Ninja AG301 User Manual

The oil matters

GRILL

The grill that sears,

sizzles, and air fry crisps

™

For less smoke,

we recommend using oils

with a high smoke point—

like canola, coconut, avocado,

vegetable, or grapeseed oil—

instead of olive oil.

Tips & Tricks

Grill

Don’t overcrowd

Evenly arrange and space out

ingredients in a single layer

to ensure consistent browning

and even charring.

Air Crisp

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 three minutes

between batches to reheat

the grill grate.

Check your food temp

The 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.

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

Here’s what’s in the box

Let’s get

grilling

Recipe Book

Quick Start Guide

Owner’s Guide

Shake, shake, shake

When air fry crisping, check food and shake crisper basket frequently for even browning.

Remove food at desired

level of brownness.

Bake/Roast

-25 °F

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.

Use oil for crispiness

For best results with fresh

vegetables, use an even,

light coating of canola oil.

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.

Cleaning Instructions

Don’t overcrowd

Evenly arrange and space

out ingredients to ensure

consistent browning.

Dehydrate

Trim the fat

Before dehydrating meat,

make sure to trim off all fat,

as it does not dry out

and could spoil.

Secure your food

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

Pasteurize jerky

Finish off dehydrated meats

and fish by using the Roast

function at 330°F for 1 minute.

Foodi Grill

Splatter Shield

Must always be installed

when unit is use.

Removable

Cooking Pot

Must always be installed

when unit is in use. Cook

directly in the pot when

roasting or baking.

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.

Grill Grate

Use in the cooking pot for

best grilling results.

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Crisper Basket

Use in the cooking pot for

best air crisping results.

Cleaning Brush

with scraper tip

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.

Cooking Pot

Grill Grate

Splatter Shield

Deep Clean

by stacking the removable parts

in the cooking pot and soaking them

in the sink prior to handwashing.

All parts, except the main unit,

are dishwasher safe.

Grilling 101

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

Unique design promotes optimal airﬂow

Grill Grate

for even cooking, crisping, and charring.

Go to ninjakitchen.com for how-to videos

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Want juicier meat?

After grilling, remove meat and let rest

at least 5 minutes before cutting it.

More ﬂavor. Less smoke.

Not included

Using your grill’s functions

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.

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, it may result in more smoke.

New York Strip Steaks

2 steaks (14–16 oz. each, 1 ¼ in. thick)

Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

HIGH 9–11 mins

Frozen: MED 18–24 mins

Flip halfway through 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 mins

Frozen: MED 25–28 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

MED (450°F)

Best for frozen meats

and marinated food.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

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 mins

Frozen: MED 22–26 mins

Flip 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 mins

Frozen: MED 20–23 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

HIGH (500°F)

Best for steaks,

chicken, and burgers.

80% Lean Burgers

4 patties (4 oz. each)

Season with salt and pepper.

Store-bought: HIGH 4–6 mins

Handmade: HIGH 5–9 mins

Frozen: MED 10–15 mins

Flipping not necessary.

Hot Dogs

(4 hot dogs)

Whole

HIGH 3–5 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

MAX (up to 510°F)

Best for veggies,

fruit, fresh/frozen

seafood and pizza.

Salmon

4 ﬁllets (5–6 oz. each)

Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

MAX 7–9 mins

Frozen: MAX 10–13 mins

Do not ﬂip during cooking.

Sausages

6 sausages (3–4 oz. each)

Whole

LOW 8–12 mins

Frozen: LOW 10–14 min

Flip halfway through cooking.

FUNCTION ACCESSORY USED TEMP TIME PR E HE AT

GRILL

Grill indoors

for juicy,

charred ﬂavor.

Adjust te mp bet ween Low a nd

Max. Refer to the p revious page

or the Inspiration Guide

for which settings to use.

Set time , in minutes,

and press START/STOP.

PRE will appear,

and the blinking

bars will show

preheating progress.

Once preheated,

"Add Food"

AIR CRISP

Crisp without

the guilt of

deep frying.

Adjust te mp bet ween

300°F–450°F.

Set time , in minutes,

and press START/STOP.

will display.

Do not add food

before preheating

is complete.

Grill preheat can

take approximately

Shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.

8 minutes because

of the grill grate's

high density.

Air Crisp, Roast,

ROAST

and Bake preheat

takes approximately

3 minutes.

Roast your

favorite foods

right in the pot.

Adjust te mp bet ween

250°F–500°F.

Set time , in minutes,

and press START/STOP.

If you just used a

dierent function,

and the grill grate is

at room temperature

when you place it in

the unit, “Add Food”

may appear on the

BAKE

screen immediately.

We recommend

allowing the grill

Make cakes and

other baked goods

easily and quickly.

Adjust te mp bet ween

250°F–400°F.

Set time , in minutes,

and press START/STOP.

grate to heat up for

at least 6 minutes

before placing

ingredients on it.

Shrimp

1 lb Jumbo

Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

MAX 3–5 mins

Frozen: MAX 4–6 mins

Do not ﬂip during cooking.

(16–18 count)

Peppers & Onions

(1 pepper, 1 onion)

Cut in 1-in. slices

Stir gently several times during cooking.

MAX 11–13 mins

Bone-In Marinated/

Barbecue Chicken Thighs

4 thighs (7–9 oz. each)

MED 18–21 mins

LOW 20–25 mins if using

a thick sauce

Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking.

Yellow or Green Squash

3–4 each

Cut in quarters lengthwise. Toss with

canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.

MAX 12–16 mins

Flip several times during cooking.

Boneless Marinated/

Barbecue Chicken Breast

4 breasts (7–9 oz. each)

MED 16–19 mins

LOW 19–24 mins if using

a thick sauce

Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking.

Fresh Corn on the Cob

(4 ears)

Brush lightly with canola oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

MAX 10–13 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.

(6–8 slices or spears, 2 in. thick)

MAX 7–9 mins

Flip gently several times

during cooking.

Fresh Asparagus

(1 bunch)

Toss with canola oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Pineapple

Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not ﬂip.

MAX 5–7 mins

DEHYDRATE

Create delicious

homemade chips

and jerky.

Adjust te mp bet ween

105°F–195°F.

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.

Add food , set tim e, in hours,

and press START/STOP.

There is no preheat.