Ninja Foodi Recipes (30+ to get you started)

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These easy Ninja Foodi recipes are a great way to get started and you’re sure to fall in love with this awesome home appliance. Plus, there’s a few tips here on how to make the most of this awesome must have kitchen tool!

My husband recently bought a Ninja Foodi for me. And I just can’t stop using it. It’s that awesome!

If you’re new to using this awesome kitchen appliance, or not sure what it does, I’m gonna break it down just a bit. If you’re familiar with the Instant Pot, this works in similar ways. However, there’s so much more that a Foodi can do!

A Ninja Foodi is a small home appliance that has the following functions:

pressure cook
dehydrate
steam
slow cook
sauté
sear
air crisp (air fry)
bake
roast
broil
make yogurt
and more that I’m probably forgetting

This is the model that we have – we bought the 8qt and it works well for our family of 6. The size seems just about right.

This small home appliance is the ultimate. And I’m pretty obsessed.

Ninja Foodi chicken soup — Ninja Foodi Chicken Soup

Tips to Getting Started

When I first began using my Ninja Foodi, I felt a little bit intimidated. I have never used a pressure cooker in my life.

There’s this meme floating around social media periodically. It involves a stove top pressure cooker and a bit of an explosion that destroys the kitchen.

Have you seen it? Anyway, that has always been my fear with pressure cooking.

But let me tell you, using this Ninja Foodi pressure cooker, was totally painless. And pretty simple.

Tips

These easy Ninja Foodi recipes are a great way to get started with your new (and soon to be favorite) home appliance. I’ve included a variety of quick and easy pressure cooker meals, desserts, sides, and snacks.
One tip I learned when I was getting started with my Ninja Foodi was to make sure that I’m paying attention to details. One time I was getting ready to pressure cook something and I was distracted. I forgot to switch from vent to seal and I was left with water spraying out of the vent.
Another thing that has been helpful to me is to just test out the various functions with random foods and recipes. Last night, I made a homemade chicken soup in under 30 minutes. From scratch! And it was full of flavor.
I definitely recommend reading the instructions and just playing around with recipes to understand how the Ninja Foodi works. Its really simple once you get started!

Ninja Foodi Chicken Soup

This incredibly easy Ninja Foodi chicken soup is comforting and packed full of flavor. Simply made in under 30 minutes! This chicken soup is a hearty meal that is sure to fill you up and bring you comfort on a cold day.

two white soup bowls with the chicken soup and black spoons on the side

Air Fryer Jalapeno Poppers (keto)

These Keto Jalapeño poppers are amazing! They are so tasty and so easy to make! These are low carb, gluten free and perfect for an air fryer! These are so appetizing and fun to make I guarantee you will make these over and over again.

holding a finished jalapeno popper close up to see the texture.

Air Fryer Sweet Chili Chicken Wings

These Sweet Chili Chicken Wings are bursting with Asian flavors that will please a crowd. This easy air fryer recipe will become a go to appetizer.

Quick & Easy Ninja Foodi Spaghetti

Quick and delicious spaghetti dinner with ground sausage. And made easy in a Ninja Foodi pressure cooker.

large white bowl of the ninja foodi spaghetti with shredded Parmesan cheese & fresh basil on top

Ninja Foodi Mashed Potatoes

Cheesy Ninja Foodi Mashed Potatoes are perfectly & comforting mashed-potato recipe that's been pressure cooked with the Foodi. Find helpful tips for making this mashed-potato recipe and more here.

Ninja Foodi Beef Chuck Roast

Perfectly delicious, flavorful, and tender beef chuck roast simply made in the Ninja Foodi cooker.

close up image of beef chuck roast on a white plate

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pot Roast Recipe

This tender Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pot Roast has just 5 ingredients. Has tips for using the Ninja Foodi to make pot roast & keto-friendly side dishes.

Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Pasta

This Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker Pepperoni Pizza Pasta is a perfect family meal. It’s hearty and filling with an irresistible golden, cheesy top. If you don’t have the new Ninja Foodi, you can also make this in your Instant Pot or other brand of electric pressure cooker.

Delicious Roasted Artichokes with Dipping Sauce

These Roasted Artichokes with a Garlic Dipping Sauce are pressure cooked and seasoned with lemon and tamari then roasted to crispy, tender perfection.

Ninja Foodi Cowboy Sausage Dip

Ninja Foodi Cowboy Sausage Dip is one of the best dips you will ever have. Creamy, cheesy and jam-packed with flavor. This sausage dip will be your

Italian Sausage Soup Recipe

This Italian sausage soup recipe is mildly spicy & creamy. Its the perfect soup to warm you up on a blustery day. Made creamy with potatoes and heavy cream.

Ninja Foodi Chili (keto + low carb recipe) – Boots & Hooves Homestead

This Ninja Foodi Chili Recipe is loaded with flavor and incredibly quick & easy to make. It is low carb / keto friendly and ready in about 30 minutes!

Easy Ninja Foodi Ravioli (air fried) – Boots & Hooves Homestead

This Ninja Foodi Ravioli is a delicious and easy to put together appetizer or anytime snack. It uses the air fryer method and is ready in under 20 minutes.

Hard Boiled Eggs (Ninja Foodi) – Boots & Hooves Homestead

This is an easy way to make hard boiled eggs using a Ninja Foodi. Set on the pressure cooking function, this can easily be adapted to an Instant Pot.

Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Chicken Wings Recipe

Make CRISPY Air Fryer Chicken Wings in 30 minutes without flour, breading or loads of oil! Includes tips for making frozen wings.

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Ninja Foodi Beans (No Soak Method)

Make these easy Ninja Foodi Beans that are easy to make with this no soak method, use dried pinto beans for this recipe!

How to Cook Ninja Foodi Sausage or Brats – Fresh or Frozen!

Ninja Foodi sausage is a great dinner! Using fresh or frozen brats or sausage links you can make them tender on the inside with that snap on the outside!

Ninja Foodi Shredded Chicken

This easy shredded bbq chicken recipe is simply made in a Ninja Foodi. But can easily be adapted to any pressure cooker. Have dinner ready in under 30 minutes!

white platter of fresh homemade shredded bbq chicken

Ninja Foodi Salmon Recipe

This easy air crisp salmon recipe is simply made in a Ninja Foodi or any air fryer. It is packed with flavor from an easy & delicious marinade.

Ninja Foodi salmon on a wooden cutting board

Instant Pot Beef and Noodles

Creamy beef and noodles Instant Pot recipe that takes only 15 minutes to cook! Thinly sliced steak or beef tips come out tender and delicious every time.

Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries that are Crunchy!

Simply follow this easy recipe and check out all the different seasoning options. Can be made in any air fryer!

Ninja Foodi Sweet Potatoes (Pressure Cooker)

Make these delicious, soft Ninja Foodi Sweet Potatoes using the pressure cooker function. These are wonderful as a side dish!

Ninja Foodi sweet potatoes with marshmallows on top.

Ninja Foodi Grill Stuffed Peppers

Ninja Foodi Grill Stuffed Peppers are incredibly easy to make. The peppers are tender on the outside and filled with deliciousness inside.

Ninja Foodi French Fries

The most delicious Garlic Fries made in your Ninja Foodi. Use the Air Fryer feature to crisp the fries to perfection. Super easy to make.

Ninja Foodi Chicken Thighs

Ninja Foodi chicken thighs are tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor! They only take minutes to prep, they’re perfect for busy weeknights.

Ninja Foodi Pork Chops with Gravy

Make a great batch of Ninja Foodi Pork Chops with Gravy, easy to make gluten-free too. This will use the pressure cooker function.

Homemade Garlic Powder (Ninja Foodi DIY)

You can make homemade garlic powder and it’s easier than you’d think! Learn how to make one easily, with the Ninja Foodi dehydrator function.

Easy Air Crisp Garbanzo Beans (Ninja Foodi)

This incredibly easy air fryer garbanzo beans recipe is the perfect anytime snack. Simply made in about 15 minutes and it’s packed full of flavor.

20-Minute Ninja Foodi Mac and Cheese with Bacon

A healthier one-pot bacon mac and cheese recipe with 8 grams of protein, 10 grams of carbs, and 120 calories per serving.

Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob in Husks | Ninja Foodi Recipe

Corn on the cub in a pressure cooker with husks on is the BEST way to enjoy tender crisp corn without the work. Pressure cooker (Ninja Foodi) recipe!

Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Recipe

Air fryer chicken tenders recipe – SUPER crispy, easy to make in the air fryer and healthier than deep-frying too.

Ninja Foodi Mexican Street Corn

Make a delicious batch of Ninja Foodi Mexican Street Corn in just 10 minutes in your Ninja Foodi or Air Fryer, sweet and savory side dish!

Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower (Ninja Foodi)

Make perfect, crispy Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower in the Air Fryer or Ninja Foodi! This is the best Buffalo Caulifower Wings without the oil!

Ninja Foodi Chicken Breast

In your Ninja Foodi, Chicken Breast is super simple to make! These Ninja foodi chicken breasts are tender, juicy, and simply seasoned to create the perfect tasty meal.

Ninja Foodi Corned Beef and Cabbage

This Ninja Foodi Corned Beef and Cabbage recipe is simply made using the pressure cooker function. And it is deliciously flavored with a bit of Guinness.

Homemade Ninja Foodi Yogurt

Making a homemade yogurt at home is made super easy with this recipe. Learn how to make your own Ninja Foodi yogurt with only 2 ingredients.

FAQs

I think that meat is excellent to cook in the Ninja Foodi. The pressure cooker function makes it a breeze and saves so much time and effort! Soups, chilis, stews are also great because they are all done in one pot and made quickly.

The Ninja Foodi is a small home appliance that has the following functions: pressure cook, dehydrate, steam, slow cook, sauté, sear, air crisp (air fry), bake, roast, broil, make yogurt.