📋 Cheat sheet
Air Fryer Cooking Times
Times and temperatures for 48 everyday foods, in °C and °F, with the flip and shake notes that actually matter. Times assume a single layer in a basket air fryer.
🍗 Chicken & Poultry
6 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (boneless) | 190°C · 375°F | 18 to 20 | Flip halfway. Cook to 74°C (165°F) inside. |
| Chicken thighs (bone-in) | 200°C · 400°F | 22 to 25 | Start skin side down, flip halfway. |
| Chicken wings | 200°C · 400°F | 22 to 24 | Shake twice for all-over crisp. |
| Chicken drumsticks | 200°C · 400°F | 20 to 22 | Turn halfway. |
| Chicken tenders (fresh) | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Breaded ones benefit from a spray of oil. |
| Whole small chicken (1.5 kg) | 180°C · 360°F | 55 to 60 | Breast side down first 30 min, then flip. |
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🥩 Beef, Pork & Lamb
7 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak (2.5 cm / 1 in thick) | 200°C · 400°F | 10 to 12 | For medium. Rest 5 minutes before cutting. |
| Burgers (fresh patties) | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Flip halfway. |
| Meatballs | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Shake gently halfway. |
| Pork chops | 200°C · 400°F | 12 to 14 | Rest 3 minutes so they stay juicy. |
| Pork tenderloin | 200°C · 400°F | 20 to 22 | Cook to 63°C (145°F) inside. |
| Bacon | 175°C · 350°F | 8 to 10 | Lay flat, no overlap. Drain the fat between batches. |
| Sausages | 180°C · 360°F | 10 to 12 | Turn halfway. No need to prick. |
🐟 Fish & Seafood
4 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillet | 200°C · 400°F | 8 to 10 | Skin side down, no need to flip. |
| White fish fillet (cod, haddock) | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Thicker fillets need the full time. |
| Shrimp / prawns | 200°C · 400°F | 6 to 8 | They cook fast, check early. |
| Crab cakes | 190°C · 375°F | 8 to 10 | Spray with oil for a golden crust. |
🥦 Vegetables
10 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli florets | 190°C · 375°F | 8 to 10 | Toss in a little oil first. |
| Brussels sprouts (halved) | 190°C · 375°F | 12 to 14 | Cut side down to start. |
| Cauliflower florets | 190°C · 375°F | 12 to 14 | Shake halfway. |
| Zucchini / courgette | 200°C · 400°F | 10 to 12 | Thick slices hold up best. |
| Bell peppers | 190°C · 375°F | 8 to 10 | Strips or chunks, lightly oiled. |
| Asparagus | 200°C · 400°F | 6 to 8 | Thin spears are done at 6. |
| Carrots (chunks) | 190°C · 375°F | 15 to 18 | A drizzle of honey at the end is great. |
| Green beans | 190°C · 375°F | 8 to 10 | Shake halfway. |
| Corn on the cob | 190°C · 375°F | 12 to 14 | Butter after, not before. |
| Mushrooms (whole) | 190°C · 375°F | 8 to 10 | They release water, so do not crowd. |
🥔 Potatoes & Sides
5 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked potato (whole) | 200°C · 400°F | 40 to 45 | Prick with a fork, rub with oil and salt. |
| French fries (fresh cut) | 190°C · 375°F | 20 to 25 | Soak 20 min, dry well, shake twice. |
| Potato wedges | 190°C · 375°F | 20 to 22 | Shake twice. |
| Roast potatoes (chunks) | 200°C · 400°F | 22 to 25 | Parboil 8 min first for the crispiest result. |
| Sweet potato fries | 190°C · 375°F | 15 to 18 | A little cornstarch helps them crisp. |
🧊 Frozen Foods
10 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen french fries | 200°C · 400°F | 15 to 18 | Straight from frozen, shake halfway. |
| Frozen chicken nuggets | 200°C · 400°F | 10 to 12 | No thawing needed. |
| Frozen fish sticks / fingers | 200°C · 400°F | 9 to 11 | Flip halfway. |
| Frozen mozzarella sticks | 185°C · 370°F | 6 to 8 | Pull them the moment cheese peeks out. |
| Frozen onion rings | 200°C · 400°F | 8 to 10 | Single layer for even crisping. |
| Frozen pizza rolls | 190°C · 375°F | 6 to 8 | Let them rest 2 min, the filling is lava. |
| Frozen hash browns | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Flip halfway. |
| Frozen dumplings / potstickers | 190°C · 375°F | 10 to 12 | Brush with oil so the skins do not dry out. |
| Frozen breaded shrimp | 200°C · 400°F | 8 to 10 | Shake halfway. |
| Frozen chicken wings | 200°C · 400°F | 25 to 28 | Shake twice, crisp the last 5 min. |
🍕 Snacks & Reheating
6 foods| Food | Temperature | Time (min) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crispy chickpeas | 200°C · 400°F | 12 to 15 | Dry them well first, shake often. |
| Tofu cubes | 190°C · 375°F | 12 to 15 | Press first, toss with cornstarch. |
| Halloumi fries | 200°C · 400°F | 8 to 10 | Turn once, serve immediately. |
| Garlic bread | 180°C · 360°F | 5 to 6 | Watch closely, it browns fast. |
| Reheating pizza | 175°C · 350°F | 3 to 4 | Crispier than any microwave. |
| Reheating fries | 190°C · 375°F | 3 to 5 | Better than fresh from some takeaways. |
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How to use this chart
Every air fryer runs a little differently: small baskets run hot, big drawer models can run slow. Treat these times as a reliable starting point, check a few minutes early the first time, and always cook meat to a safe internal temperature (74°C / 165°F for chicken). Keep food in a single layer, and shake or flip halfway unless the notes say otherwise.
Converting your own oven recipe instead? Drop the temperature by about 20°C (25°F) and cut the time by 20%. Our oven to air fryer calculator does the math for any setting.