10+ Ninja Foodi Recipes for Easy and Delicious Meals

Got a Ninja Foodi? Then you already know it’s one of those rare kitchen gadgets that actually earns its spot on the counter. It air fries, pressure cooks, and does a bunch of other things, so you can whip up all kinds of meals without much fuss.

Ninja Foodi recipes are all about making the most of your device, helping you cook up easy, tasty dishes with way less hassle.

Let’s dive into some simple recipes that fit into a busy week. Whether you’re after a quick dinner or a healthier snack, you’ll find ideas here that put your Ninja Foodi to good use.

1) Air Fryer Crispy Chicken Wings

Crispy chicken wings in the Ninja Foodi? Absolutely. You get juicy wings with a crunchy skin, all without the mess of deep frying.

It’s a pretty fast process—about 30 minutes from start to finish. If you want them extra crispy, toss the wings with a bit of baking powder and seasoning salt.

That little trick helps the skin get golden and crunchy while the inside stays tender. Preheat your Foodi to 390°F (200°C) before you start.

Pop the wings in for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through. That way, every side gets crispy.

Sauce them up or eat them as is—either way, they’re a hit.

Ingredients

• 2 pounds chicken wings
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• Optional: your favorite wing sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat Ninja Foodi air fryer to 390°F (200°C) for 3 minutes.
2. Pat wings dry and mix with baking powder and seasoning salt.
3. Place wings in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
4. Cook for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Toss in sauce if desired. Serve hot.

Want more tips? Here’s a Ninja Foodi chicken wings recipe.

2) Pressure Cooker Beef Stew

Beef stew in the Ninja Foodi is a game changer. I like to start by browning the beef using the sauté setting—it gives the stew a deeper flavor.

Next, add your veggies, broth, and spices. Seal the lid and pressure cook it for about 30 minutes.

The meat comes out tender, and the flavors meld together in a fraction of the time it’d take on the stove. When it’s done, release the pressure carefully.

You’ll have a cozy, hearty stew ready to eat.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 cups beef broth
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp dried thyme

Cooking Instructions

1. Turn Ninja Foodi to “Sauté” and heat oil.
2. Brown beef cubes on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
4. Pour in beef broth.
5. Close lid and set pressure cooker to high. Cook for 30 minutes.
6. Release pressure carefully.
7. Open lid and stir stew before serving.

If you want more details, check out this Ninja Foodi beef stew recipe.

3) One-Pot Mexican Pot Roast

This Mexican pot roast is comfort food that doesn’t take all day. The Ninja Foodi cooks the meat until it’s tender and packed with flavor, all in under an hour.

You just need one pot, so cleanup is easy. The roast cooks with beef broth, black beans, and spices, making a rich, hearty meal.

Serve it with rice or tortillas, and maybe add your favorite salsa or toppings if you’re feeling creative.

Ingredients

• 2 ½ lbs chuck roast
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups beef broth
• ¾ cup brown rice, rinsed
• ¾ cup dry black beans
• 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in the Ninja Foodi using the sauté function.
2. Brown the chuck roast on all sides, then remove it.
3. Add beef broth, rinsed rice, black beans, and tomatoes to the pot.
4. Place the roast back in and seal the lid.
5. Cook on high pressure for about 50 minutes.
6. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
7. Open the lid and check the meat for tenderness.
8. Serve hot with your choice of sides.

Want to see more? Here’s a Mexican Pot Roast in the Ninja Foodi.

4) Quick Shrimp Scampi

Shrimp scampi in the Ninja Foodi is ridiculously quick. The shrimp cooks in just a few minutes and turns a lovely pink when it’s ready.

The garlic butter sauce is simple but so good. Pressure cooking helps lock in the flavor fast.

Serve it over linguine, rice, or whatever pasta you like. I always squeeze a little fresh lemon at the end for a bright, tangy kick.

Ingredients

• 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup white wine (optional)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Cooking Instructions

1. Set Ninja Foodi to sauté, melt butter, and sauté garlic for 1 minute.
2. Add shrimp, chicken broth, and white wine if using.
3. Close lid and pressure cook for 3 minutes.
4. Quick release pressure and open lid carefully.
5. Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
6. Garnish with parsley and serve over pasta or rice.

Want to try it? Here’s a Ninja Foodi Shrimp Scampi Linguine recipe.

5) Lasagna Cups

Lasagna cups are just plain fun. You get all the cheesy, saucy goodness of lasagna, but in bite-sized form.

They’re quick to make in the Ninja Foodi, which is great for snacks or a light meal. Layer pasta, sauce, cheese, and meat in muffin tins or silicone cups.

The Foodi cooks them evenly, so you end up with gooey, melty little cups. No need for fancy tools, and they’re way less work than a full lasagna.

Ingredients:

• Lasagna noodles, cut into small pieces
• Marinara or spaghetti sauce
• Cooked ground beef or sausage
• Ricotta cheese
• Shredded mozzarella cheese
• Grated Parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat your Ninja Foodi to 325°F (163°C) using the Air Crisp function.
2. Spray your muffin tin or silicone cups with non-stick spray.
3. Place lasagna noodle pieces in the bottom.
4. Add a spoonful of sauce, meat, ricotta, and mozzarella.
5. Repeat layers until full.
6. Cook in the Ninja Foodi for about 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

6) Chicken Tinga

Chicken Tinga is all about shredded chicken in a smoky, spicy tomato-chipotle sauce. I usually go for the pressure cook function, but slow cook works too.

The sauce has chipotle peppers, diced tomatoes, onions, and a few spices. It’s smoky, a little spicy, but not overwhelmingly hot.

Serve it in tacos, over rice, or with tortillas. The Ninja Foodi does most of the work, so you can just relax.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb (450g) chicken breasts
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz / 400g)
• 2-3 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Turn on the Ninja Foodi sauté function. Heat olive oil and cook onion and garlic until soft.
2. Add diced tomatoes, chipotle peppers, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir well.
3. Add chicken breasts and chicken broth. Close the lid and set to pressure cook on high for 12 minutes.
4. When done, release pressure, remove chicken, and shred it with forks.
5. Return shredded chicken to the pot and mix with sauce. Warm for 5 minutes on sauté if needed.
6. Serve with tortillas or rice, and garnish with cilantro if you like.

Adjust the chipotle to your taste if you want it milder or spicier. It’s a simple way to get bold flavors with hardly any effort.

Find more info on slow cooker Chicken Tinga or Instant Pot Chicken Tinga.

7) Chili Cheese Dog Sliders

Chili cheese dog sliders are just plain fun for parties or game nights. You use slider buns, hot dogs, chili, and a pile of cheese.

Everything cooks up easily in the Ninja Foodi, and they come out warm and gooey. They’re easy to pull apart and perfect for sharing.

If you want, add pickles or onions for a little extra zing. I like making the chili from scratch, but canned works if you’re in a hurry.

Ingredients

• Slider buns
• Hot dogs
• Ground beef (1 lb)
• Tomato sauce (8 oz can)
• Shredded cheese
• Chili powder
• Onion powder
• Salt and pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Brown the ground beef in your Ninja Foodi.
2. Add tomato sauce and spices, then simmer chili for 10 minutes.
3. Slice hot dogs and warm them in the Ninja Foodi.
4. Place buns on a tray, add hot dogs, spoon chili on top, and sprinkle cheese.
5. Cook at 350°F (175°C) for 5-7 minutes until cheese melts.
6. Serve warm and enjoy your sliders.

Need more ideas? Here’s a Chili Cheese Dog Sliders recipe.

8) Twice Baked Potatoes

Twice baked potatoes are just plain comforting, and honestly, making them in the Ninja Foodi is kind of a game changer. Start by baking the potatoes until they’re nice and soft.

Scoop out the insides and mash them up with cheese, sour cream, and whatever seasonings you like—maybe a bit of garlic powder, maybe not. Pile that filling right back into the skins.

You can pop them back in the Ninja Foodi. Use either the air fryer or pressure cooker, but I usually go with air fry for that crispy skin and creamy middle.

Top with bacon, chives, or honestly whatever you have in the fridge. There’s a lot of room to play here.

Ingredients

• 4 large russet potatoes
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 green onions, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your Ninja Foodi air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
2. Give the potatoes a good wash and poke them all over with a fork.
3. Air fry the potatoes for about 35-40 minutes, until they’re soft.
4. Slice them in half and scoop out the fluffy insides.
5. Mix the potato with cheese, sour cream, bacon, green onions, salt, and pepper.
6. Stuff the mixture back into the skins.
7. Air fry again at 400°F (200°C) for 8-10 minutes, just until they’re golden and crispy.

9) Birria Enchiladas

Birria enchiladas are one of those meals that feels like a treat but isn’t all that hard to pull off. You’ll cook the birria meat right in your Ninja Foodi, which makes it super tender and flavorful.

Dip each tortilla in the rich birria consommé before filling them up. That’s the secret for getting them extra tasty.

Stuff the tortillas with the shredded beef and cheese. Roll them up and line them in a baking dish or right in the Foodi if you’re feeling lazy.

Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbly. I always serve extra consommé on the side for dipping because, honestly, who wouldn’t want more of that?

Ingredients

• 2 lbs beef chuck roast
• 4 dried guajillo chilies
• 2 dried ancho chilies
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 cups beef broth
• 12 corn tortillas
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella both work)
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Soak the chilies in hot water until they soften up.
2. Blend the chilies, onion, garlic, and broth into a sauce.
3. Rub salt and pepper on the beef and put it in the Ninja Foodi.
4. Pour the sauce over the beef and pressure cook on high for 60 minutes.
5. Shred the beef and save the cooking juices for consommé.
6. Dip tortillas in consommé, fill with beef and cheese, then roll them up.
7. Place them in the Ninja Foodi or an oven dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

10) Slow Cooker Pulled Pork

Slow cooker pulled pork is just about the easiest hands-off meal you can throw together. Grab a pork shoulder, season it with whatever spices you love, and drop it into the slow cooker.

Add some BBQ sauce and a splash of broth (or really, any liquid you like) to keep things juicy. Let it cook low and slow for hours—don’t rush it.

Once it’s tender, grab a couple of forks and shred the pork right in the pot. The meat soaks up all that sauce and ends up ridiculously juicy.

Pile it onto sandwiches, tacos, or just eat it straight with your favorite sides. If you’ve got a Ninja Foodi with a slow cooker function, it works great for this.

Want a detailed walkthrough? Check out this slow cooker pulled pork recipe.

Ingredients:

• 3-4 lb pork shoulder
• 1 cup BBQ sauce
• ½ cup chicken broth
• 1 onion, sliced
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder

Cooking Instructions:

1. Season the pork shoulder with paprika and garlic powder.
2. Place the pork and sliced onion in your slow cooker.
3. Pour BBQ sauce and chicken broth over the top.
4. Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
5. Shred the pork with two forks when it’s done and serve however you like.