Ninja Foodi XL PRO IG601 User manual

Please make sure to read the enclosed
Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
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XL
PRO
GRILL &
GRIDDLE

Table of Contents
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Pro Powered Grill Grate:
Unlockingnext level grilling 2
Getting to know your grill's
control panel 4
Tips and tricks for
virtually smoke-free grilling 5
Cooking functions overview 6
Quick Start Guide 8
Hood-Up vs. Hood-Down Cooking 8
Flavor building 101: Marinades,
Spice Rubs, and More 10
Kickstarter Recipes
NY Strip Steak 12
BBQ Griddled Smash Burgers 14
Blackened Shrimp Skewers 16
Mains
Breakfast
Ninja Breakfast Bar 18
Beef
Soy Garlic Marinated Flank Steak 20
Philly-Style Cheesesteaks 21
Chicken
Cranberry-Stued Chicken Thighs 22
Chili Lime Grilled Chicken Cutlets 23
Pork
Herb-Rubbed Pork Tenderloins
with Zucchini Spears 24
Herb Rosemary Pork Chops
with Charred Carrots 26
Seafood
Grilled Pesto Cod with Green Beans 28
Sides & Apps
Cheddar Apple Fritters
with Sriracha Honey 29
Grilled Cesar Salad with
Grilled Croutons 30
Savory Spinach Artichoke Pastries 32
Desserts
Roasted Peach Cobbler 33
Cooking Charts 34
Grill Chart 34
BBQ Griddle Chart 46
Air Crisp Chart 50
Flat Top
BBQ Griddle
Powered
Grill Grate
Crisper
Basket
Recipe Key
Kid-friendly
food Dairy-freeGluten-free10 minutes or less
Frozen to
char-grilled Keto Vegetarian
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Steakhouse
grilling & searing
Quick and easy meals
BBQ griddling
Cook foods grills can't
Frozen to char-grilled
No thawing required
Get ready to experience our most powerful grill to date.
Lock in flavors with 500°F direct high heat, evenly distributed from
edge to edge. Plus, you can grill or BBQ griddle with the hood up or down,
so you can cook foods that other grills can’t.
Pro Powered Grill Grate
Even Heat
EDGE-TO-EDGE

Get to know the control panel
APOWER: To turn the unit on and o, press
the POWER button.
BDIAL: To select a cooking function or setting,
turn the dial.
CTEMP: To select temperature, press the
TEMP button and turn the dial to adjust.
DTIME: To select a cook time, press the
TIME button and turn the dial to adjust.
ESTART/STOP: Press the dial to start or stop
the selected cooking function.
FFUNCTION: Press to clear all settings when
programming unit (if cooking is not already
in progress).
GPREHEAT: After you set function, time, and
temperature then press the dial, the unit will
automatically begin preheating. If preheat
button is selected after pressing dial, the unit
will skip preheating (not recommended).
Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, let the Foodi fully preheat before adding food. Adding food before
preheating is complete may lead to overcooking, smoke, and longer preheat time.
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Cleaning Instructions
How to have a virtually
smoke-free experience
Always use the recommended grill settings
Our chef-designed temperature settings maximize grill flavors and textures
while minimizing smoke. Cooking food at a higher temperature than
recommended will result in more smoke and food having a burnt, acrid flavor.
Always use the recommended fat/oil
LO MED HI MAX
Bacon
Sausages
When using thicker
barbecue sauces
Frozen meats
Marinated meats
or meats with sauce
Burgers
Steaks
Chicken
Hot dogs
Veggies
Fruit
Pizzas
Fresh/frozen
seafood
Not recommended:
Olive oil, Butter, Margarine
Canola, Refined coconut, Avocado, Vegetable, Grapeseed
Recommended:
Remove grill grate
To remove the grill grate
after it cools, press the
orange release button on
the left side of the unit.
Soaking the grill grate
prior to cleaning will
make cleaning easier.
Soak the grate in hot,
soapy water to help
loosen baked-on foods.
Remove splatter shield
after it cools and clean
after each use. Soak
overnight to help remove
baked-on grease from
the frame and front tabs.
Deep clean the splatter
shield by putting it in a
pot of water. Once water
comes to a boil, leave
inserted for 10 minutes.

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Grilling, griddling & beyond
Get to know the functions of your Ninja® Foodi® XL Pro Grill & Griddle
to get the best out of every meal.
Harness the direct high heat
from the grate and cyclonic air
for fast, char-grilled results,
virtually smoke free.
Achieve crispiness and
crunch with little to no oil.
Flat-top BBQ Griddle creates
even, edge-to-edge heat to
cook foods grills can't like tacos,
cheesesteaks, nachos, and more.
Extra versatility to roast
or broil meats and make
dehydrated snacks.
TOP-DOWN
& BOTTOM-UP
HEAT
TOP-DOWN
HEAT BOTTOM-UP HEAT
KEY: HEATING ELEMENTS
Air Crisp
Roast, Broil
& Dehydrate
BBQ GriddleGrill
Bake cakes, treats,
desserts, and more.
Bake
Let's get cooking
STEP 5
Add Food
•
Once unit has preheated, ADD FOOD
will appear on the screen. Open the
hood to add ingredients to unit.
• To prevent foods like sausages
and asparagus from rolling o
the grill grate, place them parallel
to the grill grate lines (position
them vertically on the grill grate).
• To get the best grill marks on your
food, place food on grill grate
and press down firmly to increase
contact between food and grill.
• When batch cooking meats, close
the hood between batches and run
the programmed function for 2–3
minutes before adding more food.
STEP 1
Set Up
• To install the powered grill
grate, position it into the front
of the base so it hooks in, then
press down on the back of the
grate until it clicks in place.
STEP 4
Preheat
• Close the hood and press dial to
begin preheating. The progress
bar will begin illuminating.
• Reference the Owner's Guide
for approximate preheat
times for each function.
NOTE: When set to Roast, Grill,
BBQ Griddle, or Air Crisp, the unit
will beep and display FLIP. Flipping
is optional but recommended.
NOTE: The flat top BBQ griddle,
crisper basket, and splatter shield are
dishwasher safe. The pro powered
grill grate, and base unit are NOT
dishwasher safe. Be sure to clean all
accessories, including the splatter
shield and main unit, after each use.
NOTE: When using the BAKE
function, make sure to use the
proper accessory. For wet or
battered ingredients, use a
baking dish. For loose items such
as cinnamon rolls, hand pies, or
biscuits, use the crisper basket.
STEP 2
Add Accessories
STEP 3
Select Cook Function
• To install the splatter shield,
hook the left side of the shield
into place and then snap the
right side into place, until it
clicks in place and feels secure.
• Place any accessory required
in unit. Reference Foodi
functions on the chart on
adjacent page to determine
if an accessory is needed.
• Turn dial to select desired
cooking function (e.g., Grill).
• The default temperature
setting will display. To adjust
temperature if desired, press
TEMP button and turn dial.
• Press the TIME button and turn
the dial to select desired time.
STEP 6
Complete Cooking
• When cook time is complete,
the unit will beep and "END" will
appear on the display. Remove
food and accessories from unit.
• Remove the grill
grate by pressing
the orange release
button on the left side of
the unit. The grate will pop
up from the back Then lift it up.
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* Bake pan not included
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BBQ Griddle
Best for food that requires
flipping and constant attention
while cooking.
BBQ Griddle
Best for no-flip BBQ griddling,
melting cheese, crisping up toppings,
and quickly cooking thicker foods.
Grill
Best for cooking delicate foods or
lean proteins to develop char-grilled
textures without overcooking.
Grill
Best for cooking thick cuts
of meat or frozen protein.
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TIP For less smoke, use oils with a high smoke point—like canola, avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil—instead of olive oil.
Now you can cook with the hood up or the hood down
Hood down
Combine the power of the high-heat grill grate
or BBQ griddle with cyclonic air for all-around searing,
crisping, melting toppings, and faster cooking.
Hood up
Harnesses the direct, edge-to-edge high heat searing
from the grill grate or BBQ griddle for even cooking,
boosting flavors, and char-grilled results.
NY strip steaks & asparagus Frozen shrimpGrilled steak tips Grilled veggies Stir fry Breakfast bar Philly Cheesesteaks Nachos
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about open-
and closed-hood
cooking.

Best for poultry, pork, lamb,
seafood, vegetables
1/4cup canola oil
1/4cup cider vinegar
1/2cup fresh herbs
(like parsley, rosemary,
oregano, thyme, or sage),
finely chopped
5 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
Juice of 1 lemon
(about 3 tablespoons juice)
1 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Garlic & Herb
Marinade
Best for beef, pork, lamb, veal,
white fish, vegetables
1/4cup Worcestershire sauce
1/4cup soy sauce
1/4cup balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
1 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
Simple Steak
Marinade
Best for poultry, beef, pork,
lamb, veal, seafood, vegetables
1/3cup soy sauce
1/3cup water
1/3cup dark brown sugar
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
Teriyaki
Marinade
Marinades
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YIELD: APPROX. 1 CUP | MARINATING TIME: 2–12 HOURS
STORE: REFRIGERATE FOR UP TO 4 DAYS
Flavor-Building 101
Build your own marinades and zesty spice rubs.
Add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
Best for poultry, beef, pork,
lamb, veal, seafood, vegetables
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground
black pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
Everyday
Spice Rub
Best for poultry, pork, lamb,
seafood, vegetables
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 tablespoon dried rosemary
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1 teaspoon ground
black pepper
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Dry Herb
Rub
Best for poultry, beef, shrimp,
cauliflower, broccoli, carrots
1/4cup dark brown sugar
1/4cup smoked paprika
3 tablespoons ground
black pepper
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
Easy BBQ
Spice Rub
Spice Rubs
YIELD: APPROX. 1 CUP | SEASON: GENEROUSLY | MARINATING TIME: 30 MINUTES AT ROOM TEMPERATURE
STORE: UP TO 6 MONTHS IN AN AIRTIGHT CONTAINER AWAY FROM LIGHT AND HEAT
These marinades and
spice rubs call for coarse
kosher salt, not fine-grain
iodized salt.
When grilling frozen
meats, baste them
liberally and consistently
with the marinade of
your choosing.
To get the best
textures and flavors from
frozen meat, season it
with your favorite spice
rub before grilling.
When using marinated
foods
on the Grill function,
we recommend using
Medium and when using
thicker marinades/sauces
using Low.
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DIRECTIONS
To install the grill grate,
slide it into the front of
the base so it hooks in,
then press down on the
back until it clicks into
place. Close the hood.
While unit is preheating,
brush each steak on all
sides with / tablespoon
canola oil, then season
with salt and pepper. Toss
asparagus with remaining
canola oil then season with
salt and pepper.
When unit beeps to
signify it has preheated,
open hood and place
steaks on grill grate,
firmly pressing them
down to maximize grill
marks. Close hood.
When cook time
reaches 14 minutes,
use silicone-tipped
tongs to flip the steaks.
Close hood to continue
cooking.
When cook time
reaches 8 minutes,
open hood and transfer
steaks to a plate or
cutting board and allow
to rest for 5 minutes.
While steaks are resting,
place asparagus on grill
grate and close the hood.
Set time to 8 minutes.
Press the dial to begin
cooking. Skip preheat
by pressing PREHEAT
button.
When the asparagus
is done, remove from
the grill and serve with
steak.
INGREDIENTS
4 uncooked NY strip steaks
(10–12 ounces each)
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
2 bunches (2 pounds) thin asparagus,
trimmed
Kickstarter Recipe
NY Strip Steaks
with Grilled Asparagus
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 5 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | GRILL: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
KICKSTARTERS
KICKSTARTERS
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Select GRILL, set
temperature to HI, and
set time to 20 minutes.
Press the dial to begin
preheating (preheating
will take approximately
10 minutes).
Due to continuing design and quality improvements, the unit
inside may dier slightly from what is depicted in these images.

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DIRECTIONS
To install the grill grate,
slide it into the front of
the base so it hooks in,
then press down on the
back until it clicks into
place. Place griddle on
top of grill grate so it
sits flat.
Separate ground beef
into 4 equal portions.
Shape the beef into
flat, thin patties,
approximately 5 inches
wide and ¼-inch thick.
Season the patties on
both sides with salt,
pepper, garlic powder,
and onion powder.
When unit beeps to
signify it has preheated,
open hood and use a
non-metal spatula to
add the burgers to the
griddle. Firmly press
each burger down for
5 seconds. Leave hood
open while cooking.
When unit beeps and
the display reads FLIP,
flip the burgers and
cook for 4 minutes.
If a more well-done
burger is desired, add
an additional 2 to 3
minutes. Add the
cheese and press down
to adhere. Close the
hood and cook until
cheese is melted, about
2 minutes.
When cooking is done,
remove the burgers.
Add the burger buns to
the griddle and toast
for 2 minutes. Once
toasted, remove the buns
and build burgers with
desired toppings.
Kickstarter Recipe
BBQ Griddled Smash Burgers
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | BBQ GRIDDLE: 14 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS
1 pound 90/10 ground beef blend
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
Garlic powder, as desired, optional
Onion powder, as desired, optional
4 slices cheese, American or
cheddar
4 hamburger buns
TOPPINGS (optional)
Tomato, sliced
Red onion, peeled, thinly sliced
Iceberg lettuce
Ketchup
Yellow mustard
TIP To achieve the perfect smash burger, place one
portion of ground beef between two pieces of parchment
paper. Then using a plate, gently press until /-inch thick.
KICKSTARTERS
KICKSTARTERS
Select BBQ GRIDDLE,
set temperature to
400°F, and set time
to 14 minutes. Close
hood and press the dial
to begin preheating
(preheating will take
approximately 10
minutes).
Due to continuing design and quality improvements, the unit
inside may dier slightly from what is depicted in these images.

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DIRECTIONS
Kickstarter Recipe
Blackened Shrimp Skewers
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 5 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 10 MINUTES | GRILL: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 10–12 SKEWERS
INGREDIENTS
1 pound jumbo shrimp (26–30 count),
fresh or defrosted, peeled, deveined, tails on
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons prepared Cajun seasoning
/ green bell pepper, cut in /-inch pieces
/ red bell pepper, cut in /-inch pieces
/ cup pineapple, cut in /-inch cubes
10–12 (8-inch) Ninja®Foodi®Grill Skewers
or skewers of your choice
Cooked white or brown rice (optional)
KICKSTARTERS
KICKSTARTERS
TIP If using smaller shrimp, cut the vegetables
and fruit to size. This will ensure all ingredients
cook evenly.
To install the grill grate, slide it
into the front of the base so it
hooks in, then press down on
the back until it clicks into place.
Close the hood.
Pat the shrimp dry. In a large
bowl, toss the shrimp, oil, and
Cajun seasoning until the shrimp
is evenly coated.
Assemble the skewers in the
following order until they’re
almost full: shrimp, peppers,
pineapple.
When unit beeps to signify it has
preheated, open hood and place
5 to 6 skewers on grill grate,
gently pressing them down to
maximize grill marks. Leave
hood open while cooking.
Grill for about 5 minutes per side
or until shrimp is cooked through
and pink. Remove from grill
and repeat with any remaining
skewers. Serve over cooked rice,
if desired.
Select GRILL, set temperature to
MAX, and set time to 20 minutes.
Press the dial to begin preheating
(preheating will take approximately
10 minutes).
Due to continuing design and quality improvements, the unit
inside may dier slightly from what is depicted in these images. 17
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