Ninja MAX XL, AIR FRYER XL Quick Start Manual

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

AIR FRYER MAX XL

QUICK START GUIDE

+ COOKING CHARTS

+ 20 IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES

AIR FRY 101

FUNCTION

ACCESSORY

REQUIRED

TEMP

TIME

MIN

PREHEAT

For best cooking and

crisping results, always

preheat your Ninja®

Air Fryer for 3 minutes.

CRISPER PLATE

The crisper plate promotes

overall browning. We

recommend using it

every time you air fry.

USING YOUR AIR FRYER’S FUNCTIONS

Pull crispy meals out of thin air.

The Ninja® Air Fryer Max XL circulates super-hot air around your food to remove

moisture from its surface to give it that golden-brown, crispy ﬁnish.

PREHEAT RECOMMENDATION: Preheat for 3 minutes before adding ingredients.

Select desired function and temperature, set time to 3 minutes, and press Start/Stop.

FUNCTION

MAX CRISP

Best for frozen

foods such as

French fries and

chicken nuggets.

ACCESSORY

REQUIRED

Crisper Plate

TEMP

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

There is no temp a djustment

available or necessary when using th e Max Cri sp func tion

SHAKE OR TOSS

For best results, frequently

shake your food or toss

it with silicone-tipped

tongs to get it as crispy

as you’d like.

TIME

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Set time, in minutes, an d

press S TART/STOP to begin

AIR ROAST

Best for

roasted vegetables

and meats.

AIR BROIL

Best for ﬁsh

and steaks.

BAKE

Best for cakes

and desserts.

REHEAT

Best for

reviving leftovers.

Broil Rack and

Crisper Plate

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Adjust temp as needed

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Adjust temp as needed

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Adjust temp as needed

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Adjust temp as needed Set time, in minutes, an d press

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Set time, in minutes, an d press

START/STOP to beg in

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Set time, in minutes, an d press

START/STOP to beg in

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Set time, in minutes, an d press

START/STOP to beg in

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

START/STOP to beg in

AIR FRY

Best for fresh

foods such

as hand-cut

fries and

chicken wings.

Note: When setting time, the digital display shows HH:MM.

NINJA® AI R FRYER MAX XL2

Crisper Plate

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Adjust temp as needed Set time, in minutes, an d press

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

START/STOP to beg in

DEHYDRATE

MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Best for making

veggies/fruit

chips or jerky.

Crisper Plate

Adjust temp as needed

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MAX CRISP AIR FRY

Set time, in 15-minute increm ents,

and pre ss START/STOP to be gin

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AIR FRY TIPS & TRICKS

DEHYDRATE TIPS & TRICKS

SHAKE, SHAKE, SHAKE

Check food and shake basket frequently for even browning.

–25°

CONVERT OVEN RECIPES

Convert oven recipes by using

the Roast or Bake function and

reducing the temperature by

25°F. Check food frequently

to avoid overcooking.

AIR FRYING FRESH INGREDIENTS

For best results with fresh

vegetables, using at least

1 tablespoon of oil is a good

rule of thumb, but you can use

more or less to achieve your

desired level of crispiness.

AUTO-STOP AND START

The unit will automatically pause

cooking when the basket is

removed and will resume cooking

when the basket is replaced.

FREESTYLING RECIPES

If you are cooking less food than

the recipe calls for, remember

to reduce the cook time. If you’re

cooking a bit more, increase the

cook time. Check food frequently.

DON’T OVERCROWD

Evenly arrange and space

ingredients out to ensure

consistent browning.

SLICING

Use a mandoline slicer to get

consistent, thin fruit and vegetable

slices. Fruits and veggies should

be sliced as thinly as possible

without falling apart.

DRY BEFORE YOU DEHYDRATE

Pat fruits and vegetables as

dry as possible before placing

them in the basket.

TRIM THE FAT

Before dehydrating beef or poultry,

make sure to trim off all fat,

as it does not dry out and

could turn rancid.

PREVENT OXIDATION

Fruits like apples and pears

brown quickly when cut.

To delay oxidation, soak them

in water with a squeeze of

lemon juice for 5 minutes.

DON’T OVERLAP

Lay ingredients flat and close

together to optimize space.

Individual pieces should not

overlap or be stacked.

PASTEURIZING JERKY

Finish off dehydrated meats

and fish by using the Roast

function at 330°F for 1 minute

to fully pasteurize them.

SECURE YOUR FOOD

To keep lightweight foods from being blown around by the fan,

secure them with toothpicks.

MORE EVEN BROWNING

Use an oil spritzer or cooking spray

to evenly coat ingredients for

more consistent browning.

5–8

HRS

HOW LONG TO DEHYDRATE?

Most fruits and veggies take

6–8 hours, while jerky takes

5–7 hours. The longer you

dehydrate ingredients, the

crispier they will become.

STORAGE

To maximize shelf life, store

dehydrated foods at room

temperature in an airtight

container up to 2 weeks.

Air Fry Cooking Chart

INGREDIENT AMOUNT

VEGETABLES

Asparagus 2 bunches Whole, trim stems 2 tsp 390°F 11–13 mins

Beets 6 small or 4 large (about 2 lbs) Whole None 390°F 45–60 mins

Bell peppers (for roasting) 4 peppers Whole None 400°F 26–30 mins

Broccoli 1 head Cut in 1-inch ﬂorets 1 Tbsp 390°F 13–16 mins

Brussels sprouts 2 lbs Cut in half, remove stems 1 Tbsp 390°F 18–22 m ins

Butternut squash 2 lbs Cut in 1–2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 390°F 23–26 mins

Carrots 2 lbs Peel, cut in

Cauliﬂower 2 heads (about 2 lbs) Cut in 1-inch ﬂorets 2 Tbsp 390°F 20–24 mins

Corn on the cob 4 ears Whole, remove husks 1 Tbsp 390°F 12–15 mins

Green beans 2 bags (12 oz each) Tri m 1 Tbsp 390°F 12–14 mins

Kale (for chips)

Mushrooms 2 packages (10 oz each) Rinse, cut in quarters 1 Tbsp 390°F 10–12 mins

Potatoes, russet

Potatoes, sweet

Zucchini 2 lbs

PO U LTRY

Chicken breasts

Chicken thighs

Chicken wings 3 lbs Drumettes & ﬂats 1 Tbsp 390°F 22–26 mins

FISH & SEAFOOD

Crab cakes 2 cakes (6–8 oz each) None Brush with oil 350°F 12–15 mins

Lobster tails 4 tails (3–4 oz each) Whole None 375°F 5–8 mins

Salmon ﬁllets 2 ﬁllets (4 oz each) None Brush with oil 390°F 10–13 mins

Shrimp 16 large Whole, peeled, tails on 1 Tbsp 390°F 9–11 mins

BEEF

Burgers 4 patties (/ lb each), 80% lean 1 inch thick None 375°F 8–10 mins

Steaks 2 steaks (8 oz each) Whole None 390°F 10–20 mins

* After cutting p otatoes, allow raw fries to soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove unn ecess ary starch. Pat fries dry. The d rier the fries , the b ette r the r esults.

/2 bag (8 oz) Tear in pieces, remove stems None 300°F 8–10 mins

2 lbs Cut in 1-inch wedges 1 Tbsp 390°F 20–25 mins

1 lb Hand-cut fries*, thin

2 lbs Hand-cut fries*, thick

4 whole (6–8 oz) Pierce with fork 3 times None 390°F 30–35 mins

2 lbs Cut in 1-inch chunks 1 Tbsp 390°F 20–24 mins

4 whole (6–8 oz) Pierce with fork 3 times None 390°F 30–35 mins

2 breasts (

4 thighs (6–10 oz each) Bone in Brush with oil 390°F 22–28 mins

4 thighs (4–8 oz each) Boneless Brush with oil 390°F 18–22 m ins

/4–1 1/2 lbs each) Bone in Brush with oil 375°F 25–35 mins

/2–3/4 lb each) Boneless Brush with oil 375°F 18–2 2 mins

PREPARATION

/2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 400°F 20–24 mins

Cut in quarters lengthwise, then cut in 1-inch pieces

TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIM E

/2–3 Tbsp, canola 390°F 20–24 mins

/2–3 Tbsp, canola 390°F 23–26 mins

1 Tbsp 390°F 18– 20 mins

Preheat.

Let the unit preheat for 3 minutes

before adding ingredients.

For best results,

shake or toss often.

We recommend frequently

checking your food

and shaking or tossing it

to ensure desired results.

Use these cook times

as a guide, adjusting

to your preference.

Shake your food

Toss with

silicone-tipped tongs

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Air Fry Cooking Chart, continued

INGREDIENT AMOUNT

PORK & L AMB

Bacon 4 strips, cut in half None None 350°F 8–10 mins

Pork chops

Pork tenderloins 2 tenderloins (1–1

Sausages 6 sausages Whole None 390°F 8–10 mins

FROZEN FOODS

Chicken cutlets 5 cutlets None None 390°F 18–2 1 mi ns

Chicken nuggets, precooked 2 lbs None None 390°F 15–18 mins

Chicken nuggets, uncooked 3 boxes (12 oz each) None None 390°F 20–22 mins

Fish ﬁllets 1 box (6 ﬁllets) None None 390°F 14–16 mins

Fish sticks 1 box (25 oz) None None 390°F 12–14 mins

French fries 1 lb None None 350°F 20–25 mins

French fries 2 lbs None None 360°F 28–32 mins

Mozzarella sticks 2 boxes (12 oz each) None None 375°F 9 –10 mins

Pot stickers 2 lbs None None 390°F 14–17 mins

Pizza rolls 2 lbs None None 390°F 14–16 mins

Popcorn shrimp 2 boxes (14–16 oz each) None None 390°F 14–15 mins

Sweet potato fries 1 lb None None 375°F 20–22 mins

Tat er tot s 2 lbs None None 360°F 20 mins

2 thick-cut, bone-in chops (10 –12 oz each) Bone in Brush with oil 375°F 14 mins

4 boneless chops (8 oz each) Boneless Brush with oil 375°F 14–17 mins

/2 lbs each) Whole Brush with oil 375°F 25 –30 mins

PREPARATION

TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIM E

Preheat.

Let the unit preheat for 3 minutes

before adding ingredients.

For best results,

shake or toss often.

We recommend frequently

checking your food

and shaking or tossing it

to ensure desired results.

Use these cook times as a guide, adjusting

to your preference.

Shake your food

NOTE There is no temperature adjustment available

Max Crisp Cooking Chart

INGREDIENT AMOUNT

FROZEN FOOD

Chicken nuggets 1 box (12 oz) None None 7–9 mins

Chicken wings 2 lbs (32 oz) None 1 Tbsp 25 mins

French fries 1 lb (1 6 oz) None None 15 mins

French fries 2 lbs (32 oz) None None 25 mins

Mini corn dogs 14 oz (20 –24 ct) None None 6 mins

Mini corn dogs 24 oz (40–46 ct) None None 8–10 mins

Mozzarella sticks 24 oz None None 6–8 mins

Pizza rolls 1 bag (20 oz, 40 ct) None None 6–8 mins

Pot stickers 24 oz (20 –24 ct) None None 8–10 mins

PREPARATION

or necessary when using the Max Crisp function.

TOSS IN OIL COOK TIME

Toss with

silicone-tipped tongs

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Dehydrate Chart

INGREDIENTS

PREPARATION

TEMP DEHYDRATE TIME

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Apples Cut in

/8-inch slices, remove core, rinse in lemon water, pat dry 135°F 7– 8 hrs

Asparagus Cut in 1-inch pieces, blanch 135°F 6–8 hrs

Bananas Peel, cut in

Beets Peel, cut in

Eggplant Peel, cut in

/8-inch slices 135°F 8 –10 hrs

/8-inch slices 135°F 6–8 hrs

/4-inch slices, blanch 135°F 6–8 hrs

Fresh herbs Rinse, pat dry, remove stems 135°F 4 hrs

Ginger root Cut in

Mangoes Peel, cut in

/8-inch slices 135°F 6 hrs

/8-inch slices, remove pits 135°F 6–8 hrs

Mushrooms Clean with soft brush (do not wash) 135°F 6–8 hrs

Pineapple Peel, core, cut in

Strawberries Cut in half or in

Tom ato es Cut in

/8-inch slices or grate; steam if planning to rehydrate 135°F 6–8 hrs

/8–1/2-inch slices 135°F 6–8 hrs

/2-inch slices 135°F 6–8 hrs

MEAT, POULTRY, FISH

Beef jerky Cut in

Chicken jerky Cut in

Turkey jerky Cut in

Salmon jerky Cut in

/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Chicken Jerky recipe, page 28) 150°F 5–7 hrs

/4-inch slices, marinated overnight (refer to Chicken Jerky recipe, page 28) 150°F 3–5 hrs

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