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Homemade Yogurt in the Ninja Foodi


Homemade Yogurt in the Ninja Foodi

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Summary: This is my recipe for yogurt using the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker/Air Fryer. I will include the vlog of me making these if you would like to see the video: I left my thoughts on this at the bottom, because let's be honest, everyone scrolls past that to get right to the recipe anyway.





Let's get right into the recipe
Cook time: 9 hours (1 hour boil / 8 hours incubate)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Yield: 5 cups of 4oz yogurt, with fruit compote makes 5 cups 8 oz yogurt

For the ingredients in the fruit compote, you will need: 

  • Fresh Fruit: I used 2 packages fresh strawberries.
  • Honey: 2 tbsp.
  • Corn starch: 1 tbsp.
  • Water: 1 tbsp.
For the ingredients in the yogurt, you will need: 
  • Yogurt Starter: Must have live and active cultures, 3 tbsp.
  • Whole Milk: Half gallon.
  • Honey: 1/2 cup.

You will also need these cooking items: 
  • Large Mixing Bowl: For straining the whey from the yogurt
  • Strainer: Also for straining.
  • Cheese cloth: 2 12 inch sheets. Lay these in the strainer.
  • Ninja Foodi Air Fryer Cooking Stand: For straining. (watch the video for better demonstration on how to use)
  • Glass or cermaic bowl: To put the yogurt in after incubation.
  • Whisk: For mixing in the yogurt starter

Clean the Foodi before starting prep:


Clean your ninja foodi as you would when you deep clean it.

For mine, I cut up lemons and add them to the fryer basket.

I also add 1/4 cup vinegar and 3/4 cup water to the pot.

Add pressure cook lid with valve set to 'seal' position.

Cook on high for 30 minutes with a manual pressure release when finished.

Remove lid once pressure pin is down and rinse all foodi items, removing the fryer basket from the pot. 


Let's get cooking:


Add milk to the pot.

Lock the pressure cook lid in place.

Set the valve to 'vent'. This is an important step.

Press 'slow cook yogurt' button twice. 'YGRT' will read on the screen. Press start.

The screen will now say 'BOIL'. Let the milk boil for 1 -2 hours until the display reads 'COOL'.

Remove lid and add yogurt starter, whisking together with lid. Put lid back on.

Allow milk and yogurt mixture to cool. Mine took about an hour.

Set Foodi to 'INCBTE'. For this, I simply turned the Foodi off, pressed 'slow cook yogurt', and then adjusted the up and down arrows until this display read on the screen. Press start. Timer will count down 8 hours.

Let incubate full 8 hours, then remove lid and proceed to next steps.

Let it set:

Using a ceramic or glass bowl, pour the yogurt into it and let it set in the fridge at least 8 hours.

Put the air fryer cooking stand upside down in the big mixing bowl. Add the strainer to the top and place the cheesecloth over it in a crisscross pattern so all areas of the strainer are covered. Strain at least 8 hours.

Remove yogurt from strainer and place into a large contrainer. Add in yogurt.

For the fruit compote (fruit on the bottom):


Add the water and corn starch in a small bowl or cup together and mix well, set aside.

Simmer fruit, corn starch mixture, and honey in a medium sized sauce pan for 5 minutes, until the fruit is soft.

Allow time to cool before adding to yogurt.

I liked to add the fruit compote to the bottom of some small containers and pour the yogurt over it for 'fruit on the bottom yogurt'

And thats it, all done!


My closing thoughts
This was a loooong process making the yogurt. My first attempt I failed, but alas, I do not give up, and the proof is in the-....yogurt! 😁 With the honey the yogurt is a little bit sweet and I enjoyed that. I am happy that my kids actually like this because they aren't yogurt eaters. I am however, I have a cup of yogurt every morning for breakfast. The strawberry fruit compote I made was very good. If this is your first time, I would recommend using strawberries until you feel comfortable trying a new fruit with this recipe. I was so proud of myself that this turned out! I will be making yogurt at home every sunday now. This is going to save me money and I won't be throwing away all those plastic cups from store bought yogurt. I really enjoyed this recipe. I hope you watch the video and see how my (second) time making yogurt went.



**Disclosure: Reviews of products & referenced links are not sponsored by any affiliates and are solely the opinion of the Author; these are strictly opinions and honest advice, which should not be considered consumer or health guidelines. The Autism Soup and/or The Author are not responsible for any injuries or damage due to procedures listed above. Please consult with your doctor in regards to health concerns.

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