I attended a Ninja Woodfire launch event on Wednesday March 1st and from what I've seen so far I was more than happy with the culinary offerings on the table. It's a first (ever) for the brand as it ventures outside to give customers the chance to cook their favorite meals in a way not so different from what they're used to.
It's an outdoor cooking appliance that is definitely the best outdoor air fryer in my opinion, as air frying is just one of seven settings you can do under the hood. It doesn't take up much more space (if any) than your favorite countertop device, making it a device that even the smallest patios can make room for.
During my time with Ninja Woodfire, I delved into the cuisines of Italy, America, and Australia, feasting on shareable smoked garlic bread, grilled corn on the cob, and air-fried corn and zucchini fritters (my favorite).
Those three settings (smoke, broil, and air fry) were the only settings we were shown, but the electric grill and smoker can also broil, bake, reheat, and dehydrate. Depending on the food you are cooking, you can choose the most suitable setting by turning the knob on the control panel.
I met Ninja Woodfire brand ambassador Gino D'Acampo who raved about it and said he tried all but one setup...
If you like to cook, you can't go wrong.
Gino D'Acampo, brand ambassadorGino's blind spot is the Dehydrate setting, but he mentioned he was going to try it this weekend with a piece of smoked salmon, so I'll keep an eye on his verdict, but what he's raving about is a smoked boiled egg - the jury is out on this one. for me.
The control panel, located on the front of the product, also houses the temperature and timer settings, as well as the smoke shot button, which can change the taste sensation of food in "smoke" mode. Pellets can be added to a slide-out type drawer on the side of the hood. These pellets burn cleanly and leave very little ash to store.
Ninja sells two types of these pellets: Robust Blend and All-Purpose Blend. The Robust is a blend of Hickory, Cherry, Maple, and Oak to recreate that classic rich BBQ flavor, and the All Purpose is a blend of Cherry, Maple, and Oak for a balanced, smooth, and sweet flavor. They're available for purchase on the Ninja website, along with a ton of other accessories like a grill pellet scoop, grill plate, and stand.
The Ninja Woodfire can be left outside year-round, the company says, but if you want to give it a bit more protection, there's a cover you can buy from Ninja US (opens in a new tab) and Ninja UK (opens in a new tab). new tab), which I think would be worth buying for €20 / €29.99.
What you get for the $369.60 / $349.99 price of the Ninja Woodfire is the machine, a starter pack of pellets (both mixes), a scoop of pellets, a vegetable basket, and a chef-created recipe guide to help you out. let's cook.
Our US readers can also take advantage of the Ninja Woodfire Pro Outdoor Grill with Built-in Thermometer and Premium Package for €459.60 (opens in a new tab) which includes the grill lid, crisper drawer and pans. roasting pans, or you can get it in a dark red hue at no extra cost.
I can't wait to get acquainted with the Ninja Woodfire, but if you've heard enough, the Ninja Woodfire is available to buy right now on both sides of the pond (no word on an Australian release currently) and it's already selling out fast. .
