NINJA IG301A 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- Ninja
Table of Contents
IG301A 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer
Tips & Tricks
Grill
The oil matters For less smoke,
we recommend using oils with a high smoke point– like canola, coconut,
avocado, vegetable, or grapeseed oil–
instead of olive oil.
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Don’t overcrowd Evenly arrange and space out
ingredients in a single layer to ensure consistent browning
and even charring.
Batch cooking Empty the fat/oil from the bottom of the pot if batch cooking
more than twice. For best results, allow the unit to run for three minutes
between batches to reheat
the grill grate.
Air Crisp
Check your food temp The Foodi Grill cooks quickly,
so monitor doneness with a food thermometer. Internal food temperature
continues
to rise as food rests, so remove it 5°F before target
temperature is reached.
Shake, shake, shake When air fry crisping, check food and shake crisper basket
frequently for even browning.
Remove food at desired level of brownness.
Bake/Roast
Use oil for crispiness For best results with fresh vegetables, use an even, light coating of canola oil.
Don’t overcrowd Evenly arrange and space out ingredients to ensure
consistent browning.
Dehydrate
Secure your food Secure light food with toothpicks so it won’t be blown around by the fan.
-25°F
Convert traditional recipes Use the Bake or Roast
function to prepare foods typically cooked in the oven. Reduce the temperature
by
25°F. Check food often to avoid overcooking.
Prevent oxidation Fruits like apples and pears
brown quickly when cut. To prevent oxidation, soak them in water with a
squeeze of lemon juice for 5 minutes.
Trim the fat Before dehydrating meat, make sure to trim off all fat,
as it does not dry out and could spoil.
Cleaning Instructions
Pasteurize jerky Finish off dehydrated meats and fish by using the Roast
function at 330°F for 1 minute.
Cooking Pot Grill Grate Splatter Shield
Allow base to cool before moving the unit,
as the sides will be hot after cooking.
Use cleaning brush to help clean the accessories. The opposite end of the
brush is a scraper to help remove
baked-on food.
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Remove splatter shield after it cools and clean after each use. Soak overnight and use cleaning brush to help remove baked-on grease from the frame and front tabs.
Deep Clean by stacking the removable parts in the cooking pot and soaking them
in the sink prior to handwashing. All parts, except the main unit,
are dishwasher safe.
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Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owner’s Guide prior to using your unit.
GRILL
The grill that sears, sizzles, and air fry crispsTM
Here’s what’s in the box
Let’s get grilling
Recipe Book
Quick Start Guide
Owner’s Guide
Foodi Grill
Veggie Tray
Use on the grill grate to keep your thinly sliced veggies in place and not
between the grates.
Cleaning Brush
with scraper tip
Splatter Shield
Must always be installed when unit is use.
Removable Cooking Pot
Must always be installed when unit is in use. Cook directly in the pot when
roasting or baking.
Grill Grate
Use in the cooking pot for best grilling results.
Crisper Basket
Use in the cooking pot for best air crisping results.
Kebab Skewers
Use when grilling meat and vegetable kebabs.
Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, preheat the Foodi Grill before adding food. It may
take about 8 minutes. Adding food before or during preheat may lead to
overcooking.
APROX
8
MINS
Grilling 101
Use your Ninja Foodi Grill to grill indoors–to get even char, grill marks, and
juicy flavor.
Grill Grate
Unique design promotes optimal airflow for even cooking, crisping, and
charring.
APPROX.
5
MINS
Want juicier meat?
After grilling, remove meat and let rest at least 5 minutes before cutting it.
Go to ninjakitchen.com for how-to videos
More flavor. Less smoke.
After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favorite
foods with a recommended temperature setting that will maximize grill flavors
while minimizing smoke.
We’ve also created a list of popular ingredients with our recommended cooking
directions.
LOW (400°F) Best for bacon, sausages, and calzones, and when using thicker barbecue sauces.
MED (450°F) Best for frozen meats and marinated food.
HIGH (500°F) Best for steaks, chicken, and burgers.
MAX (up to 510°F) Best for veggies, fruit, fresh/frozen seafood and pizza.
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, it may result in more smoke.
Grilling Cheat Sheet
New York Strip Steaks
2 steaks (1416 oz. each, 1 ¼ in. thick)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
HIGH 911 mins Frozen: MED 1824 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
Boneless Chicken Breasts
4 breasts (79 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
HIGH 1418 mins Frozen: MED 2226 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
80% Lean Burgers
4 patties (4 oz. each)
Season with salt and pepper.
Store-bought: HIGH 46 mins Handmade: HIGH 59 mins Frozen: MED 1015 mins
Flipping not necessary.
Salmon
4 fillets (56 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX 79 mins Frozen: MAX 1013 mins
Do not flip during cooking.
Fresh Bone-in Chicken Thighs
4 thighs (79 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
HIGH 2326 mins Frozen: MED 2528 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
Boneless Pork Chops
4 chops (8 oz. each)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
HIGH 1416 mins Frozen: MED 2023 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
Hot Dogs
(4 hot dogs)
Whole
HIGH 35 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
Sausages
6 sausages (34 oz. each)
Whole
LOW 812 mins Frozen: LOW 1014 min
Flip halfway through cooking.
Shrimp 1 lb Jumbo (1618 count)
Pat dry. Rub with 1 teaspoon canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX 35 mins Frozen: MAX 46 mins
Do not flip during cooking.
Bone-In Marinated/ Barbecue Chicken Thighs
4 thighs (79 oz. each)
MED 1821 mins LOW 2025 mins if using
a thick sauce
Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking.
Boneless Marinated/ Barbecue Chicken Breast
4 breasts (79 oz. each)
MED 1619 mins LOW 1924 mins if using
a thick sauce
Flip 2 to 3 times while cooking.
Pineapple
(68 slices or spears, 2 in. thick)
MAX 79 mins
Flip gently several times during cooking.
Peppers & Onions
(1 pepper, 1 onion)
Cut in 1-in. slices
MAX 1113 mins
Stir gently several times during cooking.
Yellow or Green Squash
34 each
Cut in quarters lengthwise. Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX 1216 mins
Flip several times during cooking.
Fresh Corn on the Cob
(4 ears)
Brush lightly with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX 1013 mins
Flip halfway through cooking.
For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.
Fresh Asparagus
(1 bunch)
Toss with canola oil. Season with salt and pepper.
MAX 57 mins
Spread evenly on grill grate. Do not flip.
Using your grill’s functions
FUNCTION
GRILL Grill indoors
for juicy, charred flavor.
AIR CRISP Crisp without
the guilt of deep frying.
ROAST
Roast your favorite foods right in the pot.
BAKE Make cakes and other baked goods easily and quickly.
ACCESSORY USED (optional)
TEMP
TIME
PREHEAT
Adjust temp between Low and Max. Refer to the previous page
or the Inspiration Guide for which settings to use.
Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
Adjust temp between 300°F450°F.
Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
Shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning.
Adjust temp between 250°F500°F.
Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
Not included
Adjust temp between 250°F400°F.
Set time, in minutes, and press START/STOP.
PRE will appear, and the blinking
bars will show preheating progress.
Once preheated, “Add Food” will display.
Do not add food before preheating
is complete.
Grill preheat can take approximately 8 minutes because of the grill grate’s
high density.
Air Crisp, Roast, and Bake preheat takes approximately
3 minutes.
If you just used a different function, and the grill grate is at room
temperature when you place it in the unit, “Add Food” may appear on the screen
immediately.
We recommend allowing the grill grate to heat up for at least 6 minutes
before placing ingredients on it.
DEHYDRATE
Create delicious homemade chips
and jerky.
Adjust temp between 105°F195°F.
Add food, set time, in hours, and press START/STOP. There is no preheat.
Sneak a Peek
Lift the hood while cooking to check on or flip food. Unit will automatically
pause cooking when hood is lifted and resume when it is closed.