Ninja Foodi TenderCrisp OP305CO User manual

45+ Recipe
Inspiration
Guide
Cooking
Cheat
Sheet
Instruction
Booklet
Pressure Lid Crisping Lid “Look Ma, No Lid”
Here’s what’s in the box
First time pressure cooking? Try this water test to practice with pressure.
1. Add 3 cups water
to cooking pot.
Pressure Cook
Steam
Slow Cook
Sear/Sauté
Air Crisp
Bake/Roast
Broil
Dehydrate
Sear/Sauté
3. Turn valve
to SEAL.
6. When your
Foodi beeps, turn
valve to VENT
for quick release.
2. Lock Pressure Lid. 4. Push PRESSURE,
select high (HI), set
time to 2 minutes, and
press START/STOP.
Why are there 2 lids?
We’re glad you asked. The two-lid
design allows you to pressure cook
and crisp in the same pot.
Use both lids to unlock a world
of delicious, TenderCrisp meals.
5. Moving lights and
some steam release indicate
pressure is building. When
pressurized, countdown
will begin.
Fresh Whole
Roast Chicken Fresh St. Louis Ribs Head of Cauliflower Frozen
Chicken Wings
Frozen New York
Strip Steaks
1 whole chicken (5 lbs)
Cook & Crisp Basket
½cup water
Pressure HIGH for 22 mins
Natural release 5 minutes,
then quick release
Pat dry and brush with oil/sauce
Air Crisp 400°F for 8–18 mins
1 rack, cut in quarters
Cook & Crisp Basket
½cup water
Pressure HIGH for 19 mins
Quick release
Pat dry and brush with oil/sauce
Air Crisp 400°F for 10–15 mins
1 medium head, leaves removed
Cook & Crisp Basket
½cup water
Pressure LOW for 3 mins
Quick release
Pat dry and brush with oil/seasoning
Air Crisp 390°F for 10 mins
2 frozen NY strip steaks (12 oz each)
Reversible Rack in broil position
½cup water
Pressure HIGH for 2 mins
Quick release
Pat dry and brush with oil/sauce
Broil for 13–16 mins
2 lbs frozen
Cook & Crisp Basket
½cup water
Pressure HIGH for 5 mins
Quick release
Pat dry and brush with oil/sauce
Air Crisp 390°F for 15–20 mins
Shake halfway through
Cooking Cheat Sheet
Frozen Chicken
Nuggets Frozen Fries Fresh Burgers Fresh
Brussels Sprouts
1 box (12 oz)
Cook & Crisp Basket
390°F for 12 mins
Shake halfway through
1 lb
Cook & Crisp Basket
360°F for 19 mins
Shake halfway through
1 lb, cut in half
1 tbsp oil
Cook & Crisp Basket
390°F for 15–18 mins
Shake halfway through
4 ground beef patties,
80% lean (¼lb each)
Cook & Crisp Basket
375°F for 8–10 mins
Flip halfway through
Fresh Broccoli Fresh Corn
on the Cob Fresh Asparagus Fresh Green Beans Fresh Carrots
1 head, cut in florets
Reversible Rack in steam position
2 cups water
5–9 mins
4 ears, whole, husks removed
Reversible Rack in steam position
2 cups water
4–9 mins
1 bunch, whole spears
Reversible Rack in steam position
2 cups water
7–15 mins
1 lb, peeled, cut in 1-inch pieces
Reversible Rack in steam position
2 cups water
7–12 mins
1 bag (12 oz)
Reversible Rack in steam position
2 cups water
6–12 mins
4 lbs
1 cup water
HIGH for 1 hour 30 mins
Quick release
2 lbs, peeled, cut
in 1-inch thick slices
½cup water
HIGH for 6 mins
Quick release
TenderCrisp
6 small or 4 large (2 lbs)
1 cup water
HIGH for 8–10 mins
Quick release
Fresh Boneless
Chicken Breasts
Russet Potatoes
(for mashing)
Fresh Pork
Shoulder
1 cup
1 cup water
HIGH for 2 mins
Natural release
1 cup
1 ¼cups water
HIGH for 15 mins
Natural release
Brown Rice*
Long-Grain
White Rice*
*Rinse rice for best results. *Rinse rice for best results.
Frozen Breaded
Chicken Cutlets
1 box (1 lb)
Cook & Crisp™ Basket
390°F for 20 mins
Flip halfway through
Removable Cooking Pot
Must always be inserted
when Foodi is in use.
C
CP
Foodi
Cook & Crisp™ Basket
with Detachable Diffuser
Use in the cooking pot for best air crisping
results, and with TenderCrisp recipes like
whole roasted chicken.
Pressure Lid
Crisping Lid
P
CP
Reversible Rack
Use in the cooking pot for steaming
veggies or flip over to broil proteins.
CP
OR
STEAM
(Lower)
BROIL
(Higher) CP CP
Now, let’s get cooking
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Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
OP305CO_QSG_MP_Mv3
Welcome to the Foodi family. Follow this guide to create delicious TenderCrisp™ meals in no time.
Get to know your
Roasting
Rack Insert
Use in Cook & Crisp
Basket to crisp up taco
shells, roast a rack of
ribs, or evenly toast
garlic bread.
Crisper Pan
Perforated with holes
for improved airflow,
this pan is great for
crisping and reheating
pizzas, quesadillas,
and vegetables.
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*The Ninja roast lifters are sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com.
Remove packet of giblets, if
included in cavity of the chicken.
Rinse chicken and tie legs
together with cooking twine.
When pressure cooking is
complete, allow pressure to
natural release for 5 minutes.
After 5 minutes, quick release
the pressure by moving the
pressure release valve to
the VENT position. Carefully
remove lid when unit has
finished releasing pressure.
In a small bowl, mix together
lemon juice, hot water, honey,
and 2 tablespoons salt. Pour
mixture into the pot. Place
whole peppercorns, thyme,
and garlic in the pot.
Brush chicken with canola
oil or spray with cooking spray.
Season with salt and pepper.
Place chicken into the
Cook & Crisp™ Basket
and place basket in pot.
Close crisping lid. Select
AIR CRISP, set temperature
to 400°F, and set time to
8 minutes. Select START/STOP
to begin. Cook until desired level
of crispness is reached, adding
up to 5–10 additional minutes.
Assemble pressure lid, making
sure the pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position. Select
PRESSURE and set to high
(HI). Set time to 22 minutes.
Select START/STOP to begin.
Let chicken rest for 5–10
minutes. Cooking is complete
when internal temperature
reaches 165°F. Remove
chicken from basket using the
Ninja® roast lifters* (or 2 large
serving forks).
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 30–41 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 22 MINUTES
PRESSURE RELEASE: 5 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 8–18 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1 whole fresh (not frozen) uncooked
(4 1/2–5 pounds)
1/4cup lemon juice
1/4cup hot water
1/4cup honey
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons
kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon whole black
peppercorns
5 sprigs fresh thyme
5 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
Use both lids to create a TenderCrisp take on this classic recipe.
TenderCrisp ™101 :Herb-Roasted Chicken
Adjust pressure from
LO to HI as needed
Adjust temp from
LO to HI as needed
Adjust temp from
LO to HI as needed
Adjust temp from
300°F to 400°F as needed
Adjust temp from
250°F to 400°F as needed
No temp
adjustment
available
Adjust temp from
105°F to 195°F as needed
Lock Pressure Lid and
turn valve to VENT
Lock Pressure Lid and
turn valve to VENT
Lock Pressure Lid and
turn valve to SEAL
No lid necessary.
If using Pressure Lid,
turn valve to VENT
Crisping Lid down
Crisping Lid down
Crisping Lid down
Crisping Lid down
Reversible Rack
in lower position
FUNCTION ACCESSORY
REQUIRED LID TEMP/PRESSURE TIME
Reversible Rack
in higher position
FUNCTION LID TEMP TIME
No temp
adjustment
available
No time adjustment
available. Press
START/STOP
HH:MM
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
HH:MM
HH:MM
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP. When
complete, unit will switch to
Keep Warm and count up.
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
Set time, in minutes, and
press START/STOP
HH:MM
HH:MM
HH:MM
HH:MM
Using your Foodi’s functions
KEY TIPS =
SNEAK A PEEK SHAKE/TOSS
Lift the lid while
cooking to check
on food. Unit will
automatically pause.
Shake basket or
toss with silicone
tipped-tongs for
even browning.
Lift the lid while
cooking to check
on food. Unit will
automatically pause.
Lift the lid while
cooking to check
on food. Unit will
automatically pause.
BUILDING
PRESSURE/TEMP
PRESSURE
RELEASE
Turn valve to VENT
for quick release. When
complete, unit will
switch to Keep Warm
and count up.
Wait for unit to come
up to temp. When
complete, unit will
switch to Keep Warm
and count up.
Wait for unit to
build pressure
Cook & Crisp™
Basket
Cook & Crisp
Basket
ACCESSORY
REQUIRED