40 delicious and easy Ninja air fryer recipes that can be made by beginner cooks and those who love to eat.
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I like to call our Ninja Foodi the appliance of all appliances. It has pressure cooking, air frying, and even more options than I can count.
While I am obsessed with air frying, I just HAD to put together a collection of Ninja Foodi Air Fryer recipes from breakfast to dessert that work perfectly in your ninja appliance.
This list includes everything from breakfast to lunch, dinner, dessert, and beyond. Basically anything you would want to cook in the air fryer CAN be cooked in the Ninja!
Do Normal Air Fryer Recipes Work in the Ninja Air Fryer?
Yes! I’ve tested on multiple air fryer recipes in my Ninja Foodi air fryer and most of them work flawlessly in the Ninja air fryer except for few exceptions.
Labeled as Ninja: These are recipes made and tested solely for the Ninja Foodi air fryer. These work in Ninja appliances, including the Ninja Foodi Grill. Basically, if you have a ninja air fryer of any model, they will work.
Labled as Air Fryer: These are regular air fryer recipes that work amazing in the Ninja air fryer. While their directions don’t have Ninja in specific, you can follow the same recipe and choose the “Air Fry” or “Air Crisp” option on your air fryer.
What Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Do You Recommend?
I personally use and love the Ninja Foodi 11-in-1 6.5 QT Pressure Cooker and Air Fryer. It has the option for pressure cooking and air frying all in one with different lids. I also love and recommend the Ninja Foodi Grill.
EXPERT TIP: Did you know Ninja is one of the only air fryers that is coated in ceramic and not made of Teflon. They are PTFE free!
Ninja Air Fryer Recipes
These Ninja Foodi chicken thighs are rubbed with seasoning, basted in BBQ, and cooked to moist, juicy perfection! Full of flavor and ready in about 20 minutes.
A delicious and tender prime rib recipe for the whole family.
Ninja Foodi French Fries are super crispy, perfectly salted, and absolutely irresistible! You’ve never had homemade fries this delicious or this easy to make.
No more sacrificing taste or texture thanks to this Ninja Foodi frozen chicken breast recipe! Seasoned oil adds delightful flavor and crispiness to every bite.
Use your Ninja Foodi to cook up some baked potatoes instead of using the oven. The Air Fryer is great for cutting back on the cook time compared to oven-roasting. Season the outside with a little oil + salt and top with some butter for a perfect dinner side!
Air Fryer chicken cubes are covered in an sweet orange citrus sauce.
These Ninja Foodi chicken wings are seasoned perfectly and have the best crispy skin. Great for the main course or an easy appetizer.
My Ninja Foodi bacon recipe is so easy to make! Perfectly crispy and ready in just 10 minutes, you won’t have to worry about any cleanup.
Pop some pre-made or store bought pizza dough into your Ninja Foodi Air Fryer for a super quick lunch or dinner. Personalize your own pizza with your favorite toppings like pepperoni, sausage, or mushrooms.
A delicious and healthy air fryer asparagus recipe done in less than 10 minutes.
Air Fryer Bone-in Chicken Breasts are coated in brown sugar, paprika, and red pepper flakes for a sweet and spicy dinner dish.
Ninja Foodi pork chops are flavorful, tender, and can be made in just 15 minutes. They are sure to become a family favorite dish!
Craving juicy burgers that can be ready fast? These Ninja Foodi hamburgers will be your new go-to! Ready in just 15 minutes and turn out delicious every time.
Roasted jalapenos are filled with cream cheese and wrapped in thinly sliced bacon. It's the perfect party food!
Experiment going vegan for a meal by trying out these crispy vegan tofu nuggets. Dip them in ketchup or BBQ sauce just like chicken tenders or add them to a veggie stir fry.
Air fryer shrimp is covered in lemon and pepper flavor for a simple dinner idea.
Fried pickles are a deliciously salty and tart snack or appetizer.
Air fryer eggplant Parmesan delivers on all the breaded crunch without the deep-frying! Top with marinara and mozzarella for a dish everyone will love.
An air fryer take on deep-fried Oreos without the excess oil.
A juicy, flavorful pork dinner is just 20 minutes away! A slightly sweet dry rub is all you need to make moist, mouthwatering Ninja Foodi pork tenderloin. Perfect for busy weeknights!
There's no need for deep frying with the Air Fryer. Simply bread your mozzarella sticks as normal, and toast them to perfection.
This air fryer mahi mahi recipe can be ready in about 30 minutes! Flaky fish in a crispy panko breading makes this dish irresistible.
A delicious air fryer salmon dish cooked with the skin on and covered with a simple garlic butter sauce with no breading. It can be cooked from fresh and frozen.
Air fryer chicken fajitas are coated in chili lime seasoning for a spicy flavorful dinner.
An easy air fried chicken fried steak recipe made with a quick homemade gravy.
An air fried version of a traditional fried green tomatoes that's coated in cornmeal and breadcrumbs for a summer snacking delight.
It only takes three ingredients to achieve this perfectly charred Salmon.
This simple recipe for air fryer pork loin roast is the best way to get a crispy, golden crust on the outside with tender, juicy, perfectly cooked meat on the inside!
The Ninja Foodi makes a whole roasted chicken into a weekly staple.
Everyone loves chocolate and Nutella. Now how about using your air fryer to turn these flavors into easy molten lava cakes? So decadent, everyone will want a bite!
When you need to get veggies on the table fast, 20-minute Ninja Foodi Brussels sprouts are here to save the day! This 5-ingredient recipe is always a crowd pleaser.
Chicken breasts stuffed with spicy jalapeños and cream cheese, and wrapped in smokey bacon.
The Ninja Foodi makes a deliciously tender ham and perfectly crisps the sweet Apricot glaze.
An easy roasted air fryer corn on the cob recipe coated with parmesan cheese. It's everything you didn't know you needed in a corn recipe.
Pair bratwursts with sautéed peppers and onions for an easy weeknight dinner.
Air fryer apples are covered in graham cracker crumbs and cinnamon to create a delicious snack or dessert.
A delicious healthier version of a deep-fried snack. It's made with just 3 ingredients and freezes up to 3 months!
A delicious healthy snack to enjoy whether it's raining or gorgeous outside. It's vegetarian, but loaded with tasty ingredients.
Sweet egg-soaked Brioche bread, sprinkled with cinnamon + sugar, and air crisped to golden perfection in the Ninja Foodi.
The Air Fryer can be used for sweet treats, too! This easy confetti cake is great for birthdays, parties, and special celebrations.
A sweet and rich air fryer cookie loaded with chocolate chips and ready to be your new favorite dessert.
40 Easy Ninja Air Fryer Recipes
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees on Air Crisp.
- Season the chicken by rubbing the brown sugar, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper all over the chicken thighs.
- Place the chicken in the Ninja air fryer in a single layer and cook for about 10 minutes, flipping the chicken thighs halfway through cooking.
- Remove the chicken from the base and baste the chicken with BBQ sauce on both sides. Return the chicken to the basket and cook on Air Crisp for another 2 to 4 minutes or until chicken reaches 165 degrees F internally.
Nutrition
This nutrition information is based on the exact products I used in this recipe. Brands and sizes of products could alter exact nutrition and should always be calculated independently.
So delicious and easy to make! Adding to my dinner recipe rotation.
My family loves this recipe! It’s a keeper!
What a great list of recipes! So many to choose from!!
We will be receiving our Ninja Foodi appliance tomorrow (V-day). Just got finished looking over this collection. I have a mission: start at the top of your list starting the day we get our new toy. Lol
that is a great idea.. mine will be here on Monday..
Can I leave out the sugar?
Hi Claire, Which recipe are you referring to? This is a post of 40 recipes.