ROUND BAKING PAN), CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION) PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
FRITTATA-LORRAINE BEGINNER RECIPE INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 cup water, for steaming 1 Pour 1 cup water into the pot. Push in the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position in the pot. Spray the Multi-Purpose Pan (or 8-inch round baking pan) with cooking spray. 2 In a large bowl, add the eggs and milk. Whisk until evenly combined, then add all remaining ingredients and whisk until combined. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, then place the pan on the tray.
ROASTED APPLE OATMEAL BOWL CHICKEN BACON RANCH MAC & CHEESE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 20 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 7-10 MINUTES | BAKE: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 3–4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION) PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
HERB CRUSTED SALMON WITH QUINOA CHICKEN PARMESAN & PENNE BEGINNER RECIPE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION) PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
BACON-WRAPPED PORK LOIN WITH BABY POTATOES GREEK CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH ORZO & ZUCCHINI INTERMEDIATE RECIPE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 34 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 3-4 MINUTES | COOK: 30 MINUTES MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION) PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
CHICKEN CORDON BLEU WITH CREAMY SPINACH PASTA INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 15 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION) INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT) 1 Pour all Level 1 ingredients into the pot and stir to combine.
TURKEY MEATLOAF WITH CHEESY RICED CAULIFLOWER INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 15 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (ELEVATED POSITION) INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS LEVEL 1 (BOTTOM OF POT) 1 Place all Level 1 ingredients in the pot and stir to combine.
PARMESAN CHIVE POTATO WEDGES PIZZA DOUGH PRETZEL BITES WITH HONEY MUSTARD BEGINNER RECIPE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES | STEAM: APROX. 10 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES MAKES: 8 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION) PREP: 20 MINUTES | PROOF: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
PULL-APART GARLIC KNOTS INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | PROOF: 30 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 4 MINUTES COOK: 8 MINUTES | MAKES: 12 KNOTS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION), NINJA® MULTI-PURPOSE PAN (OR 8-INCH ROUND BAKING PAN) INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 cup water, for steaming 1 Pour 1 cup water into the pot. Push in the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position in the pot.
PIZZA DOUGH DINNER ROLLS CHEESY BACON BROCCOLI BITES BEGINNER RECIPE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | PROOF: 1 HOUR | TOTAL COOK TIME: 12 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
CRISPY BUFFALO TOFU BITES BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 18-19 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 3-4 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES MAKES: 2-4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION) INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS / cup water, for steaming 1 Pour 1/2 cup water into the pot. Push in the legs of the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position in the pot. Spray the tray with cooking spray.
PROSCIUTTO WRAPPED GREEN BEANS INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 14 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 4 MINUTES | COOK: 10 MINUTES MAKES: 4 SERVINGS | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION) INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS / cup water, for steaming 1 Pour 1 /2 cup water into the pot. Push in the legs on the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position and spray with cooking spray.
EVERYDAY BIRTHDAY CAKE COOKIES & CREAM CHEESECAKE PIE BEGINNER RECIPE BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 37 MINUTES | STEAM: APROX. 20 MINUTES | BAKE: 17 MINUTES MAKES: 1 CAKE (8–10 SERVINGS) | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION), NINJA® MULTI-PURPOSE PAN (OR 8-INCH ROUND BAKING PAN) PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 25 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX.
DOUBLE CHOCOLATE CHUNK BANANA BREAD BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES | STEAM: APPROX. 20 MINUTES | BAKE: 25 MINUTES MAKES: 1 LOAF (8–10 SERVINGS) | ACCESSORIES: CRISPER TRAY (BOTTOM POSITION), 8” X 4” LOAF PAN INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 3 cups water, for steaming 1 Pour 3 cups water into the pot. Push in the legs of the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position.
Steam & Crisp Chart NOTE: C risper tray position varies, as specified in chart Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking pot. This is important to ensure that steam will be produced and get you those delicious results you desire. INGREDIENT NOTE: S team will take approximately 4–8 minutes to build.
Steam & Crisp Chart, Continued NOTE: C risper tray position varies, as specified in chart Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking pot. This is important to ensure that steam will be produced and get you those delicious results you desire. INGREDIENT NOTE: S team will take approximately 4–8 minutes to build.
Steam & Crisp Chart, continued NOTE: C risper tray position varies, as specified in chart Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking pot. This is important to ensure that steam will be produced and get you those delicious results you desire. INGREDIENT NOTE: S team will take approximately 4–8 minutes to build.
Steam Chart for the Crisper Tray, bottom position INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION LIQUID COOK TIME 4 Whole 3 cups 25–42 mins VEGETABLES Artichokes Asparagus 1 bunch Whole spears 1 cup 7–12 mins Broccoli 1 crown or 1 bag (12 oz) florets Cut in florets 1 /2 3–8 mins cups Brussels sprouts 1 lb Whole, trimmed 1 cup 10–15 mins Butternut squash 24 oz Peeled, cut in 1-inch cubes 1 cup 10–15 mins Cabbage 1 head Cut in wedges 1 cup 10–12 mins 1 /2 cups Carrots 1 lb Peeled, cut in
Sous Vide 101 •F rench for “under vacuum,” sous vide slow-cooks food sealed in a plastic bag in an accurately regulated low-temperature water bath. •U se 12 cups of room-temperature water when filling the cooking pot. Install the pressure lid and turn the pressure release valve to the VENT position. • Use single-use resealable plastic bags only.
Sous Vide Chart, continued INGREDIENT AMOUNT TEMP COOK TIME CHICKEN Chicken Breast 6 breasts, 6–8 oz each, 1–2 inches thick 165°F 1–3 hrs Boneless Chicken Thighs 6 thighs, 4–6 oz each, 1–2 inches thick 165°F 1–3 hrs Bone-In Chicken Thighs 4 thighs, 4–6 oz each, 1–2 inches thick 165°F 11/2–4 hrs Chicken Leg Quarters 2 quarters, 12–14 oz each, 1–2 inches thick 165°F 11/2–4 hrs Chicken Wings & Drummettes 2 lbs 165°F 1–3 hrs Half Chicken 21/2–3 lbs 165°F 2–3 hrs 130°F 1 hr–11/2 hrs
Air Fry Chart for the Crisper Tray, bottom position INGREDIENT TIP W hen using Air Fry, add 5 minutes to the suggested cook time for the unit to preheat before you add ingredients.
Air Fry Chart for the Crisper Tray, bottom position INGREDIENT AMOUNT TIP W hen using Air Fry, add 5 minutes to the suggested cook time for the unit to preheat before you add ingredients.
Dehydrate Chart for the Crisper Tray, bottom position INGREDIENTS PREPARATION TEMP DEHYDRATE TIME FRUITS & VEGETABLES Apple chips Cut in 1 /8 -inch slices (remove core), rinse in lemon water, pat dry 135°F 7–8 hrs Asparagus Cut in 1-inch pieces, blanch 135°F 6–8 hrs Bananas Peel, cut in 3/8 -inch slices 135°F 8–10 hrs Beet chips Peel, cut in 1 /8 -inch slices 135°F 7–8 hrs 135°F 6–8 hrs Eggplant Peel, cut in 1 /4 -inch slices, blanch Fresh herbs Rinse, pat dry, remove stems 135°
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