Ninja - Woodfire ProConnect Premium XL Outdoor 7-in-1 Grill & Smoker, App Enabled, Air Fryer, 2 Built-In Thermometers - Blue

Good packaging for the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO XL Grill however the extras in the packaging rec’d damage. No noticeable damage to the outside of the packaging yet the air fry basket was bent in multiple places and one of the packages of pellets was broken open and half of the pellets were spread out in the box. The pellet package looked as if it was but with a knife. Set up appeared to be simple until the connection to the internet was lost, re-connecting was not easy. There is no place in the app that I could find to re-connect to the internet. I deleted the Woodfire Pro and started over, I had to complete this task twice before I was able to get connected to our network. Once connected to the internet we were set to cook. Washed all the appliance parts as directed and set up to try the Ninja Smoked Baby Back Ribs recipe per the accompanying recipe. The NINJA WOODFIRE PRO recipe ingredients appear to be enough to cover two racks of ribs however the recipe does not specify how many racks of ribs. I was smoking 1 rack and had excessive ingredients remaining after one good coating. I was a little apprehensive with the time given on the recipe for the ribs. The recipe called for 250 degrees and 2 hours of cooking time. I generally smoke ribs, on our large smoker, at 225 for 6 hours. When I fired up the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO, set it to the Smoker setting, it automatically came on at 250 degrees and 4 hours. I chose to leave the cooking time at 4 hours and monitor the cook. I pressed the START button and the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO started an ignition process to fire up the pellets, this took approximately 5 minutes and then the cook time began. You don’t need to press the Woodfire Flavor button when using the Smoker setting. There is no preheat time when using the Smoker function. At the 2 hours mark the ribs were at 165 degrees, the targeted temperature was supposed to be 203 degrees. The outside weather temperature was 66 degrees during the rib cooking time. This will generally add time to your cooking time, but I would not have thought it would add 1 hour. Just prior to the completion of the 2 hour cook I added additional pellets to the smoker. We like a lot of smoke flavor; we did use the NINJA WOODFIRE PELLETS ROBUST BLEND for this cook. Removed the ribs when the thinner end of the BABY BACK ribs was at 200 degrees and the fatter end was 190, ribs had pulled back nicely on the bone. The ribs were set out to rest for 10 minutes prior to cutting. Total cooking time was 3 hours. The COOK MODE settings on the Ninja Smoker app would not change the COOK MODE settings on the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO and vice versa, changing the COOK MODE settings on the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO does not change the setting that appears on the app. As a result, the ribs came out excellent, moist, tender, and flavorful. Cooking time was longer than suggested, however this will happen with most smokers/grills depending on the outside climate. Looking forward to using the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO for a lot of smoking. We fire up our large smoker for cooking many of our meals and it does use a great deal of pellets. Using the NINJA WOODFIRE PRO will cut way down on the pellet use with the same cook results.

The Ninja Grill & Smoker is one of the easiest ways I've ever cooked. Not only is it versatile but its convenient with the easy to use Ninja Pro Connect app. The grill connects to your Wi-Fi and phone with Bluetooth to allow you to monitor it with the app across the yard or in the house. I've grilled hamburgers and fillet mignon several times now with the woodfire flavor technology turned on and loved the smokey flavor. The one downside of using smoke is that it takes quite a while for the ignite and preheat process to complete. However, once that is done, its so easy to use. For both items I used the guide in the app. It starts the timer and you get a beep at the grill and a push notification on your phone when its time to flip them. On the fillets, I also used the two temperature prongs and they worked perfect showing me the temps on the app. It was particularly handy when one of my fillets was thicker than the other. I was able to watch the temperature and get the thinner fillet off the grill before it got over cooked. The smoke flavor was fantastic and I have attached a picture of one of the fillet's that I cooked to145 degrees, medium. When done cooking what is convenient about this grill is how the grease heads back and down the drain into the drip pan. You then take the grate out to clean and you are done and ready for next time. The grill does not come with the optional stand, but it does sit on any surface you want to use if you opt not to buy the stand. I think I will eventually get the stand and cover so I can leave it outside on the patio. Now that I have experimented with some easy to make items, I am ready and can't wait to tackle larger smoking projects with the help of the Ninja app! If you like smoked food, this is an easy to use product to get tasty results.

Love, love, love this product! Bought this product and use it for the first time and it was fantastic. Definitely planning on using it more often.

Amazing grill I have used it extensively over a short time and Im addicted lol, the smoking feature is so easy and the food comes out great, I love that the wood flavor can be used with any mode including baking and air frying it really gives a great wood oven taste, and the optional griddle plate is great as well love making breakfast outdoors

? the best grill I ever have in my entire life thank you very much !

I really wish I had received this earlier when we were in the middle of grill season and not at the turn of fall because I would have had such a better summer of eating FLAVORFUL food than I did. Long story short, the Woodfire Grill is a FANTASTIC Outdoor appliance, I ABSOLUTELY LOVE it and I WISH I could have had it years and years ago! I am a happy customer….to say the least! I have not used my propane grill once since getting this machine! If you knew me that speaks volumes!!! I have wanted a smoker for nearly a decade now. There was always one reason or another why I didn’t buy one every time I was in the mood to buy one, so when I had the opportunity to pick up this Ninja Woodfire it was a no brainer! I am so happy I decided to order this! This appliance is AMAZING! The Bluetooth/WIFI controls and the thermometer(s) make it SO EASY to work with and no need to stand around it or go out and check on things every 10-30 minutes. 2 thermometers and an on board storage tray are included, a drip pan with liner as well as an air fry basket and 2 pouches of pellets to get started. EVERY. SINGLE. THING. I have put into this grill has come out of it spectacularly! Even a simple burger can be elevated with this appliance. Keep in mind, even with the learning curve of this being a new appliance to me, I have not destroyed any food and everything I have put on this grill has come off of it delicious! Speaking of “amazing” the grill plate must be made of some sort of technology that is not known to the rest of the manufacturing world because I have NEVER owned something that CLEANS UP THIS EASILY! Even burned on sugar-based rubs and sauces just wipe off with a paper towel and no pressure! I have made some really nasty messes on this grill plate and I have NEVER had to soak it or scrub it to get it cleaned up. I wish all my cookware had this coating! That being said, I am used to a regular grill, and having to remove that grill plate and clean it every time I use the appliance is kind of annoying. Now I know I have been singing the praises of this machine but there are a couple of cons that I will note here in a minute but before I do let me just mention the size of this machine. The size is AWESOME, for me. I like that it can handle a big ole Boston Butt of 9 pounds with no issue of it fitting. I have also done a family pack of chicken legs without the legs touching each other and an entire rack of ribs with room for another rack. There is plenty of cooking area on this to do almost anything you want to do, including whole chickens…yes…chickens with an “s” will fit just fine. For most people this will be enough cooking area to do whatever you want to do on a regular basis. BUT for a large “smoke” of a lot of meat at the same time for a family BBQ or to precook/smoke and freeze this will not be the choice for that kind of cook. If you need multiple racks and want to cook multiple briskets, a chicken, some ribs and a pork shoulder all at the same time this is not the appliance you need. I thought it was worth a mention even though most people I know are not looking to cook for a tailgate party on the regular. For people considering the Woodfire vs this Woodfire XL, I would wholeheartedly say to them to get this one, the XL. It is much better to have the space and not need it, than not have it and need it. Compared to the the original version that I looked at in person on a store shelf, the XL is 100% the one I would choose if looking to order again...plus it has the "ProConnect" features!!! The 30% more cooking space they claim feels a little bigger than “30% more” sounds. I really like the space available on the unit. The grill can be picked up and moved around but it is not something I want to be doing regularly with this particular version. I am happy with finding a spot for it and leaving it there, with the option of taking it with me to an event or outing once in a while. SMOKE: The main feature I was really interested in was the ability to smoke foods. How good could it actually be? Answer: REAL Good! I was amazed at the amount of smoke this puts out and for how long it puts out that amount of smoke! For most cooks a half a cup of pellets, which is the capacity of the hopper, is all you will need. At most you might have to refill it once if you are smoking something LARGE. One Cup Of Pellets Is The Max ever needed for any cook. THAT IS INSANE! And that “tiny” ½ cup of pellets imparts a great smoke flavor on the food. I did chicken legs, on the smoke setting, at 225°F for 45 minutes and they were smoked awesomely and I still had ¾ of the ½ cup hopper full with unburned pellets! Same for burgers. I did 4 burgers on the grill setting of LOW with smoke on and the burgers were done, with a smoke crust before the “preheat” even completed and they tasted great! Most I ever used was ½ cup, twice on a Boston Butt that was almost 9 lbs. and to be honest, I don’t think I even needed the second ½ cup refill, but the machine was new and I liked seeing it smoke. This machine shines as an EVERY DAY SMOKER for 1-6 people! It cooks fast but with slow cooking results and with the app and wifi/bluetooth it is literally just “set it and forget it” and the app will notify you when you need to remember to do something or when it is finished. OTHER THAN SMOKING, this machine also GRILLS, ROAST, BAKE, AIR CRISP, BROIL and DEHYDRATE!!! These are all functions that with long term ownership, I will be happy to have access to. I have only used Grill, Air Crisp and Broil to cook and finish a cook so I cannot speak for the others but with what I have seen in the abilities of what I have used, I am willing to bet that the functions work great. CONS: -There is no place on the machine to “lock” it up or bolt it down. I would like to see this included in future models due to the cost of the appliance and I would like to keep it where I last left it. -Second, it is an outdoor machine and the “cover” is not included in the box! I feel that is a HUGE MISS on the part of NINJA. Especially considering the price point of the appliance. This is an “accessory” that SHOULD BE INCLUDED as Standard Equipment instead of making people spend again after they just shelled out for this big purchase. -Third, the “Preheat” Takes FOREVER and a day to complete! You do have the ability to skip it on the unit itself and in the app but it takes a long time to preheat and that can be annoying if you are coming home late, in a rush and hungry ...and you forget to turn it on to preheat right away. Ask me how I know. -Last, I wish I could either turn the volume of the beeping down on the unit or turn it off completely. I can see this being annoying in an apartment complex setting as it is annoying to me how loud it is and I am semi rural. I can hear the machine beep outside when I am inside, through walls and distance. -Last, again, “Cold Smoke” is kind of a hidden feature and one has to go into the “smoke” setting and turn the temp to “CLD” to cold smoke. I wish the cold smoking function was a little easier to find but that is more a nit pick. Overall, I LOVE THE UNIT and I would replace it immediately if it were to go missing on me. I would HIGHLY recommend it and I personally thank NINJA for making a “goldilocks” size smoker and grill that works so wonderfully! This one hits on all cylinders and I don’t know how I lived without it! I am so happy to own such a nice unit that works this well! It has surprised me, exceeded my expectations and impressed me multiple times and continues to do so. 10 Starts, 2 Thumbs Way Up!

I’m one of those guys that really likes outdoor grilling – both cooking and eating. Sadly, I my lifestyle doesn’t afford me the time or resources to be as dedicated as some. I have one gas grill that was used to grill all meats and veggies desired and cover my simulated smoking efforts through jerry-rigging and skill. Well, all that has changed now with this new Ninja Woodfire ProConnect Grill & Smoker – I’m a double outdoor grill/smoker+ guy now! I’m really big on packaging. When I purchase anything of worth, and/or technology that I am depending on functional integrity, the packaging gives me confidence it has been safely transported. It also lets me know what the manufacturer thinks of their own product. The Woodfire ProConnect comes well packaged in a sturdy box with more than adequate foam and protection – very tight fit. Upon opening the box, the thing I loved most was that there is really no assembly required. Seriously, you could give the plate and innards a quick washup and be up and cooking in minutes. The next thing that stood out was that there were 2 bags of woodfire pellets – an all-purpose blend and a robust blend. That’s plenty to get anyone started with creating that off the grill flavor you are yearning for from an electric grill. Also in the box, you have everything needed to get started – drip pan, grill plate, rack, etc. You also have a thermometer spindle with 2 wired leads. This slides in under the control panel which has a place for you to plug them in for 2 separate temperature readings. Lift the grill hood and you will see a convection fan at the very top. The cooking surface is also a lot bigger than I thought. I can easily fit 2 slabs of ribs on the cooking surface – a welcome sight! Overall, it was an impressive showing out of the box. Now, how does it perform? Well, my wife had these ribs, you see. She wanted me to do my usual – a 2-3 hour simulated smoke, followed by about an hour or so on the grill. Amazingly, the Woodfire ProConnect shows up right when I needed to cook these up. I prepared them as normal and got the grill ready for action. For smoking, you have to put the pellets in the smoke box located on the right side of the hood. If I have one design complaint or request, it’s about this smoke box. I would have loved it to be larger – more on that in a moment. Once everything was ready, I selected smoke on the mode selector, set my temperature to 225 and my timer to 3 hours. When started, the control panel indicates that it’s igniting the pellets. One thing I like about the smoker function is there is no need for preheating. After ignition and a start up period, the control panel displays the temperature and the remaining time. Not sure if this needs to be said, but definitely avoid using this indoors – it will probably set off a smoke detector. That’s not to say the grill hood isn’t sealed enough, it definitely is. The areas designed for ventilation really put out smoke because it is very effective at generating and circulating smoke. I must say, I was very reluctant to open the hood after the grill got going. I normally baste my ribs with a mopping sauce every 20-30 minutes or so, but I didn’t do so during the first hour or more during this process. I think the thought of convection and the control you have over the environment had me feeling like I should just let it do its thing. I felt that after about an hour or so, there wasn’t much smoke left. For this reason, I feel the smoke box could be bigger. I was reluctant to refill the box because I felt the igniter lit the pellets in the box at the start of the cooking cycle – I need to investigate that more. Other than that, after my smoke period, I crank the heat up a bit for the last 30-45 minutes, and voila! And that’s not an exaggeration. The Woodfire ProConnect is the real deal! My ribs were perfectly cooked. There was a definite smoky flavor as well – outstanding job, and for what it’s worth, clean up was a breeze. I must say, this thing really isn’t hard to sell – yes, it’s that good. It’s easy to use, does an excellent job cooking your meal, is very well built, is feature-rich (double thermometer, 7-in-1, built-in WiFi with app integration), and is big enough for decent portions while having a small footprint. This is the proverbial no-brainer. One of the best cooking devices I’ve seen in quite some time.

The ninja outdoor smoker is fantastic cooks thoroughly,easy to clean light and durable,user friendly and most of i love the size the capability it has for large family gatherings..great value

Great grill my country style ribs were the best would highly recommend this grill for smoking meat