Ninja AG400 User Manual

Tips & Tricks

Grill

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.

		x3
Check food temp	Don’t overcrowd	Batch cooking
The Foodi Pro Grill cooks quickly.	Evenly arrange and space out	Empty the fat/oil from the
Internal food temperature	ingredients to ensure consistent	bottom of the pot if batch
continues to rise as food rests,	browning and even charring.	cooking more than twice.
so set the TEMP iQ based on		For best results, allow the
the chart temperatures		unit to run for 3 minutes
on the second page.		between batches to reheat
		the grill grate.

Air Crisp

Use oil for crispiness	Don’t overcrowd	Secure your food
For best results with fresh	Evenly arrange and space	Secure light food with
vegetables, use a light, even	out ingredients to ensure	toothpicks so it won’t be
coating of canola oil.	consistent browning.	blown around by the fan.

Bake/Roast		Dehydrate
-25°F
Convert traditional recipes	Prevent oxidation	Trim the fat		Pasteurize jerky
Use the Bake or Roast	Fruits like apples and pears	Before dehydrating meat,	Finish off dehydrated meats
function to prepare foods	brown quickly when cut.	make sure to trim off		and fish by using the Roast
typically cooked in the oven.	To prevent oxidation, soak	all fat, as it does not dry out	function at 330°F for 1 minute.
Reduce the temperature by	them in water with a squeeze	and could spoil.
25°F. Check food often to	of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
avoid overcooking.
	Cleaning Instructions
				Pot
				Grill Grate
			Probe	Splatter
				Shield

Carefully clean	Use cleaning brush	Remove splatter shield	Deep Clean
temp probe socket	to easily clean the accessories.	after it cools and clean after each	by stacking the removable parts in
DO NOT use liquid	The opposite end of the brush	use. Soak overnight and use cleaning	the cooking pot and soaking them
cleaning solution on or	is a scraper to help remove	brush to help remove baked-on	in the sink prior to washing. All parts
near the socket to avoid	baked-on food.	grease from the frame and front tabs.	are dishwasher safe, except the
accidental damage.			temperature probe and main unit.
©2019 SharkNinja Operating LLC.			AG400_QSG_MP_Mv9

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

		PRO	Let’s get
			grilling

Here’s what’s in the box

Foodi Pro Grill

Recipe		Quick	Owner’s
Book		Start Guide	Guide

	Integrated Smart
	Temperature Probe				Cleaning Brush
	Use to cook proteins to
					with Scraper Tip
	your liking based on internal
	temp instead of a set time.

Splatter Shield	Removable	Grill Grate	Crisper Basket	Roasting Rack
Must always be installed	Cooking Pot	Use in the cooking pot for	Use in the cooking pot for	Use in the cooking pot
when unit is in use.	Must always be installed	best grilling results.	best air crisping results.	to elevate proteins to
	when unit is in use. Cook			achieve all-around char
	directly in the pot when			and caramelization.
	roasting or baking.

Preheat for better results

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

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.

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