Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart
Tested air fryer temperatures and times for over 50 popular foods, in both °F and °C. Times assume a standard 4-6 qt basket air fryer, preheated, with food in a single layer. Tap any food for a full guide and oven-conversion notes.
Chicken & Poultry
Breasts, thighs, wings, tenders and whole birds.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | 375°F / 190°C | 15 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen Chicken Breast | 350°F / 175°C | 25 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Chicken Thighs (Boneless) | 380°F / 195°C | 14 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Chicken Thighs (Bone-in) | 375°F / 190°C | 25 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Chicken Wings | 400°F / 200°C | 20 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Chicken Tenders | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen Chicken Tenders | 380°F / 195°C | 15 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Whole Chicken | 360°F / 180°C | 50 min | 165°F / 74°C |
- Chicken Breast → Temp375°F190°CTime15 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen Chicken Breast → Temp350°F175°CTime25 minSafe165°F74°C
- Chicken Thighs (Boneless) → Temp380°F195°CTime14 minSafe165°F74°C
- Chicken Thighs (Bone-in) → Temp375°F190°CTime25 minSafe165°F74°C
- Chicken Wings → Temp400°F200°CTime20 minSafe165°F74°C
- Chicken Tenders → Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen Chicken Tenders → Temp380°F195°CTime15 minSafe165°F74°C
- Whole Chicken → Temp360°F180°CTime50 minSafe165°F74°C
Beef
Steaks and beef cuts.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steak | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Steak → Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
Pork & Breakfast Meat
Chops, bacon and sausage.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pork Chops | 380°F / 195°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C |
| Bacon | 350°F / 175°C | 10 min | 145°F / 63°C |
| Sausage Patties | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | 160°F / 71°C |
- Pork Chops → Temp380°F195°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
- Bacon → Temp350°F175°CTime10 minSafe145°F63°C
- Sausage Patties → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe160°F71°C
Lamb
Chops and cuts.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Chops | 380°F / 195°C | 8 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Lamb Chops → Temp380°F195°CTime8 minSafe145°F63°C
Fish & Seafood
Salmon, shrimp, scallops and more.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon Fillet | 380°F / 195°C | 10 min | 145°F / 63°C |
| Shrimp | 400°F / 200°C | 6 min | 145°F / 63°C |
| Scallops | 400°F / 200°C | 5 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Salmon Fillet → Temp380°F195°CTime10 minSafe145°F63°C
- Shrimp → Temp400°F200°CTime6 minSafe145°F63°C
- Scallops → Temp400°F200°CTime5 minSafe145°F63°C
Vegetables
Fresh veg, potatoes and plant proteins.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 400°F / 200°C | 40 min | - |
| Cubed Potatoes | 380°F / 195°C | 20 min | - |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 375°F / 190°C | 15 min | - |
| Broccoli | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
| Asparagus | 375°F / 190°C | 7 min | - |
| Brussels Sprouts | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | - |
| Cauliflower | 375°F / 190°C | 15 min | - |
| Corn on the Cob | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | - |
| Roasted Chickpeas | 380°F / 195°C | 15 min | - |
| Green Beans | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
| Zucchini | 375°F / 190°C | 10 min | - |
| Carrots | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | - |
| Tofu | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | - |
| Bell Peppers | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
| Asparagus Spears | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
- Baked Potato → Temp400°F200°CTime40 minSafe-
- Cubed Potatoes → Temp380°F195°CTime20 minSafe-
- Sweet Potato Fries → Temp375°F190°CTime15 minSafe-
- Broccoli → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
- Asparagus → Temp375°F190°CTime7 minSafe-
- Brussels Sprouts → Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe-
- Cauliflower → Temp375°F190°CTime15 minSafe-
- Corn on the Cob → Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe-
- Roasted Chickpeas → Temp380°F195°CTime15 minSafe-
- Green Beans → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
- Zucchini → Temp375°F190°CTime10 minSafe-
- Carrots → Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe-
- Tofu → Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe-
- Bell Peppers → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
- Asparagus Spears → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
Frozen Foods
Fries, nuggets, snacks and freezer favourites.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen Chicken Nuggets | 400°F / 200°C | 10 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen French Fries | 400°F / 200°C | 18 min | - |
| Frozen Tater Tots | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | - |
| Frozen Pizza | 360°F / 180°C | 8 min | - |
| Frozen Mozzarella Sticks | 380°F / 195°C | 7 min | - |
| Frozen Egg Rolls | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | - |
| Frozen Spring Rolls | 375°F / 190°C | 10 min | - |
| Frozen Fish Sticks | 400°F / 200°C | 8 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen Burgers | 375°F / 190°C | 15 min | 160°F / 71°C |
| Frozen Dumplings | 380°F / 195°C | 10 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen Onion Rings | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
| Frozen Meatballs | 375°F / 190°C | 10 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Frozen Breaded Fish Fillets | 380°F / 195°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Frozen Chicken Nuggets → Temp400°F200°CTime10 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen French Fries → Temp400°F200°CTime18 minSafe-
- Frozen Tater Tots → Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe-
- Frozen Pizza → Temp360°F180°CTime8 minSafe-
- Frozen Mozzarella Sticks → Temp380°F195°CTime7 minSafe-
- Frozen Egg Rolls → Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe-
- Frozen Spring Rolls → Temp375°F190°CTime10 minSafe-
- Frozen Fish Sticks → Temp400°F200°CTime8 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen Burgers → Temp375°F190°CTime15 minSafe160°F71°C
- Frozen Dumplings → Temp380°F195°CTime10 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen Onion Rings → Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
- Frozen Meatballs → Temp375°F190°CTime10 minSafe165°F74°C
- Frozen Breaded Fish Fillets → Temp380°F195°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
Baking
Cookies, muffins and toast.
Breakfast
Eggs and morning staples.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 250°F / 120°C | 15 min | 160°F / 71°C |
- Hard Boiled Eggs → Temp250°F120°CTime15 minSafe160°F71°C
Reheating Leftovers
Bring leftovers back to crispy life.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reheat Leftover Fried Chicken | 350°F / 175°C | 5 min | 165°F / 74°C |
| Reheat Leftover French Fries | 350°F / 175°C | 3 min | - |
- Reheat Leftover Fried Chicken → Temp350°F175°CTime5 minSafe165°F74°C
- Reheat Leftover French Fries → Temp350°F175°CTime3 minSafe-
How to use this chart
- Preheat the air fryer for 2-3 minutes for the most accurate timing.
- Keep food in a single layer and shake or flip halfway through.
- Times vary by model and wattage - check a few minutes early the first time.
- Always confirm meat, poultry and fish reach their safe internal temperature.