Ninja AF080 Manual

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Quick start manual (7 pages)

Owner's manual (4 pages)

User manual (2 pages)

Table of Contents

Contents

1 USING YOUR AIR FRYER'S FUNCTIONS
2 AIR FRY 101
3 AIR FRY TIPS & TRICKS
4 DEHYDRATE TIPS & TRICKS
5 Air Fry Cooking Chart
6 Dehydrate Chart
7 FROZEN FRENCH FRIES
8 HAND-CUT FRIES
9 Documents / Resources
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Ninja AF080 Manual

USING YOUR AIR FRYER'S FUNCTIONS

Pull crispy meals out of thin air.
The Ninja® Air Fryer circulates super-hot air around your food to remove moisture from its surface to give it that golden-brown, crispy finish.
PREHEAT RECOMMENDATION: Let the unit preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.
USING YOUR AIR FRYER'S FUNCTIONS

AIR FRY 101

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PREHEAT
For best cooking and crisping results, always preheat your Ninja Air Fryer for 3 minutes.

CRISPER PLATE
The crisper plate promotes overall browning. We recommend using it every time you air fry.

SHAKE OR TOSS
For best results, frequently shake your food or toss it with silicone-tipped tongs to get it as crispy as you'd like.

AIR FRY TIPS & TRICKS

SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE
Check food and shake basket frequently for even browning. Remove food at desired level of brownness.

FREESTYLING RECIPES
If you are cooking less food than the recipe calls for, remember to reduce the cook time. If you're cooking a bit more, increase the cook time. Check food frequently.

DON'T OVERCROWD
Evenly arrange and space ingredients out to ensure consistent browning.

CONVERT OVEN RECIPES
Convert oven recipes by using the Roast function and reducing the cooking temperature by 25°F. Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.

AIR FRYING FRESH INGREDIENTS
For best results with fresh vegetables, use at least 1 tablespoon of oil. Add a little more to achieve that perfect level of crispiness.

SECURE YOUR FOOD
Keep light foods from being blown around by the fan by securing them with toothpicks.

MORE EVEN BROWNING
Use an oil spritzer to evenly coat ingredients for more even browning.

DEHYDRATE TIPS & TRICKS

SLICING
Use a mandoline slicer to get consistent, thin fruit and vegetable slices. Fruits and veggies should be sliced as thinly as possible without falling apart.

DRY BEFORE YOU DEHYDRATE
Fruits and vegetables should be patted as dry as possible before being placed into the basket.

TRIM THE FAT
Before dehydrating meat or poultry, make sure to trim off all fat, as it does not dry out and could turn rancid.

HOW LONG TO DEHYDRATE?
Most fruits and veggies take 6–8 hours, while jerky takes 5–7 hours. The longer you dehydrate ingredients, the crispier they will get.

PREVENT OXIDATION
Fruits like apples and pears quickly oxidize when cut. To delay oxidation, soak them in water for 5 minutes with a squeeze of lemon juice.

DON'T OVERLAP
Lay ingredients flat and close together to optimize space. Individual pieces should not overlap or be stacked.

PASTEURIZING JERKY
Before dehydrating meats and fish, use the Roast function at 330°F for 1 minute to fully pasteurize them.

STORAGE
To maximize longevity, store dehydrated foods at room temperature in an airtight container up to 2 weeks.

Air Fry Cooking Chart

Air Fry Cooking Chart - Table 1

* After cutting potatoes, allow raw fries to soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove unnecessary starch. Pat fries dry. The drier the fries, the better the results.

For best results, shake or toss often. We recommend frequently checking your food and shaking or tossing it to ensure desired results. Use these cook times as a guide, adjusting to your preference.

Dehydrate Chart

INGREDIENTS	PREPARATION	TEMP	DEHYDRATE TIME
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Apples	Core removed, cut in ¹/8-inch slices, rinsed in lemon water, patted dry	135°F	7–8 hours
Asparagus	Cut in 1-inch pieces, blanched	135°F	6–8 hours
Bananas	Peeled, cut in ³/8-inch slices	135°F	8–10 hours
Beets	Peeled, cut in ¹/8-inch slices	135°F	6–8 hours
Eggplant	Peeled, cut in ¹/4-inch slices, blanched	135°F	6–8 hours
Fresh herbs	Rinsed, patted dry, stems removed	135°F	4 hours
Ginger root	Cut in ³/8-inch slices	135°F	6 hours
Mangoes	Peeled, cut in ³/8-inch slices, pit removed	135°F	6–8 hours
Mushrooms	Cleaned with soft brush (do not wash)	135°F	6–8 hours
Pineapple	Peeled, cored, cut in ³/8–¹/2-inch slices	135°F	6–8 hours
Strawberries	Cut in half or in ¹/2-inch slices	135°F	6–8 hours
Tomatoes	Cut in ³/8-inch slices or grated; steam if planning to rehydrate	135°F	6–8 hours
MEAT, POULTRY, FISH
Beef jerky	Cut in ¹/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Beef Jerky recipe)	150°F	5–7 hours
Chicken jerky	Cut in ¹/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Beef Jerky recipe)	150°F	5–7 hours
Turkey jerky	Cut in ¹/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Beef Jerky recipe)	150°F	5–7 hours
Salmon jerky	Cut in ¹/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Beef Jerky recipe)	150°F	3–5 hours

FROZEN FRENCH FRIES

COOK: 20–25 MINUTES
MAKES: 5–6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
1 pound frozen French fries
TIP: For crispier fries, shake or toss with silicone-tipped tongs 2 separate times during cooking.

Insert crisper plate in basket and insert basket in unit. Preheat the unit by selecting AIR FRY, setting the temperature to 350°F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.

After 3 minutes, add fries to basket; reinsert basket. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 350°F, and set time to 23 minutes.
Select START/PAUSE to begin.

After 10 minutes, remove basket from unit and shake fries or toss them with silicone-tipped tongs. Reinsert basket to resume cooking for 10 more minutes. Check for desired crispiness, cooking for an additional 3 minutes if needed. When cooking is complete, serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

HAND-CUT FRIES

PREP: 10 MINUTES
COOK: 20–24 MINUTES
MAKES: 5–6 SERVINGS

INGREDIENTS
1 pound russet or Idaho potatoes, cut in thin 2-inch strips
1/₂–3 tablespoons canola oil

DIRECTIONS

Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes to remove excess starch. Drain well, then pat with a paper towel until very dry.
Place all ingredients into a large mixing bowl; toss to combine. Use at least 1/₂ tablespoon oil. For crispier results, use up to 3 tablespoons oil.
Insert crisper plate in basket and basket in unit. Preheat unit by selecting AIR FRY, setting the temperature to 390°F, and setting the time to 3 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.
After 3 minutes, place fries on the crisper plate; reinsert basket. Select AIR FRY, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 25 minutes. Select START/PAUSE to begin.
After 10 minutes, simply remove the basket from the unit and shake fries or toss them with silicone-tipped tongs. Reinsert the basket to resume cooking.
Check fries after 20 minutes. For crispier fries, continue cooking for up to 25 minutes.
When cooking is complete, serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

TIP: Shaking the fries is key for getting them crisp and golden brown, so shake or toss with silicone-tipped tongs frequently.

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