Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
2-BASKET AIR FRYER
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+ COOKING CHARTS
+ 15 IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES
Using DualZoneTM Technology
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Cooking 2 foods using 2 dierent functions, temps, or cook times?
Program each zone and use SMART SET to have both zones finish at the same time.
SMART FINISH
MATCH COOK
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
• Place food in baskets.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Select a cooking function (e.g., AIR FRY).
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
STEP 3: Program Zone 2
• Select Zone 2.
• Select a cooking function (e.g., ROAST), and
repeat Step 2.
• Air Broil is not available if programmed in Zone 1.
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STEP 4: Begin Cooking
MATCH COOK
Cooking the same food in each zone?
Set Zone 1 and use MATCH COOK to automatically match settings to Zone 2.
SMART FINISH
MATCH COOK
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
• Place food in baskets.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Select a cooking function (e.g., AIR FRY).
• Air Broil is not available when using MATCH COOK.
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
STEP 3: Begin Cooking
• Select MATCH COOK.
• Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
MATCH COOK
NOTE: To pause a zone or cancel time in a
zone, refer to page 6 for further instructions.
• Select SMART FINISH.
• Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
• The zone with the shorter cook time
will display HOLD.
SMART FINISH
NOTE: To ensure a synchronized cook time
completion, press the START/PAUSE button.
Refer to page 6 for further instructions.
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Using DualZoneTM Technology — Cont.
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Using A Single Zone
Want to cook two foods, but don't want to do it back to back?
Fill both zones and manually program each zone so they start at the same time.
SMART FINISH
MATCH COOK
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
• Place food in baskets.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Select a cooking function (e.g., AIR FRY).
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
STEP 3: Program Zone 2
• Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for Zone 2.
• Air Broil is not available if programmed in Zone 1.
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STEP 4: Begin Cooking
Only cooking one thing?
Fill a single zone and use it like a traditional air fryer.
SMART FINISH
MATCH COOK
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
• Place food in baskets.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Select a cooking function (e.g., AIR FRY).
NOTE: If you would like to cook in Zone 2 only,
first select Zone 2, then select a function.
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
STEP 3: Begin Cooking
• Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
• Press START/PAUSE to begin cooking.
NOTE: To pause a zone or cancel time in a zone,
refer to page 6 for further instructions.
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Pausing and Ending the Cook Times
SMART FINISH
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Pausing Time in a Single Zone (While Both Zones are Running)
STEP 1: Pausing a Single Zone
• Select the zone you want to pause (e.g., Zone 1).
• Press the START/PAUSE button.
NOTE: In SMART FINISH mode, we recommend
pressing the START/PAUSE button to pause
both zones. Pausing only one zone will impact
a synchronized finish time.
READY TO
START COOKING?
STEP 2: Resume Cooking
• To resume cooking, press the START/PAUSE
button again.
Ending the Cook Time in One Zone (While Using Both Zones)
SMART FINISH
MATCH COOK
STEP 1: Select Zone
• Select the zone you want to stop cooking in
(e.g., Zone 1).
STEP 2: Adjust Time
• Press the down TIME arrow.
• Bring down the time to 0.
STEP 3: Resume Cooking
Learn how to make complete meals
that are done at the same time.
FLIP TO FIND:
Single Zone & DualZoneTM 8
Technology Cooking Charts
SMART FINISH Recipe Charts 14
15 Irresistible Recipes 16
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• After 3 seconds, END will appear on the display.
• Cooking will continue in the other zone.
Air Fry Cooking Chart
NOTE: Don't see the food you're looking for in the charts below? Find a similar food, and
decrease cook time by 25%. For frozen foods, decrease the cook time on the packaging by
25%. For best results, check on food often, increasing cook time if necessary.
INGREDIENTAMOUNT PER ZONE
VEGETABLES
Asparagus1 bunchWhole, stems trimmed2 tsp390°F8–12 mins20–25 mins
Beets6–7 sma llWholeNone390°F30–35 mins35–40 mins
Bell peppers
(for roasting)
Broccoli1 headCut in 1-inch florets1 Tbsp390°F8–10 mins15–17 mins
Brussels sprouts1 lbCut in half, stem removed1 Tbsp400°F15–20 mins20–25 mins
Butternut squash1
Carrots1 lbPeeled, cut in
Cauliflower1 headCut in 1-inch florets2 Tbsp390°F17–20 mins20–25 mins
Corn on the cob2 ears, cut in halfHusks removed1 Tbsp390°F12–15 mins18–20 mins
Green beans1 bag (12 oz)Trimmed1 Tbsp390°F8–10 mins10–15 mins
Kale (for chips)5 cups, packedTorn in pieces, stems removedNone300°F7–9 min s15–20 mins
Mushrooms8 ozRinsed, cut in quarters1 Tbsp390°F7–9 mi ns13–15 mins
Potatoes, russet
Potatoes, sweet
Zucchini1 lb
PO U LTRY
Chicken breasts
Chicken thighs
Chicken wings2 lbsDrumettes & flats1 Tbsp390°F18–2 2 mins43–47 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD
Crab cakes2 cakes (6–8 oz each)NoneBrushed with oil390°F5–10 mins10–13 mins
Lobster tails4 tails (3–4 oz each)WholeNone390°F5–8 mins15–18 mins
Salmon fillets3 fillets (4 oz each)NoneBrushed with oil400°F7–12 mins13–17 mins
Shrimp1 lb Whole, peeled, tails on1 Tbsp390°F7–10 m ins10 –13 mins
* After cutting potato es, allow raw fries to soak in cold water for at leas t 30 minu tes to remove u nnecessary starch .
Pat fries dry. The drier the fries , the better the res ults.
3 small peppersWholeNone390°F10–15 mins15–20 mins
1
/2 lbsCut in 1–2-inch pieces1 Tbsp390°F20–25 mins35–40 mins
1
1
/2 lbsCut in 1-inch wedges 1 Tbsp400°F20–22 mins35–38 mins
1 lbHand-cut fries*, thin
1 lbHand-cut fries*, thick
3 whole (6–8 oz)Pierced with fork 3 timesNone400°F30–35 mins37–40 mins
1
1
/2 lbsCut in 1-inch chunks1 Tbsp400°F15–20 mins30–35 mins
3 whole (6–8 oz)Pierced with fork 3 timesNone400°F36–42 mins40 –45 mins
3
2 breasts (
4 breasts (
2 thighs (6–10 oz each)Bone in Brushed with oil390°F22–28 mins26 –29 m ins
4 thighs (4–8 oz each)BonelessBrushed with oil390°F18–22 mins25 –28 mins
/4–1 1/2 lbs each)Bone inBrushed with oil390°F25–30 mins30–35 mins
1
/2–3/4 lb each)BonelessBrushed with oil390°F22–24 mins25–28 mins
PREPARATION
1
/2-inch pieces1 Tbsp390°F13–16 mins25–30 mins
Cut in quarters lengthwise,
then cut in 1-inch pieces
TOSS IN OILTEMP
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola400°F20–24 mins30–35 mins
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola400°F19–24 mins35–40 mins
1 Tbsp390°F15–18 mins25 –28 m ins
SINGLE ZONE
when coo king in one zone —
not usin g the other zone.
DUALZONE
when coo king in both zone s —
same or d ierent food s.
For best results,
shake or toss often.
To pause both zones while using
SMART FINISH press the
START/PAUSE button.
To pause an individual zone
while both zones are cooking,
press the zone you would like
to pause, then press the
START/PAUSE button.
To resume cooking,
press START/PAUSE again.
Use these cook times as a guide,
adjusting to your preference.
Shake your food
We recommend shaking your
food at least twice during the
cooking cycle for best results.
OR
Toss with
silicone-tipped
tongs
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Air Fry Cooking Chart, continued
NOTE: Don't see the food you're looking for in the charts below? Find a similar food, and
decrease cook time by 25%. For frozen foods, decrease the cook time on the packaging by
25%. For best results, check on food often, increasing cook time if necessary.
INGREDIENTAMOU NT PER ZONE
BEEF
Burgers2 quarter-pound patties, 80% lean/ inch thickBrushed with oil390°F8–10 mins10–13 mins
Steaks2 steaks (8 oz each)WholeBrushed with oil390°F10–20 mins14 –18 mins
PORK
Bacon3 strips, cut in halfNoneNone350°F8–1 0 mins9–12 mins
2 thick-cut, bone-in chops
Pork chops
Pork tenderloins1 lbNoneBrushed with oil375°F15–20 mins25–30 mins
Sausages5 sausagesNoneNone390°F7–10 mins17–22 m ins
FROZEN FOODS
Chicken cutlets3 cutletsNoneNone400°F18–21 m ins20–25 mins
Chicken nuggets1 box (12 oz)NoneNone390°F10 –13 mins18–21 mins
Fish fillets1 box (6 fillets)NoneNone390°F14–1 6 mins17–22 mins
Fish sticks18 fish sticks (11 oz)NoneNone390°F10 –13 mins16–19 mins
French fries1 lbNoneNone400°F1 8–2 2 mins28–32 mins
French fries2 lbsNoneNone400°F32–36 mins50 –55 mins
Mozzarella sticks1 box (11 oz)NoneNone375°F8–10 mins10–12 mins
Pot stickers2 bags (10.5 oz)None1 Tbsp390°F12–14 mins16–18 mins
Pizza rolls1 bag (20 oz, 40 count)NoneNone390°F12–15 mins15–18 mins
Popcorn shrimp1 box ( 14–16 oz)NoneNone390°F9–11 mins14 –18 mins
Sweet potato fries1 lbNoneNone390°F20–22 mins30–32 mins
Tat er tot s1 lbNoneNone375°F18–22 mins25–27 mins
Onion Rings10 ozNoneNone375°F13–16 mins18–22 m ins
(10 –12 oz each)
2 boneless chops (8 oz each)BonelessBrushed with oil390°F14 –17 mins17–20 mins
PREPARATION
Bone inBrushed with oil390°F15–17 mins23–27 mins
TOSS IN OILTEMP
SINGLE ZONE
when coo king in one zone —
not usin g the other zone.
DUALZONE
when coo king in both zone s —
same or d ierent food s.
For best results,
shake or toss often.
To pause both zones while using
SMART FINISH, press the
START/PAUSE button.
To pause an individual zone
while both zones are cooking,
press the zone you would like
to pause, then press the
START/PAUSE button.
To resume cooking,
press START/PAUSE again.
Use these cook times as a guide,
adjusting to your preference.
Shake your food
We recommend shaking your
food at least twice during the
cooking cycle for best results.
OR
Toss with
silicone-tipped
tongs
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