Absolutely! The Ninja Woodfire XL Grill is a versatile 7-in-1 outdoor cooking appliance that combines grilling, smoking, roasting, baking, broiling, air frying, and dehydrating. It’s designed to infuse your dishes with authentic wood-fired flavors using wood pellets, making it perfect for a variety of recipes. Here are some popular and beginner-friendly recipes to get you started:
🍗 1. Smoked Chicken Wings
Ingredients:
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10–12 chicken wings
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2 tbsp olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
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Optional: Your favorite dry rub or sauce
Instructions:
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Preheat the Ninja Woodfire XL Grill to 225°F using your preferred wood pellets.
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Toss the chicken wings with olive oil, salt, pepper, and any additional seasonings.
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Place the wings on the grill grate and smoke for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
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For extra crispiness, switch to the air fry function at 400°F for an additional 5–10 minutes.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
🥩 2. Reverse-Seared Ribeye Steak
Ingredients:
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1 ribeye steak (1.5–2 inches thick)
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Salt and pepper to taste
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2 tbsp olive oil
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 sprig rosemary
Instructions:
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Preheat the grill to 225°F using hickory or oak wood pellets.
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Season the steak generously with salt and pepper.
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Place the steak on the grill and smoke until the internal temperature reaches 120°F (about 45 minutes).
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Remove the steak and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet over high heat. Add garlic and rosemary, then sear the steak for 2–3 minutes per side until a crust forms.
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Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
🍍 3. Grilled Pineapple with Brown Sugar Glaze
Ingredients:
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1 fresh pineapple, peeled and sliced
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1/4 cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp melted butter
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1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
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Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon.
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Brush the pineapple slices with the glaze.
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Grill the pineapple slices for 2–3 minutes per side until grill marks appear and the fruit is tender.
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Serve warm as a side dish or dessert.
🥓 4. Bacon-Wrapped Asparagus
Ingredients:
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12 asparagus spears
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6 slices of bacon
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Olive oil
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Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
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Preheat the grill to medium heat.
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Trim the tough ends of the asparagus and toss them with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
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Wrap each bundle of 2 asparagus spears with a slice of bacon.
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Place the bundles on the grill and cook for 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the bacon is crispy and the asparagus is tender.
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Serve immediately.
🍕 5. Wood-Fired Margherita Pizza
Ingredients:
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1 pizza dough (store-bought or homemade)
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1/2 cup tomato sauce
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1 cup fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
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Fresh basil leaves
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Olive oil
Instructions:
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Preheat the grill to 700°F using your preferred wood pellets.
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Roll out the pizza dough on a floured surface.
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Transfer the dough to a pizza stone or grill-safe pan.
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Spread tomato sauce over the dough, leaving a border for the crust.
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Arrange mozzarella slices on top.
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Place the pizza on the grill and cook for 5–7 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is melted.
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Remove from the grill and top with fresh basil leaves and a drizzle of olive oil.
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Slice and serve.