Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
Beyond Grilling
38
BEYOND GRILLING
BEYOND GRILLING
39
Questions? ninjakitchen.com
‘FRIED’ CHICKEN
DIRECTIONS
1 Plug thermometer into unit. To install the grill
grate, position it flat on top of the heating
element and gently press down until it sits into
place. Place Air Crisp Basket on grill grate, then
close the hood.
2 While holding the smoke box lid open, use the
pellet scoop to pour pellets into the smoke box
until filled to the top. Then close the smoke box lid.
3 Turn dial to AIR CRISP. Press WOODFIRE
FLAVOR. Set temperature to 360°F, then select
PRESET. To set the thermometer, use the right
arrows to select CHIX. Select START/STOP to
begin preheating (preheating will take approx.
8–10 minutes).
4 In a medium bowl, add all seasoning, buttermilk,
salt, and pepper and whisk to combine. In a
separate medium bowl, whisk together the
cornstarch, bread crumbs, salt, and pepper.
5 Dip chicken into buttermilk, then place into the
seasoned bread crumbs. Press each chicken into
the bread crumbs for optimal sticking. Liberally
spray each piece of coated chicken with the
cooking spray. Insert thermometer horizontally
into the center of the thickest part of the largest
chicken (see thermometer placement instructions
on page 9).
6 When unit beeps to signify it has preheated
and ADD FOOD is displayed, open hood and
place chicken pieces in basket. Close hood to
begin cooking. After 20 minutes, open hood and
with silicone-tipped tongs, flip the chicken. Close
hood to continue cooking.
7 When cooking is complete, open hood, remove
‘fried ‘chicken from basket and serve.
INGREDIENTS
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups panko bread crumbs
6 bone-in skin-on chicken of choice
(2 legs, 2 thighs, 2 breasts)
Nonstick cooking spray
PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 8–10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 40 MINUTES | MAKES: 6–8 SERVINGS
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
CHICKEN WINGS
DIRECTIONS
1 To install the grill grate, position it flat on top of
the heating element and gently press down until
it sits into place. Place Air Crisp Basket on grill
grate, then close the hood.
2 While holding the smoke box lid open,
use the pellet scoop to pour pellets into the
smoke box until filled to the top. Then close
the smoke box lid.
3 Turn dial to AIR CRISP. Press WOODFIRE
FLAVOR. Set temperature to 390°F, and set
time to 30 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin
preheating (preheating will take approx.
8–10 minutes).
4 In a large bowl, toss chicken wings with Cajun
seasoning, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
5 When unit beeps to signify it has preheated and
ADD FOOD is displayed, open hood and place
wings in basket. Close hood to begin cooking.
Several times during cooking, open hood and
use silicone-tipped tongs to flip the wings.
6 When cooking is complete, open hood, remove
wings from basket, and serve.
INGREDIENTS
4 pounds fresh chicken wings
Cajun seasoning, as desired (found on page 53)
Kosher salt, as desired
Ground black pepper, as desired
PREP: 10 MINUTES | PREHEAT: APPROX. 8–10 MINUTES | TOTAL COOK TIME: 30 MINUTES | MAKES: 4 SERVINGS
INTERMEDIATE RECIPE
TIP If using larger sized wings, more cook time may be
necessary. Use the arrows on the right to add more
time as needed.
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...