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    Home » Side Dish Recipes

    Ninja Foodi Side Dish Recipes

    Ninja Foodi Steam & Crisped Broccoli

    March 20, 2023 By Louise Leave a Comment

    steam and crisped broccoli in black bowl with lemon garnish.

    Take ordinary frozen broccoli and turn it into an incredible side dish by using the Ninja Foodi Steam & Crisp function! By combining steam with air crisping, you have perfectly...

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    Ninja Foodi Asparagus (Two Cooking Methods)

    October 6, 2022 By Louise Leave a Comment

    Steamed Asparagus on a white plate with lemon slices.

    Using the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker & Air Crisper to make the PERFECT asparagus is an easy way to get the results you want without having to stand over a...

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    Pressure Cooker Corn on the Cob

    May 19, 2022 By Louise 2 Comments

    Pressure Cooked Corn on the Cob with the husk partial peeled back.

    If you want perfectly cooked corn on the cob with the least amount of work, this corn on the cob recipe is for you! It doesn't matter what brand of...

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    Almond Rice Pilaf with Cherries

    April 7, 2022 By Louise 1 Comment

    almond rice pilaf with cherries in a white bowl.

    Making rice pilaf in your pressure cooker is so quick and easy and it turns out perfectly! This almond rice pilaf recipe has a delicious and beautiful addition of cherries...

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    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes

    March 20, 2022 By Louise 4 Comments

    Hasselback potato with cheese, bacon, green onions on top and sour cream green onions and cheese on the side.

    Air Fryer Hasselback Potatoes are much easier to make than you may think! They are a beautiful and tasty side dish that goes well with just about any meal that...

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    Air Fryer Beet Chips

    March 6, 2022 By Louise 4 Comments

    air fryer beet chips piled in a metal mesh basket.

    These Air Fryer Beet Chips are a healthy snack that are so delicious and easy to make, and they have the crunch of deep-fried potato chips! This healthier option has...

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    Company Mashed Potatoes

    November 21, 2021 By Louise Leave a Comment

    company potatoes with two toppings in the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi with a spoon being dished out

    Company Mashed Potatoes are a dish that is easy to make ahead of time and full of rich, indulgent flavors and are the perfect side dish for special occasions. These...

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    Cornbread & Sausage Stuffing

    November 14, 2021 By Louise 4 Comments

    sausage and cornbread stuffing in a white serving bowl with spoon

    The perfect balance of flavors and textures come together in this cornbread & sausage stuffing and it's incredibly easy to make!

    Ninja Foodi Cornbread

    October 31, 2021 By Louise 10 Comments

    ninja foodi cornbread wedges in a basket

    Have you struggled to get your cornbread cooked perfectly in the Ninja Foodi? If so, you aren't alone! Pressure cooking cornbread changes the texture and, while that isn't a deal...

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    Pressure Cooker Pork & Sauerkraut (Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe)

    October 24, 2021 By Louise 19 Comments

    pork and sauerkraut in a large serving bowl with tongs

    Deliciously EASY pork & sauerkraut made right in your electric pressure cooker. Very little prep and then the pressure cooker does the rest!

    Ceasar Pasta Salad

    July 25, 2021 By Louise 5 Comments

    caesar pasta salad in a large glass bowl

    This easy to make creamy Caesar pasta salad is ready to eat in just 30 minutes when you use my tip for quick chilling the pasta.

    Ninja Foodi Baked Potato

    June 20, 2021 By Louise 17 Comments

    two baked potatoes on a tray one plain and one has butter and chives on it

    A Ninja Foodi Baked Potato isn't really baked at all, but they are easy and make the perfect side dish! You choose the method that will produce the results you...

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    Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Cauliflower Mash

    June 13, 2021 By Louise 15 Comments

    mashed cauliflower in a black bowl with green onions on top

    Making cauliflower mash in your Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or any other electric pressure cooker is incredibly quick and easy; however, you will want to use this technique to get...

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    Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Collard Greens

    May 16, 2021 By Louise 3 Comments

    collard greens with broth in a white bowl with a serving spoon

    Making a delicious pot of Collard Greens is so easy using the Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot pressure cooker! Perfectly cooked and seasoned greens are ready in under an hour....

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    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad (Stovetop or Pressure Cooker)

    May 9, 2021 By Louise 31 Comments

    Hawaiian macaroni salad in a yellow bowl with a serving spoon

    There is a unique flavor in Hawaiian Macaroni Salad and it has to do with the technique of making it and an ingredient that you don't usually see in recipes...

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    Homemade Garlic & Herb Rice-A-Roni

    March 21, 2021 By Louise 13 Comments

    homemade rice a roni in a white bowl with a pat of butter on top

    Making homemade Rice-A-Roni® in the Ninja Foodi or stove top is so easy and absolutely delicious. It's also a side dish that can be turned into a quick dinner with...

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    Easy Colcannon ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    March 11, 2021 By Louise 18 Comments

    colcannon in a bowl with butter on top

    Colcannon is Irish mashed potatoes that are simply the best mashed potatoes I've ever eaten. The added ingredients may sound a little odd, but they work perfectly to create the...

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    Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms

    February 7, 2021 By Louise 22 Comments

    Air Fryer Fried Mushrooms in a basket next to marinara sauce

    I did it! I finally did it! I made air fryer fried mushrooms that taste just like they were deep fried. No joke! In fact, they are better. If you...

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    Ninja Foodi Mashed Potatoes

    November 22, 2020 By Louise 30 Comments

    creamy mashed potatoes with butter in a black serving bowl

    How can such a simple dish be so complicated? I've asked myself that over and over throughout the years and finally came up with a technique that produces the creamiest...

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    Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes

    November 18, 2020 By Louise 10 Comments

    bacon wrapped candied sweet potatoes on a tray with one cut in. half

    Want a new way to serve up Candied Sweet Potatoes? Try these Bacon Wrapped Candied Sweet Potatoes! They are easy to make and are unbelievably delicious! I knew I wanted...

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    Ninja Foodi Green Bean Casserole w/ Air Fried Onions

    November 15, 2020 By Louise 13 Comments

    green bean casserole in a blue casserole dish

    Not only is this green bean casserole EASY to make, it's QUICK! It also happens to be delicious, and this is coming from someone who is not a fan of...

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    Cranberry Apple Chutney ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    November 12, 2020 By Louise 5 Comments

    cranberry apple chutney in a white bowl with a spoon

    This Cranberry Apple Chutney takes minutes to make, is perfect for a make ahead side dish, and can be served as an appetizer or with your meal. It's simply delicious!...

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    Amish Potato Salad

    June 29, 2020 By Louise 13 Comments

    Amish Potato Salad

    There are a million ways to make potato salad. That is a fact. Are there a million ways to make Amish Potato Salad? Apparently! So, the story goes like this......

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    Cauliflower Fried Rice ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe

    June 21, 2020 By Louise 7 Comments

    cauliflower fried rice in a glass bowl

    When it comes to food, I want flavor. Pure and simple. If it's bland and boring, it just doesn't do it for me. This Cauliflower Fried Rice is so flavorful...

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    Air-Fryer Scotch Eggs in the Ninja Foodi

    June 14, 2020 By Louise 9 Comments

    Scotch Eggs are one of my favorite brunch foods. They have it all! An egg, sausage, and a crunchy coating. Not to mention that they are beautiful on a plate....

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    Ninja Foodi Mac & Cheese

    June 7, 2020 By Louise 29 Comments

    mac and cheese in a bowl with a block of cheese beside it

    When you want a quick, easy, delicious Mac & Cheese without using Velveeta, this is it! Ninja Foodi Mac & Cheese is ready in just under 20 minutes and all...

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    Focaccia Bread in the Ninja Foodi

    May 10, 2020 By Louise 12 Comments

    Focaccia bread on a cooling rack with a wedge taken out

    Making your own variety of Focaccia Bread in the Ninja Foodi is so easy and absolutely delicious! I have used this same recipe and changed up the add-ins to make...

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    Lemon Garlic Pasta with Vegetables ~ Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker Recipe

    May 3, 2020 By Louise 59 Comments

    Lemon Garlic Pasta with Vegetables in a serving bowl

    When you can make a delicious and beautiful meal in a matter of minutes, I consider that a big WIN! When that same meal is SIMPLE to make, that's a...

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    Ninja Foodi Mexican Rice

    April 8, 2020 By Louise 53 Comments

    Skip the restaurants and make your own Mexican Rice right in your Ninja Foodi! It's easy, it's quick and, most importantly, it's delicious! I must confess that I am not...

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    Cauliflower Arancini Balls

    April 5, 2020 By Louise 7 Comments

    Cauliflower Arancini balls on a plate with marinara

    These aren't nearly as weird as they sound, I promise! Maybe you've heard of Arancini Balls and maybe you haven't. You may even be like me and have eaten them,...

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    Homemade Refried Beans ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe

    March 21, 2020 By Louise 10 Comments

    Glass bowl of refried beans with cheese and cilantro on top

    There is a certain flavor of really good refried beans, but I was never able to put my finger on it or find a recipe that delivered fantastic flavor in...

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    Air Fryer Hush Puppies in the Ninja Foodi

    January 22, 2020 By Louise 16 Comments

    hushpuppies sitting in a metal basket with holes

    You won't believe how easy these Air Fryer Hush Puppies are to make in the Ninja Foodi -- or any Air Fryer, for that matter! Simple perfection without all the...

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    Ham and Broccoli Casserole in the Ninja Foodi

    December 29, 2019 By Louise 9 Comments

    Ham and Broccoli Casserole with a scoop taken out in a black casserole dish

    Ham and Broccoli Casserole is one of those timeless casserole dishes. Simple to put together and the taste is amazing!  Recently, I enveloped myself in a project testing ham. That's...

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    Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes ~ Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe

    December 19, 2019 By Louise 31 Comments

    Cheesy Garlic Potatoes in a blue bowl

    One bite of these Cheesy Garlic Mashed Potatoes and you will wonder where they have been your whole life. The ease of making these mashed potatoes is the bonus!  I...

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    Homemade Sweet Potato Rolls (Ninja Foodi & Oven Directions)

    November 24, 2019 By Louise 6 Comments

    Sweet potato rolls on a cooling rack with one pulled out

    You know those sweet Hawaiian rolls you can buy (or make)? These Sweet Potato Rolls are BETTER! So good, in fact, I dare say they beat my Aunt Kathy's famous...

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    EASY Homemade Bread Stuffing in the Ninja Foodi (or IP Duo Crisp)

    November 22, 2019 By Louise 6 Comments

    homemade bread stuffing in a metal serving dish

    Don't you just LOVE stuffing? I do! I LOVE all kinds of stuffing and this Homemade Bread Stuffing is not only delicious, it's EASY! So incredibly EASY.  I think stuffing...

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    Candied Brussels Sprouts

    November 21, 2019 By Louise 10 Comments

    candied Brussels Sprouts in a serving dish

    Candied Brussels Sprouts is one of those dishes that takes the ordinary Brussels sprout and gives it a fancy makeover! And, let me tell you, this makeover is glorious!  I...

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    Sweet Potato Casserole with a Toasted Pecan Topping (Ninja Foodi or Pressure Cooker recipe)

    November 20, 2019 By Louise 4 Comments

    Scooping sweet potato casserole

    Quick & Easy, No-Fuss Sweet Potato Casserole with a Toasted Pecan Topping is both savory and sweet! The best of both worlds and the perfect side dish for pleasing everyone!...

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    Scalloped Potatoes in the Ninja Foodi

    November 17, 2019 By Louise 32 Comments

    scalloped potatoes in a baking dish on a rack

    Scalloped Potatoes is a very simple dish, with very simple ingredients, but it's hard to get perfect! Why? Because potatoes are difficult to get all the way done when they...

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    Sweet & Sassy Corn Pudding in the Ninja Foodi

    November 14, 2019 By Louise 6 Comments

    Corn pudding in a pie pan

    You might call this Corn Pudding or you might call it a very moist cornbread, but either way... I know you will call it delicious!  I've had several kinds of...

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