Baked Potatoes on a Ninja Grill

By Christie Vanover | Published August 31, 2022 | Last Updated February 22, 2023

I have found the best way to make baked potatoes is on a Ninja Grill. The easy recipe only has three ingredients, making it the perfect side dish.

Once you bake these potatoes, add your favorite toppings like cheddar cheese, bacon bits, sour cream or even pulled pork.

How to bake potatoes in a Ninja Grill

1. STEP ONE: Clean your potatoes by rinsing them in the sink. If there are any dirt spots, you can rub them off with paper towels. Then, pierce it a few times on each side with the tines of a fork.

2. STEP TWO: Use a basting brush to spread vegetable oil or olive oil all over the potato. This will help crisp the skin. You only need a little oil. Just brush enough to make it shiny.

3. STEP THREE: Set your Ninja Grill to bake and set the temperature to 375F degrees. Then, set the time to one hour and select start. Once the grill is heated, place potatoes on the grill, leaving space between them and close the lid.

4. STEP FOUR: After about 45 minutes, start checking the potatoes. If you have an instant read thermometer, look for the internal temperature to be 205-210F degrees. Otherwise, pierce them with a fork. Once the fork glides in, they’re ready.

The baking time will vary, depending on the size of your potatoes. Smaller, medium size potatoes will take less time.

How to make loaded baked potatoes

With the crispy, salty skin and super soft interior, these potatoes are so delicious, you could eat them plain, but there are many different ways to make them even better.

Take a sharp knife and slice the potato down the center, being careful not to cut all the way through.

Then, push the ends together to expose the soft tender inside. You can mash that with a fork.

For a classic loaded baked potato, add some butter, cheddar cheese and bacon bits and return the potato to the Ninja Grill for 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted.

Then, add the cool ingredients like sour cream, chopped chives or chopped green onions.

You can also turn your baked potato into a main dish by topping it with pulled pork or chili. Or go healthier and add broccoli or grilled mushrooms. Get creative.

How to store Ninja grilled baked potatoes

Baked potatoes are great for meal planning because they actually store really well. You may want to make a few extra for lunches and future meals.

When you plan to store them, don’t load them up. Leave them whole. Allow them to cool for 20-30 minutes. Then, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

They’ll last for 5-7 days.

If you don’t want to eat loaded baked potatoes all week, you can slice them, top them with cheese and add them to the Ninja Grill, until they are heated through and the cheese melts.

You can also scoop out the insides, combine them with butter and milk and make mashed potatoes.

Or make twice-baked potato skins by cutting them in half, scooping out the inside, mixing it with butter and milk and returning it to the skins. Top with cheese and bake in the Ninja Grill, until warmed through.