A few months ago, I had the opportunity to test the Ninja Cooking System in my home. I could have written the entire review with one word: LOVE. This slow cooker/stove/oven combo has revolutionized how we prepare dinner. So when Ninja contacted me again to send along the new Ninja Frying System, I was all over it!
The Ninja Frying System ($99 MSRP) allows you to prepare your favorite fried dishes with 30% less fat and 40% faster due to its revolutionary heat combination that keeps cooking oil at a uniform temperature, so foods cook to light, crispy perfection – with less oil absorption. Ninja’s patent-pending basket lid keeps food fully submerged in oil so food is cooked evenly through without having to be flipped or turned in the fryer.
In the past, I have chosen not to prepare fried dishes in my home. For starters, it makes a mess and frankly I am scared of getting burned! But the Ninja Cooking System s self contained and on first glance appeared to be much neater than other traditional fryers.
We decided to try boneless chicken tenders as our first experiment with the new fryer. After filling with vegetable oil, we set the temperature to 350 degrees. Within about 7 minutes, the oil was hot enough to begin frying. We coated the chicken with Zatarain’s Crispy Southern Chicken Fry Mix and following the directions on the box, lowered into the oil for 8 minutes.
The Ninja frying basket has a lid that kept the chicken submerged in the oil for more even frying. I loved the big window that allowed for easy viewing of the progress. We noticed that neither the basket handle or the exterior of the fryer became hot during frying which is a great safety feature.
After 8 minutes (which is easy to set on the digital LCD display), we lifted the chicken and allowed to drain for a few seconds. The chicken came out golden brown (not burnt at all) and crispy. With two picky children, it is the best compliment to say that they BOTH cleaned their plates.
For me, the worst part of frying is the clean up. But, the Ninja Frying System made it incredibly easy and fast. The Cool Zone technology keeps the oil clean for a longer period of time so reusing the oil is no problem at all. Possibly my favorite feature is the included oil spout which attaches to the removable enamel oil reservoir which allows for easy pouring of the oil back into the storage container (did I mention these pieces are also dishwasher safe?).
Our dinner was absolutely delicious and surprisingly easy to prepare and clean up. Having my kids eat everything on their plate makes me incredibly happy, too. The chicken was a success and we are looking forward to trying some catfish and even beignets next week!
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chicken wings
Fish my SIL loves fried fish
I’d try sweet potato fries
first… Have you ever tried a deep fried perogies?
Chicken!! Love to try this ninja cooking system.
boneless chicken breast
French fries or mozzarella sticks
Catfish!
fries, of course! we don’t have a fryer and could really use one for certain things. fries, fish, etc. i have heard great things about this product, but have not yet justified the expense. thanks for the opportunity to win one! happy mother’s day!
french fries
I would fry pickles.
I’d probably do homemade chicken fingers first, my kids LOVE when I make them baked in the oven. I’d also love to try onion rings.
I would fry chicken
My first test would be chicken.
I would try frying some cheese ravioli
chicken
I’d love to make some french fries.
I would fry chicken first.
I would first fry donuts!
Sweet potato
Fried Mushrooms-yum!
chicken nuggets and french fries
I’d fry some mozarella sticks.
Corn dogs and onion rings!
I would try fried chicken or french fries!
I’d try french fries and mozzarella sticks first
Hush Puppies
I would like to make onion rings
chicken fingers
fries
Chicken strips for sure
donuts!
I would fry fish.
I would make some french fries
french fries
Fried chicken extra crispy
I would fry catfish first
thanks for the chance to win!
After battling gastro illnesses, getting out of shape, then a 6 month flu/pneumonia/bronchitis battle, I got very out of shape. Since I turned 50 this year, I am determined to eat better, exercise again and get back into shape (and hopefully run a 1/2 marathon this year) This would help with the eating better part, I am a huge fried food fan, healthier fried food seem like a good option for me.
I would fry some fresh mozzarella sticks first. Thanks for the chance.
Fried potatoes, YUM!!
Buttermilk fried chicken! I’ve been really craving it but have not been able to find it anywhere!
Chicken strips.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Chicken wings!
Wings!
I would make a family specialty – Sicilian arancini (rice balls) – so yummy!
I’d make some french fries.
Probably chicken tenders too…just because I always have them in the house.
Probably donuts or cheesy sticks 🙂
Fried chicken
I’d love to make chips! I’ve only ever baked them at home 🙂
I would first try sweet potato fries!
Fish and chips!
chicken or onion rings
hmm I’d try chicken!
I’d try chicken and fries first if I won the Ninja fryer. I love the concept of lighter foods with less oil.
I would fry cauliflower dipped in tempura batter. Yum!
French Fries
I’d first fry onion rings and mushrooms in it. Thanks.
partymix25(at)hotmail(dot)com
Beignets and fritters!
onion rings
I would make french fries first.
homemade onion rings
fried mushrooms
Tater tots!
I would try Fried Chicken Breast Filets in the Ninja
chicken
vmkids3 at msndot com
French fries!
coriwestphal at msn dot com
chicken or fish
I would fry some mozzarella sticks
I would fry some eggrolls.
Onion rings. I love them!
potatoes / fries
french fries or onion rings
Mozzarella sticks and chicken tenders
chicken fingers!
I would fry sweet potatos
I would fry fries in it first.My 4 kids love french fries.
Jalapeno poppers!
I would start with my chicken!
chicken tenders
French Fries, nothing like making them yourself.
Probably some onion strings! Thank you!!!
Garlic chicken wings!
Mozzarella sticks!
French Fries!!
I would do doughnuts
I would make some homemade potato chips.
I would fry beer battered fish!
Onion Rings yum
homemade fries!
I’d love to fry some Whiting.
Chicken
Onion rings or mozzarella sticks
french fries or onion rings
French Fries!
Catfish
I would fry jalapeno poppers! 🙂 Thank you.
i would fry sweet potato fries first
I would fry Onion rings.
I’d fry sweet potato fries…they are delicious!
chicken breasts
I would make some catfish and shrimp!
sounds so much better than regular frying
I’d probably do french fries.
French fries
onion rings
I would love to make onion rings.