Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart
Here are the temperatures and times I actually use for 50-plus foods, in °F and °C. They're worked out for a bog-standard 4-6 qt basket air fryer, preheated, with everything in a single layer - cram the basket and you'll need to add a bit. Tap any food for the full rundown and how to convert it from an oven recipe.
Select any food for full timings, tips & how to convert it from an oven recipe.
Chicken & Poultry
Breasts, thighs, wings, tenders and whole birds.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Cutlets | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | 165°F / 74°C | |
| Chicken Sausage | 375°F / 190°C | 10 min | 165°F / 74°C | |
| Turkey Breast | 350°F / 175°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
- Chicken Cutlets Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe165°F74°C
- Chicken Sausage Temp375°F190°CTime10 minSafe165°F74°C
- Turkey Breast Temp350°F175°CTime50 minSafe165°F74°C
Beef
Steaks and beef cuts.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C | |
| Beef Burgers | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | 160°F / 71°C | |
| Roast Beef | 360°F / 180°C | 40 min | 145°F / 63°C | |
| Meatloaf | 350°F / 175°C | 25 min | 160°F / 71°C | |
| Rib Eye Steak | 400°F / 200°C | 13 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Steak Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
- Beef Burgers Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe160°F71°C
- Roast Beef Temp360°F180°CTime40 minSafe145°F63°C
- Meatloaf Temp350°F175°CTime25 minSafe160°F71°C
- Rib Eye Steak Temp400°F200°CTime13 minSafe145°F63°C
Pork & Breakfast Meat
Chops, bacon and sausage.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Spam | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | - | |
| Bratwurst | 350°F / 175°C | 14 min | 160°F / 71°C | |
| Italian Sausage | 350°F / 175°C | 14 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
- Spam Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe-
- Bratwurst Temp350°F175°CTime14 minSafe160°F71°C
- Italian Sausage Temp350°F175°CTime14 minSafe160°F71°C
Lamb
Chops and cuts.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamb Chops | 380°F / 195°C | 8 min | 145°F / 63°C | |
| Rack of Lamb | 380°F / 195°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C | |
| Lamb Kebabs | 380°F / 195°C | 12 min | 145°F / 63°C |
- Lamb Chops Temp380°F195°CTime8 minSafe145°F63°C
- Rack of Lamb Temp380°F195°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
- Lamb Kebabs Temp380°F195°CTime12 minSafe145°F63°C
Fish & Seafood
Salmon, shrimp, scallops and more.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Patties | 375°F / 190°C | 12 min | 160°F / 71°C |
- Salmon Fillet Temp380°F195°CTime10 minSafe145°F63°C
- Shrimp Temp400°F200°CTime6 minSafe145°F63°C
- Scallops Temp400°F200°CTime5 minSafe145°F63°C
- Salmon Patties Temp375°F190°CTime12 minSafe160°F71°C
Vegetables
Fresh veg, potatoes and plant proteins.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baked Potato | 400°F / 200°C | 40 min | - | |
| Cubed Potatoes | 380°F / 195°C | 20 min | - | |
| Roasted Potatoes | 400°F / 200°C | 25 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 | - | |
| Buffalo Cauliflower | 375°F / 190°C | 15 min | - | |
| Acorn Squash | 375°F / 190°C | 25 min | - | |
| Corn Ribs | 400°F / 200°C | 12 min | - |
- Baked Potato Temp400°F200°CTime40 minSafe-
- Cubed Potatoes Temp380°F195°CTime20 minSafe-
- Roasted Potatoes Temp400°F200°CTime25 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-
- Buffalo Cauliflower Temp375°F190°CTime15 minSafe-
- Acorn Squash Temp375°F190°CTime25 minSafe-
- Corn Ribs Temp400°F200°CTime12 minSafe-
Frozen Foods
Fries, nuggets, snacks and freezer favorites.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Corn Dogs | 380°F / 195°C | 9 min | 165°F / 74°C | |
| Texas Toast | 380°F / 195°C | 6 min | - |
- 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
- Corn Dogs Temp380°F195°CTime9 minSafe165°F74°C
- Texas Toast Temp380°F195°CTime6 minSafe-
Baking
Cookies, muffins and toast.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toast | 350°F / 175°C | 3 min | - | |
| Muffins | 325°F / 165°C | 12 min | - | |
| Cookies | 320°F / 160°C | 8 min | - | |
| Bagels | 330°F / 165°C | 14 min | - | |
| Tortilla Chips | 350°F / 175°C | 6 min | - | |
| Burritos | 380°F / 195°C | 9 min | - | |
| Pizza Dough | 375°F / 190°C | 9 min | - | |
| Fry Bread | 375°F / 190°C | 8 min | - |
- Toast Temp350°F175°CTime3 minSafe-
- Muffins Temp325°F165°CTime12 minSafe-
- Cookies Temp320°F160°CTime8 minSafe-
- Bagels Temp330°F165°CTime14 minSafe-
- Tortilla Chips Temp350°F175°CTime6 minSafe-
- Burritos Temp380°F195°CTime9 minSafe-
- Pizza Dough Temp375°F190°CTime9 minSafe-
- Fry Bread Temp375°F190°CTime8 minSafe-
Desserts
Cheesecakes and sweet things for after.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Oreo Cheesecakes | 320°F / 160°C | 8 min | 160°F / 71°C | |
| Banana | 400°F / 200°C | 8 min | - |
- Mini Oreo Cheesecakes Temp320°F160°CTime8 minSafe160°F71°C
- Banana Temp400°F200°CTime8 minSafe-
Breakfast
Eggs and morning staples.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 250°F / 120°C | 15 min | 160°F / 71°C | |
| Frozen Hash Browns | 400°F / 200°C | 10 min | - | |
| Frozen French Toast Sticks | 380°F / 195°C | 7 min | - | |
| Frozen Waffles | 360°F / 180°C | 4 min | - | |
| Scrambled Eggs | 300°F / 150°C | 12 min | 160°F / 71°C |
- Hard Boiled Eggs Temp250°F120°CTime15 minSafe160°F71°C
- Frozen Hash Browns Temp400°F200°CTime10 minSafe-
- Frozen French Toast Sticks Temp380°F195°CTime7 minSafe-
- Frozen Waffles Temp360°F180°CTime4 minSafe-
- Scrambled Eggs Temp300°F150°CTime12 minSafe160°F71°C
Reheating Leftovers
Bring leftovers back to crispy life.
| Food | Temp | Time | Safe internal | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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-
A few things I've learned
- Give it 2-3 minutes to preheat. Every time below assumes you did - skip it and add 2-3 minutes, or you end up guessing.
- Single layer, and shake or flip halfway. Piling it up is how you get one crisp batch and one steamed one.
- Your machine isn't my machine - wattage varies, so check a few minutes early the first time you make something.
- For anything meat, poultry or fish, trust a thermometer over the clock. The color can lie; the internal temp won't.
- Cooking something by the box? The carton only gives oven directions - see the frozen brand-name foods hub for the air fryer conversion.