NINJA AF080 Mini Air Fryer User Guide

NINJA AF080 Mini Air Fryer

USING YOUR 2 QUART MINI AIR FRYER

The Ninja® Mini Air Fryer circulates super-hot air around your food to remove moisture from its surface to give it that golden-brown, crispy finish.
ROTATE DIAL CLOCKWISE TO SELECT TIME AND GET COOKING

AIR FRY TIPS & TRICKS

• SECURE YOUR FOOD
  Keep light foods from being blown around by the fan by securing them with toothpicks.

• DON’T OVERCROWD
  Evenly arrange and space ingredients out to ensure consistent browning.

• AVOID SMOKE
  We recommend using Canola, Refined Coconut, Avocado, Vegetable, and Grapeseed oils. Avoid using Olive Oil, Butter, and Margarine.
  We also recommend adding marinades within the last few minutes of cook cycle in order to prevent smoking.

AIR FRY 101

• CRISPER PLATE
  The crisper plate promotes overall browning. We recommend using it every time you air fry.

• SHAKE OR TOSS
  For best results, frequently shake your food or toss it with silicone-tipped tongs to get it as crispy as you’d like.

PARMESAN GARLIC FRIES

PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 pound frozen shoestring fries
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh parsley, finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Install crisper plate in basket, then place fries on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.

2. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 25 minutes.

3. After 15 minutes, remove basket and shake fries vigorously for 5 seconds, then reinsert basket to resume cooking.

4. While the fries cook, add the garlic and melted
   butter to a small bowl and stir to combine.

5. After 5 minutes, remove basket and pour butter mixture over the fries. Toss fries in basket until evenly coated in butter mixture, then reinsert basket to resume cooking.

6. When cooking is complete, sprinkle fries in basket with Parmesan cheese and toss to coat. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.

BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER

PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

INGREDIENTS

• 1/2 head cauliflower, cut in 1-inch florets
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch Nonstick cooking spray 1/4 cup Buffalo sauce

DIRECTIONS

1. Install crisper plate in basket.
2. In a large bowl, add the cauliflower and cornstarch. Toss until evenly coated, then spray with cooking spray, coating all sides.
3. Transfer cauliflower to basket, then insert basket in unit.
4. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 25 minutes.
5. After 13 minutes, remove basket and shake cauliflower vigorously for 5 seconds, then reinsert basket to resume cooking.
6. When cooking is complete, toss cauliflower with Buffalo sauce and serve warm.

LOADED POTATO SKINS

PREP: 1 MINUTES | COOK: 45 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

INGREDIENTS

• 1 medium russet potato, pierced 4 times with a fork
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tablespoons bacon bits

TOPPINGS (optional)

• Sour cream
• Chopped scallions

DIRECTIONS

1. Install crisper plate in basket, then place potato on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
2. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 40 minutes.
3. When cooking is complete, remove potato from basket and cool for 10 minutes.
4. While potato is cooling, add the cheese and bacon bits to a medium bowl.
5. After 10 minutes, remove basket and cut potato in half lengthwise. Scoop out the cooked flesh of the potato, leaving 1/2-inch boarder. Discard the flesh or save for a later use. Fill empty cavity of potato halves with bacon and cheese mixture.
6. Place the loaded potato skins back on the crisper plate, then insert basket in unit.
7. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 5 minutes.
8. When cooking is complete, remove loaded potato skins. Serve warm with sour cream and scallions as desired.

TERIYAKI WINGS

PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 23 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 pound chicken wings (drumettes and flats)
• 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
• 1 teaspoon chives, chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. Install crisper plate in basket, then place wings on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
2. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 23 minutes.
3. After 13 minutes, remove basket and flip wings with silicone-tipped tongs, then reinsert basket to resume cooking.
4. When cooking is complete, transfer wings to a medium bowl. Add teriyaki sauce and toss to coat. Garnish with chives and serve warm.

GRILLED CHEESE

PREP: 5 MINUTES | COOK: 12 MINUTES | MAKES: 1 SERVING

INGREDIENTS

• 2 slices white bread
• 3 slices American cheese
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise, divided

FILLINGS (optional)

• 2 slices deli ham
• 2 slices deli turkey
• 1/2 Roma tomato, thinly sliced
• 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeños, diced

DIRECTIONS

1. Place cheese on both slices of bread, topping cheese with fillings as desired. Close the sandwich and spread mayonnaise evenly on each side of assembled sandwich.
2. Install crisper plate in basket, then place sandwich on crisper plate and insert basket in unit.
3. To begin cooking, turn dial clockwise to 12 minutes.
4. After 6 minutes, use a nonstick spatula to flip the sandwich, then reinsert basket to resume cooking.
5. When cooking is complete, remove sandwich from basket. Cut in half and serve warm.

Air Fry Cooking Chart

Cauliflower                                                       1/2 head| Cut in 1-inch florets| 1 Tbsp| 400°F| 20–25 mins
---|---|---|---|---
2 small| Cut in 1-inch wedges| 1 Tbsp| 400°F| 25–30 mins
1 whole (6–8 oz)| Pierced with fork 3 times| None| 400°F| 35–40 mins
1/2 lb| Cut in 1-inch chunks| 1 Tsp| 400°F| 20–25 mins
 | 1 small whole (6–8 oz)| Pierced with fork 3 times| None| 400°F| 35–40 mins
POULTRY|  |  |  |  |
Chicken breasts| 1 breast (6–8 oz each)| Boneless| Brushed with oil| 400°F| 20–24 mins
Chicken wings| 3/4 lb (12 oz)| Drumettes & flats| None| 400°F| 22–26 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD|  |  |  |  |
Salmon fillets| 2 fillets (4 oz each)| None| Brushed with oil| 400°F| 10–13 mins
PORK|  |  |  |  |
Hot Dogs| 4 hot dogs| Whole| None| 400°F| 8–10 mins
FROZEN FOODS|  |  |  |  |
Burger, frozen| 1/4 lb patty| 1 inch thick| None| 400°F| 10–15 mins
Chicken nuggets| 1 box (12 oz)| None| None| 400°F| 13–15 mins
Fish sticks| 8 fish sticks| None| None| 400°F| 10–15 mins
French fries| 1/2 lb| None| None| 400°F| 18–23 mins
Mozzarella sticks| 1/2 box (8 oz)| None| None| 400°F| 12–15 mins
Pot stickers| 1/2 bag (12 oz, 10 count)| None| None| 400°F| 12–15 mins
Pizza rolls| 1/2 bag (10 oz, 20 count)| None| None| 400°F| 12–15 mins
Popcorn shrimp| 1 box (14–16 ounces)| None| None| 400°F| 12–15 mins
Frozen sweet potato fries| 1/2 bag (10 oz)| None| None| 400°F| 20–22 mins
Tater tots| 1/2 lb| None| None| 400°F| 20–22 mins

For best results, shake or toss often.
We recommend frequently checking your food and shaking or tossing it to ensure desired results.

Use these cook times as a guide, adjusting to your preference.

Shake your food

Toss with silicone-tipped tongs

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