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

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The oil matters Check food temp Don’t overcrowd Batch We recommend using oils The Foodi Pro Grill cooks quickly. Evenly arrange and space out Empty the fat/oil from the with a high smoke point—like Internal food temperature ingredients to ensure consistent bottom of the pot if batch canola, coconut, avocado, continues to rise as food rests, browning and even charring. cooking more than twice. vegetable, or grapeseed oil— so set the TEMP iQ based on For best results, allow the instead of . the chart temperatures unit to run for 3 minutes Recipe Quick Owner’s Book Start Guide Guide on the second page. between batches to reheat Here’s what’s in the box the grill grate. Air Crisp

Integrated Smart Temperature Probe Use to cook proteins to Cleaning Brush Shake, shake, shake Use oil for crispiness Don’t overcrowd Secure your food with Scraper Tip Foodi Pro Grill your liking based on internal When air fry crisping, check For best results with fresh Evenly arrange and space Secure light food with temp instead of a set time. food and shake crisper basket vegetables, use a light, even out ingredients to ensure toothpicks so it won’t be frequently for even browning. coating of canola oil. consistent browning. blown around by the fan. Remove food at desired level of brownness.

Splatter Shield Removable Grill Grate Crisper Basket Rack Bake/Roast Dehydrate 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 . -25°F roasting or .

Convert traditional recipes Prevent oxidation Trim the fat Pasteurize jerky Use the Bake or Roast Fruits like 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 . To prevent oxidation, soak all fat, as it does not dry out function at 330°F for 1 minute. Preheat for better results Reduce the temperature by them in water with a squeeze and could spoil. For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Pro Grill 25°F. Check food often to of lemon juice for 5 minutes. APROX avoid overcooking. before adding food. It may take about 8 minutes. Adding food before or during preheat may lead 8 MINS to overcooking. Cleaning Instructions

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Splatter Probe Shield Sneak a Peek Carefully clean Use cleaning brush Remove splatter shield Deep Clean Lift the hood while cooking to check on or flip food. temp probe socket to easily clean the accessories. after it cools and clean after each by stacking the removable parts in Unit will automatically pause cooking when hood DO NOT use liquid The opposite end of the brush use. Soak overnight and use cleaning the cooking pot and soaking them is lifted and resume when it is closed. 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 Go to ninjakitchen.com for how-to videos Cooking with precision More flavor. Less smoke. Using the Integrated Smart Temperature Probe After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favorite foods with recommended temperature settings to maximize grill flavors while minimizing smoke. No need to cut open your , split open your chicken, or guess when your burger is We’ve also created a list of popular ingredients with our recommended cooking directions. cooked to your liking. Simply use the integrated smart temperature probe when cooking anything from burgers to roasts, and the unit will let you know when food has reached your set cook temperature.

Select your function and corresponding cook temperature, While the unit is preheating, insert the probe horizontally 1 then plug the probe into the unit. Press TEMP iQ and set 2 into the thickest part of the largest piece of protein, close LOW (400°F) MED (450°F) HIGH (500°F) MAX (up to 510°F) desired food internal temp, then press START/STOP to (but not touching) the bone. Best for bacon, , Best for frozen meats Best for , Best for veggies, to begin preheating. and calzones, and when and marinated ingredients. chicken, and burgers. fruit, fresh/frozen using thicker sauces. seafood, and pizza. Insertion Point FOR LESS SMOKE, WE RECOMMEND USING OILS WITH A HIGH SMOKE POINT—LIKE CANOLA, COCONUT, AVOCADO, VEGETABLE, OR GRAPESEED OIL—INSTEAD OF OLIVE OIL. If you choose to cook ingredients at a higher temperature than recommended using olive oil, it may result in more smoke.

NOTE: The recommended internal temperature settings are based on how the unit cooks and may seem lower than recommended Grilling Cheat Sheet temperature found in other products. Internal food temp When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated and “Add continues to rise as food rests at room temperature. 3 Food” flashes on the screen, add your ingredients and close the hood over the probe cord. The display will then show ALLOW FOOD the temperature probe reading as the food cooks. FOOD: SET TEMP iQ TO CARRY-OVER TO: COOK TO:

Fish 140˚F 145˚F New York Strip Steaks Boneless Chicken Breasts 80% Lean Burgers Salmon 2 steaks (14–16 oz. each, 1 ¼ in. thick) 4 breasts (7–9 oz. each) 4 patties (4 oz. each) 4 fillets (5–6 oz. each) Poultry 165˚F 165˚F or higher Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. Season with salt and pepper. Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. 140˚F 145˚F HIGH, set probe to preferred temp HIGH, set probe 165°F HIGH, set probe to preferred temp MAX, set probe to 140°F or 14–18 mins or Store-bought: HIGH, 4–6 mins or 7–9 mins or 9–11 mins Frozen: MED, 18–24 mins Frozen: MED, 22–26 mins Handmade: HIGH, 5–9 mins Frozen: MAX, 10–13 mins Rare 120˚F 125˚F Flip halfway through cooking. Flip halfway through cooking. Frozen: MED, 10–12 mins Do not flip during cooking. Medium Rare 130˚F 135˚F Medium 140˚F 145˚F When the inside of the protein reaches the set temp, the Medium Well 145˚F 150˚F 4 unit will beep, the probe icon will blink, and the cooking Well Done 155˚F 160˚F function will turn off. Transfer the protein to a plate to rest for at least 5 minutes to carry-over cook. You can check Ground Pork 155˚F 160˚F Sausages the internal temp any time. Simply press the TEMP iQ Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs Boneless Pork Chops Hot Dogs 4 thighs (7–9 oz. each) 4 chops (8 oz. each) (4 hot dogs) 6 sausages (3–4 oz. each) Ground Chicken/Turkey 160˚F 165˚F button for 2 seconds and the probe reading will display. Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. Whole Whole Carry-over cook temperatures are based on foodsafety.gov charts: HIGH, set probe to 165°F HIGH, set probe to 140°F HIGH, 3–5 mins LOW, set probe to 155°F foodsafety.gov/keep/charts/mintemp.html NOTE: Temperature probe is NOT dishwasher safe. Hand-wash or 23–26 mins or 14–16 mins Flip halfway through cooking. or 8–12 mins only. TEMP iQ is NOT available for the Dehydrate function. Frozen: MED, 25–28 mins Frozen: MED, 20–23 mins Frozen: LOW, 10–14 min Flip halfway through cooking. Flip halfway through cooking. Flip halfway through cooking.

Refer to the Owner’s Guide for more detailed instructions. Using your Foodi™ Grill’s functions

When you are not using the integrated smart probe, select your desired function, cook time, and temperature. Then press START/STOP. Shrimp Bone-In Marinated/ Boneless Marinated/ Pineapple 1 lb. Jumbo (16–18 count) Chicken Thighs Breast (8 spears, 2 in. thick) The unit will begin preheating. DO NOT add food before the unit is fully preheated. NOTE: Dehydrate function does not include preheat. 4 thighs (7–9 oz. each) 4 breasts (7–9 oz. each) Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season. MAX, 7–9 mins Not included MED, set probe to 165°F MED, set probe to 165°F MAX, 3–5 mins or 18–21 mins or 16–19 mins Flip gently several times during cooking. Frozen: MAX, 4–6 mins LOW, 20–25 mins LOW, 19–24 mins Do not flip during cooking. if using a thick sauce if using a thick sauce Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking. Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking.

GRILL AIR CRISP ROAST BAKE DEHYDRATE Pepper & Yellow or Green Squash Fresh Corn on the Cob Fresh Asparagus Grill indoors for juicy, Crisp without the guilt Roast your favorite foods Make cakes and Create delicious (1 pepper, 1 onion) 3–4 squashes (24 oz.) (4 ears) (1 bunch) charred results. of deep . right in the pot. other baked goods homemade chips Cut in 1-in. slices Cut in quarters lengthwise. Toss with Brush lightly with canola oil. Toss with canola oil. quickly and easily. and jerky. MAX, 11–13 mins canola oil. Season with salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently several times during cooking. MAX, 12–16 mins MAX, 10–13 mins MAX, 5–7 mins Flip several times during cooking. Flip halfway through cooking. Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip. TIP: When air crisping, shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning. For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.