CJ, this was SO helpful. It told me exactly what I wanted to know. If I hadn't already bought my Foodi, I'd definitely be clicking your link for a purchase. My first steak was perfect and the electronic thermometer worked like a dream. Thank you, sir; you're a peach!
To clean the splatter grill take 1 cup baking soda 1cup of vinager wait till it boils before adding ingredients boil 15 minutes rinse using your little brush its as good as new
My basket has become a little greasy from washing in the dishwasher and maybe I didn’t take care of it in the very beginning is there any way to get it to look like it’s brand new versus buying a whole new basket? Ty in advance!❤❤
AS ALWAYS, LOVE ADORABLE AND SWEET YOU - AND ALL YOUR INFORMATION!!! Invaluable information because I need to clean my Ninja Food XL PRO grill, don't like it as much as regular XL grill. Take good care.
Great video. Wish I'd found your channel before I bought my grill. Look forward to digging through some of your other videos about the grill. Gone keto so this thing is my new best friend.
Hey CJ, Thank you for the detailed video! I’m having issues with my grill plate. Every time I use my grill plate I take a good half hour to an hour to scrub and clean the stuck on residue. I use the dawn spray which helps, I let it soak for a good half hour to an hour. However, even though I soak it I still have some stubborn residue that does not come off with out me scrubbing. Do you have any tips? I also, pre-oil the grill plate before I place any food just to ease the scrubbing a bit. I hope this makes sense lol thank you!
Hey everybody, I’m seeing you’re talking about scrubbing it and using soap. Don’t do that. Just throw it in a pot of boiling water. The stuff comes off that way much easier, about 10 minutes or so.
I watched to see how you clean the bottom “tub” and the air fryer basket. We have this and clean it after every use yet those 2 non-stick items are the most difficult items to clean of literally anything in the kitchen. The grease splatters do not want to come off except with extensive elbow grease, dawn and hot water. Once you wash it regularly at first glance it looks clean until you look close and grease is hard as a rock on it. Do you seriously not have that problem with yours?
No I don’t have that problem. But I do let them soak in hot water and dawn for an hour or so after every cook. And scrub them with the brush that came with it.
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I soak it in Dawn, and super hot water as soon as it’s cool enough to handle, then I scrub it with all my might, with brush, I then put in dishwasher, but from the very first time I used it, always brown, burnt on, residue. I’ve shied away from using it (even though I love how the chicken etc turns out) because it’s a nightmare in my opinion to get it clean. Should I pre treat the grill with something to avoid food, sauces, marinades, etc from sticking?
Does anyone find that even after a thorough washing, the parts are sticky? I have soaked overnight, I use the scrubby tool that is included, etc....Does anybody have any tips on getting the "sticky" off the parts post cleaning?
Probably of my own doing, but the interior of my Foodi grill is just caked with cooked on grease. Primarily the fan and the housing around it. I thought the splatter screen was supposed to prevent that, and I probably should have paid more attention, as evidently it didn't or I didn't re-install it correctly. I am not sure if I am going to be able to salvage it. And I have had to do a lot of twisting and turning with the heating unit trying to get to the grease. I am a cooking newbie, so this was fairly new to me and I really did like the grill. Maybe I'll just buy a new one and make sure I take the proper precautions.
Sorry to hear it. I use mine all the time and I get stuff on the splater shield, but easy off oven cleaner takes care of it. And I use Dawn power wash for inside the hood.
Good video.. just ordered one last night. I also prefer to wash by hand. I keep thinking there had to be a drip tray, but I'm glad it doesn't work like that.
CJ - thanks for all of your videos. Quick question about rinsing and grease. Have you ever experienced clogged drains with all the grease from the tray? Many thanks!
@@CookingWithCJ Hey thanks for replying. My sister just bought me one and ive been cleaning what I could but just noticed that "grease smell" and was wondering where it was coming from. Eventually the greases steam will cake on behind the cleaning element. But it doesn't look like it can be easily removed. So was curious is anyone has done that.
Hey, CJ, are you a representative for the Foodie Grill? Since you have a link to buy it makes me believe you are? Can you answer whether the splash guard lasts long, because it looks flimsy and that’s what’s stopping me from buying
Hi, no I’m not a rep for Ninja. Only compensation I’ve rec’d from them is product to use. They use social media influencers to get the word out on their products. And my link to buy it is the amazon and it is an affiliate link for amazon, I get a very small commission from them, but it’s no extra cost to you. The splash guard is good, I responded to that on your comment on my other video. I would say don’t let it stop you, it works well, no issues. Thanks for watching. Have a great week!
CJ- Nice..."hands on" as they say! :) & Hey...things are lookin' up over on your FB group... I told you to get your bow tie on..they'd be comin... :) Thanks for starting up the group over there..and all you're doing here...mine is supposed to arrive today or tomorrow.
@@CookingWithCJ will you think about showing us that sometime in 2020...just if it fits into one of your tutorials....I will look tomorrow to see what the grease tray is...hope it's there...:)
Barbie Wood there is a little open like resivour thing in the back. Just wipe it out. Check the oils you cook with too. Gotta be high temp oil. Like avocado or canola.
Barbie Wood well that’s no good! Sorry I’m not sure what could be the problem. I literally have no smoke issues on either of my Foodi grills. Maybe take off the splatter shield and take a wet rag around the heating element? I’m sorry I can’t be more help with it.
Will you have the dehydrator stand for the grill on your amazon store? My grill did not come with it. I did buy the griddle from Ninja Foodi, but I'll wait for your store if you are going to offer it
This Ninja was a nightmare to clean. I was lucky mine went wrong after two months and the firm returned my money. I have now bought a front draw air fryer and cleaning is a breeze. Problem is the design and the element needs to be removable for cleaning.LUCKY ESCAPE.
@@CookingWithCJ I'm sorry but that made me laugh...it might be we all are shut in with snow falling...but I think really your response is very diplomatic....the comment surely stumped me... !! moving right along... hee he..!
CJ, this was SO helpful. It told me exactly what I wanted to know. If I hadn't already bought my Foodi, I'd definitely be clicking your link for a purchase. My first steak was perfect and the electronic thermometer worked like a dream. Thank you, sir; you're a peach!
That’s awesome! Hey thank you!
To clean the splatter grill take 1 cup baking soda 1cup of vinager wait till it boils before adding ingredients boil 15 minutes rinse using your little brush its as good as new
Thank this was very helpful and less frightening.
Thank you!!
Thank You so much. I’m ready to order now. Was worried about cleaning.
Right on! I’m excited for you! Have a good one,
My basket has become a little greasy from washing in the dishwasher and maybe I didn’t take care of it in the very beginning is there any way to get it to look like it’s brand new versus buying a whole new basket? Ty in advance!❤❤
I would heat it up to losen the grease, then clean it with a heavy duty grease cleaner in the sink.
@@CookingWithCJ I didnt know we are allowed to use the grease cleaners on this material- any recommended brands? TIA
AS ALWAYS, LOVE ADORABLE AND SWEET YOU - AND ALL YOUR INFORMATION!!! Invaluable information because I need to clean my Ninja Food XL PRO grill, don't like it as much as regular XL grill. Take good care.
Thank you so much!
Great video. Wish I'd found your channel before I bought my grill. Look forward to digging through some of your other videos about the grill. Gone keto so this thing is my new best friend.
Awesome! Thank you
Hey CJ, Thank you for the detailed video!
I’m having issues with my grill plate. Every time I use my grill plate I take a good half hour to an hour to scrub and clean the stuck on residue. I use the dawn spray which helps, I let it soak for a good half hour to an hour. However, even though I soak it I still have some stubborn residue that does not come off with out me scrubbing. Do you have any tips? I also, pre-oil the grill plate before I place any food just to ease the scrubbing a bit. I hope this makes sense lol thank you!
Thank you! I feel your pain sometimes too. I’ll use a ton of Dawn soap, and let it soak overnight. It tends to take care of everything.
Same and I live in a house of people that DO not like to clean the grill 🙄😒
Same here! Takes at least 45 minutes to fully clean the grate even after an overnight soak and dawn power wash.
Hey everybody, I’m seeing you’re talking about scrubbing it and using soap. Don’t do that. Just throw it in a pot of boiling water. The stuff comes off that way much easier, about 10 minutes or so.
How do you clean underneath the filter? Like where the heating spiral is and around it?
Just did a video on it.
You said “schmutz “ lol. I love it. New subscriber!
Ariela K right on!! Welcome to the Crew!
Well done CJ. Just what I wanted to see. Thanks for the demo.
You got it! Appreciate it. Have a good one.
Instablaster
Can you clean behind the heating element or around it with a bottle brush?
I absolutely 💯 ♥ your videos!
Thanks so much Cj!
I haven’t tried that, but good idea. Thanks!
Have you heard of people having grease build up around the vent area, under the coils? How would you clean this area?
I use the Dawn power wash and a damp cloth.
I watched to see how you clean the bottom “tub” and the air fryer basket. We have this and clean it after every use yet those 2 non-stick items are the most difficult items to clean of literally anything in the kitchen. The grease splatters do not want to come off except with extensive elbow grease, dawn and hot water. Once you wash it regularly at first glance it looks clean until you look close and grease is hard as a rock on it. Do you seriously not have that problem with yours?
No I don’t have that problem. But I do let them soak in hot water and dawn for an hour or so after every cook. And scrub them with the brush that came with it.
Do you recommend washing after every cook or perhaps every other cook? Thanks!
Yeah every time. It will take on the smells from the cooks. I have to watch it every time.
I love my Ninja Foodi,thanks for the demo ✌🏻
Thank you!
I like cleaning too 🤣 keep up the great video's 👍
Dawn Powerwash Dish spray and let it sit. Comes right off. I still put everything in the dishwasher afterwards. That's just me
Right on. Thanks
I don’t know what I’m doing wrong, but I soak it in Dawn, and super hot water as soon as it’s cool enough to handle, then I scrub it with all my might, with brush, I then put in dishwasher, but from the very first time I used it, always brown, burnt on, residue. I’ve shied away from using it (even though I love how the chicken etc turns out) because it’s a nightmare in my opinion to get it clean. Should I pre treat the grill with something to avoid food, sauces, marinades, etc from sticking?
Does anyone find that even after a thorough washing, the parts are sticky? I have soaked overnight, I use the scrubby tool that is included, etc....Does anybody have any tips on getting the "sticky" off the parts post cleaning?
Use a little baking soda…I use a damp dish rag or sponge and get some baking soda on it and clean off the sticky stuff.
how do you clean the ninja foodi xl grill I do not know how to put the splatter shield back on
Same way. And it just snaps in. There is a groove it fits in on one side and a latch on the other. It’s hard to describe via comments.
Probably of my own doing, but the interior of my Foodi grill is just caked with cooked on grease. Primarily the fan and the housing around it. I thought the splatter screen was supposed to prevent that, and I probably should have paid more attention, as evidently it didn't or I didn't re-install it correctly. I am not sure if I am going to be able to salvage it. And I have had to do a lot of twisting and turning with the heating unit trying to get to the grease. I am a cooking newbie, so this was fairly new to me and I really did like the grill. Maybe I'll just buy a new one and make sure I take the proper precautions.
Sorry to hear it. I use mine all the time and I get stuff on the splater shield, but easy off oven cleaner takes care of it. And I use Dawn power wash for inside the hood.
who wants to clean stuff? LOL Cool video CJ!
Lol! Thanks brother
What about the grease collector???
It’s in the back of the unit and you just wipe it out.
Football and fights growing up, I knew you were a brother from another mother. Great video bro!!!
Cooking with Big Cat 305 love it! Thanks much! Cheers brother
Good video.. just ordered one last night. I also prefer to wash by hand. I keep thinking there had to be a drip tray, but I'm glad it doesn't work like that.
Hey thanks. You’ll dig it for sure. Have a great week!
Just ordered mine it's already here can't wait to use it
Very cool! I’m excited for you. I’m really loving mine. Have a good one.
Nice video CJ ! You must use Palmolive Dish soap because those hands look like they haven't done a hard days labor ! LOL ! Much love Brother !
I’m too pretty for hard labor! Lol. Thanks Dutch
Do you clean "the grease collector area" indicated in the manual
I wipe it out with a sponge or wet rag.
@@CookingWithCJ how to open
Melissa Cole you don’t open it. It’s just open on the back, it’s a little cup thing on the back. Don’t know how to explain it better.
@@CookingWithCJ that was perfect. Sorry I'm a little slow
What about grease catcher?
Just wipe it out.
Dang, you got me sold!! That's what I like...easy peasy!! Thanks CJ!!
CJ I'm going to make your night. If tou spray that trivia with cooking spray before you use it cleans really easy
Very cool! Thank you
CJ - thanks for all of your videos. Quick question about rinsing and grease. Have you ever experienced clogged drains with all the grease from the tray? Many thanks!
Do you ever clean BEHIND heating element CJ? thanks man
cyklonus1 hey I don’t clean it every time because of the splash guard. But I do check it and will wipe it down if necessary.
@@CookingWithCJ Hey thanks for replying. My sister just bought me one and ive been cleaning what I could but just noticed that "grease smell" and was wondering where it was coming from. Eventually the greases steam will cake on behind the cleaning element. But it doesn't look like it can be easily removed. So was curious is anyone has done that.
Seems simple enough. Nicely Done. Thanks for sharing. 😎.
Yessir! Thanks for watching! Cheers
Good instructional CJ
Thanks Lasse!! Cheers
Hello, CJ. Can this unit be used without the splash guard? It seems that some cooking grease will get into the heating element anyway
No, do not use it without the splash guard! So far nothing has gotten through the guard to my heating element.
Do you wash all of that at each use or wash just the grill part and the rest once in a while be ok?
lasalsera the only thing I don’t wash every time is the splash guard over the heating element. Just depends on what I’m cooking.
Hey, CJ, are you a representative for the Foodie Grill? Since you have a link to buy it makes me believe you are? Can you answer whether the splash guard lasts long, because it looks flimsy and that’s what’s stopping me from buying
Hi, no I’m not a rep for Ninja. Only compensation I’ve rec’d from them is product to use. They use social media influencers to get the word out on their products. And my link to buy it is the amazon and it is an affiliate link for amazon, I get a very small commission from them, but it’s no extra cost to you.
The splash guard is good, I responded to that on your comment on my other video.
I would say don’t let it stop you, it works well, no issues.
Thanks for watching. Have a great week!
CJ- Nice..."hands on" as they say! :) & Hey...things are lookin' up over on your FB group...
I told you to get your bow tie on..they'd be comin... :) Thanks for starting up the group over there..and all you're doing here...mine is supposed to arrive today or tomorrow.
VitaZgal love it! Good things for sure. Have a great day!
How do you remove the grease tray
I haven’t found a way to remove it. I just wipe out the little resivour in the back.
Cooking With CJ ahhh okay! I just wanted to make sure I wasn’t missing anything!
@@CookingWithCJ will you think about showing us that sometime in 2020...just if it fits into one of your tutorials....I will look tomorrow to see what the grease tray is...hope it's there...:)
How do you clean the grease trap. Mine is smoking and I can't find it!😭😭
Barbie Wood there is a little open like resivour thing in the back. Just wipe it out. Check the oils you cook with too. Gotta be high temp oil. Like avocado or canola.
@@CookingWithCJ I wiped it out, but there wasn't anything in it. And now I was making your pizza recipe and the smoke alarm went off.😭😭
Barbie Wood well that’s no good! Sorry I’m not sure what could be the problem. I literally have no smoke issues on either of my Foodi grills. Maybe take off the splatter shield and take a wet rag around the heating element? I’m sorry I can’t be more help with it.
Will you have the dehydrator stand for the grill on your amazon store? My grill did not come with it. I did buy the griddle from Ninja Foodi, but I'll wait for your store if you are going to offer it
nancee ariagno I don’t yet, but will by the end of the day. Thank you!!
CJ, Can You Do a How To Clean the Inside of The New Pampered Chef Rotisserie Delux Air Fryer?
I’m sorry I do not have that air fryer.
How do you like the Ninja? I'm thinking of getting one. Also how do you like the air fryer? Hope all is well. Hugs from cal city ca.
I’m digging it for sure! The air crisp function works well too. Thanks for stopping by!
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks brother! Cheers
I don’t own one, however damn fine tutorial CALIBRO
Thanks brother! You know I appreciate the support!
What about the internal hood. Seems like everyone skips that step.
Cause it’s a pain to clean. I use power wash or barkeepers friend to clean it.
You're wonderful...thank you so much for your ninja foodie GRILL videos. It seems most recipes seem to be for the ninja foodie.
Rita Brunton thank you so much! Appreciate it!
No dishwasher
new word I need to use 'shmutz' XD
Lol! Thanks Adam
This Ninja was a nightmare to clean. I was lucky mine went wrong after two months and the firm returned my money. I have now bought a front draw air fryer and cleaning is a breeze. Problem is the design and the element needs to be removable for cleaning.LUCKY ESCAPE.
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People are stupid sometimes
Not sure how to respond to this one... but I guess thanks for watching.
@@CookingWithCJ I'm sorry but that made me laugh...it might be we all are shut in
with snow falling...but I think really your response is very diplomatic....the comment
surely stumped me... !! moving right along... hee he..!
You only cleaned 10% of the unit, dum-dum.
Thank you for watching sweetheart. Smooches