5 Ninja Woodfire Grill Recipes That Are Perfect All Year Round

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If you have a passion for grilling or smoking, you really should give the Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill a try. It has remarkable versatility, with seven distinct cooking functions and the capability to infuse authentic smoky flavor into the food using hardwood pellets.

These Ninja Woodfire Grill Recipes open up a world of possibilities. Try grilling chicken skewers or smoking a duck breast. Everything comes out perfect and in less time than it would take in a traditional grill or smoker.

» You might also like this Easy Smoked Prime Rib.

Bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf, chicken skewers, and smoked duck breast.

You can easily adjust the temperature and time settings using the control panel on the grill face. Insert the built in temperature probe and you are ready to grill or smoke. It’s just that easy! See our full guide and review here.

Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill

For this recipe, I used my Ninja Woodfire Outdoor Grill, which is a new offering from the kitchen appliance brand that makes our beloved favorites, the Ninja MaxXL Air Fryer and the Ninja Creami. The Woodfire Grill is a portable outdoor grill with 7 functions: grill, smoke, air fry, bake, roast, broil, and dehydrate.

ninja woodfire grill

Why I Like It

  • It imparts an amazing amount of woodfire flavor into the food with just 1/2 cup of pellets.
  • It’s incredibly fast and efficient.
  • It cooks faster and with more smoker flavor than my full-size smoker – by far.
  • There’s no guessing, especially with the built-in temperature probe available on the Pro version.
  • The food comes out with a perfect crispy or seared exterior that’s both gorgeous and super tasty.
  • It’s very portable and can be set up anywhere on a sturdy surface with a power outlet nearby.

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Ninja Woodfire Grill Recipes to Try

Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Skewers

These Ninja Woodfire Grill Chicken Skewers are so simple to make, with chicken breast or thigh and just a few marinade ingredients. Grill them on the Ninja Woodfire Grill for incredible flavor, incredibly fast!

chicken skewers on a plate.
  • 1 1/2 pounds (680 g) boneless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml) sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon (2 g) ginger grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (8 g) sesame seeds for garnish

Cut the chicken into 1/4” slices. Mix together the sauce ingredients in a sealable plastic bag. Place the chicken in the bag and marinate in the sauce for 2 hours.

Preheat the Ninja Woodfire Grill to 400°F (with or without woodfire technology). In the meantime, thread the chicken slices onto skewers.

When preheating is finished, place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 5 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F. Remove from the grill and serve with sesame seeds as garnish.

» We like to serve these skewers over this crispy and delicious Air Fryer Cabbage.

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoked Duck

This Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoked Duck utilizes the woodfire technology on the grill to impart amazing smoky flavor into the duck. It’s the perfect way to amplify the flavors of a duck breast.

smoked duck breast with salad and a roll
  • 2 duck breasts
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) dry rub

For the dry rub:

  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (7 g) paprika
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) black pepper
  • 2 teaspoons (12 g) salt
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon (3 g) garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) mustard powder you can leave this out if you don’t have it

Use a sharp knife to lightly score the skin side of the duck breast in a criss-cross pattern, being careful not to cut too deep (you should not cut through to the meat). Season the duck breasts with the dry rub and let sit.

Place duck breasts skin side up directly on the smoker grill grates. Insert a meat probe in the thickest part of the breast.

Close the door. Set the dial to Smoker. Set the temperature to 250°F. If you have the Ninja Woodfire Pro, you can use the built-in temperature probe to monitor the meat temperature. Set it to 130°F. The machine will turn off when the meat reaches that temperature.

If you don’t have the Pro, you should set the timer for 20 minutes of cook time and about 15 minutes in, check it with an instant read digital meat thermometer.

Select START/STOP to begin cooking. When the duck is at 130°F, remove it from the grill and rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

» We like to serve this smoked duck breast with this delightful Blueberry Spinach Salad.

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoked Salmon

This Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoked Salmon recipe features a succulent salmon fillet that’s been marinated in a sweet and salty brine, then dry rubbed, and infused with smoky flavors in the smoker.

Smoked salmon
  • 1 1/2 pound (680 g) salmon filet bones removed
  • 2 cups (473 ml) cold water
  • 1 tablespoon (12 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (18 g) salt
  • 2 teaspoons (4 g) fish rub

Mix together the water, brown sugar, and salt in a shallow dish large enough to hold the salmon. Place the salmon in the brine and let sit for 20 minutes.

Remove the salmon from the brine and pat it dry. Sprinkle on the dry rub.

Place salmon directly on the smoker grill grates and insert a temperature probe in the thickest part.

Close the door. Set the dial to Smoker. Set the temperature to 250°F. If you have the Ninja Woodfire Pro, you can use the built-in temperature probe to monitor the meat temperature. Set it to 130°F. The machine will turn off when the meat reaches that temperature.

If you don’t have the Pro, you should set the timer for 10 minutes of cook time and about 8 minutes in, check it with an instant read digital meat thermometer.

Select START/STOP to begin cooking. When the salmon is at 130°F, remove it from the grill.

» We like to serve this smoked salmon with this flavorful Korean-Style Cucumber Salad.

Ninja Woodfire Grill Smoked Pork Chops

Smoked Pork Chops are seasoned with a blend of salt, pepper, and our homemade pork rub, then smoked on the Ninja Woodfire Grill to give it a delicious smoky flavor.

smoked pork chop
  • 4 center cut pork chops 1 1/2” thick
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon (15 g) bbq pork rub optional

For the rub:

  • 2 tablespoons paprika 18g
  • 2 tablespoons coarse kosher salt 28 g
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar 28g
  • 2 teaspoons celery seed 7g
  • 1 teaspoon ground dried chipotle chili pepper 1g
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder 1g
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2g
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic 1g
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder mild 1g

Season the pork chops with salt, pepper, and dry rub (if using).

Place pork chops directly on the smoker grill grates. Insert a meat probe in the thickest part of the meat.

Close the door. Set the dial to Smoker. Set the temperature to 250°F. If you have the Ninja Woodfire Pro, you can use the built-in temperature probe to monitor the meat temperature. Set it to 135°F. The machine will turn off when the meat reaches that temperature.

If you don’t have the Pro, you should set the timer for 15 minutes of cook time and about 10 minutes in, check it with an instant read digital meat thermometer.

Select START/STOP to begin cooking. When the pork chops are at 135°F, remove it from the grill and rest for 10 minutes before slicing

» We like to serve these smoked pork chops with Easy Smoked Biscuits and Corn & Black Bean Pasta Salad.

Ninja Woodfire Grill Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf

This Bacon-Wrapped Smoked Meatloaf has an irresistibly smoky flavor on the outside with a tender center. The bacon is weaved and wrapped around the meatloaf to create a beautiful crispy, caramelized exterior.

bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf on the Ninja Woodfire Grill.
  • 2 pounds (907 g) ground beef
  • 1/2 onion finely diced
  • 1/3 cup (36 g) breadcrumbs
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon (16 g) tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon (6 g) salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon (1 g) ground black pepper
  • 1/3 cup (79 ml) BBQ sauce
  • 1 pound (454 g) thick-cut bacon

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef through black pepper. Mix to combine, but don’t overwork. Shape into a loaf.

Weave the bacon together into a 6×6 sheet. Wrap the weaved bacon around the meatloaf and secure it with toothpicks.

Place the meatloaf directly on the smoker grill grates and insert a temperature probe in the thickest part.

Close the door. Set the dial to Smoker. Set the temperature to 250°F. If you have the Ninja Woodfire Pro, you can use the built-in temperature probe to monitor the meat temperature. Set it to 160°F. The machine will turn off when the meat reaches that temperature.

If you don’t have the Pro, you should set the timer for 1 hour of cook time and about 45 minutes in, check it with an instant read digital meat thermometer.

Select START/STOP to begin cooking. Baste the meatloaf with BBQ sauce when it has been smoking for 30 minutes. When the meatloaf is at 160°F, remove it from the grill.

» We like to serve this bacon-wrapped smoked meatloaf with The Best Crispy Roast Potatoes.

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