Towards the end of the video you say, "I know I love Teriyaki." I said to myself that I wouldn't have had a clue at all lol I'm doing this next Sunday so thank you
I do... it has a wonderful flavor that goes really well with chicken... but that mahogany color really added some eye flavor...lol...i would use the roasting rack if you have it but it will be impressive either way... PLEASE let me know what you think!!! And thank you for watching!!!
Hello Sir, I was wondering if you have any tips or methods to keeping the inside of the hood clean. I wipe it regularly but there is some built up of grease that I can’t seem to get rid of. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
you prolly dont care at all but does any of you know a tool to get back into an instagram account..? I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
Excellent video, John! Love when you do comparisons between machines, and in this case, recipes too. Those chicken halves looked absolutely perfect! Loved the extra footage on cutting up the chicken, the grill cleaning, and the guest appearance from Copper. You always get a thumbs up from me!
Thank you very much!!! Always super excited to hear that!!! I hope it helps...i kinda enjoyed taking y'all out in the yard...lol... thanks for the thumbs up and as always...thanks for watching!!!
Your welcome Tiffany...i hope i helped and you cook a half a chicken... in the Ninja... on the grill... or even the oven... it is very impressive!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Enjoyed your video...my sister just ordered the XL...she has more counter space...I might get the original (previous) one so on here tonight comparing. I love your presentation...the doggie and LOVE your blue backsplash!
Jelly007 strikes again! I got one on the way. Always great videos showing exactly what I'm looking for to learn about cooking products I'm interested in. Thank you again.
Someday I hope to be a special guest on this show. My job will be to eat the food! I can't wait to get a Ninja Grill. I'm hoping they have a deal on Black Friday!
I posted a picture of it a couple of weeks back on my feed... not sure who all can even see that... but yes it is a great deal... and it has the new smart system just like the new larger grill... congrats!!! And thank you for watching!!!
Hey John love your demonstrations. I use mustard on a lot of meats. It is not for taste because you do not taste the mustard after cooked. I think it's the turmeric in the mustard that does something (maybe tenderizes and keeps moisture) don't know. Second thought, you should look into the dish rack that sit over your sink letting your dishes dry top and bottom. I got mind from Amazon.👍🏻
Love that yard, John. I imagine you must see quite a bit of deer &other wildlife come right to your back patio! Awesome! BTW, I think Ninja the Mustard Chicken Recipe on their website in the recipe section.
I have recently posted a video on my Facebook page of 3 deer about 40 or 50 yards from back door... it is a very lovely place to live Dave... easy to get used to it as many as I see but it always excites me when I see one....i haven't looked on their website but that would be a great way to print it out if needed...thanks Dave... and thank you for watching!!!
I love your videos and have been choosing an air fryer / grill. I got a great deal on the 6 qt Ninja Pro grill with the probe tonight at Costco 169.00! From your reviews I know I got a great deal!
I posted a picture of it a couple of weeks back on my feed... not sure who all can even see that... but yes it is a great deal... and it has the new smart system just like the new larger grill... congrats!!! And thank you for watching!!!
Liked your video, in my opinion I would of put the teriyaki sauce half way through rather the from the get go so it does not crust like yours did. Still a great cook loved seeing the juice run from the chicken onto the plate. Great job!
Thanks Sandra... the halved chickens are a very useful skill especially when you are trying to impress guest.... thanks again and thank you for watching!!!
I have a Hamilton Beach indoor grill. It has a cover, but not near air tight. When I cook chicken thighs, my house wreaks of strong cooking odors. Are the Ninjas good at containing excessive cooking odors?
I really like the Fiskars I use in this video and all you have to do is open them all the way up and they separate into two pieces... clean them and put them back together... really simple and these give really good leverage... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!
Hi John. Would you be willing to do a video showing your favorite kitchen utensils or gadgets that make your life easier when cooking at home. Perhaps you could demo a few to show how you use them? I watch your videos & see things & think hmm, what is that, how does he use it or where did he get that. Thanks!
That is a good idea...I have a few that i use quite often and I am always looking for new designs...I will give that some thought... thanks... and thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders update: I loosely followed your video, but I used the XL grill. Hubby wont eat store bought sauce. I decided to play around with lower temps bc I wanted to add sauce (high sugar sauce), but was unsure when to add, mind you I did first apply a rub. Mistake in doing lower temp. Even using my own meat thermometer I think i pulled it off too soon. I did use a rub to start. Lesson: I'll follow your directions exactly and just slap on some sauce at very end. The good news: in the end the baby back ribs were a success . My hubby & father said they were phenomenonal. I used a rub recipe and sauce recipe that I found. Oh my, it's the best!
Another great video. Just wondering if you 've purchased a multifunction convection\toaster\ air friar oven with Rotisserie ? Or which one would you buy ? Thx
Very good question...i have a Vortex oven video that does rotisserie... and if a 4 pound chicken is readily available in your area it will do a very good job... but 5 pound chickens are far more common in my area so I do not use the oven much...(I bought it primarily for doing rotisserie chickens) I actually have the oven to my niece... but it did a 4 pound or less chicken really well... and it dubbing as a Air frying toaster oven well... i just have others I like better for my situation...i will link a video of it below...i hope this helps and thank you for watching!!! ua-cam.com/video/3RZwvYuRMh8/v-deo.html
I was watching your « Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer » video => do you think you can do other video with this instant pot using the different option: sous vide, bake, etc? It will be nice to see
Love the content! Do you happen to experience a lot of grease smell when cooking in the grill? I recently got one and the grease smell is overpowering... Not sure whether I did something wrong.
What spray cleaner do you use? We use our grill all the time and use the provided brush and in the the dish washer. We could use a better cleaner for the grate and the upper splatter guard
Look delicious John I don't have a air fryer but I do have 4 sous vides and 2 big green eggs I use all the time I would love to chat with you sometime. Carl
I just put it in my sink to pre soak flip the sink cover over and it trap the dearie the i clean with fish washing liquid and the brush it came with and a sponge your drains can be cleaned every other week with vinegar and baking soda
John Sanders just finish to watch the video you recommend. Wonder why instant pot « lid » is not in « stainless » material instead of « plastic » ? I think it will be better is the lid is not plastic Also, can you confirm is the basket and material use for the « air fried » are plastic ?
The xl oven has many more uses in my opinion but I like the grill too.... it's really 2 somewhat different devices the are designed for different things... but if I had to choose one it would be the xl oven and that actually goes for any device that doesn't pressure cook etc
@@JohnSanders Here's why I wondered. I've been cooking in an air fryer for a couple years and absolutely love the effects and results. My Ninja Grill did not come with the wire rack :{ I cooked fish and fries using the grill plate because there was room for more on it than the grill pan. But I went back and set it on air crisp which is what got me to wondering if there would be a difference based on the cooking mode selection. My battered fish came out nice and crispy, and of course the fries were good too. I then cooked a from-frozen salmon filet. I had found in my other air fryer that 8 minutes was just right for me. In the Ninja grill I will cook it for a couple minutes less next time. BTW the grill surface is not the optimal one for the fries - as they tend to be trapped a little between the grooves. I will be pursuing that wire rack - even though at the price - I really feel like Ninja should have included it!
Depending on you family size... or even gatherings... if you need more than 4 hamburgers at a time... my opinion is yes... the other features are important but none more than that... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!
Let me verify this when I get home later today...I am almost positive mine has 3 but would feel better if I look... please remind me later this afternoon if I haven't responded...
I guess it is a little extreme...lol...I usually do it just outside the door and that does make it a little more convenience... but I would still get the grease off before the dishwasher but that does sound a little easier!! Thanks and thanks for watching!!!
HELP!! To anyone that reads this, thank you!! I purchased my ninja foodi smart xl grill couple days ago and already having issues! When preheating it smells like burnt plastic + sets off my smoke detector 😩 Any idea what’s going on ? Is this expected? The grill is as clean as it can be so it’s not the dirt or grease that’s causing it….
I'm not sure about that... definitely sounds like you have an issue...I would contact ninja... maybe go to "cooking with CJ" UA-cam channel and ask him...he has a lot of experience with these
@@JohnSanders John I just ordered my ninja foodi grill on qvc it cost me $219 it comes with 5 skewers and 20 recipes and I'm getting it on 5 easy payments for $46 a month. Is that a good deal.
I did a spatchcocked chicken on the regular Ninja grill, roasted. The dark meat was done but the breast was not done. Wasn’t happy with it, I returned the grill. Did not work the way it was suppose too.
John that is way to much work pal. I would have poured the grease out, but definitely was in the sink with vinegar and baking soda. Works wonders John.
I do it in the sink occasionally... actually almost exactly as I did in the yard but I usually pour out the rough stuff in the woods...lol...thanks for watching!!!
Hi John. Looking at getting one of these grills. The XL is always out of stock and Pro is available. I don’t mind waiting for the XL grill. What one do you recommend? Thanks!
As far as grills... I like the smart XL... but depending on size you need... 4 burgers at a time or 6... Nothing wrong with the original size... Hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
Yes... they both use the same fan and heating element... but... the grill... or the thick gridle... gets really hot and gives a good surface to grill on while the fan and elements run... the air frying basket allows for anything you would do in a traditional air fryer.... within reason... not a bad design at all... but a little different than the normal air fryer you may have seen in as much as one with a basket or drawer that sits on your counter...I hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
I do mention it and point at its location... it is just inner the meat where I pointed and you can feel the small bone you need to clip on each side... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!
In my opinion, John uses too many cooking devices, too many meat cuts and sizes, too many seasonings/rubs, too many device settings and too many thermometers. Thus, often everything is complicated and confusing to me! Keep it simple!
Towards the end of the video you say, "I know I love Teriyaki." I said to myself that I wouldn't have had a clue at all lol I'm doing this next Sunday so thank you
I do... it has a wonderful flavor that goes really well with chicken... but that mahogany color really added some eye flavor...lol...i would use the roasting rack if you have it but it will be impressive either way... PLEASE let me know what you think!!! And thank you for watching!!!
Hello Sir, I was wondering if you have any tips or methods to keeping the inside of the hood clean. I wipe it regularly but there is some built up of grease that I can’t seem to get rid of. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
I have not used anything more than soap and water...I may look into some other things before long...thanks for watching!!!
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I stupidly lost my password. I would appreciate any tips you can offer me!
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Your chicken looks every bit as good as the book. Give your fur babies a big hug for me from Wisconsin!
Thanks... and I'll do that Jean... they love attention!!!...thanks for watching!!!
Excellent video, John! Love when you do comparisons between machines, and in this case, recipes too. Those chicken halves looked absolutely perfect! Loved the extra footage on cutting up the chicken, the grill cleaning, and the guest appearance from Copper. You always get a thumbs up from me!
Thank you very much!!! Always super excited to hear that!!! I hope it helps...i kinda enjoyed taking y'all out in the yard...lol... thanks for the thumbs up and as always...thanks for watching!!!
This is the most common/popular: butterfly whole chicken. Thanks for showing how to cut. Both look delicious 😋
Your welcome Tiffany...i hope i helped and you cook a half a chicken... in the Ninja... on the grill... or even the oven... it is very impressive!!! Thanks for watching!!!
Thank you, John! We Appreciate you a bunch for all you do! You keep pulling me out of a jam with all your recipes and tips. Thanks so much!
You are very welcome... glad to hear I help... and thanks for watching!!!
Enjoyed your video...my sister just ordered the XL...she has more counter space...I might get the original (previous) one so on here tonight comparing. I love your presentation...the doggie and LOVE your blue backsplash!
Thank you... glad you ebullient the video...thanks for watching!!!
Jelly007 strikes again! I got one on the way. Always great videos showing exactly what I'm looking for to learn about cooking products I'm interested in. Thank you again.
And thank you John Wesley... very glad to hear I helped and thank you for watching!!!
John, love the comparison from the two grills!👍 Definitely going to try mustard chicken.....Looks amazing.🍗
It was really good chicken!! Thanks for watching!!!
I'm a new widower and I am learning how to cook with your tutelage!!!
Mahn loved the Vibe ur circulating in ur videos, remembering old childhood Cowboy cartoons that had the same slang of talking, Lov from India🇮🇳
Thanks Arjun... that is really good to hear....thanks for watching and love back at you!!!
Hey John, My daughter gave me this for Christmas and I'm Loving It! Thanks for your vids.
She must be a good daughter!!!.. glad you are enjoying my videos and you will love this device!!! Thank you for watching!!!
Great Video, loved the cutting in half of the Chicken, I will do that with my kids.
Thanks.
🍗🍗🍗🍗
It makes for a really good presentation and meal!!! Thanks for watching!!!
I am so glad I found your channel.
I am too!!!
Someday I hope to be a special guest on this show. My job will be to eat the food!
I can't wait to get a Ninja Grill. I'm hoping they have a deal on Black Friday!
I hope to be big enough to have guest one day...lol...thanks for watching!!!
I just bought the Ninja Pro 6qt at Costco tonight $169! Great deal.
I posted a picture of it a couple of weeks back on my feed... not sure who all can even see that... but yes it is a great deal... and it has the new smart system just like the new larger grill... congrats!!! And thank you for watching!!!
Wow. Thanks for the video. Love the cleaning part!
Awesome chicken! I love your fur buddies Copper and BoBo!
They are 2 of my best friends...lol... we spend a lot of time together...lol...thanks for watching!!!
Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it and especially enjoyed your sharing how you clean the grill plates. Looking forward to your next video.
Glad to hear that Frankie... thank you for watching!!!
YUM! I have the Ninja Foodi 6.5 qt pressure cooker, but now I want a grill. No much room in my kitchen though.
It does use some counter space... but i like it...thanks for watching!!
I'm excited I just ordered the xl and it's coming May 4th can't wait to try your recipes 😁
Very glad to hear that...thanks for watching!!!
Hey John love your demonstrations. I use mustard on a lot of meats. It is not for taste because you do not taste the mustard after cooked. I think it's the turmeric in the mustard that does something (maybe tenderizes and keeps moisture) don't know.
Second thought, you should look into the dish rack that sit over your sink letting your dishes dry top and bottom. I got mind from Amazon.👍🏻
Thank you... that is some good info and I will look into that... thank you for watching!!!
Love that yard, John. I imagine you must see quite a bit of deer &other wildlife come right to your back patio!
Awesome!
BTW, I think Ninja the Mustard Chicken Recipe on their website in the recipe section.
I have recently posted a video on my Facebook page of 3 deer about 40 or 50 yards from back door... it is a very lovely place to live Dave... easy to get used to it as many as I see but it always excites me when I see one....i haven't looked on their website but that would be a great way to print it out if needed...thanks Dave... and thank you for watching!!!
John Sanders
Yeah-I remember seeing that video. Just remembered that video after I posted the comment.
I have saw them since... they are hanging out pretty close to the house...
Great video as always John.
I love your videos and have been choosing an air fryer / grill. I got a great deal on the 6 qt Ninja Pro grill with the probe tonight at Costco 169.00! From your reviews I know I got a great deal!
I posted a picture of it a couple of weeks back on my feed... not sure who all can even see that... but yes it is a great deal... and it has the new smart system just like the new larger grill... congrats!!! And thank you for watching!!!
A year later that's exactly how much I got the XL for ..can't wait to use it.
Nice video John. I will have to try the split chicken on the rack. All the chickens look great
I think the roasting rack would make this even better.... and they were really really good the way they were...lol...thanks for watching!!!
Left model deeper, better circulation, I think right chicken touch the heating coil ...but looks yummy
Liked your video, in my opinion I would of put the teriyaki sauce half way through rather the from the get go so it does not crust like yours did. Still a great cook loved seeing the juice run from the chicken onto the plate. Great job!
Thanks... good idea...thanks for watching!!!
Great video jelly007... Nice yard as well
Thank you Marlin... glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching!!!
dang John, I just ate supper about an hour ago and you just made me hungry again. Great video brother
Thanks... glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching!!!
Looks so good! Thanks for the comparison. I will definitely be trying this recipe.❤️❤️
Thanks Sandra... the halved chickens are a very useful skill especially when you are trying to impress guest.... thanks again and thank you for watching!!!
John quick question brother. Why did the chicken on the right look darker than the chicken on the left??? Thanks man...have a great holiday!
It was the teriyaki sauce... it was a beautiful mahogany color...thanks for watching Lew...
I have a Hamilton Beach indoor grill. It has a cover, but not near air tight. When I cook chicken thighs, my house wreaks of strong cooking odors. Are the Ninjas good at containing excessive cooking odors?
Hey John, can you add some tips to one of your videos as to what scissors you like best and how to take them apart to clean. Thanks!!
I really like the Fiskars I use in this video and all you have to do is open them all the way up and they separate into two pieces... clean them and put them back together... really simple and these give really good leverage... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!
Hi John. Would you be willing to do a video showing your favorite kitchen utensils or gadgets that make your life easier when cooking at home. Perhaps you could demo a few to show how you use them? I watch your videos & see things & think hmm, what is that, how does he use it or where did he get that. Thanks!
That is a good idea...I have a few that i use quite often and I am always looking for new designs...I will give that some thought... thanks... and thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders update: I loosely followed your video, but I used the XL grill. Hubby wont eat store bought sauce. I decided to play around with lower temps bc I wanted to add sauce (high sugar sauce), but was unsure when to add, mind you I did first apply a rub. Mistake in doing lower temp. Even using my own meat thermometer I think i pulled it off too soon. I did use a rub to start. Lesson: I'll follow your directions exactly and just slap on some sauce at very end. The good news: in the end the baby back ribs were a success . My hubby & father said they were phenomenonal. I used a rub recipe and sauce recipe that I found. Oh my, it's the best!
Glad to hear it worked out and that is really good to hear!!!.
"I'm not gonna lie"...I won't lie either, I like your videos. :)
Thanks Dean...lol... and thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders love your videos👍
Thank you!!!
I love your reviews.
Does the grill plate last long and are u happy with the new model
Owww I need that brush... where did you get it from? If you don't mind sharing....
I think it was Auto Zone... it works really really well on this...thanks for watching!!!
John, nice video and your chicken looked outstanding 👍👍😋
Thanks hunchovb... glad you enjoyed it... thanks for watching!!!
Do you think the bigger one could handle a standing prime rib roast? I’m planning on cooking one for Christmas and want to try it.
Another great video. Just wondering if you 've purchased a multifunction convection\toaster\ air friar oven with Rotisserie ? Or which one would you buy ? Thx
Very good question...i have a Vortex oven video that does rotisserie... and if a 4 pound chicken is readily available in your area it will do a very good job... but 5 pound chickens are far more common in my area so I do not use the oven much...(I bought it primarily for doing rotisserie chickens) I actually have the oven to my niece... but it did a 4 pound or less chicken really well... and it dubbing as a Air frying toaster oven well... i just have others I like better for my situation...i will link a video of it below...i hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
ua-cam.com/video/3RZwvYuRMh8/v-deo.html
I was watching your « Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer » video => do you think you can do other video with this instant pot using the different option: sous vide, bake, etc? It will be nice to see
I didn't have much luck doing sous vide in the DUO crisp... the EVO duo plus did a very good job of it though...thanks for watching!!!
Love the content! Do you happen to experience a lot of grease smell when cooking in the grill? I recently got one and the grease smell is overpowering... Not sure whether I did something wrong.
I haven't noticed anything excessive...
@@JohnSanders Great. Thank you! Maybe it's a new unit thing... Will continue to observe.
@ 4:39 That there old dog looks like it’s got the Arthur Ritis.
Excellent video - looks great
What spray cleaner do you use? We use our grill all the time and use the provided brush and in the the dish washer. We could use a better cleaner for the grate and the upper splatter guard
I use Dawn Platinum... that was their power spray i used in the yard... it is done pretty powerful stuff...thanks for watching!!!
Look delicious John
I don't have a air fryer but I do have 4 sous vides and 2 big green eggs I use all the time I would love to chat with you sometime.
Carl
We are doing a sous vide gathering tonight...i got a new skillet...lol...thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders
John
I sent you a message on Facebook messenger
I appreciate your videos so much. What brand knives did you use in the video.
I have Shun knives... love them...thanks for watching!!!
Can u do a video on cooking different type of lentil, chickpea, rice with the instant pot « duo nova »?
I will look into that...thanks for watching!!!
Very informative and vibrant subbeddddd
If you had to choose between the ninja grill and the toaster oven - which would you choose for general purpose?
They are both very useful but the oven has a lot more recipe options you can cook...thanks for watching!!!
John Sanders Thanks!
I just put it in my sink to pre soak flip the sink cover over and it trap the dearie the i clean with fish washing liquid and the brush it came with and a sponge your drains can be cleaned every other week with vinegar and baking soda
These look delicious! I was curious, do you think it’s possible to cook johnsonville brats in this grill using the probes?
Now that came out nice 👍
It was really good... Thanks for watching!!!
Can you confirm that the « Instant Pot Duo Crisp Pressure Cooker with Air Fryer » also have the « auto sealing Lid » like the « duo nova »?
I have linked a video below that shows it on detail...
ua-cam.com/video/jEKZrSk4JPM/v-deo.html
John Sanders just finish to watch the video you recommend.
Wonder why instant pot « lid » is not in « stainless » material instead of « plastic » ? I think it will be better is the lid is not plastic
Also, can you confirm is the basket and material use for the « air fried » are plastic ?
No... the are steel and i have honestly not had any problems with the lids being that material... they might be too heavy if they were steel...
Hi John, If you could only keep one, either the Smart XL Grill or the XL Pro Smart Oven, which would you keep? michael
The xl oven has many more uses in my opinion but I like the grill too.... it's really 2 somewhat different devices the are designed for different things... but if I had to choose one it would be the xl oven and that actually goes for any device that doesn't pressure cook etc
Does the cooking mode selection give different results in the end product?
I have never done a side by side but I think it would have some effect... Thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders Here's why I wondered. I've been cooking in an air fryer for a couple years and absolutely love the effects and results. My Ninja Grill did not come with the wire rack :{ I cooked fish and fries using the grill plate because there was room for more on it than the grill pan. But I went back and set it on air crisp which is what got me to wondering if there would be a difference based on the cooking mode selection. My battered fish came out nice and crispy, and of course the fries were good too. I then cooked a from-frozen salmon filet. I had found in my other air fryer that 8 minutes was just right for me. In the Ninja grill I will cook it for a couple minutes less next time. BTW the grill surface is not the optimal one for the fries - as they tend to be trapped a little between the grooves. I will be pursuing that wire rack - even though at the price - I really feel like Ninja should have included it!
Can you air fryer for floured chicken?
Will the griddle plate fit foodixl grill fg5500 model?
Looks really good
Do you think it’s worth buying the latest version?
Depending on you family size... or even gatherings... if you need more than 4 hamburgers at a time... my opinion is yes... the other features are important but none more than that... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!!
Thank you!
Can you use the air crisp pan
I didn't try that but I would not think so...thanks for watching,!!!
Hi question how many prongs come on the xl power cord ?
It is a 3 prong plug...
@@JohnSanders ok mines came with 2
Let me verify this when I get home later today...I am almost positive mine has 3 but would feel better if I look... please remind me later this afternoon if I haven't responded...
Good vid
What book did you get that recipe out off
The recipe book that came with the Ninja Smart XL Grill
"Gotta keep your pipes clean!" - This is why my Doctor won't let me eat any of your recipes. My pipes are getting clogged :D
Lol... those pipes are a little harder to get cleaned...thanks for watching!!!!
Wonder how it does with skinless chicken! I always use skinless chicken.🤷♀️
I would think it would be ok but I have never tried it...thanks for watching!!!
Put in the dishwasher with a cascade platinum pod and all comes out just like brand new. That is overkill in the backyard lol.
I guess it is a little extreme...lol...I usually do it just outside the door and that does make it a little more convenience... but I would still get the grease off before the dishwasher but that does sound a little easier!! Thanks and thanks for watching!!!
Why you didn't clean the chicken before cooking it?
I actually do some of the time but USDA recommends not washing chicken now...thanks for watching!!!
HELP!! To anyone that reads this, thank you!! I purchased my ninja foodi smart xl grill couple days ago and already having issues! When preheating it smells like burnt plastic + sets off my smoke detector 😩 Any idea what’s going on ? Is this expected? The grill is as clean as it can be so it’s not the dirt or grease that’s causing it….
I'm not sure about that... definitely sounds like you have an issue...I would contact ninja... maybe go to "cooking with CJ" UA-cam channel and ask him...he has a lot of experience with these
@@JohnSanders thanks! I’ll contact him
John which one do you like better the xl or the pro
I like the xl but just because of its size...thanks for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders your welcome I think I'm going to get the pro the xl is to big for me.
@@JohnSanders John I just ordered my ninja foodi grill on qvc it cost me $219 it comes with 5 skewers and 20 recipes and I'm getting it on 5 easy payments for $46 a month. Is that a good deal.
I'm not sure which grill you are referring to... they have several models...
@@JohnSanders It's the regular size grill but the one I ordered comes with 5 skewers
I did a spatchcocked chicken on the regular Ninja grill, roasted. The dark meat was done but the breast was not done. Wasn’t happy with it, I returned the grill. Did not work the way it was suppose too.
Hate to hear that...Where did you have the Probe placed???
John Sanders no probe, basic model. I used my own thermometer.
Not a bad idea...
John that is way to much work pal. I would have poured the grease out, but definitely was in the sink with vinegar and baking soda. Works wonders John.
I do it in the sink occasionally... actually almost exactly as I did in the yard but I usually pour out the rough stuff in the woods...lol...thanks for watching!!!
What else did you put in the mustard rub
Everything as shown at 1:09 except I used avacado oil instead of canola...
Hi John. Looking at getting one of these grills. The XL is always out of stock and Pro is available. I don’t mind waiting for the XL grill. What one do you recommend? Thanks!
As far as grills... I like the smart XL... but depending on size you need... 4 burgers at a time or 6... Nothing wrong with the original size... Hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
is it just me or his temp probe on Ninja Foodie XL didn't plug it in? when he moved the chicken he accidentally pulled the probe off the Ninja XL.
I don't remember that happening... I'll have to watch to see what you saw...thanks for watching!!
Is this a grill or ait fry?
It's actually both...thanks for watching!!
@@JohnSanders can you just air fry or just grill
Yes... they both use the same fan and heating element... but... the grill... or the thick gridle... gets really hot and gives a good surface to grill on while the fan and elements run... the air frying basket allows for anything you would do in a traditional air fryer.... within reason... not a bad design at all... but a little different than the normal air fryer you may have seen in as much as one with a basket or drawer that sits on your counter...I hope this helps and thank you for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders thanks
Try the sweet baby rays teriyaki!
I do like those sauces... I'll try the teriyaki!! Thanks and thanks for watching!!!
Show how to cut wish bone
I do mention it and point at its location... it is just inner the meat where I pointed and you can feel the small bone you need to clip on each side... hope this helps and thanks for watching!!
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180 degrees + is overcooked in my opinion. 165 is perfect for maintaining moisture in the breast.
I do agree...165 precisely measured in the thickest part is a good temp...thanks for watching!!!
Definitely don’t ever use the grill plate. Don’t even use the roasting rack. Just set it in the pan.
That would work but it would not let air flow on the underside of the chicken...i think times might need adjusting somewhat...thanks for watching
Might as well hit it with the pressure washer! ;)
Not a bad idea!!! Thanks for watching Todd!!!
Did not like idea of washing in the grass. You do have dogs so I kinda cringed when you tossed everything in the grass.
They have been known to eat some stuff they shouldn't...lol... thanks for watching!!!
These chickens are way too dark.
Colonel Sanders
In my opinion, John uses too many cooking devices, too many meat cuts and sizes, too many seasonings/rubs, too many device settings and too many thermometers. Thus, often everything is complicated and confusing to me! Keep it simple!
Sorry about that...I do love gadgets... but thank you for watching!!!
@@JohnSanders You're welcome! I have and use only one Ninja "Air Fryer".