Ninja Foodi Corned Beef and Cabbage

We made Ninja Foodi corned beef and cabbage recipe for St Patricks Day and it is the best way to cook corned beef brisket to tender in about an hour. We even have tips on how to cook Instant Pot frozen corned beef if you’re forgetful.

Are you looking to make corned beef and cabbage in Ninja foodi pressure cooker soon?? We were one of the first blogs to create successful Ninja Foodi recipes to share with all of you and the Foodi company actually asked us to share this recipe on their page since they hadn’t perfected it themselves yet!

We are only going to use the pressure cook button for about 1.5 hours and the lid that is not attached for this go around. At the end you can make it over the top delicious with our mustard sauce for corned beef or air fry it for just a few minutes to bake that on the top. OMG so good.

We will guide you thru cooking a brisket in this machine, step by step, in the recipe card below. It is easy to do with potatoes and beer, that is it!! Then you can throw together our pressure cooker fried cabbage after, or separately in another pot and serve together.

I promise, that once you try this popular St. Patrick’s Day dinner this way you’ll never make it any other way again. It is just so tender and full of flavor I tell you. Made basically the same as our Instant Pot corned beef and cabbage directions, but specifically for this multi cooker.

Ingredient Notes

Corned beef brisket is needed, 3 lbs. is usually best. I have cooked both a point cut brisket and flat cut and the timing is the same. You will use the small seasoning packet too that comes with it inside the bag.

Is flat cut or point cut better?

Sometimes you don’t have a choice between a flat or point cut, the store just has one type. BUT if I had a choice I would probably choose flat cut hands down because it is generally the same thickness vs. having one end at a point and less of it so that will dry out more.

Do you rinse corned beef before cooking?

Please don’t. Whether you bought a ready to cook corned beef or you cured your own, if you rinse the meat you’ll be rinsing away all the flavor!  The whole reason this cut of meat is so flavorful is because it is fully infused with a brine. Some do choose to run it under cold water to reduce the sodium intake, but just know it will drastically change the flavor you love.

Made with Potatoes

Potatoes are used instead of trivets to keep it off the bottom of the pot. You don’t want it to sit in the liquid or it will either trigger the burn notice or get a bit softer on that side. I use either 4 large red potatoes or 2 large russets. If you wonder why I use potatoes as trivets instead of using a trivet with handles it’s because these babies soak up all the flavors inside the pot which makes these out of this world.

As for the liquid to steam it I like Beer, I just buy what is on sale but a light ale is nice. You can use anything though but you need something to bring the pot to pressure and break down the connective tissues to get it to a fork tender texture.

Is beer better than water?

Yes. I am not a beer drinker at all but the added flavor it offers to this dish makes all the difference I tell you. If you are totally opposed yes you can use water or any liquid really, even soda would work.

If you want to just steam Cabbage on the top you’ll only use the top large 8-10 pieces.

You can add some Onions sliced too, optional but a great addition to serve as an easy side dish with the potatoes.

In the past we only made slow cooker corned beef brisket and it was fabulous but this comes out just as good in just a fraction of the time so we have never done it any other way since the Foodi came out.

We don’t really drink beer here so I only have it on hand to make this and our 3 ingredient beer bread which is actually a great side with this!

How Long to Cook Corned Beef and Cabbage in Ninja Foodi

Actual cook time is 1 hour 25 minutes but other factors should be considered. It will take 15 minutes to allow the pressure to naturally release when done and it will take about 20 minutes for the initial pressure to build up in order for the timing to actually start. So…add that up…..

Should you put the fat side up or down when cooking corned beef brisket?

This piece was quite lean. Whatever you have, put the fattiest side facing up. This will allow all those juices and moisture to melt off and drip across the rest to keep it nice and tender.

When to Add Cabbage

Cabbage leaves should not be added into your pot until the end. The leaves don’t take but a few minutes to get tender so wait until the end to achieve the perfect texture overall. You can just lay on the top after you remove the lid, lay back down to steam for 5 minutes to wilt and get tender.

What to serve with Ninja Foodi corned beef and cabbage

Whether you have made dutch oven corned beef and cabbage or this one the same things typically are served together. Simple cabbage recipes are always a winner for dinner. 😉

This pull apart bread with refrigerated biscuits is semi homemade with refrigerated biscuits and so good Then make this Irish potato candy for dessert as a special treat!

What can you make with leftovers

This corned beef soup is something we always look forward to the next day. With a chowder creamy like base this meat adds a ton of flavor and protein to it. Add potatoes for a hearty meal you will want to make over and over again with your air fryer corned beef hash.