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(A pronged spatula, like the kind that came with the old George Foreman Grill, wouldn’t be a terrible addition to aid with cleanup, but we didn’t need it.) The pull-out grease tray was barely more work to get back to pristine condition. During our testing period, absolutely nothing stuck to the grill grate, so getting it spotless was just a matter of a few minutes scrubbing with soap and water. Just know that you’ll be turning out food for one or two people at most - and if you want buns and French fries to go with your burgers, you’ll be waiting a while unless you engage your toaster oven and/or air fryer to speed things up.Īt least cleanup wasn’t too bad. (The Pro’s Combo Crisper Basket reportedly lets you cook multiple kinds of items at once.) The Woodfire isn’t intended to be, say, a Traeger Timberline XL, so this is all forgivable. We had trouble cramming burgers and buns for three people into the grill at once, and baking or even using the Crisper Basket means you won’t have space for anything else.

NINJA FOODIE AIR FRYER FRENCH FRIES FULL

It should be said that one of the Woodfire’s biggest selling points can also be a significant drawback: Its size makes it all but impossible to cook a full meal in one go. You’ll also want to be careful while using it, because the exterior of the lid can get quite hot (we measured just over 200 degrees Fahrenheit), but because the grill emanates nearly no heat from below, you can safely station it on a wood surface. Experimentation is all but required, and we suggest investing in one of the best meat thermometers with a remote probe that lets you monitor your food’s internal temperature. In other words, it’s difficult to know exactly what you’ll get when you fire up the Woodfire. The design and the documentation will make you feel like an expert your first time out. Should you need more specific instructions, the illustrated Owner’s Guide is thorough and clear, and the 58-page, full-color Quick Start Guide and Recipe Book provides additional insights along with full recipes and a collection of charts listing basic preparation techniques and cooking times. Turn the dial to your desired cooking function, push the Woodfire button to add extra smoke flavor if desired, adjust the time and temperature, and hit the Start button. In terms of its controls, the Woodfire could not be simpler to operate. Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill: Performance If that’s not enough for you, you can connect it to an outdoor extension cable, but for safety purposes, check Ninja’s website first to make sure your cable meets the company’s recommended safety requirements.

Though at 48 inches, the Woodfire’s power cable isn’t objectively short, it feels so in practice part of it is hidden under the grill while in use, and if the grill is on a table, that length vanishes quickly.

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