Category: Ninja Foodi Accessories

Why buy a Ninja Foodi Replacement Stainless Steel Inner Pot?

This is why I use a Stainless Steel Inner Pot with my Ninja Foodi!

My favorite potato smasher would rip the ceramic lined inner pot that comes with the Ninja Foodi to shreds!

Even gentle use of your original inner pot can lead to scratches and chips on the ceramic coating.  Add in kids, metal utensils and your pot does not stand a chance!

The Ninja Foodi Replacement Stainless Steel Inner Pot is custom designed to exactly fit in all sizes for the Ninja Foodi.  You can get stainless steel replacements for the 5, 6.5 and 8 quart models.

Prices start at $29.99 up to $34.99 and they are available below and in our store.

 

 

Want to make the best mashed potatoes in your Foodi?
Peel (or not!) your potatoes and cut into uniformly sized pieces.  Place the potatoes onto a trivet on the base of your stainless steel pot and add 1.5 cups of water.  Pressure cook for 6 minutes and quick release.  Smash away adding salt, pepper, milk and butter to taste.

 

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If you are looking for a replacement Ninja ceramic pot to replace your existing one.  First of all check with Ninja to see if they will cover a replacement under warranty (if the pot is relatively new!).  If not you can purchase one through the Ninja Kitchen Accessories section. Have your product model number ready as the website asks for that to match your parts to the correct Foodi.

GrillGrate for Ninja Foodi Grill for the perfect seared steaks!

We have raved about the original GrillGrate for the Ninja Foodi before right here

Now the GrillGrate company has upped their game and released a new Grillgrate for the Ninja Foodi Grill.

The rectangular grate simply fits into the grill pan and you use the Grill function as normal using your probe to set your wellness for the perfectly cooked and seared steak.

The GrillGrate for Ninja Foodi Grill has been cut to size to fit nicely in the grill tray

 

 

 

 

The raised ridges leave the perfect sear marks on your food while the juices from the meat fall into the valleys creating the sizzle that helps give your food the perfect grilled flavor.

Using the cleaning tools (that come with the bundle) or you can order separately, you can quickly clean up the grill plate without having to spend hours soaking or scrubbing.

The GrillGrate comes up clean, good as new, every time.

Invest in a GrillGrate for your Foodi or buy a Ninja Grill/Pro with probe?

As an owner of both the GrillGrate and the Ninja Grill Pro I thought it would be good to share a comparison of both to help those who are looking to grill using their Foodi devices!

What is the GrillGrate and how do you use it?

The GrillGrate is a highly conductive aluminum insert that you put into your Foodi. It is a round disk-shaped slab of metal with high ridges that, when fired up, give your food those lovely sear marks as you cook.  The insert can also be flipped so you can use it as a griddle.

 

 

 

 

You can use either your metal trivet or the defuser from the air crisp basket as a base to lay the GrillGrate on.

Now installed you can fire up your Foodi on Broil and give the grate at least 10 minutes to reach temperature.

Spray with Pam to grease/season the grate and then add your meat.

 

 

 

 

 

 

My test for the GrillGrate, some nice Ribeye steaks!

The steaks were seasoned with salt, pepper, and my favorite seasoning Montreal Steak from Grill Mates – I wholly recommend this seasoning if you like a flavorful steak!

So cooking time, simply place the steaks onto the GrillGrate and you’re good to go!

Now, this is the biggest difference between the Foodi Grill and the GrillGrate – managing the doneness of your steaks.  The Foodi Grill comes with the probe and you can set the target temperature for your steaks and the Foodi will simply stop when your meat hits the desired wellness.  This is the best selling feature of the Foodi Grill Pro by far.  With the GrillGrate you’re on your own to measure or gauge the target temperature.  I’d recommend investing in a good meat thermometer, two excellent options are below.

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The Meater is the most expensive option but the coolest by far.  It’s a Bluetooth based thermometer that works with an app on your phone to alert you of the doneness of your food so you can watch remotely or keep an eye while you grab a beer!  The app gives you the desired temps for the types of meats you are cooking.

You can also use this simple method to test the wellness of your steak – The Finger Test

So how did the steaks work out?

I prefer the sear lines and overall flavor of the steaks on the GrillGrate vs. the Ninja Grill.  The major niggle with the Ninja Grill for me is the cleanup.  I HATE cleaning the grill plate on the grill.  The curved fins on the grill make it more difficult to clean AND added to which the grill seems to have issues with the non-stick coating and this seems to scratch off fairly easily,  The GrillGrate, on the other hand, is bulletproof.  The cast metal and cleans up good as new every time.

The GrillGrate can also be flipped over and used as a griddle if you’re up for eggs and pancakes!!

So what are all the pros and cons?

If you have a Ninja Combo device the GrillGrate is an AWESOME addition to your Ninja accessories collection.  It certainly is cheaper than adding a Ninja Grill Pro to your Foodi family.  Depending on what you have for a thermometer and temperature monitoring consider how much you might want to invest in a thermometer as this is the biggest selling point of the Ninja Grill Pro (other than the accessories bundle)   The regular Ninja Grill does not come with the probe.  I consider the probe to be the killer feature for the Ninja Grill, it helps you fine-tune your wellness so you can cook a steak to perfection.

Again the cons for the Ninja Grill, clean up and also the cost – the GrillGrate offers a significant saving vs. buying yet another unit.

What are your thoughts and experiences with the Ninja Grill Pro vs. the GrillGrate?

Interested in learning more or purchasing a GrillGrate please check here for more information!!!

 

 

Note: We are Ninja, Amazon and GrillGrate affiliates and may earn from links in this post.

 

Ninja Foodi Steam Diverters

One thing we all hate is releasing the pressure when our food is ready!  Flicking the pressure release value causes the steam to come shooting out of the top of your Ninja Foodi.  Some use spoons or prod it from afar not wanting to be caught by the hot steam being released.  The other issue many experience is that the steam shoots upwards onto the base of your cabinets above your kitchen surfaces leaving marks and damp patches.  Ninja Foodi steam diverters to the rescue!

Thankfully some clever folks have recognized these fears and issues and come up with some creative solutions!  Check out the steam diverters here that clip onto your Foodi’s pressure release valve so you can redirect the steam output and have an easier handle on turning the value without fear of getting burned or ruining your cabinets!

We have many fun designs in the store, check the compatibility of the Ninja Foodi steam diverters for your device as most are for 8qt Ninja Foodi pressure cookers!  The Minion is my personal favorite!

Here’s some fun Ninja Foodi steam diverters:

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