NINJA AF400 - Quickstartguide EU
NINJA AF400 - Quickstartguide EU
QUICK START
GUIDE
+ COOKING CHARTS
+ IRRESISTIBLE RECIPES
CONTENTS USING YOUR NINJA® FOODI®
DUAL ZONE AIR FRYER
Using your Ninja® Foodi® Dual Zone Air Fryer 3
Chicken
Hunters BBQ Chicken & Chips 16
Chicken Fajitas & Spicy Roast Potatoes 18
Meat
Spicy Italian Hot Dogs 20 FOR BEST RESULTS
Sweet Potato Sausage Hash 21
CRISPER PLATE
Fried Pork & Sweet Potato Fries 22
The crisper plate promotes overall
Steak Bites & Mushrooms 23 browning. We recommend using
it every time you air fry and for all
Fish recipes in this guide unless otherwise
Roasted Salmon & Parmesan Asparagus 24 stated. Ensure crisper plate is
Haddock Croquettes 25 inserted into the bottom of the
Homemade Fish Fingers & Lemon Thyme Potatoes 26 drawer before food is added unless
recipe states that the crisper plate is
Vegetarian not required.
Stuffed Peppers 27
Halloumi Fries & Chilli Corn on the Cob 28
Sweet & Sour Tofu & Asian-Style Vegetables 30 SHAKE OR TOSS
Cauliflower Bites & Baked Sweet Potatoes 32 For best results,
frequently shake your
Desserts food or toss it with
Peanut Butter Chocolate Brownies 34 silicone-tipped tongs
Banoffee Muffins 35 to get it as crispy as
you’d like.
V Vegetarian Food
SYNC MATCH
Cooking 2 foods using 2 different functions, temps, or cook times? Cooking the same food in each zone?
Program each zone and use SYNC to have both zones finish at the same time. Set Zone 1 and use MATCH to automatically duplicate settings to Zone 2.
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MAX CRISP
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MAX CRISP
Want to cook two foods, but don't need them to finish at the same time? Only cooking one thing?
Fill both zones and manually program each zone so they start at the same time. Fill a single zone and use it like a traditional air fryer.
Brussel sprouts 500g Cut in half, stem removed 1 Tbsp 200°C 15–20 mins
Butternut squash 500-750g Cut in 2.5cm pieces 1 Tbsp 200°C 20–25 mins Shake your food
Carrots 500g Peeled, cut in 1.5cm pieces 1 Tbsp 200°C 13–16 mins We recommend shaking
Cauliflower 600g Cut in 2.5cm florets 2 Tbsp 200°C 15–20 mins your food at least twice
during the cooking
Corn on the cob 4 ears Whole ears, husks removed 1 Tbsp 200°C 12–15 mins
cycle for best results.
Cut in quarters lengthwise,
Courgette 500g 1 Tbsp 200°C 15–18 mins
then cut in 2.5cm pieces
Kale (for crisps) 100g Torn in pieces, stems removed None 150°C 8 mins
Chicken wings 1kg Drumettes & flats 1 Tbsp 200°C 30-33 mins
Cod fillets 2 fillets (240g) None Brushed with oil 200°C 8-10 mins
Fish cakes 2 cakes (150g each) None Brushed with oil 200°C 12-15 mins
Prawns 16 jumbo (165g) Whole, peeled, tails on 1 Tbsp 200°C 3-4 mins
Salmon fillets 2 fillets (260g) None Brushed with oil 200°C 8-10 mins
*After cutting potatoes, allow uncooked chips to soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove unnecessary starch.
Pat chips dry. The drier the chips, the better the results.
Gammon steak 1 steak (225g) Cut rind at 2cm, turn over after 5 mins Brushed with oil 200°C 10 mins
2 thick-cut, bone-in chops (250g each) None Brushed with oil 200°C 18-19 mins
Shake your food
Pork chops 4 boneless chops (100g) None Brushed with oil 200°C 12-15 mins
2 Pork Tenderloins (350-500g each) None Brushed with oil 190°C 20-27 mins
We recommend shaking
your food at least twice
Sausages 4 sausages Whole None 200°C 7–9 mins during the cooking
FRESH LAMB cycle for best results.
Lamb chops 4 chops (340g) None Brushed with oil 180°C 12 mins
Lamb steaks 3 steaks (300g) None Brushed with oil 180°C 12 mins
FROZEN FOODS
Breaded fish fillets 4 fillets (500g) Turn halfway None 200°C 20-22 mins
NOTE Don't see the food you are looking for in the charts? Decrease the cook time on the packaging
by 25%. For best results, check food often and increase cook time if necessary.
NOTE There is no temperature adjustment available or necessary when using the Max Crisp function.
Dehydrate Chart
INGREDIENTS PREPARATION TEMP DEHYDRATE TIME
Apples Core removed, cut in 3mm slices, rinsed in lemon water, patted dry 60°C 7–8 hours
Mangoes Peeled, cut in 3mm slices, pit removed 60°C 6–8 hours
Mushrooms Cleaned with soft brush (do not wash) 60°C 6–8 hours
Pineapple Peeled, cored, cut in 3mm - 1.25cm slices 60°C 6–8 hours
Tomatoes Cut in 3mm slices or grated; steam if planning to rehydrate 60°C 6–8 hours
Beef jerky Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight 70°C 5–7 hours
Chicken jerky Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight 70°C 5–7 hours
Salmon jerky Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight 70°C 3–5 hours
Turkey jerky Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight 70°C 5–7 hours
Fish Cakes 2 fish cakes Brush with melted butter Air Fry 200°C | 15 minutes
Buffalo Chicken Thighs 4 boneless skin-on chicken thighs (110-140g each) 240ml buffalo sauce, toss with chicken Air Fry 200°C | 27 minutes
Plant Based "Meat" Burger 500g plant-based ground "meat" (4 125g burgers) 1 Tbsp minced garlic, 1 Tbsp minced onion Air Fry 190°C | 20 minutes
Mediterranean Cauliflower 1 head cauliflower, cut in 1.5cm florets 120ml tahini, 2 Tbsp vegetable oil Air Fry 200°C | 17-20 minutes
French Fries 500g French fries Season as desired Air Fry 200°C | 20 minutes
Corn on the cob 4 Cobettes Brush with melted butter Roast 180°C | 15 minutes
NOTE: For best results, start checking food 2 minutes before cook time is complete.
Stop cooking at any time if the desired level of crispiness has been achieved, but
make sure any foods have reached a food-safe temperature.
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
600g potatoes e.g. Maris Piper 1 oak cut potatoes in cold water for 30
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or King Edwards or Rooster, minutes to remove excess starch. Drain well,
cut in 1cm thick sticks then pat with a paper towel until very dry.
3 tablespoons oil 2 eanwhile, roll chicken breasts into a neat
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4 rashers of smoked back bacon shape and wrap with bacon. Secure in place
with a cocktail stick.
4 chicken breasts (170g each)
3 lace chips with oil into a large mixing bowl;
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50g grated cheddar cheese toss to combine with at least 1 /2 tablespoon oil.
4 tablespoons BBQ sauce For crispier results, use up to 3 tablespoons oil.
Sea Salt 4 Insert a crisper plate in both drawers. Place
chicken breasts in zone 1, then insert drawer in
unit. Place fries in zone 2, then insert drawer
in unit.
5 elect zone 1, select ROAST, set temperature
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to 180°C and set time to 25 minutes. Select
zone 2, select AIR FRY, set temperature to
200°C and set time to 25 minutes. Select
SYNC. Select START/STOP to begin.
6 hen zone 1 time reaches 10 minutes, remove
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drawer from unit and top chicken with cheese.
Reinsert drawer to continue cooking.
7 hen zone 2 time reaches 10 minutes, remove
W
drawer from unit and shake drawer for 10
seconds. Reinsert drawer to continue cooking.
8 hen zone 2 time reaches 20 minutes, shake
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for 10 seconds. Re-insert drawer to continue
cooking for another 5 minutes if necessary.
Sprinkle with sea salt to serve.
9 hen zone 1 time reaches 0, check chicken
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is cooked. Cooking is complete when their
internal temperature reaches at least 75°C on
an instant-read thermometer. Serve chicken
drizzled with BBQ sauce and chips.
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
FAJITAS 1 Slice chicken breasts into thin strips.
3 chicken breasts 2 dd spices, herbs, lime juice and oil into a
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika large bowl, season to taste and mix together.
1 tablespoon ground coriander 3 Stir in chicken pieces, onion and peppers, mix
all together until everything is coated in
1 teaspoon ground cumin
the marinade.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 In another bowl, toss potatoes in oil and spices.
/ teaspoon dried chilli flakes
1 2
5 Insert a crisper plate in both drawers. Add
1 teaspoon dried oregano chicken and vegetables to zone 1 drawer and
4 tablespoon olive oil potatoes to zone 2 drawer and insert into unit.
Juice of 1 lime 6
Select zone 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature to
Salt and freshly ground 200°C and set time to 20 minutes. Select zone
black pepper 2 and select ROAST, set temperature to 180°C
and set time to 25 minutes. Select SYNC. Select
1 onion, sliced
START/STOP to begin.
1 red pepper, sliced
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After 10 minutes, give both drawers a shake
1 yellow pepper, sliced or stir. Repeat again after 15 minutes.
8 medium tortillas 8 hen zone 1 time reaches 0, check chicken
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SPICY POTATOES is cooked. Cooking is complete when the
internal temperature reaches at least 75°C on
1kg baby potatoes, an instant read thermometer.
cut in quarters
9 erve chicken and vegetables wrapped in the
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3 tablespoons olive oil
tortillas with the potatoes on the side.
2 teaspoons hot paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon sea salt
PREP: 10 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 16 MINUTES | MAKES: 5 SERVINGS PREP: 20 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 25 MINUTES | ROAST: 15 MINUTES
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
PREP: 20 MINUTES | ROAST: 15 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 20 MINUTES PREP: 15 MINUTES PLUS 20 MINUTES MARINATING | AIR FRY: 12 MINUTES
MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
PREP: 15 MINUTES | ROAST: 15 MINUTES | MAKES: 2–4 SERVINGS PREP: 30 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 10 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
PREP: 15 MINUTES | AIR FRY: 15 MINUTES | ROAST: 20 MINUTES PREP: 10 MINUTES | ROAST: 22-25 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
HALLOUMI FRIES 1 Drain halloumi and pat dry. Cut into thick fries.
2 blocks halloumi (225g each) 2 In a shallow bowl, add flour and seasoning.
75g plain flour Dip halloumi into the mix to lightly coat.
Salt and pepper to taste 3 Insert crisper plates into both drawers.
Liberally spray drawer 1 with cooking spray
1 lemon or oil, add halloumi and spray with oil. Insert
150g natural Greek yogurt drawer into unit.
2 tablespoon coriander, chopped 4 M
ake chilli butter: In a bowl, place butter,
tomato ketchup, honey and harissa, beat
Cooking spray or oil
together till smooth. Using a pastry brush, or
CHILLI CORN ON THE COB back of a teaspoon, brush each cobette with
butter. Reserve remaining butter by placing
50g butter, softened
in cling film, form into a sausage shape, wrap
2 teaspoons tomato ketchup and chill whilst corn is cooking. Place corn
1 teaspoon honey onto crisper plate in zone 2 drawer. Insert
drawer into unit.
1/2 teaspoon rose harissa
5 S
elect zone 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature
4 sweetcorn cobettes to 200°C and time for 18 minutes. Select zone
2, select ROAST, set temperature to 180°C and
time to 15 minutes. Select SYNC. START/STOP
to begin.
6 W
hen zone 1 reaches 10 minutes, rearrange
halloumi fries and sweetcorn. Repeat when
zone 1 reaches 6 minutes.
7 C
ut chilli butter into 4 and place on top of
corn. Serve with halloumi topped with Greek
yogurt swirled with chopped coriander.
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
400g firm tofu, pat dry and cut 1 In a bowl, toss tofu with corn flour
into 2.5cm cubes until coated.
2 tablespoons corn flour 2 Insert a crisper plate into both drawers. Place
650g frozen stir fry vegetables tofu in zone 1 drawer, then insert drawer in
unit. Place frozen vegetables and oil in zone 2
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
drawer, then insert drawer in unit.
120g sweet & sour sauce
3 elect zone 1, select AIR FRY, set temperature
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(shop bought)
to 200°C and set time to 20 minutes. Select
1 teaspoon garlic powder zone 2, select ROAST, set temperature to
Sea salt, to taste 200°C and set time to 15 minutes. Select
Ground black pepper, to taste SYNC. Press the START/STOP button
to begin cooking.
4 hen zone 1 time reaches 15 minutes, from
W
unit and shake for 10 seconds. Reinsert drawer
to continue cooking. Repeat when zone 1 time
reaches 7 minutes.
5 hen zone 2 time reaches 5 minutes remove
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from unit and shake drawer for 10 seconds.
Reinsert drawer to continue cooking.
6 hen cooking is complete, transfer tofu to a
W
bowl and toss with sweet & sour sauce until
coated. Transfer vegetables to another bowl
and toss with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
Serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS
400g cauliflower 1 Cut the cauliflower into 2.5cm florets.
150g plain flour 2 ut flour, onion, garlic, cumin, paprika into a
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1 teaspoon onion powder bowl and season to taste. Gradually whisk in
milk until a smooth batter is formed.
1 teaspoon garlic powder
3 Put panko breadcrumbs into another bowl.
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 ip cauliflower florets into batter to coat and
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1 teaspoon paprika then toss in breadcrumbs until well coated.
Salt and freshly ground black 5 rick sweet potatoes with a fork several
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pepper to taste times. Rub olive oil into potato skin and
300ml milk sprinkle sea salt over.
100g panko breadcrumbs 6 Insert crisper plate in both drawers. Add
cauliflower bites to zone 1 drawer and
30ml sunflower oil
sweet potatoes to zone 2 drawer and insert
90ml Buffalo hot sauce into unit. Select zone 1, select AIR FRY, set
temperature to 180°C and set time to 25
SWEET POTATOES minutes. Select zone 2 and select AIR FRY,
4 x 175g sweet potatoes set temperature to 200°C and set time to 30
1 tablespoon olive oil minutes. Select SYNC. Select START/STOP
to begin.
1 teaspoon sea salt flakes
7 eanwhile mix the oil and buffalo sauce
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RANCH SLAW together. When zone 1 reaches 15 minutes,
120g mayonnaise remove drawer and baste cauliflower in
buffalo sauce mix. Turn sweet potatoes
60g ranch dressing
at the same time. Reinsert drawers to
1 tablespoon cider vinegar resume cooking.
1 tablespoon poppy seeds 8 In a large bowl, whisk together mayonnaise,
Salt and pepper to taste ranch dressing, vinegar, poppy seeds and
200g finely sliced red or seasoning. Add cabbage, apple, celery and
white cabbage herbs to the bowl and toss with dressing until
evenly coated.
1 red skinned apple, cored and
finely sliced 9 erve cauliflower bites with sweet potato
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and coleslaw.
1 stick celery, finely sliced
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley,
chopped
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
CHOCOLATE BROWNIES
PREP: 15 MINUTES | BAKE: 35-40 MINUTES | MAKES: 8-10 SERVINGS PREP: 15 MINUTES | BAKE: 15-20 MINUTES | MAKES: 12 MUFFINS
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