30+ Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes{Easy+Healthy}
These 30+ Ninja Foodi Grill recipes are the perfect way to end or start your day with a great meal. Whether you cook it on the grill model, air fryer, or pressure cooker, it will turn out great.
I personally love using the air fryer and pressure cooker since I have other grills to use but there is nothing like indoor cooking with a grill that you can use with almost any recipe you want.
There are a lot of recipes that you can cook on both the grill, air fryer, and pressure cooker from Ninja Foodi and while some of them are in the Indoor Grill Cookbook, you can also improvise.
The best foods that you can make on the Ninja Foodi grill are the ones that you have the most control over.
What I mean by that are the foods that you are used to making with the flavors you want.
I love making Ninja Foodi chicken wings as the meat easily cooks.
There are also some recipes that you can make on the grill that you would usually make on larger, more commercial grills.
We will be taking some of the recipes from the Indoor Grill Cookbook but most of these delicious recipes come from home cooks like you who love making their food on the Ninja Foodi Grill.
The Best Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes
1. Ninja Foodi Grill Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Starting off the list is one of the best foods and my personal favorite – chicken wings. If you have the Ninja Foodi air fryer, then you know you are about to make the best Foodi chicken wings in it.
This guide shows you how simple the recipe can get.
Since you do not use that much oil, this recipe is healthy and the oil does not really matter as the Foodi chicken wings still turn out crispy.
While I would usually cook in an air fryer with the lid closed, this guide shows that you can also cook in the air fryer like you are cooking in a pan.
Check it out and try this simple and delicious recipe.
2. Ninja Foodi Grill Steak And Roasted Potatoes
Another healthy recipe that you would love to make frequently because of its simplicity.
Steaks should not be that complicated and this guide shows you how easy it is to cook one on the Ninja Foodi.
The guide shows seasoning the steak well with mixed seasonings but you can use a simple mix of salt and pepper.
I really like how the Foodi Smart XL shows on the display when to put the food.
The potatoes are cooked in an oven in this guide but I also like roasting potatoes in the Ninja Foodi air fryer.
If you want, you can put a bit of oil in the air fryer and cook the potatoes perfectly.
3. Roast Chicken Breast In The Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker
While you can use any pressure cooker for this recipe, I still prefer sticking with the Ninja Foodi one just like this guide. It is a very easy process but this roast chicken breast will take some time.
It is also a unique approach of roast chicken breast wherein the chicken breasts are cooked twice. Seasoned well and tenderized a bit, the roast chicken breast will turn out beautiful.
The Ninja Foodi XL pressure cooker can cook up to 3 roast chicken breasts at the same time so I recommend using the Ninja Foodi XL if you have it.
4. Grilled Chicken Recipes On The Ninja Foodi – Chicken Breast
One of my favorite grilled chicken recipes on the Ninja Foodi Smart XL is the grilled chicken breast recipe. All you need to do is dry the chicken breast a bit before seasoning them.
You can use different spices that you like or go with the recipe on this guide by using a spicy seasoning-for-all and spraying the chicken breasts with a little bit of avocado oil.
From there, you only need to set and preheat your Ninja Foodi Smart XL and cook one of the best grilled chicken recipes that you would ever make with this simple guide.
5. Roast Beef On The Ninja Foodi XL
Roast beef is one of the best foods that I have ever tried.
The spices inside the melting texture of the meat are like a piece of heaven that simply explodes in your mouth.
Roast beef is also one of the more unique recipes that you would make on an indoor cooking appliance like the Ninja Foodi XL but since the Foodi XL is big enough, it can fit large cuts of meat.
Seasoning the roast beef is not that hard but it is important to do this.
This guide helps you with seasoning the roast beef perfectly using simple spices like garlic, peppers, thyme, rosemary, and onion powder.
Spiced shrimp is one of the most popular recipes that you will find in the Ninja Foodi Indoor Grill Cookbook. There are a lot of recipes in the indoor grill cookbook that you will surely enjoy cooking.
This specific recipe uses really simple spices and cooks the shrimps in the pressure cooker. It is one of the most savory recipes despite using just a small amount of seasoning.
Anyone who loves to grill knows what Old Bay seasoning is and that is what you are going to use as well as a 12-ounce beer, making it one of the most unique savory recipes on the Ninja Foodi.
7. BBQ Chicken On The Ninja Foodi XL
Get your BBQ chicken sauce ready for this beautiful recipe that you can make in your Ninja Foodi pressure cooker.
This is a really easy guide but it does take a bit of time.
Since the pressure cooker is not that large, you will have to cook your BBQ chicken in batches.
I love making BBQ chicken during gatherings and I always usually make them on the grill.
Cooking BBQ chicken in a pressure cooker is nothing new to me but the size is a bit of a disadvantage for parties.
Lucky for me, I only cooked this recipe for myself so it was pretty quick.
8. Ninja Foodi Grill Breakfast
If you love making breakfast on your grill, then it is time for you to change the process a bit by using an air fryer.
This is where you can make your breakfasts healthy and full of flavor.
You do not need too much oil like how you would in your pan.
This really simple guide is a good way to practice your skills with the Ninja Foodi air fryer that you have.
9. Pot Roast In The Ninja Foodi
Pot roast is one of my favorite foods to make in the Ninja Foodi Smart XL. The large cooking space allows you to cook a large cut of meat in just one go.
This guide shows how you can make the pot roast perfectly with the sauce and juices from the meat and the vegetables like cauliflower that add to the texture of the whole food.
You can also add some of your favorite side dishes on the Ninja Foodi grill like roast potatoes that you can also cook on the grill. It is one of the most savory recipes that you can make.
10. The Best Pizza In The Ninja Foodi Grill
It will be considered treason if I do not include pizza in this list. Making grilled pizza is one of the most unique types of recipes that I love making and I think that you should start doing it too.
Any pizza will do and this guide shows you how you can make the pizza perfectly cooked while also making sure that the crust stays crispy and airy on the inside.
The best thing about the Ninja Foodi grill is that while you can cook the whole pizza in the large cooking space, you can also grease the cooking space by cooking the toppings in it as well.
11. Ninja Foodi Chicken Honey Garlic
One of the most savory recipes that you can find among the 600 recipes from the Indoor Grill Cookbook of Ninja Foodi is the honey garlic chicken.
This guide shows you how you can make the Foodi chicken crispy first in the air fryer before cooking the most delicious honey garlic sauce in the pressure cooker.
This is one of the best grilled chicken recipes that you can make in your Ninja Foodi and this guide puts it in the most simple and helpful way.
12. Healthy Vegetable Side Dish On The Ninja Foodi
Now onto some healthy recipes that you can make in your air fryer.
This is a pretty straightforward guide that you can follow when making healthy side dishes.
Vegetables cook perfectly in the air fryer since the heat travels around the food.
You also do not need to use too much oil so making this recipe will surely give the side dishes a healthier result.
If you are having a party where you host a large group of people, I recommend using the Ninja Foodi Smart XL so that you do not have to cook in batches and just make it in one go instead.
13. Vegetable Kebabs On The Ninja Foodi
This is another healthy and unique recipe that you can make in your Ninja Foodi air fryer.
This iconic Middle Eastern food is perfect for your next grill and barbecue.
Just like the vegetable side dish on the previous one on this list, you can easily cook the vegetable kebabs in your air fryer and give them a healthier, less oily finish.
14. Bacon Mac And Cheese On The Ninja Foodi Grill
Instead of sticking to the more common grilled chicken recipes, you also ought to know the more unique recipes that you can make in your Ninja Foodi.
This guide shows you how your basic mac and cheese can be turned into a whole breakfast meal with bacon, cheese, and a beautiful homemade sauce for this iconic snack/meal.
15. Ninja Foodi Grill Chuck Roast
Not only can you make small cuts of steak in your Ninja Foodi but you can also go with larger cuts of meat.
You have enough cooking space and your indoor grill will be able to cook it perfectly.
With just a simple mix of your favorite seasonings and salt, you can cook the perfect chuck roast in your Ninja air fryer.
This savory recipe is perfect for the whole meal of the family.
16. Grilled Pork Chops On The Ninja Foodi
Pork is also one of the easiest cuts of meat that you can cook in your Ninja Foodi air fryer. The fat cap on the meat will sizzle and make the whole cut of meat juicy and tender.
Since the guide uses just simple seasonings like salt and pepper, you can mix it up a bit by using your favorite seasonings or rub to give flavor to the pork.
I love how the Ninja Foodi Smart XL was able to put perfect grill marks and chars on the outside of the pork chops so I will definitely be making this recipe again.
17. Ninja Foodi Grill Meatloaf
I love cooking with onions and a lot of seasonings and this cooking guide perfectly shows how beautiful the result is if you stick with the best seasonings and fresh ingredients.
Making meatloaf in the Ninja Foodi is perhaps one of the easiest and quickest recipes that you can make.
The mix of fresh herbs and spices with the meat is just perfect for a flavorful meal.
18. Ninja Foodi Bacon-wrapped Jalapeno Poppers
You might already be full with all the main course recipes that we have here on the list so it is time for a little bit of an appetizer or a snack with these delicious bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers.
With cream cheese inside the peppers, you can perfectly match the flavors with the crispy bacon that also adds texture to this very simple snack.
Make sure to watch this guide so you can learn how to properly wrap the raw bacon around the jalapenos so they do not fall off when cooking.
19. Grilled Salmon Indoors In The Ninja Foodi
I would not usually encourage you to cook grilled salmon indoors as it is going to smell. However, if you have a Ninja Foodi air fryer, you do not have to worry that much about it,
This guide perfectly shows and explains to you how you should cut up the whole salmon before cooking so the cutlets can evenly cook. It is a very easy recipe to do with all the seasonings ready for you.
You can use your favorite rub or seasoning or follow the ones used on this guide like seasoned salt, avocado oil, and lemon juice.
20. Baby Back Ribs In The Ninja Foodi
I did not even imagine at first that you can cook a whole rack of ribs in the Ninja Foodi but I have learned that you really can cook almost anything that you want in this cooking equipment.
If you love that juicy and slightly sticky ribs then you should definitely cook it in your Ninja Foodi.
This guide helps you with the entire process, even when it is time to cut the ribs into individual pieces.
21. Ninja Foodi Grill Turkey Breast
Since I knew that you do not have to be afraid of cooking large portions of food on the Ninja Foodi grill, I experimented and found this beautiful recipe with turkey breast.
With a little bit of cajun seasoning and butter to make the turkey breast full of flavor and juiciness, this guide will make your Thanksgiving dinners a whole lot better.
Coat the turkey breast with the seasoning and make sure that it absorbs it first before putting it in the air fryer.
22. Ninja Foodi Steak Kabobs
While I love keeping my food healthy like the vegetable kebabs on this list, mixing it up a bit to make a more savory recipe is not that bad.
These steak kabobs cooked in the Ninja Foodi are perfect for your next meal.
You do not need a lot as you are just going to use some common seasonings like on this guide.
You can also use your favorite marinade mix and make the perfect steaks before you grill them with your vegetables.
23. Ninja Foodi Grilled Yellow Squash
All you need for this recipe are extra virgin olive oil, Himalayan pink salt, and pepper to season the yellow squash.
You can also use other types of squash if that is what is available.
Just cup up the squash into smaller cubes, season them with salt and pepper, drizzle a little bit of olive oil on top and then put them in the air fryer, within a few minutes, your meal is ready.
24. Ninja Foodi Grilled Filet Mignon
This is another simple recipe that you can make in your Ninja Foodi air fryer. Seasoning a Filet Mignon is really not that hard and this guide shows you just that.
All you need to get started is some garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce. These seasonings are enough to make the cut of meat full of flavor that you want.
Within a few minutes in the Ninja Foodi grill, you will have yourself a delicious cut of meat that is tender and juicy while also having a lot of savory flavors.
25. Chicken Satay In The Ninja Foodi
Chicken satay might not be the most common grilled chicken recipe that you know but it is something that you should definitely cook more with your Ninja Foodi.
Those thin boneless chicken strips are perfect for making a light meal that is full of flavor.
I also love how this guide shows you how to properly cut the chicken breasts for the perfect texture.
Season the chicken strips and you are ready to cook the simplest and most amazing recipe for your next meal.
26. Ninja Risotto Mushroom Risotto
As a fan of Asian cuisine, I love rice, and making risotto in the Ninja Foodi is something that I have learned to love as well.
The best thing about this is that you can cook everything in the pressure cooker.
Cook the mushrooms a bit with the rice before you put the broth in and you have yourself a savory recipe that you can eat even without side dishes on your table.
27. Ninja Foodi Grill Pasta Salad
Making unique recipes in the Ninja Foodi is one of the best experiences you will ever have in your cooking career.
Despite the uniqueness of the recipe, Ninja Foodi makes it seem so easy.
With fresh ingredients like onions, cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, pepperoni slices, and pasta, this recipe makes for a really great snack or meal if you cook enough of it.
28. Ninja Foodi Spaghetti
Anything pasta, I love, that’s for sure. Making spaghetti in the Ninja Foodi pressure cooker is one of the easiest things to do as the pasta cooks perfectly along with the sauce and meat.
You are, of course, going to cook the meat first in the pressure cooker along with some onions and the common herbs and spices.
I love how this recipe is made easier by the Ninja Foodi as I do not need to cook the pasta and the sauce in two different pots, so it is really convenient.
29. Ninja Foodi Grilled Sweet Corn
If you want a snack or something to go with your steaks and barbecue, then sweet corn is something that you know everybody will love and you can cook it in the Ninja Foodi.
Sweet corn is really easy to make as you almost do not need anything.
You can season it afterward with salt and pepper or better yet, put some margarine on the corn cobs while cooking them in the air fryer.
30. Ninja Foodi Strawberry Jam
If you want something that you will be able to eat and use with snacks in the future, then this strawberry jam recipe will surely get you the right jam that you need for your toast.
Using fresh strawberries, the recipe gives you a really sweet and satisfying jam that you can use on your bread, cakes, and more.
Just cook the strawberries in the pressure cooker and then add the sugar, lemon juice, cornstarch, and a little bit of water and let the Ninja Foodi do the rest.
31. Lemon Blueberry Poundcake
Yes, I just needed to end the list with one of the best desserts that I have ever made in the Ninja Foodi. Lemon blueberry poundcake grew to be one of my favorites because of the fresh ingredients.
If you love baking, then you would perhaps love to make one in your Ninja Foodi pressure cooker.
This is a really simple recipe and I love it because it is not too sweet but it is the perfect finisher for your meals.
There are still a lot of recipes that you can make in your Ninja Foodi air fryer or pressure cooker.
Check out their Indoor Grill Cookbook for more of the recipes that you can cook and enjoy cooking!
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