Ninja XXXL FlexDrawer With MegaZone User manual

Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
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GUIDE
+ COOKING CHARTS
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AIR FRYER
FlexDrawer
with MegaZone™

7 COOKING PROGRAMS
ROAST
Best for roasting
vegetables
and meats.
AIR FRY
Best for fresh foods
like chicken wings
and your favourite
frozen snacks.
BAKE
Best for making
cakes and other
baked desserts.
KEEP WARM
Use to maintain warm
ingredients at a food-
safe temperature.
DEHYDRATE
Best for making
veggie/fruit crisps
and jerky.
REHEAT
Best for reviving
leftovers.
PROOF
Create an
environment for
dough to rest and rise.
TIPS AND TRICKS
TOSS
For best results, toss food frequently with
silicone-tipped tongs or utensils to get it
as crispy as you’d like.
PROOF
Remove divider from drawer, add 2 tablespoons water, then install both
crisper plates. Place a piece of parchment slightly larger than dough on the
center of plates. Spray surface of dough with cooking spray, then place on
top of parchment. Insert drawer in unit. Select MEGAZONE, select PROOF,
set temperature to 30–40°C, and set time to 2 hours. Proof until dough has
doubled in size.
CRISPER PLATES
The crisper plates promote overall browning. Ensure the
crisper plates are inserted in the bottom of the drawer
before food is added unless recipe states that the crisper
plates are not required.
TIP: Type of dough will impact length of proof, so start checking
dough after 1 hour and adjust time and temperature as needed.
NOTE: Carefully install crisper trays to ensure they are
inserted correctly.
TRANSFORM FROM MEGAZONE
TO DUALZONE™
Cook in 1 large drawer or divide into 2 independent cooking zones.
Using your Ninja® XXXL FlexDrawer
Air Fryer Using the MegaZone™
Two
independent
zones
5.2 liters
each
One
MegaZone
10.4 liters total
VERSATILE MEGAZONE
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NOTE: To pause a zone or cancel time in a
zone, refer to page 7 for further instructions.
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
STEP 3: Begin Cooking
• Insert divider
• Place food in drawers.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking function
e.g., AIR FRY).
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
• Press MATCH COOK.
• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
To cook similar foods in both zones: set Zone 1 and use MATCH COOK
to transfer those settings to Zone 2.
Match Cook
Using DualZone™ Technology
NOTE: To ensure a synchronised cook time
completion, press the dial to START/PAUSE.
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
STEP 3: Program Zone 2
STEP 4: Begin Cooking
• Insert divider
• Place food in drawers.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking
function (e.g., AIR FRY).
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
• Select Zone 2 by pressing 2.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking function
(e.g., ROAST), and repeat Step 2.
• Select SMART FINISH.
• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
• The zone with the shorter cook time
will display HOLD.
To cook 2 foods using 2 dierent functions, temps, or cook times: program
each zone and use SMART FINISH to have both zones finish simultaneously.
Smart Finish™
Using DualZone™ Technology

Using a Single Zone
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When only cooking a single food in a single zone,
use it like a traditional air fryer.
STEP 3: Begin Cooking
• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Insert divider
• Place food in drawer.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking
function (e.g., AIR FRY).
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
NOTE: If you would like to cook in Zone 2 only,
first select Zone 2, then select a function.
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To shorten cook time, you may choose to not use Match Cook or Smart Finish.
That means each zone will finish at dierent times according to their settings.
Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.
Using Two Zones without
Match Cook or Smart Finish™
NOTE: For best results, start checking food for doneness before cook time ends. Stop
cooking at any time if the desired level of doneness has been achieved, but make sure any
raw proteins have reached a food-safe temperature.
STEP 1: Program Zone 1
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
STEP 3: Program Zone 2
STEP 4: Begin Cooking
• Insert divider
• Place food in drawers.
• The unit defaults to Zone 1.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking
function (e.g., AIR FRY).
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.
• Repeat Steps 1 and 2 for Zone 2.
• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
• Check food frequently to avoid overcooking.
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Pausing Time in a Single Zone (While Both Zones Are Running)
Ending the Cook Time in One Zone
(While Using Both Zones and MegaZone™)
Pausing and Ending Cook Times
NOTE: In SMART FINISH mode, we recommend pressing the START/PAUSE button
to pause both zones. Pausing only one zone will impact a synchronised finish time.
STEP 1: Pausing a Single Zone
STEP 2: Resume Cooking
• Select the zone you want to pause (e.g., Zone 1).
• Press the START/PAUSE button to pause cooking.
• To resume cooking, press the
START/PAUSE button.
STEP 1: Select Zone
STEP 3: Resume Cooking
STEP 2: Adjust Time
• Select the zone you want to stop cooking in
(e.g., Zone 1).
• After 3 seconds, END will appear on
the display.
• Cooking will continue in the other zone.
• Press the down TIME arrow to bring time down
to 0.
Using the MegaZone™
To cook a large batch of a single food, remove the partition and use the entire
cooking space like a traditional air fryer.
STEP 3: Begin Cooking
• Press the START/PAUSE button to begin cooking.
STEP 1: Select MEGAZONE
STEP 2: Set Time & Temperature
• Remove the divider from the drawer.
• Place food in drawer.
• The unit will default to Zone 1. Select
MEGAZONE to activate the MEGAZONE.
• Turn the dial to select a cooking
function (e.g., AIR FRY).
• Use the TEMP arrows to set the temperature.
• Use the TIME arrows to set the time.

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FLIP TO FIND:
Single Zone & MegaZone™
Technology Cooking Charts 12
Smart Finish™ Recipe Charts 18
15 Irresistible Recipes 20
READY TO
START COOKING?
Get started with delicious, chef-tested
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TIP: If cooking smaller amounts of food, use the recommended temperature, but reduce the time.
For best results, check food periodically and shake or toss it often until it reaches the desired doneness.
*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 result.
Air Fry Cooking Chart
NOTE: If the food you're looking for doesn't appear below, find a similar food and decrease cook time by 25%. For
frozen foods, decrease the cook time on the packaging by 25%. Check food often, cooking longer if necessary.
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PER SINGLE ZONE AMOUNT FOR MEGAZONE™ PREPARATION TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIME
SINGLE ZONE
VEGETABLES
Asparagus 1 bunch 2 bunches Whole, stems trimmed 2 tsp 200° C 8–12 mins 20–25 mins
Beetroot 6–7 small 10-12 small beets Whole None 200° C 30–35 mins 60–65 mins
Capsicum (for roasting) 4 8 Whole None 200° C 20–25 mins 30–35 mins
Broccoli 2 heads 4 heads Cut in 2.5cm florets 1 Tbsp 200° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
Brussels sprouts 1kg 1.8kg Cut in half, stem removed 1 Tbsp 205° C 15–20 mins 30–35 mins
Butternut Pumpkin 680g 1.3kg Cut in 1.3cm pieces 1 Tbsp 200° C 20–25 mins 35–40 mins
Carrots 450g 1kg Peeled, cut in 1.3cm pieces 1 Tbsp 200° C 15–20 mins 45–50 mins
Cauliflower 2 heads 4 heads Cut in 2.5 cm florets 2 Tbsp 200° C 15–20 mins 25–30 mins
Corn on the cob 4 ears 8 ears Husks removed 1 Tbsp 200° C 20–25 mins 35–40 mins
Green beans 2 bags (340g) 4 bags (340g) Trimmed 1 Tbsp 200° C 15–20 mins 30–35 mins
Kale (for chips) 5 cups, packed 7 cups, packed Torn in pieces, stems removed None 150° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
Mushrooms 450g 1kg Rinsed, cut in quarters 1 Tbsp 200° C 10–13 mins 15–20 mins
Potatoes, russet
1kg 1.8kg Cut in 2.5 cm wedges 1 Tbsp 205° C 25–30 mins 40–45 mins
1kg 1.8kg Hand-cut fries*, thin 1/2–3 Tbsp, canola 205° C 25–30 mins 35–40 mins
1kg 1.8kg Hand-cut fries*, thick 1/2–3 Tbsp, canola 205° C 25–30 mins 40–45 mins
4 whole (170-227g) 8 whole (170-227g) Pierced with fork 3 times None 205° C 40–45 mins 50–65 mins
Potatoes, sweet
1kg 1.8kg Cut in 2.5 cm chunks 1 Tbsp 205° C 20–25 mins 40–50 mins
4 whole (170-227g) 8 whole (170-227g) Pierced with fork 3 times None 205° C 40–45 mins 60–65 mins
Zucchini 1kg 1.8kg Cut in quarters lengthwise,
then cut in 2.5 cm pieces 1 Tbsp 200° C 15–18 mins 25–28 mins
POULTRY
Chicken breasts
2 breasts (230-340g each) 6 breasts (230-340g each) Bone in Brushed with oil 200° C 25–30 mins 35–40 mins
4 breasts (230-340g each) 8 breasts (230-340g each) Boneless Brushed with oil 200° C 22–24 mins 30–35 mins
Chicken thighs
6 thighs (170-284g each) 12 thighs (170-284g each) Bone in Brushed with oil 200° C 30–35 mins 45–50 mins
4 thighs (113-227g each) 8 thighs (113-227g each) Boneless Brushed with oil 200° C 30–35 mins 40–45 mins
Chicken wings 1.4kg 2.7kg Drumettes & flats 1 Tbsp 200° C 30–35 mins 60–65 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD
Fish cakes 2 cakes (170-227g each) 6 cakes (170-227g each) None Brushed with oil 200° C 12–12 mins 20–25 mins
Lobster tails 2 tails (85-113g each) 6 tails (85-113g each) Whole None 200° C 5–8 mins 10–12 mins
Salmon fillets 3 fillets (113g each) 6 fillets (113g each) None Brushed with oil 205° C 7–12 mins 15–20 mins
Prawns 1kg 1.8kg Whole, peeled, tails on 1 Tbsp 200° C 10–13 mins 13–16 mins
COOK TIME
DUALZONE™ &
MEGAZONE™

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TIP: If cooking smaller amounts of food, use the recommended temperature, but reduce the time.
For best results, check food periodically and shake or toss it often until it reaches the desired doneness.
Air Fry Cooking Chart, continued
NOTE: Reference these charts to prepare large family meals or crowd-pleasing appetisers for entertaining.
Once you get the hang of capacities and cook times, mix and match foods to dazzle your family and friends.
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PER SINGLE ZONE AMOUNT FOR MEGAZONE™ PREPARATION TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIME
SINGLE ZONE
BEEF
Burgers 2 patties (113g), 80% lean 6 patties (113g), 80% lean 1.3cm thick Brushed with oil 200° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
Steaks 2 steaks (227g each) 4 steaks (227g each) Whole Brushed with oil 200° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
PORK
Bacon 227g bacon cut in half 454g bacon cut in half None None 180° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
Pork chops
2 thick-cut, bone-in chops
(284-340g each)
4 thick-cut, bone-in chops
(284-340g each) Bone in Brushed with oil 200° C 30–35 mins 40–45 mins
4 boneless chops (227g each) 8 boneless chops (227g each) Boneless Brushed with oil 200° C 25–30 mins 40–45 mins
Pork tenderloins 450g 1.4kg None Brushed with oil 190° C 15–20 mins 35–40 mins
Sausages 5 sausages None None 200° C 10–15 mins 15–20 mins
FROZEN FOODS
Chicken tenders 3 tenders 7 tenders None None 205° C 18–21 mins 23–28 mins
Chicken nuggets 2 boxes (340g) 4 boxes (340g) None None 200° C 15–20 mins 30–35 mins
Fish fillets 1 box (6 fillets) 2 boxes (12 fillets) None None 200° C 10–15 mins 20–25 mins
Fish fingers 36 fish sticks (1.25kg) 72 fish sticks (624g) None None 200° C 15–20 mins 25–30 mins
French fries 450g 1kg None None 205° C 15–20 mins 25–30 mins
French fries 1kg 1.8kg None None 205° C 30–40 mins 65–70 mins
Mozzarella sticks 1kg (35-40 each) 1.8kg (60-65 each) None None 190° C 8–10 mins 12–16 mins
Dumplings 2 bags (298g) 4 bags (298g) None 1 Tbsp 200° C 12–14 mins 16–18 mins
Pizza pockets 2 bags (567g, 40 count) 2 bags (567g, 40 count) None None 200° C 15–20 mins 25–30 mins
Crumbed prawns 2 boxes (397-454g each) 4 boxes (397-454g each) None None 200° C 15–20 mins 20–25 mins
Sweet potato fries 1kg 1.8kg None None 200° C 25–30 mins 60–65 mins
Potato gems 1kg 1.8kg None None 190° C 15–20 mins 45–50 mins
Onion Rings 450g 1kg None None 190° C 13–16 mins 18–22 mins
COOK TIME
DUALZONE™ &
MEGAZONE™

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INGREDIENTS PREPARATION TEMP COOK TIMES
FRUITS & VEGETABLES TIMES ARE THE SAME FOR SINGLE ZONE, DUALZONE & MEGAZONE
Apples Cored, cut in 3mm slices, rinsed in lemon water, patted dry 55° C 7–8 hours
Asparagus Cut in 2 ½ cm pieces, blanched 55° C 6–8 hours
Bananas Peeled, cut in 1cm slices 55° C 8–10 hours
Beetroot Peeled, cut in 3mm slices 55° C 6–8 hours
Eggplant Peeled, cut in 6mm slices, blanched 55° C 6–8 hours
Fresh herbs Rinsed, patted dry, stems removed 55° C 4 hours
Ginger Cut in 1cm slices 55° C 6 hours
Mangoes Peeled, cut in 1cm slices, pit removed 55° C 6–8 hours
Mushrooms Cleaned with soft brush (do not wash) 55° C 6–8 hours
Pineapple Peeled, cored, cut in 1cm slices 55° C 6–8 hours
Strawberries Cut in half or in 1cm slices 55° C 6–8 hours
Tomatoes Cut in 1cm slices or grated; steam if planning to rehydrate 55° C 6–8 hours
MEAT, POULTRY, FISH
Beef jerky Cut in ½ cm slices, marinated overnight 65° C 5–7 hours
Chicken jerky Cut in ½ cm slices, marinated overnight 65° C 5–7 hours
Turkey jerky Cut in ½ cm slices, marinated overnight 65° C 5–7 hours
Salmon jerky Cut in ½ cm slices, marinated overnight 65° C 3–5 hours
Roast Chart
Dehydrate Chart
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PER SINGLE ZONE AMOUNT FOR MEGAZONE™ PREPARATION TOSS IN OIL TEMP COOK TIME
SINGLE ZONE
FRESH MEAT
Side of salmon 1-1.3kg Brushed with oil None 190° C 25–30 mins
Beef tenderloin roast 1-1.3kg Brushed with oil None 190° C 50–55 mins
Pork loins 2 Pork loins (900g each) Brushed with oil None 190° C 45–50 mins
Whole chicken 2 Whole chickens (1.8-2.3kg each) Brushed with oil None 190° C 70–80 mins
COOK TIME
DUALZONE™ &
MEGAZONE™

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SET BOTH ZONES AND USE SMART FINISH
NOTE: For all recipes in this chart, season with salt and pepper as desired.
RECIPE AMOUNT MIX OR COMBINE THESE INGREDIENTS FUNCTION TEMP/TIME
Fish Cakes 4 fish cakes Brush with melted butter Air Fry 200° C
20 minutes
Balsamic Roasted Tomatoes 950 mL cherry tomatoes ¹/₂ cup balsamic vinegar
1 Tbsp canola oil Roast 200° C 15 minutes
Maple Sage Pork Chops 3–4 boneless pork chops (113g) 1 Tbsp canola oil
1 Tbsp maple syrup Roast 200° C 35–40 minutes
Cajun Russet Potatoes 6 medium potatoes, diced 2 Tbsp canola oil
2 Tbsp Cajun seasoning Air Fry 205° C 45–50 minutes
Classic Meatloaf 450g meatloaf mix (beef, pork, veal)
¼ cup ketchup, ¼ cup yellow mustard,
1 egg, ½ cup cup panko breadcrumbs ,
¹/₄ cup Parmesan cheese
Air Fry 165° C
35 minutes
Green Beans with Almonds 680g green beans, ends trimmed 2 Tbsp canola oil
¹/₂ cup sliced almonds Air Fry 200° C 25–30 minutes
Miso Glazed Salmon 4 salmon fillets (170g) 2 Tbsp miso paste,
1 teaspoon canola oil Rub onto salmon Air Fry 200° C 18 minutes
Honey Hazelnut Brussels Sprouts 1kg Brussels sprouts, cut in half 2 Tbsp canola oil, ¹/₄ cup honey,
¹/₂ cup chopped hazelnuts Air Fry 200° C 30–35 minutes
Bualo Chicken Thighs 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs (113-142g) 1 cup bualo sauce, toss with chicken Air Fry 205° C
27 minutes
Plant Based "Meat" Burger 450g plant-based ground "meat" (113g) patties) 1 Tbsp minced garlic,
1 Tbsp minced onion Air Fry 190° C 20 minutes
Mediterranean Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, cut in 1 cm florets ¹/₂ cup tahini, 2 Tbsp canola oil Air Fry 200° C
35 minutes
French Fries 900g French fries Season as desired Air Fry 205° C
50–55 minutes
Using FlexDrawer Technology: Smart Finish™
SMART FINISH eliminates the need for back-to-back cooking. Now you can cook two
dierent foods with two dierent cook times, and watch as they finish at the same time.
Simply program each zone, and let the SMART FINISH feature do the rest.
CHOOSE ANY TWO ADD ONE RECIPE PER ZONE
NOTE: For your own best results, start checking food for doneness 2 minutes before cook
time ends. Stop cooking at any time if the desired level of crispiness has been achieved,
but make sure any raw proteins have reached a food-safe temperature.