NINJA Foodi AG301 5-In-1 Indoor Electric Countertop Grill with 4-Quarts Owner’s Manual

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NINJA Foodi AG301 5-In-1 Indoor Electric Countertop Grill with 4-Quarts Owner’s Manual

Here’s what’s in the box

Foodi Grill
Splatter ShieldMust always be installed when unit is use.
Recipe Book
Quick Start Guide
Owner’s Guide
Removable Cooking PotMust always be installed when unit is in use. Cook directly in the pot when roasting or baking
Grill GrateUse in the cooking pot for best grilling results.
Crisper BasketUse in the cooking pot for best air crisping results.
Cleaning Brush with scraper tip
Kebab SkewersUse when grilling meat and vegetable kebabs

Preheat for better results

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

Grilling 101

Use your Ninja Foodi Grill to grill indoors—to get even char, grill marks, and juicy flavor.

Grill GrateUnique design promotes optimal airflow for even cooking, crisping, and charring.
Want juicier meat?After grilling, remove meat and let rest at least 5 minutes before cutting it.

Tips & Tricks

Grill

The oil mattersFor less smoke, we recommend using oils with a high smoke point like canola, coconut, avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil instead of olive oil.
Don’t overcrowdEvenly arrange and space out ingredients in a single layer to ensure consistent browning and even charring
Batch cookingEmpty the fat/oil from the bottom of the pot if batch cooking more than twice. For best results, allow the unit to run for three minutes between batches to reheat the grill grate.
Check your food tempThe Foodi Grill cooks quickly, so monitor doneness with a food thermometer. Internal food temperature continues to rise as food rests, so remove it 5°F before target temperature is reached.

Air Crisp

Shake, shake, shakeWhen air fry crisping, check food and shake crisper basket frequently for even browning. Remove food at desired level of brownness.
Use oil for crispinessFor best results with fresh vegetables, use an even, light coating of canola oil.
Don’t overcrowdEvenly arrange and space out ingredients to ensure consistent browning
Secure your foodSecure 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 oxidationFruits 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 fatBefore dehydrating meat, make sure to trim off all fat, as it does not dry out and could spoil.
Pasteurize jerkyFinish off dehydrated meats and fish by using the Roast function at 330°F for 1 minute.

Cleaning Instructions

Allow base to cool before moving the unit, as the sides will be hot after cooking.
Use cleaning brush to help 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 the splatter shield by putting it in a pot of water. Once water comes to a boil, leave inserted for 10 minutes. All parts are dishwasher safe.

Using your grill’s functions

FUNCTION	ACCESSORY USED	TEMP	TIME
		Adjust temp between Low and Max. Refer to the previous page or the Inspiration Guide for which settings to use.	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
	Shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.	Adjust temp between 300°F–450°F.	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
		Adjust temp between 250°F–500°F.	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
		Adjust temp between 250°F–400°F.	Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
		Adjust temp between 105°F–195°F.	Add food, set time, in hours, and press START/STOP. There is no preheat.

PREHEAT

PRE will appear, and the blinking bars will show preheating progress. Once preheated, “Add Food” will display.

Do not add food before preheating is complete.

Grill preheat can take approximately 8 minutes because of the grill grate’s high density.

Air Crisp, Roast, and Bake preheat takes approximately 3 minutes.

If you just used a different function, and the grill grate is at room temperature when you place it in the unit, “Add Food” may appear on the screen immediately. We recommend allowing the grill grate to heat up for at least 6 minutes before placing ingredients on it.

More flavor. Less smoke.

After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favorite foods with a recommended temperature setting that will 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 barbecue sauces.
MED (450°F)Best for frozen meats and marinated food.
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—LIKECANOLA, COCONUT, AVOCADO, VEGETABLE, OR GRAPESEED OIL—INSTEAD OF OLIVE OIL.If you choose to cook ingredients at a higher temperature than recommended, it may result in more smoke.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

New York Strip Steaks 2 steaks (14–16 oz. each, 1 ¼ in. thick)Patdry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.HIGH 9–11 minsFrozen:MED 18–24 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
Boneless Chicken Breasts 4 breasts (7–9 oz. each)Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.HIGH 14–18 minsFrozen: MED 22–26 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
80% Lean Burgers 4 patties (4 oz. each)Season with salt and pepper.Store-bought: HIGH 4–6 minsHandmade: HIGH 5–9 minsFrozen: MED 10–15 minsFlipping not necessary
Salmon 4 fillets (5–6 oz. each)Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.MAX 7–9 minsFrozen: MAX 10–13 minsDo not flip during cooking.
Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs 4 thighs (7–9 oz. each)Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.HIGH 23–26 minsFrozen: MED 25–28 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
Boneless Pork Chops 4 chops (8 oz. each)Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.HIGH 14–16 minsFrozen: MED 20–23 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
Hot Dogs (4 hot dogs)WholeHIGH 3–5 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
Sausages 6 sausages (3–4 oz. each)WholeLOW 8–12 minsFrozen: LOW 10–14 minFlip halfway through cooking.
Shrimp 1 lb Jumbo (16–18 count)Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.MAX 3–5 minsFrozen: MAX 4–6 minsDo not flip during cooking.
Bone-In Marinated/ Barbecue Chicken Thighs 4 thighs (7–9 oz. each)MED 18–21 minsLOW 20–25 mins if using a thick sauceFlip 2 to 3 times while cooking.
Boneless Marinated/ Barbecue Chicken Breast 4 breasts (7–9 oz. each)MED 16–19 minsLOW 19–24 mins if using a thick sauceFlip 2 to 3 times while cooking.
Pineapple (6–8 slices or spears, 2 in. thick)MAX 7–9 minsFlip gently several times during cooking.
Peppers & Onions (1 pepper, 1 onion)Cut in 1-in. slicesMAX 11–13 minsStir gently several times during cooking.
Yellow or Green Squash 3–4 eachCut in quarters lengthwise. Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.MAX 12–16 minsFlip several times during cooking.
Fresh Corn on the Cob (4 ears)Brush lightly with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.MAX 10–13 minsFlip halfway through cooking.
Fresh Asparagus (1 bunch)Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.MAX 5–7 minsSpread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip.