I'm a 33 year old male who has never cooked in my life, not once😅, not until I got the ninja speedi. I absolutely love that machine!! Highly recommend it!!
Hi James so do you have to put rice or pasta in the bottom everytime you want to cook something,Also what meal takes 15mins like it advertises thank you 😊
Exactly the video I was looking for. No marketing bs, very informative and detailed explanations. This channel deserves more views. Thank you very much!
Thanks for this video. I don’t think the instructions on the Speedi are clear enough about what the difference is, and this is so much needed help. The difference between the steam and crisp setting, and the Speedi meals setting is subtle, but do use them differently. I use the speedy meals setting when I am cooking two different dishes at once, with the crisper plate in the upper position. When I use the steam and crisp function, I am usually only cooking one dish that I want steamed to cook and then crisped up. I put one or two cups of water in the bottom of the pot and the crisping plate in the lower position. That keeps the protein away from the upper heating element and prevents it from over cooking. That’s how I do whole chickens, or anything of that sort.
Hi CinSu. What would happen if you used steam/crisp on a 2 layer meal? I’m asking because I’m thinking about buying the smart lid pressure cooker which only has steam/crisp (not speedi meal). But, it appears I could accomplish the 2 layer speedi meals with the smart lid…but also get the benefit of the pressure cooker. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
@@bryancloar5760 Yes, the Speedi does 2 layer meals beautifully. A friend has the smart lid, and it does everything the Speedi does plus pressure cooking. But even so, since I already have a pressure cooker, I prefer the Speedi. Frankly, while the Speedi doesn’t cook as fast as a pressure cooker, it still cooks very fast.
You've talked me into buying one. I'm a huge pressure cooker person, been pressure cooking for years and years. I don't slow cook because I'm afraid to leave any appliances plugged in and cooking if I'm not home, and, I can obtain the same taste using a pressure cooker in no time at all. This appeals to me for roasting a chicken, or grilling chicken thighs and I'd like to try baking in it as well. I don't own any Ninja appliances, my appliances are mostly Breville. Ninja seems to have a lot of good reviews, so I think I'll start with the Speedi, because of its versatility. Your video is quite helpful, thank you.
Hi James just wanted to tell you this has been the best review of any product that I have ever seen! Straight into it witout the faff and left no doubt on how every function works and what they are used for👌😊 THANK YOU so much 😊 you've totally made my mind up that I need a Speedi 😂😂
Ty so much for this. I'm literally the guy who everyone hates for me to put things together or use things because I refuse to do so without reading all of the instructions first. This time I didn't. I've cooked about 6 things. All good but clearly not perfect because I don't understand the settings or know which ones to pick. You explained it perfectly and now I see where I have used the wrong settings a few times
Thanks for the tutorial, very informative. I’m partially sited so it saved me poring over the manual for ages. Living in England there a few differences but nothing insurmountable. The major difference is temperature. We use Centigrade versus Fahrenheit. Then just things like grill and no proofing. I make bread in a machine so it’s not important. Thank you
This video is priceless! I've been avoiding using some of the functions because it seems intimidating. Thank you so much James. I am about to make Chili!🖕
Hello there James and Happy Holidays to you as well; My name is Tim Williams and I just want to thank you for those good instructions on how to use the Ninja Speedi Food Cooker. My sister just recently got this for me on Christmas Day. it's a a blessing that you happen to be on RUclips demonstrating on how to use the product. I'm looking forward to see all the recipes that you use on th Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and I plan to use it basically for steaming vegetables & other good foods. May your New year be joyous and prosperous for 2023. Tim Williams 🙏🏾🎉🎄
Big thank you for this video James. So helpful and informative, I use it to return to when not sure which function to use. So much better than the Manuel. I find your recipe videos great as normal cooking for everyone and everyday meals.
Awesome job explaining every step James! I moved recently and haven't located my booklet yet. I wanted to slow cook a turkey breast from the freezer and could not figure out how ro use the slow cooker. You are a lifesaver for me and others too, I suppose. Good luck with your channel.❤
James, you can sous vide your food in a zip lock baggie. It is not necessary to have a vacuum sealer. When using the baggie you get the air out of the baggie by water displacement method and zip it closed. I only use baggies when I sous vide and I cook with this method many days a week. Then I reverse seared when the meat is done
Yeah, you can use regular ziplock baggies. I use the freezer ones because they are more durable. I also use my vacuum machine and honestly both methods work. I only prefer to use my Anova Sous Vide machine when I am doing Sous Vide cooking. It is nice they add Sous Vide features onto many machines for people to try Sous Vide cooking.
I’ve done that method too and it works. I had an instant pot Sous Vide immersion circulator and an Anova one a few years ago. They both stopped working so I bought another one. I used Fairlife milk and a few tablespoons yogurt to make a quart of yogurt. Because it was ultra processed the milk did not have to be heated first. You mix the yogurt and milk together and set the machine.
This was a great video. It told me everything that i wanted to know, but didn't. I just bought mine yesterday. It was $99 at Walmart. I think they marked it wrong. I know i will love it. i used it for salman yesterday and it was great.
This was really helpful , thanks ! I find the functions confusing and have only made a handful of things in my Speedi using only 2 functions so I tend to stick to using my stove .
That’s a really good introduction and explanation of the ninja Speedi. Can you do a video on how to clean the heating coil and the fan and any parts that will get grimy with regular use?
Bought this 2 weeks ago and I am really pleased with the various functions, especially speedi meals. One thing I am looking to do is to cook a cheese omelette in it. I do have a dedicated omelette maker but it is getting a bit old now and wonder if I can use the Speedi to cook a cheese omellet. I normally use sweet peppers and tomatoes with it. Any ideas on how to cok this with the speedi?
Just got my machine. I had a Nutrichef before,and was NOT completely happy with it. The worst thing was that the grills got heavily corroded just after the warranty expired. It *did* do the kind of meals I like,such as meatloaf and fried chicken breasts,but I am *not* a gourmet chef! My first use for the Ninja will likely be cooking a roast beef,or fried chicken breasts. I like your channel,btw,and have subscribed!
Hi James, do you always need to put water to bottom when using the steam/bake option? To me logically the answer is yes cause it still involves steaming however the Ninja speedi instruction just says to put the tray to the bottom and add your ingredients.
it seems that it's misleading to say it heats up in a couple mins. it seems to take 7-8 mins. but, other than that, I really enjoy your videos. please keep them coming.
We are loving your clear instruction video and recipes, we have already bought our foil trays for your meat loaf he he. I have watched this twice now and have a quick question if you wouldnt mind, we eat salmon on a regular basis, with home made honey and garlic marinade. Would it be possible to cook the salmon fillets in the marinade, wrapped in foil on the crisper tray and rice in the pot underneath.. I would love to hear your thoughts on that. Thank you
That was such a wonderful video thank you so much! I'm still intimidated but I'm getting somewhat braver LOL do you always have to have the liquid on the bottom even if you're not cooking rice when using the rapid cook mode also I'm still a little confused about where the Shelf thing is supposed to go, depending on which function. Maybe you explain that later in the video I just didn't want to forget to mention it. Thanks again for your wonderful video
You only need water in it if your using a steam option, when it’s using the bottom element, which is all the options on the left hand side. If you just using the airfryer, or grill things on the right hand side are not using the bottom element, except the sear and sauté which you would be frying in with the top open. And the reason you need water when using the left hand side is to stop you burning the bottom of the pan. You wouldn’t stick a pan on the hob without water in it.
Good video, thx. Just opened mine, (long story, been in storage for long time, manual has been misplaced,) haven't cooked anything yet, finding my way around on RUclips. Just wanted to add that alto it hasn't been mentioned anywhere yet I think you could make yogurt on the proof setting, temps are similar, just an issue of setting the timer for several hours? If you know please post, if I find out I'll get back to ya. Thanks again for the great video. .
Thank you so much for your videos on the Ninja Speedi! We love it, but there is not a lot of info / recipes / timing and so forth about this appliance. I will explore your channel further, but I do have a question: How do you clean the top portion where the coil and fan are?
Hi James, appreciate all of your videos. I like my broccoli sautéed (slightly charred), not steamed. If I steam my veggies, how would I cook my protein? Thanks in advance for your response.
My dad purchased a Ninja Speedi and only cooks for one. When using steam and crisp, how do you ajust times when you are only cooking 1 or 2 servings? Thanks. Great video.
Thank you James, really helpful as new to the Ninja speedi.. Is is possible to cook chocolate brownies in it, ie a tray bake? If so, do I require a liner or tray suitable for the Ninja Speedi? Sorry to ask what seems like a stupid question!
James, thank you so much for your informative videos, especially this one! Quick question, if I want to quick cook some breaded chicken escalopes with oven fries, could I use either the steam/bake or steam/crisp settings to cook both at once, or should I stick with the air fryer function? I followed another You Tuber who did this on steam/bake, with fries in the bottom (with a bit of spray oil) and chicken on top, and it came out great- not too dry or overcooked like it might have been on airfry mode. But I’m worried that this might destroy the lower heating element because there was no liquid in the bottom. Am I okay to use this method without water?
Just to say you don’t need a vacuum packing machine to sous vide. A ziplock bag works just as well. Suspend the food in the bag in deep water then zip when all the air is pushed out.
New to the Speedi and so glad I found your videos - have followed your recipes and made some amazing meals! I feel like each time it takes so long (10+ minutes) to pre-heat, am I missing something?
Thanks for the informative demonstation and thorough walkthrough of the appliance but I want to know if I can put a little bit of Wesson Oil on my chicken and flour it shaking off and excess and put it in the Air Fryer will it come out crispy and crunchy like I fried it in hot oil on the Stove?
I did but I was just wondering if I could baste chicken with Wesson Oil and flour it like you would to fry chicken on a stove top? Because I would like to try it tonight.I was just watching your video and following the instructions to wash pan, pot, tray etc. and burn of any oil left in the inside of the unit.
@@blackjew725 you can do exactly what you do on the stove top, you just have to think of it as a compact stove top on the left settings, and a small oven with the settings on the right, with a bit of a boost.
Love the videos. Great job. Are you going to use any accessories. I purchased the Ninja foodie accessory packet which I think will work with my Speedo. Want to try and bake bread or steam eggs. Looking forward to any videos you may make using the accessories
Hi there.. can you put tin foil in the Speedi?.. also the tin foil trays that frozen meats say you need to cook in?.. Just received mine at a bargain price from QVC UK.. loving it so far.. ❤
Hi James, my son bought me a speedi for Christmas and I have not tried it out yet but have watched 4 of your videos. Thankyou. So informative! I find other videos miss a lot of important steps. Can you bake a potato in the ninja?
10:12 Dehydrate pork belly for 30 minutes. Then switch to air fry for 40 mins. Awesome result. Crispy skin without the fat messing up the fan. Oil settles at the bottom.
Hi James...went to bake the brownies & the edge/rim of my 8x8 sq pan is just a hair too big...I or'd Amazon 6 inch sq; 7 inch sq; 8 inch sq with no rim...and lastly I decided to try two diff't silicone types..one round, one square... I want to see if I can lift out the silicone with ease..couldn't find one with handles...This is a project in the making...I may make first one with whatever size arrives first. Meanwhile, will make batch in small baking round thing that my Ninja XL Crisp air fryer came with... Will let you know when it all gets done in Speedi ! :)
I cooked 4 cups of rice, on top crisper tray brocoli, baby bock Choi, put in some sherred rostisory chicken. Used the rapid cooker mode 300 temp for 15 mts. My rice came out flofy very nice, my veggies burned-out, chicken was crispy. My question to you can I make steam rice only in the air fy mode without cooking anything on top of the crisper tray? Thanks. I liked your video.
Happy Holidays James! Thanks for this, it is helpful. I did not know there were different fan speeds. I know there is fancy computer programming to the modes, but I could not find a description of what each mode actually does anywhere on the Ninja site. It is particularly confusing on the Rapid Cooker side. I'm going to try to roast a turkey breast (not a roll, the raw breast, about 5.5 LB). Do you have a suggestion on the best method for that?
Great...learned a lot...So with the baking/roast...If I am doing brownies...just put in container size that fits inside...set temp & time & go...no water 'cause it's not steaming...just baking..right? Thanks so much...
I maybe found the difference between speedy meals and steam and crisp setting. Once I tried cooking gnocchi on the bottom, and chicken on the top. Per instructions - there are multiple ways to cook the gnocchi I had. I didn’t want it to come out too mushy, so I only put a splash of water in the bottom. I turned it on steam and crisp. I think the machine did not detect steam, and it was taking too long to get past the preheat stage, and start the timed cooking. At that point, I changed it to speedy meals, and it started right up. My hope is that I can do lightly oiled potato wedges on the bottom, and turkey burgers on the top. Maybe one side of those potatoes will get crisp! I am lazy!
I'm a 33 year old male who has never cooked in my life, not once😅, not until I got the ninja speedi. I absolutely love that machine!! Highly recommend it!!
Thanks so much for the comment! I love this cooker
I haven’t used mine yet but glad to see how happy people are with it!! Happy cooking!! 😊
You'll like it
Hi James so do you have to put rice or pasta in the bottom everytime you want to cook something,Also what meal takes 15mins like it advertises thank you 😊
I'm 31, and I'm the same. Just got mine and watch many videos on what I can do with it.
I LOVE my Ninja Speedi! I now use my oven for storage and GOODBYE hot kitchen in small apartment in the hot Summer! 😃
Exactly the video I was looking for. No marketing bs, very informative and detailed explanations. This channel deserves more views. Thank you very much!
You got it. Thanks so much
Thanks James!
Wonderful video with an excellent explanation of the functions of this amazing machine.
Thanks for this video. I don’t think the instructions on the Speedi are clear enough about what the difference is, and this is so much needed help. The difference between the steam and crisp setting, and the Speedi meals setting is subtle, but do use them differently. I use the speedy meals setting when I am cooking two different dishes at once, with the crisper plate in the upper position. When I use the steam and crisp function, I am usually only cooking one dish that I want steamed to cook and then crisped up. I put one or two cups of water in the bottom of the pot and the crisping plate in the lower position. That keeps the protein away from the upper heating element and prevents it from over cooking. That’s how I do whole chickens, or anything of that sort.
Sounds like you got it down. Awesome. Happy holidays!
I agree with you! They should use this video for their instructions. This is wonderful.
Hi CinSu. What would happen if you used steam/crisp on a 2 layer meal? I’m asking because I’m thinking about buying the smart lid pressure cooker which only has steam/crisp (not speedi meal). But, it appears I could accomplish the 2 layer speedi meals with the smart lid…but also get the benefit of the pressure cooker. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Honestly I have never used it so I'm not sure
@@bryancloar5760 Yes, the Speedi does 2 layer meals beautifully. A friend has the smart lid, and it does everything the Speedi does plus pressure cooking. But even so, since I already have a pressure cooker, I prefer the Speedi. Frankly, while the Speedi doesn’t cook as fast as a pressure cooker, it still cooks very fast.
I got my Speedi as an open box deal at a great price but can with no instructions or recipes. This video explains so many thing I didn't understand
Likewise. I cook indian meals and I love Speedi. Indian cooking needs many utensils and it is ingreedient(~). Speedi makes it easy.
Hi James, I bake bread about twice a week and have tried the proofing function and it works great, especially in the winter when the house is cooler.
That's awesome. Thanks for sharing 👍
Hello, great video. I'm trying to find accessories for this unit. Could you send me in the right direction?
Best RUclips video I’ve seen on how to use this Ninja Speedi. That’s exactly what I was looking for.
Much appreciated!
Thank you so much for explaining the machine functions in detail.
You've talked me into buying one. I'm a huge pressure cooker person, been pressure cooking for years and years. I don't slow cook because I'm afraid to leave any appliances plugged in and cooking if I'm not home, and, I can obtain the same taste using a pressure cooker in no time at all. This appeals to me for roasting a chicken, or grilling chicken thighs and I'd like to try baking in it as well. I don't own any Ninja appliances, my appliances are mostly Breville. Ninja seems to have a lot of good reviews, so I think I'll start with the Speedi, because of its versatility. Your video is quite helpful, thank you.
James, just bought my Ninja Speed and I am learning so much from your video before I actually use it. Thanks - job well done.
Hi James just wanted to tell you this has been the best review of any product that I have ever seen! Straight into it witout the faff and left no doubt on how every function works and what they are used for👌😊
THANK YOU so much 😊 you've totally made my mind up that I need a Speedi 😂😂
Awesome thanks 🙏 for watching. I have a lot of videos on it as well
Slowly making my way through them 😊
Ty so much for this. I'm literally the guy who everyone hates for me to put things together or use things because I refuse to do so without reading all of the instructions first. This time I didn't. I've cooked about 6 things. All good but clearly not perfect because I don't understand the settings or know which ones to pick. You explained it perfectly and now I see where I have used the wrong settings a few times
Thanks for watching
How I’d bread turning out for you ?
Thanks for the tutorial, very informative. I’m partially sited so it saved me poring over the manual for ages. Living in England there a few differences but nothing insurmountable. The major difference is temperature. We use Centigrade versus Fahrenheit. Then just things like grill and no proofing. I make bread in a machine so it’s not important. Thank you
Clear and concise! Just what I wanted to know. Thanks!
Great walk thru / tutorial James! Clear. To the point. Really helpful. I just unboxed my new Speedi today. Sothis was right on time. Thank you, sir!!
You're welcome. Got a great video coming out tomorrow. Thanks so much
Thank you for your input! Just got ours and I cooked corn on the cob, on steam for 9 minutes! Was so amazed!
Nice. Thanks so much
I could have read the instructions but I find your voice very comforting & your recipes amazing.
Thanks so much!
This video is priceless! I've been avoiding using some of the functions because it seems intimidating. Thank you so much James. I am about to make Chili!🖕
I’m glad it helped. Tell me how chili turns out
Hello there James and Happy Holidays to you as well; My name is Tim Williams and I just want to thank you for those good instructions on how to use the Ninja Speedi Food Cooker.
My sister just recently got this for me on Christmas Day. it's a a blessing that you happen to be on RUclips demonstrating on how to use the product.
I'm looking forward to see all the recipes that you use on th Ninja Speedi Rapid Cooker and I plan to use it basically for steaming vegetables & other good foods.
May your New year be joyous and prosperous for 2023.
Tim Williams 🙏🏾🎉🎄
Thanks Tim.there are so many cooks you can do with this. I have a lot already on my channel. Happy holidays
Big thank you for this video James. So helpful and informative, I use it to return to when not sure which function to use. So much better than the Manuel. I find your recipe videos great as normal cooking for everyone and everyday meals.
This a great video. I love the Ninja Speedi-practically don't need an oven anymore!
Awesome job explaining every step James! I moved recently and haven't located my booklet yet. I wanted to slow cook a turkey breast from the freezer and could not figure out how ro use the slow cooker. You are a lifesaver for me and others too, I suppose. Good luck with your channel.❤
Much appreciated 🙏
Thank you! Super informative and no one ever talks about the functions.
Thanks so much for watching
Great video explains the functions of the Speedi. It’s a great machine and saves me lots of time when preparing meals. Thanks for the video.💕
You're welcome. Thanks for watching
Thank you for posting about the Ninja Speedi! Finding more and more recipie solutions on YT for the Speedi now but so many are for the Foodi instead.
James, you can sous vide your food in a zip lock baggie. It is not necessary to have a vacuum sealer. When using the baggie you get the air out of the baggie by water displacement method and zip it closed. I only use baggies when I sous vide and I cook with this method many days a week. Then I reverse seared when the meat is done
I never tried that. If it works that would make it easier
Can you please demonstrate how to do this, please?
Just make sure bags are safe to use. Bpa free
Yeah, you can use regular ziplock baggies. I use the freezer ones because they are more durable. I also use my vacuum machine and honestly both methods work. I only prefer to use my Anova Sous Vide machine when I am doing Sous Vide cooking. It is nice they add Sous Vide features onto many machines for people to try Sous Vide cooking.
I’ve done that method too and it works. I had an instant pot Sous Vide immersion circulator and an Anova one a few years ago. They both stopped working so I bought another one.
I used Fairlife milk and a few tablespoons yogurt to make a quart of yogurt. Because it was ultra processed the milk did not have to be heated first. You mix the yogurt and milk together and set the machine.
This was a great video. It told me everything that i wanted to know, but didn't. I just bought mine yesterday. It was $99 at Walmart. I think they marked it wrong. I know i will love it. i used it for salman yesterday and it was great.
That is awesome!
Excellent video! Thank you! I understand my Speedi so much better now.
You're welcome! Thanks for sharing
Great at explaining how the Ninja Speedi worked.
I got a ninja speedi yesterday. this is exactly what I was looking for! thanks much for your detailed explanation :)
You got it. Please subscribe. I have a lot of videos on this
This was really helpful , thanks ! I find the functions confusing and have only made a handful of things in my Speedi using only 2 functions so I tend to stick to using my stove .
I am not a cooking fan but hey hit the gym found this machine and absolutely love it can’t get enough absolutely love it y’all gotta try it
Thanks so much
Excellent Info! Learned a lot. I enjoyed understanding the entire functions of this cooking item. Well done and nice voice.
Appreciated!!
Thank you so much 🙂
I reckon the slow cooking is better than other options to tenderise the toughest cuts of meat, or perhaps get the collagen off of bones.
I’m a bread maker. I’m excited about the proof setting!
Great presentation. I just received my Cooker today and found your video very informative. Thanks.
You got it 👍
That’s a really good introduction and explanation of the ninja Speedi. Can you do a video on how to clean the heating coil and the fan and any parts that will get grimy with regular use?
Thanks. Ya I've been wanting to do that
Just got my one today . looking forward to using it ! Thank you 😊
You got it 👍! It's fun
Tysm for the tutorial✨👌 I’ve just purchased this in copper and black version but it had no instructions .. 😊
Great video, most helpful I've found so far, thank you!!!
Thank you for this video!! It's very informative and easy to follow!
Thank you so much for such an informative video. Extremely helpful and greatly appreciated. Keep up the good work.😊
Thanks so much for watching
Thank you so very much! Very helpful information. I love your other Speedi related videos too! Appreciate you.
Thanks so much 🙏
New proud owner of a Speedi! Thanks for this awesome video!
You got it!
This video was so helpful and I love your recipe.. Thanks so much!
You're welcome 😊
Thank you so much for all this info amazing.. I just got one for Christmas and I’m so lost 😂I really will love to see more amazing videos. Thank you.
You're welcome. I got a lot of good videos on my channel.
@@CookinWithJames thank I sure look at them. Will try some ❤️🔥
Many thanks Jamie. Very helpful and clearly presented
You're very welcome!
Great video I have had my Speedi for a few months I have not used all the functions and thanks you showing me things I didnt see in the book!
You're welcome.
Make sure to subscribe to my channel if you haven't. Thanks
@@CookinWithJames I did. I have a few speedi videos on my channel too
Best video ive seen on this device. Thank you!
You're welcome!
James 👍, very informative straight to the point information👍
Bought this 2 weeks ago and I am really pleased with the various functions, especially speedi meals. One thing I am looking to do is to cook a cheese omelette in it. I do have a dedicated omelette maker but it is getting a bit old now and wonder if I can use the Speedi to cook a cheese omellet. I normally use sweet peppers and tomatoes with it. Any ideas on how to cok this with the speedi?
Hi, thanks for the explanation. Can I just add that I use mine to fry my meat and omerlottes and even fried eggs. Great video. Thanks
Yes
Thank you very much for this video was very helpful.
Thanks for watching. Watch more and share!
Just got my machine. I had a Nutrichef before,and was NOT completely happy with it. The worst thing was that the grills got heavily corroded just after the warranty expired. It *did* do the kind of meals I like,such as meatloaf and fried chicken breasts,but I am *not* a gourmet chef! My first use for the Ninja will likely be cooking a roast beef,or fried chicken breasts. I like your channel,btw,and have subscribed!
Awesome thanks so much
This is really helpful. Thanks for the orientation for this appliance!
You’re welcome. Thanks so much for watching
Hi James, do you always need to put water to bottom when using the steam/bake option? To me logically the answer is yes cause it still involves steaming however the Ninja speedi instruction just says to put the tray to the bottom and add your ingredients.
very helpful, thank you
You're welcome
Thanks for the video! Very clear and super helpful.
it seems that it's misleading to say it heats up in a couple mins. it seems to take 7-8 mins. but, other than that, I really enjoy your videos. please keep them coming.
happy holidays James all the best to you and ur family ty for all u do
Happy holidays!
Thank you James so much from the UK. I got my Speedi today and it terrified me 🫣 you're video explained everything perfectly 👌
Thank you!
Awesome thanks for watching!
Interested to know whether it is easy to clean the fan/top element area? Great video by the way.
Thanks. It is. I have a video coming out on that
We are loving your clear instruction video and recipes, we have already bought our foil trays for your meat loaf he he. I have watched this twice now and have a quick question if you wouldnt mind, we eat salmon on a regular basis, with home made honey and garlic marinade. Would it be possible to cook the salmon fillets in the marinade, wrapped in foil on the crisper tray and rice in the pot underneath.. I would love to hear your thoughts on that. Thank you
Absolutely. Just use speedi meals function. Follow directions for rice
Do you have to steam chicken wings when they are thawed or air fry them only?
That was such a wonderful video thank you so much! I'm still intimidated but I'm getting somewhat braver LOL do you always have to have the liquid on the bottom even if you're not cooking rice when using the rapid cook mode also I'm still a little confused about where the Shelf thing is supposed to go, depending on which function. Maybe you explain that later in the video I just didn't want to forget to mention it. Thanks again for your wonderful video
Thanks so much. The shelf can be used on top or bottom.
You only need water in it if your using a steam option, when it’s using the bottom element, which is all the options on the left hand side. If you just using the airfryer, or grill things on the right hand side are not using the bottom element, except the sear and sauté which you would be frying in with the top open. And the reason you need water when using the left hand side is to stop you burning the bottom of the pan. You wouldn’t stick a pan on the hob without water in it.
thank you for your nice EXPLAINED
Glad it was helpful!
Good video, thx. Just opened mine, (long story, been in storage for long time, manual has been misplaced,) haven't cooked anything yet, finding my way around on RUclips.
Just wanted to add that alto it hasn't been mentioned anywhere yet I think you could make yogurt on the proof setting, temps are similar, just an issue of setting the timer for several hours? If you know please post, if I find out I'll get back to ya.
Thanks again for the great video.
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I’m not sure on yogurt
Thank you so much for your videos on the Ninja Speedi! We love it, but there is not a lot of info / recipes / timing and so forth about this appliance. I will explore your channel further, but I do have a question: How do you clean the top portion where the coil and fan are?
Happy Holiday James , thanks for the informative video Cheers 🍻
Thanks. Happy holidays my friend
Hi James, appreciate all of your videos. I like my broccoli sautéed (slightly charred), not steamed. If I steam my veggies, how would I cook my protein? Thanks in advance for your response.
Use steam and crisp for protein
Can one buy an extra perforated pan so one is in the lower area and one is on the top. That way you can crisp veggies and protein at the same time
My dad purchased a Ninja Speedi and only cooks for one. When using steam and crisp, how do you ajust times when you are only cooking 1 or 2 servings? Thanks. Great video.
Depends on what you are cooking. Let me know and see if I can help
I just ordered this machine
Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:34 Quick rundown of the device
2:07 Speedi meals + Steam & crisp
4:03 Steam & bake
5:32 Steam
6:04 Proof
7:01 Air fry
8:06 Bake / roast
9:20 Broil
10:11 Dehydrate
11:46 Sear / saute
13:00 Slow cook
15:18 Sous vide
18:21 How switch works
19:59 Conclusion
Thanks
Thanks. I really enjoy your videos
Thanks Sally. Happy holidays
Thank you James, really helpful as new to the Ninja speedi.. Is is possible to cook chocolate brownies in it, ie a tray bake? If so, do I require a liner or tray suitable for the Ninja Speedi? Sorry to ask what seems like a stupid question!
James, thank you so much for your informative videos, especially this one! Quick question, if I want to quick cook some breaded chicken escalopes with oven fries, could I use either the steam/bake or steam/crisp settings to cook both at once, or should I stick with the air fryer function? I followed another You Tuber who did this on steam/bake, with fries in the bottom (with a bit of spray oil) and chicken on top, and it came out great- not too dry or overcooked like it might have been on airfry mode. But I’m worried that this might destroy the lower heating element because there was no liquid in the bottom. Am I okay to use this method without water?
Just to say you don’t need a vacuum packing machine to sous vide. A ziplock bag works just as well. Suspend the food in the bag in deep water then zip when all the air is pushed out.
yep. I have learned that. thanks.
I experiment frying eggs with just a dash of butter, so much better than oil & eggs were great.
Hey James bought speedi for husband for Christmas we love it question can you cook orn on the cob.
Thanks so much
Karen
Absolutely. Put 4 or 5 cups of water in and put it on steam for 20 or 30 minutes
Your videos are the best ...detailed... step by step and easy to understand. Thanks for those and the quick reply
Karen
Thank you. I appreciate it. 🙏
Thanks love your videos.
You're welcome. Thanks!
New to the Speedi and so glad I found your videos - have followed your recipes and made some amazing meals! I feel like each time it takes so long (10+ minutes) to pre-heat, am I missing something?
Steam and crisp shouldn't take that long. Steam and bake will take a lot longer
Thanks for the informative demonstation and thorough walkthrough of the appliance but I want to know if I can put a little bit of Wesson Oil on my chicken and flour it shaking off and excess and put it in the Air Fryer will it come out crispy and crunchy like I fried it in hot oil on the Stove?
I have a fried chicken video. Look on my channel
I did but I was just wondering if I could baste chicken with Wesson Oil and flour it like you would to fry chicken on a stove top? Because I would like to try it tonight.I was just watching your video and following the instructions to wash pan, pot, tray etc. and burn of any oil left in the inside of the unit.
@@blackjew725 you can do exactly what you do on the stove top, you just have to think of it as a compact stove top on the left settings, and a small oven with the settings on the right, with a bit of a boost.
Thank you for answering my question I'm good to go.
Thank you for putting it into laymen's terms because I was scared that I would damage the appliance by using the it incorrectly.
Love the videos. Great job. Are you going to use any accessories. I purchased the Ninja foodie accessory packet which I think will work with my Speedo. Want to try and bake bread or steam eggs. Looking forward to any videos you may make using the accessories
Speedi not Speedo. Damn auto correct
I don't have any accessories. What do you have
@@CookinWithJames sorry don’t know how to download the video
Just go to cooking with James on RUclips. You don’t have to download anything. You can just watch my videos
Amazing video, thanks, one question, how can i make yogurth?
Thanks James! So can the Speedi do everything that the Foodi Grill XL can do and more? Which one would you recommend if you had to buy just one?
Like their dual draw air fryer, air fryer is full fan but bake function fan speed is lower I use that most of time reduced burning
For the Sous Vide function, please note that the highest temperature settings are needed for vegetables. Personally I prefer to steam my veggies.
Hi there.. can you put tin foil in the Speedi?.. also the tin foil trays that frozen meats say you need to cook in?.. Just received mine at a bargain price from QVC UK.. loving it so far.. ❤
Yes you can
Very helpful....Thank you!
You’re welcome
Hi James, my son bought me a speedi for Christmas and I have not tried it out yet but have watched 4 of your videos. Thankyou. So informative! I find other videos miss a lot of important steps.
Can you bake a potato in the ninja?
Yes. It's easy. I might do a video on it
hi, great video, just got my Speedi today. I'm wondering if you can use silicone muffin moulds inside?
If you can use it in an oven you can use it in speedi
10:12 Dehydrate pork belly for 30 minutes. Then switch to air fry for 40 mins. Awesome result. Crispy skin without the
fat messing up the fan. Oil settles at the bottom.
Hi James...went to bake the brownies & the edge/rim of my 8x8 sq pan is just a hair too big...I or'd Amazon
6 inch sq; 7 inch sq; 8 inch sq with no rim...and lastly I decided to try two diff't silicone types..one round,
one square... I want to see if I can lift out the silicone with ease..couldn't find one with handles...This is a project
in the making...I may make first one with whatever size arrives first. Meanwhile, will make batch in small baking
round thing that my Ninja XL Crisp air fryer came with... Will let you know when it all gets done in Speedi
! :)
Awesome. Yes let me know how it turns out. Thanks
In the Ninja Grill I have a rack so making jerky is great.
I cooked 4 cups of rice, on top crisper tray brocoli, baby bock Choi, put in some sherred rostisory chicken. Used the rapid cooker mode 300 temp for 15 mts. My rice came out flofy very nice, my veggies burned-out, chicken was crispy.
My question to you can I make steam rice only in the air fy mode without cooking anything on top of the crisper tray? Thanks. I liked your video.
Yes. But not in air fry mode. Use speedi meal function
Happy Holidays James! Thanks for this, it is helpful. I did not know there were different fan speeds. I know there is fancy computer programming to the modes, but I could not find a description of what each mode actually does anywhere on the Ninja site. It is particularly confusing on the Rapid Cooker side. I'm going to try to roast a turkey breast (not a roll, the raw breast, about 5.5 LB). Do you have a suggestion on the best method for that?
Ya. I did a turkey breast video. Check it out
Great...learned a lot...So with the baking/roast...If I am doing brownies...just put in container size that fits inside...set temp & time & go...no water 'cause it's not steaming...just baking..right? Thanks so much...
Yes. Happy holidays
@@CookinWithJames Thank you..going to make original Coca Brownie Bars tonight!
Great. Let me know how they turn out
@@CookinWithJames I may have to do them tomorrow afternoon/evening...but I'll post when I do ! Yum...
I maybe found the difference between speedy meals and steam and crisp setting.
Once I tried cooking gnocchi on the bottom, and chicken on the top. Per instructions - there are multiple ways to cook the gnocchi I had. I didn’t want it to come out too mushy, so I only put a splash of water in the bottom.
I turned it on steam and crisp. I think the machine did not detect steam, and it was taking too long to get past the preheat stage, and start the timed cooking.
At that point, I changed it to speedy meals, and it started right up.
My hope is that I can do lightly oiled potato wedges on the bottom, and turkey burgers on the top. Maybe one side of those potatoes will get crisp! I am lazy!
Lol. Thanks for sharing
Speedi meals might be for meals in the cook book (the book which come with)
Great video, I just subscribed. One question, do you use the rack for all functions on the right? I assume you don't want a full bottom with airfry?
Full function for everything. I love this cooker