Ninja OP301C Inspiration Guide

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Inspiration Guide
Please make sure to read the enclosed Ninja® Owners Guide prior to using your unit.
20 mouthwatering
recipes and charts for
unlimited possibilities
Table of Contents
Pressure Lid 2
Crisping Lid 3
The Art of TenderCrisp 4
TenderCrisp 101 6
Choose Your Own TenderCrisp Adventure 16
TenderCrisp Frozen to Crispy 18
TenderCrisp 360 Meals 24
TenderCrisp One-Pot Wonders 30
Everyday Basics 39
Cooking Charts 44
Pressure, meet Crisp
What you’re about to experience is a way of cooking
that’s never been done before. TenderCrisp™ Technology
allows you to harness the speed of pressure cooking
to quickly cook ingredients, then the revolutionary
crisping lid gives your meals a crispy, golden
finish that other pressure cookers can only dream of.
Pressure Lid
With this lid on, the Foodi™ is the ultimate
pressure cooker. Transform the toughest ingredients
into tender, juicy, and flavorful meals in an instant.
Cook low and slow to create your favorite
chilis and stews.
Five stovetop temperature settings allow
you to build flavor by searing, sautéing,
simmering, and more.
SLOW COOK SEAR/SAUTÉ
Pressurized steam infuses moisture into
ingredients and quickly cooks them from
the inside out.
Steam infuses moisture, seals in flavor,
and maintains the texture of your food.
PRESSURE COOK STEAM
Crisping Lid
Start or finish recipes by dropping this top to unleash
super-hot, rapid-moving air around your food to crisp
and caramelize to golden-brown perfection.
Finish o your meals by sealing in flavor
and giving them just the right amount
of caramelization or crispiness.
Remove moisture from your favorite
fruits, veggies, and meats to create
delicious homemade chips and jerky.
BROIL DEHYDRATE
Want that crispy, golden, texture without
all the fat and oil? Air Crisping is for you.
Don’t waste time waiting for your oven
to preheat. Make your favorite casseroles
and roasted veggies in way less time.
AIR CRISP BAKE/ROAST
Crisping Lid
Pressure Lid
The Art of
TenderCrisp
Start with pressure cooking. Finish with the crisping method
of your choice. That’s how you get TenderCrisp results.
The best part? There’s more than one way to TenderCrisp.
You can start with ingredients that are frozen or fresh.
You can cook chicken, veggies, or fish. You can prepare your
favorite chili or stew, too. But when you TenderCrisp,
you always finish with a crispy, delicious twist.
Crisping Lid
Pressure Lid
TenderCrisp
Frozen to Crispy
TenderCrisp
Apps & Entrees
TenderCrisp
One-Pot Wonders
TenderCrisp
360 Meals
DIRECTIONS
Rinse chicken and tie
legs together with
cooking twine.
In a small bowl, mix
together lemon juice,
hot water, honey, and
2 tablespoons salt.
Pour mixture into
the pot. Place whole
peppercorns, thyme,
and garlic in the pot.
Place chicken into the
Cook & Crisp™ Basket
and place basket in pot.
Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the
pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position.
Select PRESSURE and
set to high (HI). Set
time to 15 minutes.
Select to begin.
When pressure cooking
is complete, quick
release the pressure
by moving the pressure
release valve to the
VENT position. Carefully
remove lid when unit
has finished releasing
pressure.
Brush chicken with
canola oil or spray with
cooking spray. Season
with salt and pepper.
Close crisping lid.
Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 400°F,
and set time to
15 minutes. Select to
begin. Cook until desired
level of crispness is
reached, adding up to
5 additional minutes.
Cooking is complete
when internal
temperature reaches
75°C. Remove chicken
from basket using the
Ninja® roast lifters* (or
2 large serving forks).
Let rest 10 minutes
before serving.
TenderCrisp
101
Herb-Roasted Chicken
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 37 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 15 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: 1 MINUTE | AIR CRISP: 15–20 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1 whole uncooked chicken
(2–2.3kg)
Juice of 2 lemons
(60ml lemon juice)
60ml hot water
60ml honey
2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons
kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon whole black
peppercorns
5 sprigs fresh thyme
5 cloves garlic, peeled, smashed
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
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TIP Use cooking spray in place of oil to evenly coat
large cuts of protein in the Cook & Crisp Basket.
*The Ninja roast lifters are sold separately on ninjaaccessories.com.
DIRECTIONS
In a small bowl, stir
together barbecue
spice rub, salt, and
brown sugar. Season
ribs evenly with
spice mix.
Pour beer into pot.
Place ribs into Cook &
Crisp™ Basket and place
basket in pot.
Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the
pressure release valve is
in the SEAL position.
Select PRESSURE and
set to HIGH. Set time to
19 minutes. Select
to begin.
When pressure cooking
is complete, quick
release pressure by
turning the pressure
release valve to the
VENT position. Carefully
remove pressure lid
when unit has finished
releasing pressure.
Close crisping lid.
Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 40F,
and set time to
15 minutes. Select
to begin.
After 10 minutes, open
lid and liberally brush
ribs with barbecue
sauce. Close lid to
resume cooking for
5 more minutes.
When internal
temperature reaches
85°C, cooking is
complete and ribs
are ready to serve.
TenderCrisp
101
Sticky St. Louis Ribs
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 41 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 19 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: 1 MINUTE | AIR CRISP: 15 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
70g barbecue spice rub
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 rack uncooked St. Louis ribs
(1.3–1.6kg), cut in thirds
(4 ribs per section)
125ml beer
250ml barbecue sauce
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TIP The Ninja® roasting rack insert makes it easy to
hold up the ribs while cooking. It is available for
purchase on ninjaaccessories.com.
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DIRECTIONS
Place the quinoa,
1 teaspoon salt, and
water into the pot.
Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the
pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position.
Select PRESSURE
and set to high (HI).
Set time to 2 minutes.
Select to begin.
While quinoa is
cooking, in a bowl,
stir together the bread
crumbs with butter,
parsley, lemon zest
and juice, and
1 teaspoon salt.
Press panko mixture
evenly onto the top
of each cod fillet.
When pressure cooking
is complete, quick
release the pressure by
moving the pressure
release valve to
the VENT position.
Carefully remove lid
when unit has finished
releasing pressure.
Toss the asparagus
with olive oil and
1 teaspoon salt. Lay
asparagus evenly on
top of quinoa.
Place the reversible
rack in the pot over
the quinoa and
asparagus, making
sure it is in the higher
position. Place the
cod fillets on the rack,
breading side up.
Close the crisping lid.
Select BAKE/ROAST,
set the temperature to
350°F, and set the time
to 12 minutes. Select
to begin. Cook for
up to an additional
2 minutes if necessary.
Cooking is complete
when internal
temperature reaches
62.8°C. Serve cod with
quinoa and asparagus.
TenderCrisp
101
Panko-Crusted Cod with Quinoa
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 23 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 8 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 2 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: 1 MINUTE | BAKE/ROAST: 12–14 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
300g white quinoa
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
375ml water
100g panko bread crumbs
115g butter, melted
5g fresh parsley, minced
Zest and juice of 2 lemons
4 fresh cod fillets (155–185g each)
1 bunch asparagus, stems trimmed
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
TenderCrisp 101
DIRECTIONS
Place baking soda and
lemon juice into the
pot. Stir until dissolved
and bubbling has
stopped. Add the water
and dry pasta, stirring
to incorporate.
Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the
pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position.
Select PRESSURE and
set to low (LO). Set
time to 0 minutes
(the time the unit
takes to pressurize is
long enough to cook
the pasta). Select
to begin.
When pressure cooking
is complete, allow
pressure to natural
release for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, quick
release remaining
pressure by moving the
pressure release valve
to the VENT position.
Carefully remove lid
when unit has finished
releasing pressure.
Add remaining
ingredients, except
bread crumbs and
butter, to the pot.
Stir well to melt
cheese and ensure
all ingredients are
combined.
In a bowl, stir together
the bread crumbs
and melted butter.
Cover pasta evenly
with the mixture.
Close the crisping lid.
Select AIR CRISP, set
the temperature to
360°F, and set the time
to 7 minutes. Select
to begin.
When cooking is
complete, serve
immediately.
TenderCrisp
101
Baked Macaroni & Cheese
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 24 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 7 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 0 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: 10 MINUTES | AIR CRISP: 7 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon baking soda
125ml lemon juice
1.25L water
1 package (500g) dry elbow pasta
250ml double cream
500g grated cheese
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon mustard powder
200g panko or Italian bread crumbs
230g butter, melted
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TIP To make this mac & cheese more kid friendly,
remove onion powder, garlic powder, and mustard
powder, and serve the kids before adding the
bread crumb topping.
DIRECTIONS
Place rice, chicken stock,
frozen vegetables,
1 teaspoon salt,
1 teaspoon pepper, and
Adobo seasoning into
the pot; stir to combine.
Place chicken breasts
on reversible rack,
making sure rack is in
the higher position.
Place rack inside pot
over rice mixture.
Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the
pressure release valve
is in the SEAL position.
Select PRESSURE
and set to high (HI).
Set time to 2 minutes.
Select to begin.
While chicken and
rice are cooking, toss
broccoli in a bowl
with the olive oil
and remaining salt
and pepper.
When pressure cooking
is complete, allow
pressure to natural
release for 10 minutes.
After 10 minutes, quick
release any remaining
pressure by turning the
pressure release valve
to the VENT position.
Carefully remove lid
when unit has finished
releasing pressure.
Brush tops of chicken
breasts liberally with
teriyaki sauce. Add
broccoli to rack
around chicken.
Close crisping lid.
Select BROIL and set
time to 12 minutes.
Select to begin.
Check after 10 minutes
for desired doneness.
Cooking is complete
when internal
temperature of
chicken reaches 75°C.
Serve chicken with
rice and broccoli.
TenderCrisp 101
TenderCrisp
101
Teriyaki Chicken, Broccoli & Rice
BEGINNER RECIPE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 32 MINUTES | MAKES: 2 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 8 MINUTES | PRESSURE COOK: 2 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: 10 MINUTES | BROIL: 12 MINUTES
INGREDIENTS
200g long-grain white rice, rinsed
250ml chicken stock
70g frozen mixed vegetables
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons ground black pepper,
divided
1 tablespoon Adobo seasoning
2 uncooked fresh boneless skinless
chicken breasts (250g each)
1 head broccoli, cut in 5cm florets
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
60ml teriyaki sauce
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Barbecue
Teriyaki
Sweet & sour
Blackening seasoning
Adobo spice rub
Your favorite spice blend
Pick a Grain or Starch
and place with liquid in pot
Pick a Protein
and place on reversible rack
Add the Rack Pressure
Cook
Pressure
Release
BroilPick a vegetable,
oil and season to taste,
then place on rack around protein
Finishing touch
brush your protein with sauce
or rub of your choice
DROP THE
CRISPING LID
AND BROIL
FOR 10 MINS
HIGH FOR 2 MINS
QUICK RELEASE
PRESSURE;
CAREFULLY
REMOVE LID
ADD THE
REVERSIBLE
RACK IN
THE HIGHER
POSITION
200g white rice
with 250ml stock
1 large or 2 small zucchini,
cut in 7.5cm x 12mm
200g quinoa
with 250ml stock
4 carrots,
cut in 7.5cm x 12mm sticks
500g russet potatoes,
cubed, with 125ml water
1
/2 head cauliflower,
cut in small florets
200g pearled couscous
with 250ml stock
500g fresh
boneless skinless
chicken thighs
Barbecue
4 fresh boneless
chicken breasts
(185250g each)
Teriyaki
2 frozen
New York strip steaks
(250–375g each, 2.5cm thick)
Sweet & sour
Blackening seasoning
Adobo spice rub
Your favorite spice blend
Choose Your Own
TenderCrisp
Adventure
Feeling adventurous? Simply choose an ingredient from each column
to customize and create your very own TenderCrisp meals.
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TIP If you want to keep meat drippings from falling o the reversible rack and onto
your starches and grains below, place a layer of aluminum foil under the meat to
keep everything tidy and clean.
Crisping Lid
Pressure Lid
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TenderCrisp
Frozen to Crispy
Procrastinators rejoice. With a Ninja® Foodi™ on your counter,
frozen is the new fresh. Pressure cook frozen meats to quickly
defrost and tenderize them at the same time. Then use the
crisping lid to crisp your meal the way you want.
UPSIDE-DOWN LOADED
CHICKEN NACHOS
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 12 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
ADVANCED RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place frozen chicken and salsa into the pot.
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure
release valve is in the SEAL position.
2 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
20 minutes. Select to begin.
3 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
4 Using silicone-tipped utensils, shred the chicken
in the pot. Add the refried beans, salt, and taco
seasoning and stir well to incorporate.
5 Arrange half the tortilla chips evenly on top of the
chicken mixture, then cover chips with half the
cheese. Repeat with a second layer of the remaining
tortilla chips topped with the remaining cheese.
6 Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 360°F, and set time to 5 minutes.
Select to begin. For crispier results, add
additional time.
7 When cooking is complete, garnish nachos with
guacamole, sour cream, and scallions and serve.
INGREDIENTS
4 frozen boneless skinless chicken breasts
(250-375g each)
2 jars (250g each) red salsa
1 can (435g) refried beans
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
125g tortilla chips, divided
375g grated cheese, divided
TOPPINGS
Guacamole
Sour cream
Fresh scallions, sliced
MISO-GLAZED SALMON & BOK CHOY
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 7–9 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 5 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place rice and water into the pot. Stir to
combine. Place reversible rack in pot, making
sure rack is in the higher position.
2 Season salmon with salt, then place on rack.
Assemble pressure lid, making sure the pressure
release valve is in the SEAL position.
3 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
2 minutes. Select to begin.
4 While salmon and rice are cooking, stir together
miso and butter to form a paste. Toss bok choy
with mirin and sesame oil.
5 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
6 Gently pat salmon dry with paper towel, then
spread miso butter evenly on top of the fillets.
Add bok choy to the rack.
7 Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to
7 minutes. Select to begin, checking for
doneness after 5 minutes.
8 When cooking is complete, remove salmon from
rack and serve with bok choy and rice. Garnish
with sesame seeds, if desired.
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TIP Want to use fresh salmon instead of frozen?
Pressure cook only the white rice. Add the fresh
salmon fillets as instructed in step 6. At step 7,
broil the salmon for up to 15 minutes, or until the
internal temperature reaches 62.8˚C.
INGREDIENTS
200g jasmine rice, rinsed
180ml water
4 frozen skinless salmon fillets
(125g, 2.5cm thick each)
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons red miso paste
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 heads baby bok choy, stems on, rinsed, cut in half
60ml mirin
1 teaspoon sesame oil
Sesame seeds, for garnish
BUFFALO CHICKEN WINGS
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 20 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Pour water into pot. Place wings into the
Cook & Crisp™ Basket and place basket in pot.
Assemble the pressure lid, making sure the
pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
2 Select PRESSURE and set HIGH. Set time to
5 minutes. Select to begin.
3 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by turning the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
4 Pat wings dry with paper towels and toss with
2 tablespoons oil in the basket.
5 Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 390°F, and set time to
15 minutes. Select to begin.
6 After 7 minutes, open lid, then lift basket and
shake wings or toss them with silicone-tipped
tongs. Lower basket back into pot and close lid
to resume cooking.
7 While the wings are cooking, stir together
Buffalo sauce and salt in a large mixing bowl.
8 When cooking is complete, transfer wings to the
bowl with Buffalo sauce and toss to coat.
INGREDIENTS
125ml water
1kg frozen chicken wings,
drums and flats separated
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons Buffalo sauce
2 teaspoons kosher salt
TIP Want to use fresh wings instead of frozen? Rather
than pressure cooking, simply place fresh wings in
the basket and toss with 2 tablespoons canola oil.
Then Air Crisp at 390°F for 24–28 minutes.
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CRISPY CHICKEN THIGHS
WITH CARROTS & RICE PILAF
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 14 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 7 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place rice pilaf, water, and butter into pot; stir
to incorporate.
2 Place reversible rack in the pot, making sure
rack is in the higher position. Place carrots in
center of rack. Arrange chicken thighs, skin side
up, around the carrots. Assemble pressure lid,
making sure the pressure release valve is in the
SEAL position.
3 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
4 minutes. Select to begin.
4 While chicken and rice are cooking, stir together
warm honey, smoked paprika, cumin, and
1 teaspoon salt. Set aside.
5 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
6 Brush carrots with seasoned honey. Brush
chicken with olive oil, then season evenly with
poultry spice and remaining salt.
7 Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to
10 minutes. Select to begin.
8 When cooking is complete, serve chicken with
carrots and rice.
INGREDIENTS
185g rice pilaf (pilau rice)
430ml water
1 tablespoon butter
4 carrots, peeled, cut in half, lengthwise
4 uncooked boneless skin-on chicken thighs
2 tablespoons honey, warmed
1
/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1
/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons poultry spice
TenderCrisp
360 Meals
Take full advantage of the Foodi’s cooking capabilities
to create wholesome, delicious home-cooked meals.
We’re talking grains on the bottom, and your favorite protein
and veggies roasting above them on the reversible rack.
Browse our collection of recipes to serve a complete,
flavorful, multi-textured meal in no time.
Feeling adventurous?
Go to page 16 to choose your own TenderCrisp adventure.
TenderCrisp™ 360 Meals26
GARLIC SHRIMP WITH
RISOTTO PRIMAVERA
PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 24 MINUTES | MAKES: 4–5 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: NATURAL 10 MINUTES
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select
to begin. Allow to preheat for
5 minutes.
2 Add 1 tablespoon oil and onion to pot. Sauté
until softened, about 5 minutes. Add half the
garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Season with 2 teaspoons salt.
3 Add stock and rice to pot. Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in
the SEAL position.
4 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
7 minutes. Select to begin.
5 While rice is cooking, toss shrimp in the remaining
oil, garlic, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and
crushed red pepper in a mixing bowl.
6 When pressure cooking is complete, allow
pressure to natural release for 10 minutes. After
10 minutes, quick release remaining pressure by
moving the pressure release valve to the VENT
position. Carefully remove lid when unit has
finished releasing pressure.
7 Stir butter, lemon juice, and asparagus into
the rice until evenly incorporated.
8 Place reversible rack inside pot over risotto,
making sure rack is in the higher position.
Place shrimp on rack.
9 Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time to
8 minutes. Select to begin.
10 When cooking is complete, remove rack from
pot. Stir Parmesan into the risotto. Top with
shrimp and Parmesan and serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 small onion, peeled, finely diced
4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced, divided
3 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1.3L chicken or vegetable stock
400g Arborio rice
16 uncooked jumbo shrimp (fresh or defrosted),
peeled, deveined
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1
/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons butter
Juice of 1 lemon
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed, cut in 2.5cm pieces
150g grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
TIP If you like to pile on the shrimp, double the amount
and repeat steps 8–9 to cook in two batches.
6 Pour marinara sauce over the cooked penne,
reserving 60ml sauce. Add broccolini and stir
to incorporate.
7 Place reversible rack inside pot over the pasta,
making sure rack is in the higher position.
Place the breaded chicken on the rack and
brush with oil.
8 Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 32F, and set time to
15 minutes. Press to begin.
9 When cooking is complete, spread
remaining 60ml sauce on top of chicken.
Top with mozzarella.
10 Close crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time
to 5 minutes. Select to begin.
11 When cooking is complete, top chicken with
fresh parsley.
DIRECTIONS
1 Place pasta, water, and 2 teaspoons salt into
the pot. Assemble pressure lid, making sure the
pressure release valve is in the SEAL position.
2 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
2 minutes. Select to begin.
3 While pasta is cooking, place flour and remaining
salt in a shallow bowl and stir to combine. Add
eggs and 2 tablespoons water to another bowl,
whisking to combine. Place bread crumbs and
Parmesan cheese into a third bowl.
4 Working in small batches, toss chicken in flour.
Tap off excess, then coat chicken in egg wash.
Transfer chicken to bread crumbs, tossing well
to evenly coat. Set aside.
5 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
CHICKEN PARMESAN
WITH PENNE & BROCCOLINI
PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 22 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
1 package (500g) uncooked penne pasta
1L water
4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
4 uncooked chicken cutlets (125g each)
2 eggs, beaten
160g all-purpose flour
100g seasoned bread crumbs
50g grated Parmesan cheese,
plus more for garnish
1 jar (750g) marinara sauce, 60ml reserved
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 bunch broccolini, cut in 2.5cm pieces
110g mozzarella cheese
Fresh parsley, minced, for garnish
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SHORT RIBS & ROOT VEGETABLES
PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 1 HOUR | MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 10 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Season short ribs on all sides with 1 teaspoon
salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Select SEAR/SAUTÉ
and set to HIGH. Select to begin. Heat 1
tablespoon oil in the pot for 3 minutes.
2 After 3 minutes, add short ribs to pot and cook
until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes.
3 Add onion, wine, broth, brown sugar, garlic,
1 tablespoon thyme,
1
/2 teaspoon salt, and
1
/2 teaspoon pepper to pot. Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the pressure release valve is
in the SEAL position.
4 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time
to 40 minutes. Select to begin.
5 Toss carrots, parsnips, and pearl onions with
remaining oil, thyme, salt, and pepper.
6 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
INGREDIENTS
6 uncooked bone-in beef short ribs
(about 1.5kg), trimmed of excess fat
and silver skin
2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons black pepper, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 onion, peeled, chopped
60ml Marsala wine
60ml beef broth
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, minced, divided
3 carrots, peeled, cut in 2.5cm pieces
3 parsnips, peeled, cut in 2.5cm pieces
150g pearl onions
5g fresh parsley, minced
7 Place the reversible rack inside pot over ribs,
making sure rack is in the higher position. Place
vegetable mixture on rack.
8 Close crisping lid. Select BAKE/ROAST, set
temperature to 350°F, and set time to 15 minutes.
Select
to begin.
9 Once vegetables are tender and roasted, transfer
them and the ribs to a serving tray and tent
loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
10 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to HIGH. Bring liquid
in pot to simmer for 5 minutes. Transfer to bowl
and let sit for 2 minutes, then spoon off top layer
of fat. Stir in parsley.
11 When cooking is complete, serve sauce with
vegetables and ribs.
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TenderCrisp
One-Pot Wonders
Elevate your favorite casseroles, stews, chilis, and desserts
with a crispy or bubbly layer of your favorite topping.
PHILLY CHEESESTEAK CASSEROLE
PREP: 15 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS
BEGINNER RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select
to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
2 After 5 minutes, place oil, onion, and pepper into
the pot. Cook until vegetables are soft, about
5 minutes. Season with salt. Add mushrooms and
cook for another 5 minutes, until mushrooms are
soft and have released most of their liquid.
3 Add shaved steak, garlic powder, onion powder,
black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Cook
for 5 minutes, or until steak is cooked through.
4 Fold in the cubed sub rolls, allowing them to soak
up the juices from the steak. Evenly lay the cheese
slices on top of mixture.
5 Close crisping lid. Select BAKE/ROAST, set
temperature to 37F, and set time to 10 minutes.
Select to begin. Check frequently to avoid
burning the cheese.
6 When cooking is complete, serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large onion, peeled, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 package (250g) button mushrooms,
thinly sliced
0.75kg uncooked shaved steak or
chuck roast, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
1
/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 sub rolls, cut in 2.5cm cubes
10 slices American or provolone cheese
CHICKEN POT PIE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 25 MINUTES | MAKES: 6 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select
to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
2 After 5 minutes, add butter to pot. Once it
melts, add onion, carrot, and garlic, and sauté
until softened, about 3 minutes.
3 Add chicken and broth to the pot. Assemble
pressure lid, making sure the pressure release
valve is in the SEAL position.
4 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
5 minutes. Select to begin.
5 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
6 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select
to begin. Add remaining ingredients to pot,
except pie crust. Stir until sauce thickens and
bubbles, about 3 minutes.
7 Lay pie crust evenly on top of the filling mixture,
folding over edges if necessary. Make a small cut
in center of pie crust so that steam can escape
during baking.
8 Close the crisping lid. Select BROIL and set time
to 10 minutes. Select to begin.
9 When cooking is complete, remove pot from unit
and place on a heat-resistant surface. Let rest
10 to 15 minutes before serving.
INGREDIENTS
115g unsalted butter
1
/2 large onion, peeled, diced
1 large carrot, peeled, diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
1kg uncooked boneless skinless chicken breasts,
cut in 2.5cm cubes
250ml chicken broth
1 stalk celery, diced
75g frozen peas
1
1
/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
1 tablespoon fresh Italian parsley, minced
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1
/2 teaspoon black pepper
125ml double cream
40g all-purpose flour
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TIP If you dont have all the vegetables listed, you can
substitute similar vegetables that you have on hand,
like potatoes, frozen peas and carrots, and corn.
BEEF CHILI & CORN BREAD CASSEROLE
PREP: 20 MINUTES | COOK: 37–45 MINUTES | MAKES: 8 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 8 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: QUICK
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Place beef, beans, tomatoes, and stock into the
pot, breaking apart meat. Assemble pressure lid,
making sure the pressure release valve is
in the SEAL position. Select PRESSURE and
set to HIGH. Set time to 15 minutes. Select
to begin.
2 When pressure cooking is complete, quick release
the pressure by moving the pressure release valve
to the VENT position. Carefully remove lid when
unit has finished releasing pressure.
3 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD. Select
. Add onion, green bell pepper, jalapeño
pepper, garlic, and spices; stir to incorporate.
Bring to a simmer and cook for
5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4 Dollop corn bread batter evenly over the top
of the chili.
5 Close crisping lid. Select BAKE/ROAST, set
temperature to 360°F, and set time to 26 minutes.
Select to begin.
6 After 15 minutes, open lid and insert a wooden
toothpick into the center of the corn bread. If
toothpick comes out clean, skip to step 7. If corn
bread is not done, close lid to resume cooking
for another 8 minutes.
7 When corn bread is done, sprinkle it with cheese
and close lid to resume cooking for 3 minutes,
or until cheese is melted.
8 When cooking is complete, top with sour cream
and serve.
INGREDIENTS
2 pounds uncooked beef mince
3 cans (400g each) kidney beans,
rinsed, drained
2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes
250ml beef stock
1 large white onion, peeled, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
1 jalapeño pepper, diced, seeds removed
4 cloves garlic, peeled, minced
2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
400g Cheddar Corn Bread batter, uncooked
(see recipe page 41)
110g grated cheese
Sour cream, for serving
TIP You can use the extra corn bread batter to make
muns. Cook 6 muns at 350°F for 25–30 minutes.
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PEPPERONI PIZZA PASTA BAKE
PREP: 10 MINUTES | COOK: 28–30 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS
APPROX. PRESSURE BUILD: 6 MINUTES | PRESSURE RELEASE: NATURAL 10 MINUTES
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
DIRECTIONS
1 Select SEAR/SAUTÉ and set to MD:HI. Select
to begin. Allow to preheat for 5 minutes.
2 After 5 minutes, place onion and olive oil into
the pot. Cook for 2 minutes, then add salt,
oregano, basil, black pepper, and crushed red
pepper. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally,
until onions are lightly browned and translucent,
about 5 minutes.
3 Add remaining ingredients, except mozzarella
and pepperoni slices, to pot. Assemble pressure
lid, making sure the pressure release valve is in
the SEAL position.
4 Select PRESSURE and set to HIGH. Set time to
6 minutes. Select to begin.
5 When pressure cooking is complete, allow
pressure to natural release for 10 minutes. After
10 minutes, quick release remaining pressure by
moving the pressure release valve to the VENT
position. Carefully remove lid when unit has
finished releasing pressure.
6 Stir the sauce with a wooden spoon, crushing
tomatoes in the process.
7 Cover pasta mixture evenly with 3 cups
shredded mozzarella. Lay pepperoni slices
across mozzarella. Sprinkle remaining mozzarella
over pepperoni slices.
8 Close crisping lid. Select AIR CRISP, set
temperature to 40F, and set time to 5 minutes.
Select to begin.
9 When cooking is complete, serve immediately.
INGREDIENTS
1 large onion, peeled, cut in half,
sliced in half-moon shapes
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1
/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1
/2 teaspoon dried basil
1
/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1
/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
6 large cloves garlic, peeled, minced
2 cans (400g each) chopped tomatoes
2 cans (400g each) tomato puree
250ml red wine
500ml chicken stock, divided
1 pepperoni sausage (about 20cm),
cut in small pieces
1 package (500g) dry rigatoni pasta
440g shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
185g thin-sliced pepperoni
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