Ninja Foodi PRO GRILL - Grill Quick Start Manual

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

Here's what's in the box

Preheat for better results

For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Pro Grill before adding food. It may take about 8 minutes. Adding food before or during preheat may lead to overcooking.

Sneak a Peek

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

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Cooking with precision

Using the Integrated Smart Temperature Probe

No need to cut open your steak, split open your chicken, or guess when your burger is cooked to your liking. Simply use the integrated smart temperature probe when cooking anything from burgers to roasts, and the unit will let you know when food has reached your set cook temperature.

1. Select your function and corresponding cook temperature, then plug the probe into the unit. Press TEMP iQ and set desired food internal temp, then press START/STOP to begin preheating.
   
   NOTE: The recommended internal temperature setting s are based on how the unit cooks and may seem lower than recommended temperature doneness found in other products. Internal food temp continues to rise as food rests at room temperature.

   FOOD:	SET TEMP iQ TO:	ALOW FOOD TO CARRY-OVER COOK TO:
   Fish	140˚F	145˚F
   Poultry	165˚F	165˚F or higher
   Pork	140˚F	145˚F
   Beef
   Rare	120˚F	125˚F
   Medium Rare	130˚F	135˚F
   Medium	140˚F	145˚F
   Medium Well	145˚F	150˚F
   Well Done	155˚F	160˚F
   Ground Pork	155˚F	160˚F
   Ground Chicken/Turkey	160˚F	165˚F

   Carry-over cook temperatures are based on foodsafety.gov charts: foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html
2. While the unit is preheating, insert the probe horizontally into the thickest part of the largest piece of protein, close to (but not touching) the bone.
   
3. When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated and "Add Food" flashes on the screen, add your ingredients and close the hood over the probe cord. The display will then show the temperature probe reading as the food cooks.
   
4. When the inside of the protein reaches the set temp, the unit will beep, the probe icon will blink, and the cooking function will turn off. Transfer the protein to a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes to carry-over cook. You can check the internal temp any time. Simply press the TEMP iQ button for 2 seconds and the probe reading will display.

NOTE: Temperature probe is NOT dishwasher safe. Hand-wash only. TEMP iQ is NOT available for the Dehydrate function.

Refer to the Owner's Guide for more detailed instructions.

Using your Foodi™ Grill's functions

When you are not using the integrated smart probe, select your desired function, cook time, and temperature. Then press START/STOP. The unit will beg in preheating. DO NOT add food before the unit is fully preheated. NOTE: Dehydrate function does not include preheat.

GRILL
Grill indoors for juicy, charred results.

AIR CRISP
Crisp without the guilt of deep frying.

ROAST
Roast your favorite foods right in the pot.

BAKE
Make cakes and other baked goods quickly and easily.

DEHYDRATE
Create delicious homemade chips and jerky.

TIP: When air crisping, shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.

More flavor. Less smoke

After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favorite foods with recommended temperature settings to maximize grill flavors while minimizing smoke. We've also created a list of popular ingredients with our recommended cooking directions.

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

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

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

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

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 using olive oil, it may result in more smoke.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.

Tips & Tricks

Grill

The oil matters
We recommend using oils with a high smoke point—like canola, coconut, avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil— instead of olive oil.

Check food temp
The Foodi Pro Grill cooks quickly. Internal food temperature continues to rise as food rests, so set the TEMP iQ based on the chart temperatures on the second page.

Don't overcrowd
Evenly arrange and space out ingredients to ensure consistent browning and even charring.

Batch cooking
Empty the fat/oil from the bottom of the pot if batch cooking more than twice. For best results, allow the unit to run for 3 minutes between batches to reheat the grill grate.

Air Crisp

Shake, shake, shake
When air fry crisping, check food and shake crisper basket frequently for even browning. Remove food at desired level of brownness.

Use oil for crispiness
For best results with fresh vegetables, use a light, even coating of canola oil.

Don't overcrowd
Evenly arrange and space out ingredients to ensure consistent browning.

Secure your food
Secure light food with toothpicks so it won't be blown around by the fan.

Bake/Roast

Convert traditional recipes
Use the Bake or Roast function to prepare foods typically cooked in the oven. Reduce the temperature by 25°F. Check food often to avoid overcooking.

Dehydrate

Prevent oxidation
Fruits like apples and pears brown quickly when cut. To prevent oxidation, soak them in water with a squeeze of lemon juice for 5 minutes.

Trim the fat
Before dehydrating meat, make sure to trim off all fat, as it does not dry out and could spoil.

Pasteurize jerky
Finish off dehydrated meats and fish by using the Roast function at 330°F for 1 minute.

Cleaning Instructions

Carefully clean temp probe socket
DO NOT use liquid cleaning solution on or near the socket to avoid accidental damage.

Use cleaning brush
to easily clean the accessories. The opposite end of the brush is a scraper to help remove baked-on food.

Remove splatter shield
after it cools and clean after each use. Soak overnight and use cleaning brush to help remove baked-on grease from the frame and front tabs.

Deep Clean
by stacking the removable parts in the cooking pot and soaking them in the sink prior to washing. All parts are dishwasher safe, except the temperature probe and main unit.

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