Ninja Health Grill & Air Fryer
Model: AG301UK
Tips & Tricks
Grill
- The oil matters: For less smoke, use oils with a high smoke point, such as vegetable, coconut, grapeseed, or avocado oil. ?
- 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. ⏱️
- Check your food temp: The grill cooks quickly, so monitor foods with a thermometer. Internal food temperature continues to rise as food rests, so remove it [5°C] before target temperature is reached. ?️
Air Fry
- Shake, shake, shake: When air frying, check food and shake the crisper basket frequently for even browning. Remove food at the desired level of brownness. ?
- Use oil for crispiness: For best results with fresh vegetables, use an even, light coating of vegetable oil. ?
- Don't overcrowd: Evenly arrange and space out ingredients to ensure consistent browning. ?
- Secure your food: Secure light food with cocktail sticks so it won't be blown around by the fan. ?
Bake/Roast
- Convert traditional recipes: Use the Bake or Roast function to prepare foods typically cooked in the oven. Reduce the temperature by [5°C]. 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. ?
- Pasteurise jerky: Finish off dehydrated meats and fish by using the Roast function at 165°C for 1 minute. ?
What's in the box
- Splatter Guard ?️
- Removable Cooking Pot ?
- Grill Plate ♨️
- Crisper Basket ?
- Cleaning Brush with scraper tip ?
Preheat & Cleaning
Preheat for better results
For best grilling results, preheat the grill before adding food. It may take about [8 min]. Adding food before or during preheat may lead to overcooking.
Cleaning Instructions
- 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. ?
- Remove splatter guard after it cools and clean after each use.
- 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. ?
Grilling
Use your Ninja Grill to grill indoors to get even char, grill marks, and juicy flavor. ♨️
Grill Plate: Unique design promotes optimal airflow for even cooking, crisping, and charring.
Want juicier meat? After grilling, remove meat and let it rest at least [5 min] before cutting it.
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More Flavour. Less Smoke.
After countless hours of recipe testing, our chefs have paired your favourite foods with a recommended temperature setting that will maximise grill flavours while minimising smoke. We've also created a list of popular ingredients with our recommended cooking directions.
Temperature Settings
- LOW (200°C): Best for bacon, sausages, and calzones, and when using thicker barbecue sauces.
- MED (230°C): Best for frozen meats and marinated food.
- HIGH (260°C): Best for steaks, chicken and burgers.
- MAX (up to 265°C): Best for vegetables, fruit, fresh/frozen seafood and pizza.
For less smoke, we recommend using oils with a high smoke point—like vegetable or coconut 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
| Food Item | Quantity/Size | Preparation | Temperature | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirloin Steaks | 2 steaks (400-450g, 3cm thick) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | HIGH | 9-11 min (Frozen: MED 18-24 min) | Flip halfway. |
| Boneless Chicken Breasts | 4 breasts (200-250g) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | HIGH | 14-18 min (Frozen: MED 22-26 min) | Flip halfway. |
| 80% Lean Burgers | 4 burgers (110g) | Season. | HIGH | 4-6 min (Pre-packed); 5-9 min (Handmade); 10-15 min (Frozen MED) | Flipping not necessary. |
| Salmon | 4 fillets (140-170g) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | MAX | 7-9 min (Frozen: MAX 10-13 min) | Do not flip. |
| Fresh Chicken Thighs | 4 thighs (200-250g) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | HIGH | 23-26 min (Frozen: MED 25-28 min) | Flip halfway. |
| Boneless Pork Chops | 4 chops (230g each) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | HIGH | 14-16 min (Frozen: MED 20-23 min) | Flip halfway. |
| Hot Dogs | 4 hot dogs (Whole) | N/A | HIGH | 3-5 min | Flip halfway. |
| Sausages | 6 sausages (Whole) | N/A | LOW | 8-12 min (Frozen: LOW 10-14 min) | Flip halfway. |
| Prawns | 500g Jumbo (16-18 count) | Pat dry. Rub with 1 tsp vegetable oil. Season. | MAX | 3-5 min (Frozen: MAX 4-6 min) | Do not flip. |
| Marinated/Barbecue Chicken Thighs | 4 thighs (200-250g each) | N/A | MED | 18-21 min (LOW 20-25 min if using thick sauce) | Flip 2-3 times. |
| Boneless Marinated/Barbecue Chicken Breast | 4 breasts (200-250g each) | N/A | MED | 16-19 min (LOW 19-24 min if using thick sauce) | Flip 2-3 times. |
| Pineapple | 6-8 slices (5cm thick) | N/A | MAX | 7-9 min | Flip gently. |
| Peppers & Onions | 1 pepper, 1 onion (Cut in 1-in. slices) | N/A | MAX | 11-13 min | Stir gently. |
| Courgette | 3-4 each (Cut in quarters lengthwise) | Toss with vegetable oil. Season. | MAX | 12-16 min | Flip several times. |
| Fresh Corn on the Cob | 4 ears | Brush lightly with vegetable oil. Season. | MAX | 10-13 min | Flip halfway. |
| Fresh Asparagus | 1 bunch | Toss with vegetable oil. Season. | MAX | 5-7 min | Spread evenly. Do not flip. |
For more charts, please reference the included Inspiration Guide.
Using Your Grill's Functions
| Function | Accessory Used | Temperature Range | Time Range | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRILL ♨️ | Grill Plate | Low to Max | Set time in minutes | Grill indoors for juicy, charred flavor. |
| AIR FRY ? | Crisper Basket | 150°C - 230°C | Set time in minutes | Crisp without the guilt of deep frying. Shake ingredients or toss with silicone-tipped tongs for even browning. |
| ROAST ? | Removable Cooking Pot | 120°C - 265°C | Set time in minutes | Roast your favourite foods right in the pot. |
| BAKE ? | Removable Cooking Pot | 120°C - 205°C | Set time in minutes | Make cakes and other baked goods easily and quickly. |
| DEHYDRATE ☀️ | N/A (Use cooking pot or grill plate) | 40°C - 90°C | Set time in hours | Create delicious homemade vegetable chips and jerky. There is no preheat. |
Preheat Indicator
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 min]. Air Fry, Roast, and Bake preheat takes approximately 3 minutes. If the grill plate is at room temperature when placed in the unit, 'Add Food' may appear immediately. We recommend allowing the grill plate to heat up for at least 6 minutes before placing ingredients on it.
Sneak a Peek
Lift the lid while cooking to check on or flip food. The unit will automatically pause cooking when the lid is lifted and resume when it is closed. ?️