You can jazz up the focaccia by topping it with things like rosemary, sliced onion, halved cherry tomatoes and olives. Any left overs can easily be reheated or split and grilled or toasted.
Tip: The long overnight proof improves texture and flavour but you can shorten this if you like.
There’s 2 options for this recipe, one using the Ninja Foodi Health Grill & Air Fryer AG301 and another using the Ninja Foodi MAX Health Grill & Air Fryer AG551
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Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Utensils
Fridge
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Step 1
Place the flour, yeast, fine sea salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, water and wine in a bowl. Mix it roughly with a one-handed kneading action for about one to two minutes making sure that everything is well combined. The dough will be sticky.
Step 2
Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to prove for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours. (For the quick method, prove at room temperature for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.)
Step 3
Take the dough out of the fridge about 2 hours before you plan to bake the focaccia.
Step 4
Line the crisping basket with baking parchment coming about 5cm up the sides. It doesn’t need to be neat and perfect. Oil the parchment lightly along with your hands. Take the dough and place it into the crisping basket, spreading it out roughly to the corners. (It will spread further and fill the basket as it proofs).
Step 5
Cover the crisping basket with cling film and leave to proof at room temperature for a minimum of 2-2 ½ hours. (If you have chosen the quicker proving method, the second prove will be about half an hour or until doubled in volume).
Step 6
When you are ready to bake the focaccia, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of water and drizzle it over the surface of the focaccia. Use both hands to dimple the dough all over the surface by digging the finger tips in. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and any additional toppings you may be using.
Step 7
Make sure the pot is inserted in the unit and close the lid. Select BAKE, set temperature to 190°C and set time to 25 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Step 8
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the crisping basket into the pot and close the lid. Check the focaccia after about 18 minutes. It will sound hollow when tapped if cooked and should be nicely browned on top. When the focaccia is cooked, carefully lift the crisping basket out of the unit and remove the focaccia on the baking parchment. Transfer the focaccia onto a cooling rack, removing the parchment from under it. Allow to cool before eating.
Step 1
In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, yeast, salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and gradually mix in water with your hands until the dough starts to form a ball. It may be a bit sticky
Step 2
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for ten minutes until the dough is smooth
Step 3
Line the crisper basket with baking parchment coming about 5cm up the sides. It doesn’t need to be neat and perfect. Take the dough and place it into the crisping basket, spreading it out roughly to the corners. (It will spread further and fill the basket as it proofs)
Step 4
Cover the crisper basket with cling film and leave to proof at room temperature for a minimum 1 hour or until double in size
Step 5
Insert cooking pot in unit and close lid. Select BAKE, set temperature to 180°C, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating
Step 6
Drizzle oil over the surface of the focaccia. Use both hands to dimple the dough all over the surface by digging the finger tips in. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes
Step 7
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the crisper basket into the pot and close the lid. Check the focaccia after about 12 minutes. It will sound hollow when tapped if cooked and should be nicely browned on top. When the focaccia is cooked, carefully lift the crisping basket out of the unit and remove the focaccia on the baking parchment. Transfer the focaccia onto a cooling rack, removing the parchment from under it. Serve hot or warm
Place the flour, yeast, fine sea salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, water and wine in a bowl. Mix it roughly with a one-handed kneading action for about one to two minutes making sure that everything is well combined. The dough will be sticky.
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 2 of 8
Cover the bowl with cling film and place it in the fridge to prove for a minimum of 8 hours or up to 24 hours. (For the quick method, prove at room temperature for about 2 hours or until doubled in size.)
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 3 of 8
Take the dough out of the fridge about 2 hours before you plan to bake the focaccia.
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 4 of 8
Line the crisping basket with baking parchment coming about 5cm up the sides. It doesn’t need to be neat and perfect. Oil the parchment lightly along with your hands. Take the dough and place it into the crisping basket, spreading it out roughly to the corners. (It will spread further and fill the basket as it proofs).
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 5 of 8
Cover the crisping basket with cling film and leave to proof at room temperature for a minimum of 2-2 ½ hours. (If you have chosen the quicker proving method, the second prove will be about half an hour or until doubled in volume).
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 6 of 8
When you are ready to bake the focaccia, mix the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil with 1 tablespoon of water and drizzle it over the surface of the focaccia. Use both hands to dimple the dough all over the surface by digging the finger tips in. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes and any additional toppings you may be using.
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 7 of 8
Make sure the pot is inserted in the unit and close the lid. Select BAKE, set temperature to 190°C and set time to 25 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating.
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 8 of 8
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the crisping basket into the pot and close the lid. Check the focaccia after about 18 minutes. It will sound hollow when tapped if cooked and should be nicely browned on top. When the focaccia is cooked, carefully lift the crisping basket out of the unit and remove the focaccia on the baking parchment. Transfer the focaccia onto a cooling rack, removing the parchment from under it. Allow to cool before eating.
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
In a large mixing bowl, place the flour, yeast, salt, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and gradually mix in water with your hands until the dough starts to form a ball. It may be a bit sticky
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 2 of 7
Turn out onto a floured surface and knead for ten minutes until the dough is smooth
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 3 of 7
Line the crisper basket with baking parchment coming about 5cm up the sides. It doesn’t need to be neat and perfect. Take the dough and place it into the crisping basket, spreading it out roughly to the corners. (It will spread further and fill the basket as it proofs)
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 4 of 7
Cover the crisper basket with cling film and leave to proof at room temperature for a minimum 1 hour or until double in size
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 5 of 7
Insert cooking pot in unit and close lid. Select BAKE, set temperature to 180°C, and set time to 15 minutes. Select START/STOP to begin preheating
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 6 of 7
Drizzle oil over the surface of the focaccia. Use both hands to dimple the dough all over the surface by digging the finger tips in. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
8oz
Water
2.2oz
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
14oz
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
8.75-10.5fl. oz
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Step 7 of 7
When the unit beeps to signify it has preheated, place the crisper basket into the pot and close the lid. Check the focaccia after about 12 minutes. It will sound hollow when tapped if cooked and should be nicely browned on top. When the focaccia is cooked, carefully lift the crisping basket out of the unit and remove the focaccia on the baking parchment. Transfer the focaccia onto a cooling rack, removing the parchment from under it. Serve hot or warm
Ingredients for the AG301
350g
Strong plain flour
1 tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3 tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing
225ml
Water
60ml
White wine (or use all water)
A pinch of
Flaked sea salt
Ingredients for the AG551
400g
strong plain flour
1 sachet
fast action/easy bake yeast
1 1/4 tsp
salt
3 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil, divided
250-300ml
tepid water
Flaked sea salt
for sprinkling
Ingredients for the AG301
12.4oz
Strong plain flour
1tsp
Dried yeast
1 1/4 tsp
Fine sea salt
3tbsp
Extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus a little extra for greasing