Ninja Foodi PRO GRILL - User Manual

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.
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
Let’s get
grilling
Here’s what’s in the box
Removable
Cooking Pot
Must always be installed
when unit is in use. Cook
directly in the pot when
roasting or baking.
Crisper Basket
Use in the cooking pot for
best air crisping results.
Tips & Tricks
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.
Pasteurize jerky
Finish off dehydrated meats
and fish by using the Roast
function at 330°F for 1 minute.
Trim the fat
Before dehydrating meat,
make sure to trim off
all fat, as it does not dry out
and could spoil.
Don’t overcrowd
Evenly arrange and space
out ingredients to ensure
consistent browning.
Shake, shake, shake
When air fry crisping, check
food and shake crisper basket
frequently for even browning.
Remove food at desired
level of brownness.
Grill Grate
Use in the cooking pot for
best grilling results.
Splatter Shield
Must always be installed
when unit is in use.
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Grill
Air Crisp
Dehydrate
PRO
The oil matters
We recommend using oils
with a high smoke point—like
canola, coconut, avocado,
vegetable, or grapeseed oil—
instead of olive oil.
Don’t overcrowd
Evenly arrange and space out
ingredients to ensure consistent
browning and even charring.
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Foodi Pro Grill
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.
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.
Use oil for crispiness
For best results with fresh
vegetables, use a light, even
coating of canola oil.
Secure your food
Secure light food with
toothpicks so it won’t be
blown around by the fan.
Cleaning Brush
with Scraper Tip
Roasting Rack
Use in the cooking pot
to elevate proteins to
achieve all-around char
and caramelization.
Integrated Smart
Temperature Probe
Use to cook proteins to
your liking based on internal
temp instead of a set time.
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.
Sneak a Peek
Cleaning Instructions
Use cleaning brush
to easily clean the accessories.
The opposite end of the brush
is a scraper to help remove
baked-on food.
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.
Carefully clean
temp probe socket
DO NOT use liquid
cleaning solution on or
near the socket to avoid
accidental damage.
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.
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Owner’s
Guide
Recipe
Book
Quick
Start Guide
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.
x3
Pot
Grill Grate
Splatter
Shield
Probe

Summary

Whats in the Box

Foodi Pro Grill

Identifies the main appliance included in the box.

Integrated Smart Temperature Probe

Explains a key accessory for precise cooking.

Cleaning Brush

Describes a tool for cleaning the unit and accessories.

Splatter Shield

Essential accessory to prevent splatter during cooking.

Removable Cooking Pot

The main vessel for cooking various food types.

Grill Grate

Accessory used for grilling for optimal results.

Crisper Basket

Accessory used for air crisping for best texture.

Roasting Rack

Accessory for elevating food for even cooking and caramelization.

Preheat for Better Results

Preheating Time

Indicates the approximate time needed for preheating before cooking.

Sneak a Peek: Hood Operation

Automatic Pause and Resume

Explains how the unit pauses when the hood is lifted and resumes when closed.

Cooking with Precision

Using the Integrated Smart Temperature Probe

Details how to use the probe for accurate internal food temperatures.

Using Your Foodi Grill Functions

Grill Function

Describes the function for indoor grilling with charred results.

Air Crisp Function

Explains the function for achieving crispy textures without deep frying.

Roast Function

Details the function for roasting foods typically cooked in an oven.

Bake Function

Describes the function for quickly baking cakes and other goods.

Dehydrate Function

Explains how to create homemade chips and jerky through dehydration.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

Recommended Cooking Temperatures and Times

Provides guidance on temperatures and times for various foods.

Tips & Tricks for Grilling

Oil Recommendations

Suggests oils with high smoke points for grilling and air crisping.

Food Temperature Checking

Emphasizes checking internal food temperature for accurate cooking.

Avoiding Overcrowding

Advises on spacing ingredients for even browning and charring.

Batch Cooking Guidelines

Provides tips for batch cooking, including fat removal and reheating.

Air Crisp Techniques

Tips for shaking food and using oil for crispiness and even browning.

Securing Light Food

Recommends using toothpicks for light foods to prevent fan movement.

Bake;Roast Recipe Conversion

Guidance on converting oven recipes by reducing temperature.

Preventing Fruit Oxidation

Methods to prevent browning in fruits like apples and pears.

Dehydrating Meat Preparation

Instructions on trimming fat from meat before dehydration.

Pasteurizing Jerky

Method for pasteurizing dehydrated meats and fish.

Cleaning Instructions

Temperature Probe Socket Cleaning

Caution against using liquid cleaners on the probe socket.

Accessory Cleaning

Using the brush and scraper for cleaning accessories.

Splatter Shield Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning the splatter shield after use.

Deep Cleaning Procedure

Method for deep cleaning removable parts by soaking.

Ninja Foodi PRO GRILL Specifications

General

Control Panel	Digital
Wattage	1760 Watts
Warranty	1 year limited
Cooking Functions	Grill, Air Fry, Roast, Bake, Broil, Dehydrate
Smoke Control	Virtually Smoke Free
Dishwasher Safe Parts	Yes