Category: "Ninja Speedi"
Frozen Brussels sprounts — Ninja Speedi version
2023-07-03: I tossed 12 0z of frozen Brussels sprounts in Italian dressing and popped them into the Speedi using the "steam and crisp" function for 5 minutes at 450°F using 1/2 cup of water. When I checked them they were not yet crisping, so I added 5 minutes on bake at 450°. They came out fine.
Next time I think I'll try 3/4 cup of water and 9 minutes at the same temp in the "steam and crisp" mode.
Double chocolate brownie baked oatmeal bake — Ninja Speedi version
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Commentary
This is my first attempt at adapting an oatmeal bake recipe for the Ninja Speedi. I am using a CasaWare 7-Inch Toaster Oven Ultimate Series Commercial Weight Ceramic Non-Stick Coating Square Pan (link). I was a bit worried that it might not leave enough steaming/baking space at the sides, but that turned out to be a non-issue.
Ingredients
- 2 cups of water for steaming
- 1.5 cups (120 g) old fashioned oats
- 1.5 scoops (45 g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 tsp (2 g) baking powder
- 2 tbsp (10 g) cocoa powder
- 1 tbsp (21 g) maple syrup
- 1.5 tsp (7 g) butter
- 1 whole egg
- 1 cup (240 g) milk
- 1/2 cup (113 g) unsweetened apple sauce
- 2 tbsp (56 g) mini chocolate chips
Method
- In a large bowl, mix together the oats, protein powder, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
- Add in the egg, milk, syrup, melted butter, apple sauce, and 1 tbsp of chocolate chips.
- Spray a 7x7 baking pan with neutral oil and add the oat mixture.
- Top with 1 tbsp of chocolate chips.
- Add water to the pot. Place the crisper tray in the lower position. Place the pan on the crisper tray.
- Set the Ninja Speedi for 10 minutes at 315°F on the "steam and bake" setting. It will steam for about 20 minutes before baking. Press start.
- This recipe makes 4 servings. Cut the oatmeal into 4 equal pieces.
Experiments
2023-07-02: I basically cut off the baking at 11:30 out of 17 minutes, which left the top a bit dryer than I like. Next time I should try just 10 minutes of baking,
2023-07-07: Tried 10 minutes at 315°F on the "steam and bake" setting. That was perfect: cooked all the way through and still moist, and the top was not dried out.
How to convert recipes for an air fryer
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/article/how-to-convert-recipes-for-an-air-fryer/
How To Convert Your Favorite Recipes for an Air Fryer
It’s a lot easier than you think.
Fiery orange jalapeño salmon, attempt 1
I'm starting to experiment with salmon, which I'm not sure I have ever cooked before, and I want to do it in my air fryer. I purchased a 6 oz portion of fiery orange jalapeño salmon at Sprouts. First I tried it using the broil function for five minutes with the crisper raised high. Not nearly sufficiently cooked, so I added five minutes of baking at 300°F. Oddly enough, that came out perfectly.
It might be more sensible, though, to do a simple bake function for a longer period of time.
Crispy buffalo tofu bites
Source: Ninja Speedi Quick Start Guide & Recipe Book
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup water, for steaming
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 package (16 ounces) extra-firm tofu,
- drained, patted dry, cut in 1-inch cubes
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup Buffalo sauce
Method
- Pour 1/2 cup water into the pot. Push in the legs of the Crisper Tray, then place the tray in the bottom position in the pot. Spray the tray with cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, add the tofu and cornstarch and gently toss until evenly coated. Then evenly spray the tofu with cooking spray. Transfer the tofu to the tray.
- Close the lid and flip the SmartSwitch™ to Rapid Cooker. Select STEAM & CRISP, set temperature to 390°F, and set time to 15 minutes. Press START/STOP to begin cooking; the unit will steam for approx. 3 to 4 minutes before crisping.
- When cooking is complete, ensure tofu is crispy. If necessary, add more time to unit for crispier tofu. Transfer tofu bites to a medium bowl and toss with Buffalo sauce. Serve hot with blue cheese and vegetable stiks as desired.
Notes: I was impressed with the crispy results. I'm really not all that fond of tofu, but this works okay. I'm half tempted to try a cinnamon sugar version.
Pot stickers in air fryer
Steam
2023-04-25: Eight minutes on steam only with 1 cup of water worked perfectly at 400°F worked perfectly.
Steam and crisp
2023-04-24: This was was my first attempt at preparing pot stickers from the US Foods CHEF'STORE at Southern and McClintock. I started from page 54 of the Ninja Speedi "Quick Start Guide and Recipe Book" but only wanted 7 pot stickers, not a whole pound.
- 1/2 cup of water
- Rapid Cook, Steam & Crisp
- 400°F for 12-16 minutes
- Flip/shake after 8 minutes.
This was way too long for 7 pot stickers. They were done and just starting to burn at 8 minutes, although not to burnt not to eat.
2023-07-01: I tried 7 minutes. Seemed to work. Next time I should try 6 minutes.
Steak in the air fryer
Source of idea from time-stamp 1:50: YouTube
2023-04-23: I got a one-inch thick ribeye from the butcher; the saleswoman at the counter was kind enough to request when she heard that I thought the others were too thick; the on-duty butcher was glad to oblige. At home I patted it dry, dry-brined it (just salt and pepper) ten hours before cooking and put it in into the fridge on a wire rack. An hour before cooking I put the rack on the countertop so the steak could come up to room temperature.
I intended to cook it at 250°F for four minutes per side, which was not hot enough according to my thermometer since rare is 120°F. I ended up doing that sequence twice for a total of sixteen minutes. In a small frying pan I added olive oil, heated it quite a bit (medium high?), and added a head of garlic cut in halves to flavor the oil. Seared the steak. Turned out well.
For next time: I must remember to ask the butcher myself to make the 1" cut since they probably won't have one that skinny in the butcher case. Next time I'll try 250°F for eight minutes on the first side and seven on the second. I'll also use a larger frying pan and less oil--say, enough to cover a fourth of the pan--and a bit higher heat for searing.
Roasted broccoli in air fryer
2023-04-19: I cut up a small crown of broccoli into 1-2"pieces. Sprayed the insert with oil. Threw in the broccoli. Sprayed it with oil. Salt, pepper, granulated garlic. Cooked for 9 minutes at 390 F, stirring every three minutes. It turned out adequate: still crispy, but also decently charred. The broccoli was perhaps a touch crispier (i.e., not cooked to the center) than i would have liked.
Next time I think I'll toss the broccoli with more oil in a bowl, then add salt and pepper and garlic, then cook for 8 minutes at 390 F, stirring once at 4 minutes.