Potatoes & Honey Carrots Loaded Potato Wedges Italian Beef Sandwiches Herb-Roasted Chicken Steak Fajitas Welcome to the Ninja® Foodi® Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer Beef Roast with Root Vegetables & Pan Gravy Vegeterian recipe book. From here, you’re just a few pages away from...
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SmartLid Slider Opening and closing the lid 3 modes under one lid Use the lift tab above the SmartLid Slider™ to open and close the lid. Pressure cooker. Steam fryer. Air fryer. LIFT TAB LIFT TAB Pressure SteamCrisp Air Fry/Stovetop When SmartLid Slider is in When SmartLid Slider is in When SmartLid Slider is in...
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An entirely new way of cooking SteamCrisp TECHNOLOGY The juiciest way to air fry Faster one-touch meals Crisp with steam-infused air for moist interiors Mains and sides all done at the and crispy exteriors. same time. STEAM CRISP at the same time for juicier air frying, faster meals, and baking.
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The juiciest way to air fry Perfect whole roasts Steam & Crisp Steam & Crisp Frozen or fresh chicken wings and salmon fillets, and Great for large cuts of lean meats fresh root vegetables like potatoes and carrots. like a whole chicken or pork. The choice is yours Steam &...
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Making a SteamCrisp Stack your mains and sides and cook them at the same time One-Touch Meal Easy 2-part layered meals, done at the same time. Easy 3-part layered meals, done at the same time. STARCH + PROTEIN STARCH + VEGETABLE + PROTEIN Use the Reversible Rack in the steam or broil position Nest delicate vegetables like broccoli in an aluminum foil pouch when making 2-part meals.
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Faster bread-making Fluffy cakes & baked goods Steam & Crisp Steam & Bake Perfect for homemade or store-bought dough. Perfect for homemade batters, boxed cakes, Plus, proof and cook in one pot. quick breads, and turnovers. Steam allows for higher rise, Steam allows for super-moist, super-fluffy, chewy interior, and crusty exterior.
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So many cooking functions. Even more possibilities. Pressure Sear/Sauté Steam Air Fry Bake/Roast Broil Cook foods quickly while Brown meats, Gently cook Give foods crispiness Prepare oven-tender Cook at high heat maintaining tenderness. sauté vegetables, and delicate foods at and crunch with little meats, baked treats, and to caramelize and simmer sauces.
NOTE: Your model may include the Cook & Crisp Plate Don't forget to add water or stock instead of the Cook & Crisp Basket pictured above. to create steam and cook your food. Kickstarters The Ninja Roast Lifters are available for purchase separately at ninjakitchen.com. Questions? ninjakitchen.com...
Make a Steam & Crisp meal with Pasta 1. Start with the bottom layer 2. Assemble top layer Add pasta, sauce, and vegetables to Select a protein and season as desired. Place the Reversible Rack in the broil position, the pot and stir until combined. then place in the pot.
Make a Steam & Crisp meal with Grains 1. Start with the bottom layer 2. Assemble top layer Add grain, water, any additional Select a protein and season as desired. Place the Reversible Rack in the broil position, ingredients per box directions, then place in the pot.
6 crushed 6 crushed and cover with ganache, chocolate chocolate Add ingredients to a large bowl. 1 teaspoon powder sugar. sandwich cookies sandwich cookies Mash lightly until combined. allspice *The Ninja Multi-Purpose Pan is sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com. Questions? ninjakitchen.com...
5 keys to making The Steam & Crisp function gives breads a greater rise, retains moisture, and delivers the perfect color and crust. Baking is a science, and the perfect dough a recipe—in the professional world of baking—is referred to as a formula. PRECISE MEASUREMENTS TEXTURE It’s important that your measurements and ratios are as precise as possible.
Steam & Crisp Chart Don't forget to add water or stock to create steam and cook your food. Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking NOTE: Steam will take approximately 8–12 minutes to build.
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Steam & Crisp Chart, continued Don't forget to add water or stock to create steam and cook your food. Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking NOTE: Steam will take approximately 8–12 minutes to build.
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Steam & Crisp Chart, continued Don't forget to add water or stock to create steam and cook your food. Steaming & Crisping is a great way to get food that has a crispy exterior but is juicy inside. Before placing the food and accessory into the unit, ensure that you've added water to the bottom of the cooking NOTE: Steam will take approximately 8–12 minutes to build.
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TenderCrisp® Chart PROTEIN AMOUNT ACCESSORY WATER PRESSURE COOK PRESSURE RELEASE Whole chicken 1 chicken (6–7 lbs) Cook & Crisp™ Plate 1 cup High for 40 mins Air Fry at 400°F for 15 mins After quick release, move St. Louis ribs 1 rack, cut in quarters Cook &...
TIPS When freestyling with foods in these charts, keep the following tips in mind: Pressure Cook Chart If food volume increases and size stays If food size increases (e.g., increasing The amount of water can remain the the same (e.g., increasing from one to from a 2-lb pork shoulder to a 5-lb one), same for all food volumes—but always Don't forget to add water or stock to create...
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Pressure Cook Chart, continued Don't forget to add water or stock to create steam and cook your food. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION 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...
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Pressure Cook Chart, continued For best results, rinse rice and grains thoroughly before pressure cooking. When increasing the amount of rice, use the same rice-to-water ratio in the chart below. INGREDIENTS AMOUNT WATER PRESSURE COOK TIME RELEASE GRAINS Arborio rice* 1 cup 3 cups High...
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Pressure Cook Chart, Cover beans with 3 inches of water, soak overnight, then drain and rinse thoroughly. Return the beans to pot and cover with the amount of water designated in the chart below. continued INGREDIENTS AMOUNT WATER PRESSURE COOK TIME RELEASE LEGUMES All beans, except lentils, should be soaked 8–24 hours before cooking.
Sous Vide Chart Sous Vide 101 Please note the time ranges in this chart include the minimum cook time and the maximum cook time, • French for “under vacuum,” sous vide slow-cooks food • After sous vide cooking is complete, use the liquid in sealed in a plastic bag in an accurately regulated the bags as the base for a sauce to accompany your after which food will start to degrade.
Sous Vide Chart Steam Chart , continued for the Reversible Rack INGREDIENT AMOUNT TEMP COOK TIME INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION LIQUID COOK TIME CHICKEN VEGETABLES Chicken Breast 6 breasts, 6–8 oz each, 1–2 inches thick 165°F 1–3 hrs Artichokes Whole 4 cups 25–42 mins Boneless Chicken Thighs 6 thighs, 4–6 oz each, 1–2 inches thick...
For best results, Air Fry Chart Before using Air Fry, allow the unit to preheat for 5 minutes as you would for the Cook & Crisp™ Plate shake, toss, your conventional oven. or flip often. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION TEMP COOK TIME We recommend frequently VEGETABLES checking your food and...
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For best results, Air Fry Chart Before using Air Fry, allow the unit to preheat for 5 minutes as you for the Cook & Crisp™ Plate, continued shake, toss, would your conventional oven. or flip often. INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION TEMP COOK TIME We recommend frequently checking your food and...
-inch slices, marinate overnight (refer to Beef Jerky recipe page 66) 165°F 5–8 hrs *If the Ninja Cook & Crisp Layered Insert is not included with your unit, it can be purchased on ninjaaccessories.com. Cooking Charts **The Ninja dehydrating rack is sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com.
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