50 Best Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes You Can Make Indoors Whenever You Want
The Ninja Foodi Grill is everywhere these days. Quickly becoming the everyday at-home cook's favorite do-it-all appliance, it can air fry, roast, dehydrate and, most importantly, grill. So, if you don't have access to an outdoor grill but still want that charred flavor on your meats, veggies and sides, then an indoor grill works just as well.
We've already covered the 50 best Ninja Air Fryer recipes, but now it's time to delve into the 50 best Ninja Foodi Grill recipes with this list of BBQ-worthy meals. There's everything from grilled steaks and chops for meat lovers to grilled veggies for vegans and vegetarians, grilled fish recipes for pescatarians, and lots of grilled apps and desserts the whole family will devour.
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Where to Buy the Ninja Foodi Grill
For Ninja models with a warranty and 60-day money-back guarantee, you can purchase your Ninja Foodie Grill from ninjakitchen.com. However, the grill is also for sale on Amazon, with that quick-shipping bonus!
How Much Is a Ninja Foodi Grill?
The retail price for the Ninja Foodi 5-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer is $169, while the Ninja Foodi Smart XL 6-in-1 Indoor Grill with 4-Quart Air Fryer is $259 and the Ninja IG651 Foodi Smart XL Pro 7-in-1 Indoor Grill/Griddle Combo & Air Fryer is $369. The latter also comes with a built-in thermometer, power grate, flat top BBQ griddle, crisper basket and 1-year warranty, so everything you need to get grilling like a pro, pretty much. Amazon frequently marks down the prices of these items, so you can save up to 34% if you shop at the right time.
How to Use the Ninja Foodi Grill
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill features six different cooking functions so you can grill, air crisp, bake, roast, broil or dehydrate, and its foolproof design makes using it a breeze, thanks to clearly labeled buttons. Simply read your recipe for time and temperature requirements as these may vary, then get grilling!
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How to Store the Ninja Foodi Grill
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL Grill should be stored in a clean and dry space, such as on a countertop or in a cabinet if you like a cleaner kitchen look. For even more specific instructions, you can find dos and don’ts on page five of the Ninja product manual.
Ninja Foodi Grill Safety Tips
When in use: do not place the appliance near the edge of the countertop; provide at least six inches (15.25 cm) of space above and on all sides for air circulation; DO NOT use an extension cord—a short power-supply cord is best used to reduce the risk of children grabbing the cord or becoming entangled and to reduce the risk of people tripping over a longer cord.
What Can You Roast in the Ninja Foodi Grill?
The Ninja Foodi Smart XL’s roasting abilities are commonly used to roast vegetables and tenderize meat. Feel free to get creative and check out additional recipes on the Ninja Test Kitchen website.
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Best Ninja Foodi Grill Recipes
When it comes to the best Ninja Foodi Grill recipes, there are grilled appetizers, salads, sides, main courses and, yes, dessert. Never tried grilled watermelon or fruit skewers? They will change your life. How about grilled salsa or bruschetta for a summer BBQ? And we all know about burgers and wings, but grilled bacon-wrapped barbecue beef bites are the crowd-pleasing dish you didn't know you needed until now.
Bake Me Some Sugar
Peach preserves, barbeque sauce and more help bring this grilled chicken thigh recipe to a whole new level!
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Peach BBQ Chicken Thighs Recipe
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A summertime sub favorite, only grilled.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Pepper Grinders
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With an air fryer, you can make mac and cheese healthier than the boxed stuff but just as easy to make.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Mac and Cheese
Delicious Little Bites
Filled with plenty of juicy sausage and flavorful veggies, these keto sausage, pepper and cauliflower foil packets are the perfect meal to make at home or out in the wild.
Get the recipe: Keto Sausage and Pepper Foil Packets
Krista Marshall
Notoriously difficult-to-cook pork chops are made super easy to perfect when air-fried. Simply use the air-crisp setting on the Ninja Foodi and follow this recipe.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Pork Chops
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You're missing out if you're not grilling your strawberries.
Get the recipe: Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Skewers
Ninja
No backyard pizza oven? Fake it with Ninja's indoor grill.
Get the recipe: Personal Grilled Pizza
Adventures of a Nurse
Serve with some grilled veggies, pita bread or any other of your favorite sides.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Greek Chicken with Tzatziki sauce
Ninja
Grilling will be your preferred way to eat salmon after this recipe.
Get the recipe: Teriyaki-Marinated Salmon
Ninja
Just wait until you see these beauties with grill marks.
Get the recipe: Roasted Rainbow Cauliflower
The Salted Pepper
This perfect pot roast can be made keto-style or regular and is so easy!
Get the recipe: Pot Roast in the Ninja Foodi Grill
Bake Me Some Sugar
Ninja Foodi Grill Steak Kabobs is the perfect way to make your favorite kabobs in no time.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Steak Kabobs
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Sparkles to Sprinkles
Tender and juicy chicken that is flavored to perfection. Serve with any of your favorite side dishes and dinner is ready in no time.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Juicy Grilled Chicken Breast
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These delicious little bites are perfect for entertaining, as an appetizer, or even as a late-night snack.
Get the recipe: Bacon-Wrapped Barbecue Beef Bites Recipe
Sparkles to Sprinkles
Ninja Foodi Grill Bacon is crispy, mess-free and delicious. Once you try this method, you will never cook bacon any other way again.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Bacon
Ninja
You'll never make fried chicken the same way again!
Get the recipe: Nashville Hot Fried Chicken
Ninja
Grilling your fruit brings out the natural flavors even more—trust us.
Get the recipe: Grilled Watermelon
Sparkles to Sprinkles
These peppers are tender on the outside and filled with a delicious mixture of ground beef, onion, garlic, tomatoes and rice, topped with melted mozzarella.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Stuffed Peppers
The Typical Mom
This Ninja Foodi Grill steak and potatoes recipe shows how to use this new air fryer and indoor grill.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Steak and Potatoes
The Salted Pepper
No promises that this chicken satay in the Ninja Foodi Grill is exactly like you are used to, but it is so delicious and easy that you must give it a try.
Get the recipe: Chicken Satay in the Ninja Foodi Grill
The Salted Pepper
This recipe has directions for making grilled filets and scallops as a surf and turf meal in the Ninja Foodi Grill, with baked potatoes and broccoli as sides.
Get the recipe: Surf & Turf in the Ninja Foodi Grill
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Don't knock it 'til you try it!
Get the recipe: Grilled Donuts
The Salted Pepper
This Grilled London Broil with an old family "secret" marinade is the perfect example of how quick and easy the indoor grill is to use.
Get the recipe: Grilled London Broil
Bake Me Some Sugar
Grilled Bruschetta Chicken is a tender and juicy chicken breast that is perfectly seasoned and topped with melty mozzarella cheese, fresh tomatoes and pesto.
Get the recipe: Grilled Bruschetta Chicken Recipe On Ninja Foodi Grill
Bake Me Some Sugar
Pair with a juicy steak, grilled chicken or any other of your favorites. Stuffed jalape?os are a must-make party food.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Bacon-Wrapped Jalapenos Recipe
Ninja
Skip the greasy French fries and opt for crispy, air-fried sweet potato wedges instead.
Get the recipe: Air-Crisped Sweet Potato Wedges
Bake Me Some Sugar
This Hawaiian Huli Huli chicken is very popular. Toss on your pellet grill outdoors, or you can use an indoor Ninja Foodi grill.
Get the recipe: Grilled Huli Huli Chicken
The Salted Pepper
Simple toppings let the citrus-marinated steak steal the limelight (pun-intended!) in these tacos.
Get the recipe: Carne Asada Street Tacos
Ninja
Cheesy, grilled, stacked.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla Stacks
Bake Me Some Sugar
A beer-boiled brat paired with onions or sauerkraut is always a hit.
Get the recipe: Bratwurst in Beer on Grill
The Tasty Travelers
If you love indoor grilled chicken with a hint of spicy then this is the recipe for you.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken
Bake Me Some Sugar
Whip up this Ninja Foodi Grill steak recipe and skip the outdoor grill. Even in rain or snow, your indoor Ninja Foodi Grill will simplify your dinners.
Get the recipe: My Ninja Foodi Grill Steak
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Cook At Home Mom
This Whole30 grilled chicken and bacon Caesar salad is made with crunchy romaine lettuce, crispy crumbled bacon and tangy Whole30 compliant Caesar dressing.
Get the recipe: Chicken & Bacon Caesar Salad (Whole30)
The Salty Pot
If you’ve had beef short ribs, I encourage you to try these BBQ beef short ribs! Cooking them in the Ninja Foodi makes them succulent, tangy and positively dreamy!
Get the recipe: BBQ Beef Short Ribs
Atta Girl Says
This unbelievably flavorful Asian beef, mushroom and asparagus kebabs recipe is the best easy Whole30 and keto dinner idea.
Get the recipe: Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus
Grilling Montana
This Ninja Foodi Grill recipe for deconstructed beef Wellington may seem intimidating, but it's much easier than you would think.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Deconstructed Beef Wellington
Ninja Beef Wellington
We dare you to find a better baked potato.
Get the recipe: Loaded Baked Potatoes
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Grilled Cuban pork chops are marinated in a delicious blend of flavors including orange, lime, fresh herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection.
Get the recipe: Grilled Cuban Pork Chops and Plantains
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Yes, you can cook pizza in the Ninja Foodi Grill!
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Pizza
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You can actually prep this meatloaf recipe ahead of time and allow the meat to rest in the refrigerator for at least a day until you’re ready to cook it in the Ninja Foodi Grill.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Meatloaf
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Grilled apples with bourbon and brown sugar bring the flavors of apple pie to your summer grill!
Get the recipe: Grilled Apples With Bourbon and Brown Sugar
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This easy recipe lets you trick guests into thinking you grilled fresh chicken breasts over an open flame.
Get the recipe: Frozen Barbecue Chicken Breasts
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It doesn't have to be November for you to cook a turkey breast in the Ninja Foodi Grill.
Get the recipe: Air Fryer Turkey Breast
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Moscow mule fans will love brined pork chops with a mule-inspired marinade.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Moscow Mule Brined Pork Chops
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One bite and you'll be hooked!
Get the recipe: Grilled Apple & Raspberry Pie
Sweet Savant
Have dinner on the table FAST with this delicious, easy recipe.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Lamb Chops
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If you have the Ninja Foodi Grill, it will make this recipe even easier.
Get the recipe: Chicken and Waffles
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Spicy dry rub chicken wings are a low-carb appetizer or dinner you can enjoy at home or bring to any get-together.
Get the recipe: Spicy Dry Rub Chicken Wings
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If you have the Ninja Foodi Grill, it will make this recipe even easier.
Get the recipe: Ninja Foodi Grill Baked Potato
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I like to think of this method of cooking ribs as a turbo method.
Get the recipe: Baby Back Ribs
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