Ninja Foodi Quick Start Guide
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.
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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).
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
STEP 4: Begin Cooking
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.
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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.
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• 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.
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
READY TO
START COOKING?
Learn how to make complete meals
that are done at the same time.
FLIP TO FIND:
Single Zone & DualZone
Technology
SMART FINISH Recipe Charts 14
15 Irresistible Recipes 16
TM
Cooking Charts 8
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• Press the down TIME arrow.
• Bring down the time to 0.
STEP 3: Resume Cooking
• 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.
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PER ZONE
VEGETABLES
Asparagus 1 bunch Whole, stems trimmed 2 tsp 390°F 8–12 mins 20–25 mins
Beets 6–7 sma ll Whole None 390°F 30–35 mins 35–40 mins
Bell peppers
(for roasting)
Broccoli 1 head Cut in 1-inch florets 1 Tbsp 390°F 8–10 mins 15–17 mins
Brussels sprouts 1 lb Cut in half, stem removed 1 Tbsp 400°F 15–20 mins 20–25 mins
Butternut squash 1
Carrots 1 lb Peeled, cut in
Cauliflower 1 head Cut in 1-inch florets 2 Tbsp 390°F 17–20 mins 20–25 mins
Corn on the cob 2 ears, cut in half Husks removed 1 Tbsp 390°F 12–15 mins 18–20 mins
Green beans 1 bag (12 oz) Trimmed 1 Tbsp 390°F 8–10 mins 10–15 mins
Kale (for chips) 5 cups, packed Torn in pieces, stems removed None 300°F 7–9 min s 15–20 mins
Mushrooms 8 oz Rinsed, cut in quarters 1 Tbsp 390°F 7–9 mi ns 13–15 mins
Potatoes, russet
Potatoes, sweet
Zucchini 1 lb
PO U LTRY
Chicken breasts
Chicken thighs
Chicken wings 2 lbs Drumettes & flats 1 Tbsp 390°F 18–2 2 mins 43–47 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD
Crab cakes 2 cakes (6–8 oz each) None Brushed with oil 390°F 5–10 mins 10–13 mins
Lobster tails 4 tails (3–4 oz each) Whole None 390°F 5–8 mins 15–18 mins
Salmon fillets 3 fillets (4 oz each) None Brushed with oil 400°F 7–12 mins 13–17 mins
Shrimp 1 lb Whole, peeled, tails on 1 Tbsp 390°F 7–10 m ins 10 –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 peppers Whole None 390°F 10–15 mins 15–20 mins
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1–2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 390°F 20–25 mins 35–40 mins
1
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1-inch wedges 1 Tbsp 400°F 20–22 mins 35–38 mins
1 lb Hand-cut fries*, thin
1 lb Hand-cut fries*, thick
3 whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 30–35 mins 37–40 mins
1
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1-inch chunks 1 Tbsp 400°F 15–20 mins 30–35 mins
3 whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 36–42 mins 40 –45 mins
2 breasts (
4 breasts (
2 thighs (6–10 oz each) Bone in Brushed with oil 390°F 22–28 mins 26 –29 m ins
4 thighs (4–8 oz each) Boneless Brushed with oil 390°F 18–22 mins 25 –28 mins
3
/4–1 1/2 lbs each) Bone in Brushed with oil 390°F 25–30 mins 30–35 mins
1
/2–3/4 lb each) Boneless Brushed with oil 390°F 22–24 mins 25–28 mins
PREPARATION
1
/2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 390°F 13–16 mins 25–30 mins
Cut in quarters lengthwise,
then cut in 1-inch pieces
TOSS IN OIL TEMP
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola 400°F 20–24 mins 30–35 mins
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola 400°F 19–24 mins 35–40 mins
1 Tbsp 390°F 15–18 mins 25 –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.
INGREDIENT AMOU NT PER ZONE
BEEF
Burgers 2 quarter-pound patties, 80% lean / inch thick Brushed with oil 390°F 8–10 mins 10–13 mins
Steaks 2 steaks (8 oz each) Whole Brushed with oil 390°F 10–20 mins 14 –18 mins
PORK
Bacon 3 strips, cut in half None None 350°F 8–1 0 mins 9–12 mins
2 thick-cut, bone-in chops
Pork chops
Pork tenderloins 1 lb None Brushed with oil 375°F 15–20 mins 25–30 mins
Sausages 5 sausages None None 390°F 7–10 mins 17–22 m ins
FROZEN FOODS
Chicken cutlets 3 cutlets None None 400°F 18–21 m ins 20–25 mins
Chicken nuggets 1 box (12 oz) None None 390°F 10 –13 mins 18–21 mins
Fish fillets 1 box (6 fillets) None None 390°F 14–16 mins 17–22 mins
Fish sticks 18 fish sticks (11 oz) None None 390°F 10 –13 mins 16–19 mins
French fries 1 lb None None 400°F 18–22 m ins 28–32 mins
French fries 2 lbs None None 400°F 32–36 mins 50 –55 mins
Mozzarella sticks 1 box (11 oz) None None 375°F 8–10 mins 10–12 mins
Pot stickers 2 bags (10.5 oz) None 1 Tbsp 390°F 12–14 mins 16–18 mins
Pizza rolls 1 bag (20 oz, 40 count) None None 390°F 12–15 mins 15 –18 mins
Popcorn shrimp 1 box ( 14–16 oz) None None 390°F 9–11 mins 14 –18 mins
Sweet potato fries 1 lb None None 375°F 20–22 mins 30–32 mins
Tat er tot s 1 lb None None 375°F 18 –22 min s 25–27 min s
Onion Rings 10 oz None None 375°F 13–16 mins 18–22 m ins
(10 –12 oz each)
2 boneless chops (8 oz each) Boneless Brushed with oil 390°F 14 –17 mins 17–20 mins
PREPARATION
Bone in Brushed with oil 390°F 15–17 mins 23–27 mins
TOSS IN OIL TEMP
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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