Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
Tips & Tricks
Best Results
For sheet pan meals,
cut ingredients to the same size.
1–9
SLICES
When using Toast or Bagel function,
select the exact number of bread
or bagel slices.
When cooking 2 frozen pizzas on 2 levels,
select Pizza function and set temperature
to the one recommended on the pizza
packaging. Add 4–6 minutes to the cook
time, depending on pizza thickness and
desired degree of doneness.
How to Minimize Smoke
Cook large, fatty proteins at or below
375°F and clean accessories
and inside of unit regularly.
Always use the
recommended oil or fat
Recommended:
Canola
Refined coconut
Avocado
Vegetable
Grapeseed
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Easy Cleanup Let’s get cooking
SMART
When cooking on 2 levels, press the 2 For easy cleanup, line the sheet pan with
XL PRO AIR OVEN on 2 levels
LEVEL button on the display to illuminate parchment paper or aluminum foil. When
the optimal rack positions to use. using the Ninja® Roast Tray on the sheet
pan, make sure the parchment paper or
aluminum foil is flush against the bottom
How to Place the Thermometer
90
SECOND
of the inside of the sheet pan.
FOOD TYPE PLACEMENT CORRECT INCORRECT
PREHEAT
Tenderloins • Insert thermometer horizontally into the
Fish fillets center of the thickest part of the meat.
The unit preheats quickly,
• Make sure the tip of the thermometer is
so prep all ingredients Prime rib
inserted straight into the center of the meat,
before preheating. Lamb rack not angled toward the bottom or top of it.
When using the air fry basket,
Prime rib roast • Make sure the thermometer is close to
spray it with nonstick cooking spray (but not touching) the bone and away from
to minimize sticking. Whole fish
any fat or gristle.
Brisket
Pork shoulder NOTE: The thickest part of the fillet may
Pork loin not be the center. It is important that the
tip of the thermometer hits the thickest
Chuck roast part so desired results are achieved.
Due to the power of the fan speed, food
cooks faster in this oven, so refer to the
cook charts in the Inspiration Guide For deep cleaning, let accessories soak
for more guidance on cook times and in warm, soapy water overnight and
temperatures. scrub with a non-abrasive brush or Whole chicken • Insert thermometer horizontally into the
sponge. 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.
DO NOT use the thermometer with frozen protein or
for cuts of meat 1 inch thick or thinner. Turn for Instructions on cooking with the thermometer
Digital display
For marinades containing sugar, honey, or other
sweeteners, brush onto proteins halfway through
rack guide
Takes the guesswork out of knowing
broiling to avoid burning.
where to place your food. Select a
function and the display illuminates
the optimal rack position to use.
When to use the roast tray
When cooking on two levels, press
4
the 2 LEVEL button for additional
Roast Tray guidance. Look inside for the
engraved numbers on the inside of
Sheet Pan the unit. 3
Wire Rack
2
Not recommended: Use roast tray on sheet pan when cooking on
Olive oil convection functions (such as Whole Roast,
Butter
Margarine
Air Roast, and Air Fry), or with greasy foods
like whole chicken, chicken wings, bacon,
1
marinated meats, and oiled vegetables.
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 Cooking with the Leave-in Thermometer
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4 STEP 5 STEP 6 STEP 7
Set Up Select Cook Function Program Thermometer Place Thermometer Add Food Track Progress Cooking Complete

• Remove thermometer from storage. •S

 elect the desired cooking function
(e.g. Whole Roast).
• Plug thermometer into jack on the
underside of door handle below • Use the TEMP +/- buttons to select
INSERT . You will feel it click into place. desired cook temperature (there is
no time setting available or necessary
when using the thermometer).
• Press the PRESET button. • Insert thermometer in protein using •T
 he target and current thermometer •T  he screen will continue to display the •U
 nit will beep and display “COOK
the guide on the front page. temperatures will appear on the current thermometer temperature as END” when cooking is complete.
•U
 se the FUNCTION +/- buttons
screen while the unit is preheating. it approaches the target temperature
to choose the desired protein.
during cooking (see image in Step 5).
•U
 se the TEMP +/- buttons to • Press PRESET or MANUAL to see
choose the desired doneness. the oven temperature and time
from when cooking started.
• Press the START/STOP button to
begin preheating. • Once unit has preheated, place •T
 ransfer protein to a plate and allow
the food with thermometer grip to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
NOTE: Wait until unit is fully preheated fully inside the unit. Then close
before adding food. door over cord to begin cooking.
NOTE: Chicken has only one doneness
setting, well done. You cannot select NOTE: The door can close over
a different doneness when cooking the cord if the cord is draped over
chicken while using the thermometer. the top or side of the door.

Using the Racks.

Use recommended accessories for each cook function and remove extras from the oven.
WHOLE ROAST AIR ROAST AIR FRY PIZZA BAKE DEHYDRATE BROIL TOAST BAGEL REHEAT
FUNCTION

Rotisserie-style results Crispy outside, Fast, extra-crispy results Cook frozen or Traditional baking Removes moisture Top-down heat Quick and even browning Fast heating with a Reheat meals.
BEST FOR

in less time. juicy inside. with little to no oil. fresh pizzas. with overall even cooking to make jerky for a crispy finish. on both sides. crunchy outside.
Leftovers
and light browning. and dried fruit.
Whole chicken Chicken thighs & vegetables French fries Homemade pizza Steaks Bread Bagels
Reduce below
(frozen or hand cut) Bacon Beef jerky
Prime rib roast Asparagus Frozen pizza Nachos English muffins Artisan breads 180°F to use as
Chicken wings or nuggets Cookies Dried Fruit a warmer until food
Pork tenderloin Casserole finishing Frozen waffles
is ready to serve.
Breaded foods

FOR
VEGGIES & STARCHES
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
1 LEVEL COOKING

Air Fry Basket*

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Roast Tray Wire Rack* Accessory Air Fry Basket* Roast Tray Wire Rack* Wire Rack* Wire Rack*
DIGITAL RACK GUIDE | ACCESSORY PLACEMENT

OR on Wire Rack
on Sheet Pan on Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack on Wire Rack
FOR OILED
2 2 2 VEGGIES & PROTEINS 2 2 2 2 2 2 2

1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Roast Tray Roast Tray
on Sheet Pan on Sheet Pan
on Wire Rack on Wire Rack

4 4 4 4 4 4
2 LEVEL COOKING

Air Fry Basket Air Fry Basket Air Fry Basket

3 3 3 3 3 3
We designed this oven to help you get meals on the table faster.
Air Fry Basket Wire Rack Accessory
on Wire Rack FOR BEST RESULTS, KEEP AN EYE ON YOUR FOOD WHILE COOKING.
Refer to cook charts in the Inspiration Guide for more guidance on cook times and temperatures.
2 2 2 2 2 2
Roast Tray Sheet Pan
on Sheet Pan on Wire Rack
on Wire Rack
1 1 1 1 1 1
Roast Tray Roast Tray Wire Rack Accessory NOTE: The power of higher fan speeds allow
on Sheet Pan on Sheet Pan on Wire Rack or faster cook times and crispier results. Turn for Tips & Tricks and How to Minimize Smoke
on Wire Rack on Wire Rack
*When cooking greasy, drippy foods on one level, place the sheet pan on the wire rack below to catch the drippings. Alternatively, use the roast tray on top of the sheet pan.

Want to cook on 2 levels? Looking for more time and temperature recommendations? Check out the Inspiration Guide for more details.