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Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner's Guide prior to using your unit.
15 mouthwatering
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  • Page 1 Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit. 15 mouthwatering recipes and charts for unlimited possibilities...
  • Page 2 Table of Contents Pressure Lid Pressure, meet Crisp Crisping Lid The Art of TenderCrisp™ TenderCrisp™ Technology allows you TenderCrisp 101 to harness the speed of pressure cooking Breakfast to quickly cook ingredients, then the revolutionary Lunch & Dinner crisping lid gives your meals a crispy, golden finish Snacks &...
  • Page 3 Pressure Lid Crisping Lid Pressure Lid Crisping Lid Start or finish recipes by dropping this top to unleash With this lid on, the Foodi™ is the ultimate super-hot, rapid-moving air around your food to crisp pressure cooker. Transform the toughest ingredients and caramelize to golden-brown perfection.
  • Page 4 The Art of TenderCrisp ™ Start with pressure cooking. Finish with the crisping method of your choice. That’s how you get TenderCrisp results. The best part? There’s more than one way to TenderCrisp. TenderCrisp TenderCrisp™ Apps & Entrees Frozen to Crispy You can start with ingredients that are frozen or fresh.
  • Page 5 TenderCrisp ™ Herb-Roasted Chicken BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 41 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 20 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 15 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 whole chicken (3 1/₂ to 4 pounds) 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns Juice of 2 lemons 5 sprigs fresh thyme...
  • Page 6 TenderCrisp ™ Baked Macaroni & Cheese BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 14 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 7 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 0 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 7 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon ground black pepper cup lemon juice 1 tablespoon onion powder...
  • Page 7 TenderCrisp ™ Buffalo Chicken Wings BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 5 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 35 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 10 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 5 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 20 MINUTES INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup water 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce 1 1/2 pounds frozen uncooked 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened chicken wings...
  • Page 8 BREAKFAST BISCUITS & GRAVY INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 30 MINUTES | MAKES: 5 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 package (12 ounces) uncooked ground 1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 5 (high). Select breakfast sausage START/STOP to begin. Allow to preheat for 3 minutes.
  • Page 9 BREAKFAST FRITTATA INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 12 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4 (medium-high). Select START/STOP to begin. Allow to preheat cup onion, diced for 3 minutes. 1 cup honey ham, shredded or chopped 2 After 3 minutes, add butter and onion to pot and 7 eggs, lightly beaten with 3 tablespoons water...
  • Page 10 SWEDISH MEATBALLS INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 37 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 3 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 8 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS pound uncooked ground beef 1 In a large bowl, combine beef, pork, onion, bread crumbs, egg, salt, pepper, garlic, pound uncooked ground pork nutmeg, and allspice.
  • Page 11 TUNA CASSEROLE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 22 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 3 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 8 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4 (medium-high). Select START/STOP to begin.
  • Page 12 CHICKEN AND SPINACH CASSEROLE BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 28 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 7 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 22 MINUTES | BAKE/ROAST: 6 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS pounds uncooked boneless, 1 Place chicken, onion, garlic, stock, salt, and skinless chicken thighs pepper in the pot;...
  • Page 13 BEEF STEW POT PIE BEGINNER RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 36 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 20 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 10 MINUTES DIRECTIONS INGREDIENTS 1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4 (medium-high). 2 tablespoons olive oil Select START/STOP to begin.
  • Page 14 SPAGHETTI PIE INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 15 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 10 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: NATURAL 10 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to 4 (medium-high). Select START/STOP to begin.
  • Page 15 CREAMY SPINACH GRATIN INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 18 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 8 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 1 MINUTE | AIR CRISP: 6 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 2 bags (16 ounces each) frozen spinach 1 Place frozen spinach and water in pot.
  • Page 16 GARLIC PARMESAN HAND-CUT FRENCH FRIES INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 15 MINUTES | SOAK: 30 MINUTES | COOK: 24–26 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 pound russet potatoes 1 Soak raw fries in cold water for 30 minutes to (about 3 medium potatoes), cut in thin matchsticks remove excess starch.
  • Page 17 STICKY BARBECUE RIBS INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 5 MINUTES | MARINATE: 1–8 HOURS | TOTAL COOK TIME: 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 12 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 19 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 14 MINUTES INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS 1 rack St. Louis-style ribs, cut in 2-bone pieces 1 Liberally rub the ribs with barbecue rub.
  • Page 18 AIR-FRIED CAKE BATTER COOKIES INTERMEDIATE RECIPE PREP: 10 MINUTES | FREEZE: 1–2 HOURS | COOK: 15 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS Cooking spray 1 Liberally coat a sheet pan with cooking spray; set aside. 1 box (16 ounces) white cake mix 2 In a bowl, whisk together the cake mix, egg 3 egg whites whites, whole egg, oil, and water until well...
  • Page 19 1 In a large mixing bowl, stir together the cherries, cup water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and 2 cups water, divided cornstarch. Pour into the Ninja® multi-purpose cup brown sugar pan* (or an 8-inch baking pan); set aside. 1 tablespoon lemon juice...
  • Page 20 Pressure Cook Chart Use hot water for pressure cooking to build pressure quicker. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION WATER ACCESSORY PRESSURE TIME RELEASE POULTRY 2 lbs Bone in 1 cup High 15 mins Quick Chicken breasts 6 small or 4 large (about 2 lbs) Boneless 1 cup High...
  • Page 21 Pressure Cook Chart, continued INGREDIENT AMOUNT DIRECTIONS WATER ACCESSORY PRESSURE COOK TIME RELEASE VEGETABLES Beets 8 small or 4 large Rinse well, trim tops and ends; cool and peel after cooking 1 cup High 15–20 mins Quick Broccoli 1 head or 4 cups Cut in 1–2-inch florets, remove stem 1 cup Reversible rack in lower position...
  • Page 22 Pressure Cook Chart, For best results, rinse rice and grains thoroughly before pressure cooking. continued INGREDIENTS AMOUNT WATER PRESSURE COOK TIME RELEASE GRAINS Arborio rice* 1 cup 3 cups High 7 mins Natural (10 mins) then Quick Basmati rice 1 cup 1 cup High 2 mins...
  • Page 23 Pressure Cook Chart, continued INGREDIENTS AMOUNT WATER PRESSURE COOK TIME RELEASE LEGUMES All beans, except lentils, should be soaked 8–24 hours before cooking. Black beans 1 lb, soaked 8–24 hrs 6 cups 5 mins Natural (10 mins) then Quick Black-eyed peas 1 lb, soaked 8–24 hrs 6 cups 5 mins...
  • Page 24 Steam Chart INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION LIQUID COOK TIME VEGETABLES Asparagus 1 bunch Whole spears, trim ends 2 cups 5–7 mins Broccoli 1 crown or 1 bag (12 oz) florets Cut in 1–2-inch florets 2 cups 5–7 mins Brussels sprouts 1 lb Whole, trim ends 2 cups 8–10 mins...
  • Page 25 For best results, Air Crisp Chart Before using Air Crisp, allow the unit to preheat for for the Cook & Crisp™ Basket 5 minutes as you would your conventional oven. shake, toss, or flip often. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION TEMP COOK TIME We recommend frequently VEGETABLES checking your food and...
  • Page 26 For best results, Air Crisp Chart Before using Air Crisp, allow the unit to preheat for 5 minutes as you would your for the Cook & Crisp™ Basket, continued shake, toss, conventional oven. or flip often. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION TEMP COOK TIME We recommend frequently checking your food and...
  • Page 27 OP101_IG_15Recipe_MP_Mv8 © 2019 SharkNinja Operating LLC NINJA is a registered trademark of SharkNinja Operating LLC. COOK & CRISP, FOODI, TENDERCRISP, and THE PRESSURE COOKER THAT CRISPS are trademarks of SharkNinja Operating LLC.

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