Ninja MINI AIR FRYER AF080 User manual

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Select your desired
cooking time from
1–60 minutes
Crisper Plate
USING YOUR 2 QUART MINI AIR FRYER
ACCESSORY
REQUIRED TIME
The Ninja® Mini Air Fryer circulates super-hot air around your food to remove
moisture from its surface to give it that golden-brown, crispy finish.
AIR FRY 101
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.
CRISPER PLATE
The crisper plate promotes overall
browning. We recommend using it
every time you air fry.
For inspiring recipes and
cooking charts, visit
ninjakitchen.com.
ROTATE DIAL CLOCKWISE TO SELECT TIME AND GET COOKING
AIR FRY TIPS & TRICKS
DON’T OVERCROWD
Evenly arrange and space
ingredients out to ensure
consistent browning.
SECURE YOUR FOOD
Keep light foods from being
blown around by the fan by
securing them with toothpicks.
AVOID SMOKE
We recommend using Canola, Refined Coconut, Avocado, Vegetable,
and Grapeseed oils. Avoid using Olive Oil, Butter, and Margarine.
We also recommend adding marinades within the last few minutes
of cook cycle in order to prevent smoking.
Traditional air frying
at 400°F
TEMP
Temp adjustment
is not available.

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INGREDIENTS
1/2head cauliflower, cut in 1-inch
florets
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Nonstick cooking spray
1/4cup Bualo sauce
DIRECTIONS
1 Install crisper plate in basket.
2 In a large bowl, add the cauliflower and
cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated, then spray
with cooking spray, coating all sides.
3 Transfer cauliflower to basket, then insert basket
in unit.
4 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 25
minutes.
5 After 13 minutes, remove basket and shake
cauliflower vigorously for 5 seconds, then
reinsert basket to resume cooking.
6 When cooking is complete, toss cauliflower with
Bualo sauce and serve warm.
BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER
PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING
TIP: Shaking the cauliflower is key for getting them crisp
and golden brown, so shake or toss with silicone-
tipped tongs frequently.
INGREDIENTS
1/2pound frozen
shoestring fries
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon unsalted butter,
melted
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan
cheese
1/2teaspoon fresh parsley, finely
chopped
DIRECTIONS
1 Install crisper plate in basket, then place fries
on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
2 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to
25 minutes.
3 After 15 minutes, remove basket and shake fries
vigorously for 5 seconds, then reinsert basket to
resume cooking.
4 While the fries cook, add the garlic and melted
butter to a small bowl and stir to combine.
5 After 5 minutes, remove basket and pour butter
mixture over the fries. Toss fries in basket until
evenly coated in butter mixture, then reinsert
basket to resume cooking.
6 When cooking is complete, sprinkle fries in
basket with Parmesan cheese and toss to coat.
Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
PARMESAN GARLIC FRIES
PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

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INGREDIENTS
1 medium russet potato, pierced
4 times with a fork
1/2cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons bacon bits
TOPPINGS (optional)
Sour cream
Chopped scallions
DIRECTIONS
1 Install crisper plate in basket, then place potato
on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
2 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 40
minutes.
3 When cooking is complete, remove potato from
basket and cool for 10 minutes.
4 While potato is cooling, add the cheese and
bacon bits to a medium bowl.
5 After 10 minutes, remove basket and cut potato
in half lengthwise. Scoop out the cooked flesh of
the potato, leaving /-inch boarder. Discard the
flesh or save for a later use. Fill empty cavity of
potato halves with bacon and cheese mixture.
6 Place the loaded potato skins back on the crisper
plate, then insert basket in unit.
7 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 5 minutes.
8 When cooking is complete, remove loaded
potato skins. Serve warm with sour cream and
scallions as desired.
LOADED POTATO SKINS
PREP: 1 MINUTES | COOK: 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING
INGREDIENTS
3/4pound chicken wings
(drumettes and flats)
1/4cup teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon chives, chopped
DIRECTIONS
1 Install crisper plate in basket, then place wings
on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
2 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 23 minutes.
3 After 13 minutes, remove basket and flip wings
with silicone-tipped tongs, then reinsert basket
to resume cooking.
4 When cooking is complete, transfer wings to a
medium bowl. Add teriyaki sauce and toss to
coat. Garnish with chives and serve warm.
TERIYAKI WINGS
PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 23 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING
TIP: Shaking the wings is key for getting them crisp and
golden brown, so shake or toss with silicone-tipped
tongs frequently.

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INGREDIENTS
2 slices white bread
3 slices American cheese
1 tablespoon mayonnaise,
divided
FILLINGS (optional)
2 slices deli ham
2 slices deli turkey
1/2Roma tomato, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños,
diced
DIRECTIONS
1 Place cheese on both slices of bread, topping
cheese with fillings as desired. Close the
sandwich and spread mayonnaise evenly on
each side of assembled sandwich.
2 Install crisper plate in basket, then place
sandwich on crisper plate and insert basket
in unit.
3 To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 12
minutes.
4 After 6 minutes, use a nonstick spatula to flip
the sandwich, then reinsert basket to resume
cooking.
5 When cooking is complete, remove sandwich
from basket. Cut in half and serve warm.
GRILLED CHEESE
PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 12 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

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Air Fry Cooking Chart
*After cutting potatoes, allow raw fries to soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove unnecessary starch.
Pat fries dry. The drier the fries, the better the results.
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PREPARATION TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIME
VEGETABLES
Broccoli 1/2head Cut in 1-inch florets 1 Tbsp 400°F 15–18 mins
Cauliflower 1/2head Cut in 1-inch florets 1 Tbsp 400°F 20–25 mins
Potatoes, russet
2 small Cut in 1-inch wedges 1 Tbsp 400°F 25–30 mins
1 whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 35–40 mins
Potatoes, sweet
1/2lb Cut in 1-inch chunks 1 Tsp 400°F 20–25 mins
1 small whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 35–40 mins
POULTRY
Chicken breasts 1 breast (6–8 oz each) Boneless Brushed with oil 400°F 20–24 mins
Chicken wings / lb (12 oz) Drumettes & flats None 400°F 22–26 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD
Salmon fillets 2 fillets (4 oz each) None Brushed with oil 400°F 10–13 mins
PORK
Hot Dogs 4 hot dogs Whole None 400°F 8–10 mins
FROZEN FOODS
Burger, frozen 1/4lb patty 1 inch thick None 400°F 10–15 mins
Chicken nuggets 1 box (12 oz) None None 400°F 13–15 mins
Fish sticks 8 fish sticks None None 400°F 10–15 mins
French fries 1/2lb None None 400°F 18–23 mins
Mozzarella sticks 1/2box (8 oz) None None 400°F 12–15 mins
Pot stickers 1/2bag (12 oz, 10 count) None None 400°F 12–15 mins
Pizza rolls 1/2bag (10 oz, 20 count) None None 400°F 12–15 mins
Popcorn shrimp 1 box (14–16 ounces) None None 400°F 12–15 mins
Frozen sweet potato fries 1/2bag (10 oz) None None 400°F 20–22 mins
Tater tots 1/2lb None None 400°F 20–22 mins
OR
Shake your food
Toss with
silicone-tipped tongs
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.

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