Ninja Foodi SMART User manual

More flavor. Less smoke.
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 or
when using olive oil, it may result in more smoke and food having a burnt, acrid flavor.
Also, to help prevent grease from building up and causing smoke, clean the splatter shield after every use.
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
QUICK START GUIDE
How to place the thermometer
FOODTYPE PLACEMENT CORRECT INCORRECT
Steaks
Pork chops
Lamb chops
Chicken breasts
Burgers
Tenderloins
Fish fillets
• Insert thermometer horizontally into the center of the
thickest part of the meat.
• Make sure the tip of the thermometer is inserted straight
into the center of the meat, not angled toward the
bottom or top of it.
• Make sure the thermometer is close to (but not
touching) the bone and away from any fat or gristle.
NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may not be the
center. It is important that the end of the thermometer
hits the thickest part so desired results are achieved.
• Insert thermometer horizontally into the thickest part
of the breast, parallel to, but not touching, the bone.
• Make sure the tip reaches the center of the thickest
part of the breast and doesn’t go all the way through
the breast into the cavity.
Whole chicken
DO NOTusethe thermometer with frozen protein
or for cuts of meat 1 inch thick or thinner.
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New York Strip Steaks
4 steaks (10–12 oz. each, 1 1/2in. thick)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
HI, preset to BEEF
and set doneness
Frozen: MED, 18–26 mins
When cooking frozen protein,
flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.
80% Lean Burgers
6 patties, 1-inch thick
(up to 7 oz. each)
HI, preset to BEEF
and set doneness
Frozen: MED, 10–12 mins
Salmon
6 fillets (5–6 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MAX, preset to FISH
and set doneness
Frozen: MAX, 12–15 mins
Sausages
9 sausages (3–4 oz. each)
Whole
LO, preset to PORK
and set doneness
Frozen: LO, 10–14 mins
Fresh Corn on the Cob
(6 ears)
Brush lightly with canola oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 10–12 mins
Fresh Asparagus
(2 bunches)
Toss with canola oil.
Season with salt and pepper.
MAX, cook 5–7 mins
Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip.
Frozen Boneless Pork Chops
6 chops (8 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22–26 mins
When cooking frozen protein,
it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.
Frozen Pork Tenderloin
2 whole tenderloins (1 lb. each)
Pat dry. Rub with canola oil and season.
MED, 22–28 mins
When cooking frozen protein,
it is recommended to not use
the thermometer.
Bacon
8 strips, thick cut
LO, 7–9 mins
Bone-In Barbecue
Chicken Thighs
6 thighs (7–9 oz. each)
LO, preset to CHICKEN
For best results when using
the Grill function, flip meats.
Boneless Marinated
Chicken Breast
6 breasts (7–9 oz. each)
MED, preset to CHICKEN
or set to LO if using a thick sauce
When using the grill function,
for best results flip meats.
Boneless Chicken Breasts
6 breasts (7–9 oz. each)
HI, preset to CHICKEN
Frozen: MED, 20–25 mins
When cooking frozen protein,
flip 2 or 3 times while cooking.
MAX (up to 510°F)
Best for veggies,
fruit, fresh/frozen
seafood, and pizza.
HI (500°F)
Best for steaks,
chicken, and burgers.
MED (450°F)
Best for frozen meats
and marinated ingredients.
LO (400°F)
Best for bacon and
sausages, and when using
thicker barbecue sauces.
For more charts and individual cook times, refer to the Inspiration Guide.
Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, preheat the
Foodi Smart XL Grill before adding
food. It will take approximately
10 minutes. Adding food before
preheating is complete may lead
to overcooking and smoke.
APROX
10
MINS
How to turn off Preheat
We do not recommend skipping preheating,
as it will impact cooking results. However, if you
would like to skip it, after selecting a function
and pressing the START/STOP button (when the
unit is then in preheat mode), press the
skip button to cancel preheating.
Turn for Instructions on cooking with the thermometers
SMART
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APOWER:To turn the unit on and o, press the POWER button.
BCOOKING FUNCTIONS: Air Crisp, Roast, Grill, Bake, Broil,
Dehydrate.
CLEFT arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the left of the
display to adjust the cook temperature or doneness when using
the thermometer.
DRIGHT arrows: Use the up and down arrows to the right of the
display to adjust the cook time or food type when using the
thermometer.
ESTART/STOP button: Press to start cooking, or press
while the unit is cooking to stop the current cook function.
F:Press skip button after pressing START/STOP to skip
preheat.
GTHERMOMETER: Press to activate and program thermometer on
left side of unit.
HMANUAL setting: Switches the display screen so you can
manually set the internal doneness when using the thermometer.
IPRESET setting: When thermometer is inserted in a protein, this
allows you to use the arrows to the right of the display to select
the protein type.
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STEP 1
Set Up
Let's start cooking
The Foodi®Smart Thermometer continues to monitor doneness throughout the cooking process,
unlike traditional instant-read thermometers.
STEP 4
Place Thermometer
• Wait until unit is fully preheated
before adding food.
• Insert thermometer in
protein using the guide
on the front page.
STEP 2
Select Cook Function
STEP 3
Program Thermometer
• Remove the storage compartment
on left side of the unit.
• Unwind cord and remove thermometer.
• Press the THERMOMETER button.
• Use the right arrows to choose
the desired protein.
• Use the left arrows to choose
the desired doneness.
NOTE: If selecting the MANUAL setting,
use the internal cook temperatures
recommended in the Owner's Guide.
For more instructions on cleaning the unit, refer to your Owner’s Guide.
• Press the desired cooking function (e.g., Grill).
• Use the left arrows to select desired
cook temperature (setting a time is not
necessary when using the thermometer).
STEP 6
Track Progress
• The progress bar at the top of
the display will track doneness.
• Flashing doneness indicates
progression to that doneness.
• When using Roast and Grill,
the unit will beep and display
FLIP. Flipping is optional,
but recommended.
STEP 5
Add Food
• Once unit has preheated, “ADD
FOOD” will appear on the screen.
• Add food with thermometer
grip(s) fully inside unit, then
close hood over cord(s) to begin
cooking (see images below).
NOTE: DO NOT
close hood on
thermometer grip,
as this will prop open
the hood and create
inaccurate readings.
Ninja Beef Doneness Guide
Did you know?
Meat keeps cooking when you remove it from the grill.
Perception of what a specific internal doneness looks like diers from person to person, even
restaurant to restaurant. This guide shows what to expect with each preset beef doneness level
(we have provided a wide range of options so you can customize doneness to your liking).
To prevent overcooking, the unit will beep right before your food reaches desired doneness,
taking carry-over cooking into account.
STEP 7
Carry-Over Cook & Rest
• Unit will beep and show "GET
FOOD", indicating it's time to
allow food to rest and carry-over
cook on a plate for 3–5 minutes.
Carry-over cooking is when
food retains heat and continues
to cook after being removed from
the source of heat.
RARE WELLMEDIUM WELLMEDIUMMEDIUM RARE
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Removing your food
Transfer meat to a plate using silicone-tipped
tongs with the thermometer still inserted.
WARNING: Thermometer and grip will be hot.
Carry-over cooking & resting
Allow protein to carry-over cook
and rest for 3–5 minutes. “REST” will
appear and timer will count up.
NOTE: Skipping carry-over cooking and cutting into food right away may result in a rarer level of doneness.
To check the internal temperature of other pieces
of protein, press and hold MANUAL. Then insert the
thermometer into another piece of protein and check
the display for the internal temperature reading.
NOTE: This guide is based on New York Strip Steak. Using dierent cuts and/or sizes of beef can alter the outcome.
For cuts 2 inches or thicker (e.g., filet mignon), we recommend selecting the lower temperature
setting within the desired doneness category (e.g., Rare 1 instead of Rare 2).
Storage compartment
(push in door to open)
NOTE: Plug thermometer into jack under
cover on the left side of the unit.