Ninja AG400 User Manual

Tips & Tricks

PRO

Grill

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

Let’s get

The oil matters

We recommend using oils

with a high smoke point—like

canola, coconut, avocado,

vegetable, or grapeseed oil—

instead of olive oil.

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

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.

Air Crisp

Use oil for crispiness

For best results with fresh

vegetables, use a light, even

coating of canola oil.

Don’t overcrowd

Evenly arrange and space out

ingredients to ensure consistent

browning and even charring.

Don’t overcrowd

Evenly arrange and space

out ingredients to ensure

consistent browning.

Dehydrate

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.

Secure your food

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

Here’s what’s in the box

Foodi Pro Grill

Splatter Shield

Must always be installed

when unit is in use.

Removable

Cooking Pot

Must always be installed

when unit is in use. Cook

directly in the pot when

roasting or baking.

grilling

Recipe Book

Integrated Smart

Temperature Probe

Use to cook proteins to

your liking based on internal

temp instead of a set time.

Grill Grate

Use in the cooking pot for

best grilling results.

Crisper Basket

Use in the cooking pot for

best air crisping results.

Quick Start Guide

Cleaning Brush

with Scraper Tip

Roasting Rack

Use in the cooking pot

to elevate proteins to

achieve all-around char

and caramelization.

Owner’s Guide

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.

Carefully clean

temp probe socket

DO NOT use liquid

cleaning solution on or

near the socket to avoid

accidental damage.

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

Use cleaning brush

to easily clean the accessories. The opposite end of the brush

is a scraper to help remove

baked-on food.

Trim the fat

Before dehydrating meat,

make sure to trim off

all fat, as it does not dry out

and could spoil.

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.

Pasteurize jerky

Finish off dehydrated meats

and fish by using the Roast

function at 330°F for 1 minute.

Pot

Grill Grate

Probe

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.

Splatter Shield

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.

Lift the hood while cooking to check on or ﬂip food.

Unit will automatically pause cooking when hood

Go to ninjakitchen.com for how-to videos

APROX

MINS

Sneak a Peek

is lifted and resume when it is closed.

Cooking with precision

Not included

More ﬂavor. Less smoke.

Using the Integrated Smart Temperature Probe

No need to cut open your steak, split open your chicken, or guess when your burger is

cooked to your liking. Simply use the integrated smart temperature probe when cooking anything from

burgers to roasts, and the unit will let you know when food has reached your set cook temperature.

Select your function and corresponding cook temperature,

then plug the probe into the unit. Press TEMP iQ and set desired food internal temp, then press START/STOP to begin preheating.

NOTE: The recommended internal temperature settings are based

on how the unit cooks and may seem lower than recommended temperature doneness found in other products. Internal food temp continues to rise as food rests at room temperature.

FOOD:

Fish 140˚F 145˚F

Poultry 165˚F 165˚F or higher

Pork 140˚F 145˚F

Beef

Rare 120˚F 125˚F

Medium Rare 130˚F 135˚F

Medium 140˚F 145˚F

Medium Well 145˚F 150˚F

Well D one 155˚F 160˚F

Ground Pork 155˚F 160˚F

Ground Chicken/Turkey 160˚F 165˚F

Carry-over cook temperatures are based on foodsafety.gov charts: foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html

SET TEMP iQ

TO:

ALLOW FOOD

TO CARRY-OVER

COOK TO:

While the unit is preheating, insert the probe horizontally

into the thickest part of the largest piece of protein, close to (but not touching) the bone.

Insertion Point

When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated and “Add

Food” ﬂashes on the screen, add your ingredients and close the hood over the probe cord. The display will then show the temperature probe reading as the food cooks.

When the inside of the protein reaches the set temp, the

unit will beep, the probe icon will blink, and the cooking function will turn o. Transfer the protein to a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes to carry-over cook. You can check the internal temp any time. Simply press the TEMP iQ button for 2 seconds and the probe reading will display.

NOTE: Temperature probe is NOT dishwasher safe. Hand-wash

only. TEMP iQ is NOT available for the Dehydrate function.

After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favorite foods

with recommended temperature settings to 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 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 using olive oil, it may result in more smoke.

New York Strip Steaks

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

Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.

HIGH, set probe to preferred temp

Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs

Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.

or 9–11 mins

Frozen: MED, 18–24 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

4 thighs (7–9 oz. each)

HIGH, set probe to 165°F

or 23–26 mins

Frozen: MED, 25–28 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

MED (450°F)

Best for frozen meats

and marinated ingredients.

Grilling Cheat Sheet

Boneless Chicken Breasts

4 breasts (7–9 oz. each)

Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.

HIGH, set probe 165°F

or 14–18 mins

Frozen: MED, 22–26 mins

Flip halfway through cooking.

Boneless Pork Chops

4 chops (8 oz. each)

Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.

HIGH, set probe to 140°F

or 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.

HIGH, set probe to preferred temp

or Store-bought: HIGH, 4–6 mins

Handmade: HIGH, 5–9 mins

Frozen: MED, 10–12 mins

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 canola oil and season.

MAX, set probe to 140°F

or 7–9 mins

Frozen: MAX, 10–13 mins

Do not ﬂip during cooking.

Sausages

6 sausages (3–4 oz. each)

LOW, set probe to 155°F

Frozen: LOW, 10–14 min

Flip halfway through cooking.

Whole

or 8–12 mins

When you are not using the integrated smart probe, select your desired function, cook time, and temperature. Then press START/STOP.

The unit will begin preheating. DO NOT add food before the unit is fully preheated. NOTE: Dehydrate function does not include preheat.

Grill indoors for juicy,

charred results.

GRILL

Refer to the Owner’s Guide for more detailed instructions.

Using your Foodi™ Grill’s functions

AIR CRISP

Crisp without the guilt

of deep frying.

TIP: When air crisping, shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.

Roast your favorite foods

ROAST

right in the pot.

BAKE

Make cakes and

other baked goods

quickly and easily.

DEHYDRATE

Create delicious

homemade chips

and jerky.

Shrimp

1 lb. Jumbo

Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.

MAX, 3–5 mins

Frozen: MAX, 4–6 mins

Do not ﬂip during cooking.

(16–18 count)

Pepper & Onion

(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, set probe to 165°F

or 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 squashes (24 oz.)

Cut in quarters lengthwise. Toss with

canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.

MAX, 12–16 mins

Flip several times during cooking.

For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.

Boneless Marinated/

Barbecue Chicken Breast

4 breasts (7–9 oz. each)

MED, set probe to 165°F

or 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.

Pineapple

(8 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.

Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not ﬂip.

MAX, 5–7 mins