Air Fryer Cooking Times Cheat Sheet: The Only Guide You Need

Stop Googling cooking times every time you use your air fryer. This cheat sheet covers the most common foods with temperatures and times that work across most standard basket-style air fryers.

Important Notes Before You Start

• Always preheat for 3-5 minutes for best results
• Shake or flip food halfway through cooking
• Do not overcrowd — cook in batches if needed
• Times may vary slightly between models — check food a few minutes early until you know your specific air fryer
• All times assume food is in a single layer with space for airflow

Chicken

• Chicken breast (boneless): 193°C (380°F), 12-15 min (flip at 7 min)
• Chicken thighs (bone-in): 193°C (380°F), 22-25 min (flip at 12 min)
• Chicken thighs (boneless): 193°C (380°F), 14-18 min (flip at 8 min)
• Chicken wings: 193°C (380°F), 24-28 min (flip at 12 min)
• Chicken drumsticks: 193°C (380°F), 18-22 min (flip at 10 min)
• Chicken tenders: 204°C (400°F), 8-10 min (flip at 5 min)
• Whole chicken (1.5kg): 182°C (360°F), 50-60 min (flip at 30 min)

Beef & Pork

• Steak (2.5cm thick): 204°C (400°F), 8-12 min (flip at 5 min) — 8 min for medium-rare, 12 for well done
• Hamburger patties: 191°C (375°F), 8-10 min (flip at 5 min)
• Pork chops (2cm thick): 193°C (380°F), 12-15 min (flip at 7 min)
• Pork tenderloin: 188°C (370°F), 18-22 min (flip at 10 min)
• Sausages: 193°C (380°F), 10-14 min (turn at 6 min)
• Bacon: 204°C (400°F), 8-10 min (no flip needed)
• Meatballs: 191°C (375°F), 10-12 min (shake at 6 min)

Fish & Seafood

• Salmon fillet: 204°C (400°F), 7-10 min (no flip — skin side down)
• White fish fillet: 204°C (400°F), 8-10 min (flip at 5 min)
• Prawns/shrimp: 204°C (400°F), 5-7 min (shake at 3 min)
• Fish sticks (frozen): 204°C (400°F), 10-12 min (flip at 6 min)
• Breaded fish fillet: 199°C (390°F), 10-12 min (flip at 6 min)

Vegetables

• Broccoli florets: 199°C (390°F), 8-10 min (shake at 5 min)
• Brussels sprouts (halved): 199°C (390°F), 12-15 min (shake at 7 min)
• Capsicum strips: 199°C (390°F), 8-10 min (shake at 5 min)
• Zucchini slices: 199°C (390°F), 8-10 min (flip at 5 min)
• Cauliflower florets: 199°C (390°F), 12-15 min (shake at 7 min)
• Sweet potato cubes: 199°C (390°F), 14-18 min (shake at 8 min)
• Corn on the cob: 204°C (400°F), 10-12 min (turn at 5 min)
• Asparagus: 204°C (400°F), 5-7 min (shake at 3 min)
• Mushrooms: 193°C (380°F), 8-10 min (shake at 5 min)

Potatoes & Fries

• French fries (fresh, thin): 204°C (400°F), 15-18 min (shake every 5 min)
• French fries (fresh, thick): 204°C (400°F), 18-22 min (shake every 7 min)
• Sweet potato fries: 204°C (400°F), 12-16 min (shake at 7 min)
• Baked potato (whole): 204°C (400°F), 35-40 min (flip at 20 min)
• Potato wedges: 204°C (400°F), 16-20 min (shake at 8 min)
• Hash browns (frozen): 204°C (400°F), 10-12 min (flip at 6 min)

Frozen Foods

• Frozen fries: 204°C (400°F), 12-15 min (shake at 7 min)
• Chicken nuggets: 193°C (380°F), 8-10 min (shake at 5 min)
• Tater tots: 204°C (400°F), 12-14 min (shake every 5 min)
• Mozzarella sticks: 199°C (390°F), 6-8 min (no flip)
• Spring rolls: 199°C (390°F), 8-10 min (turn at 5 min)
• Pizza rolls: 193°C (380°F), 6-8 min (shake at 4 min)
• Frozen chicken wings: 193°C (380°F), 22-26 min (flip at 12 min)
• Fish fingers: 204°C (400°F), 10-12 min (flip at 6 min)

Converting Oven Recipes

When adapting conventional oven recipes for the air fryer:

• Reduce temperature by 25°F (-4°C) (about 15°C)
• Reduce cooking time by 20-25%
• Check food early — air fryers cook faster than you expect
• Reduce oil — use half or less of what the recipe calls for

Pro Tips

• Use a meat thermometer for proteins: chicken 165°F (74°C), beef medium-rare 130°F (54°C), pork 145°F (63°C)
• Pat food dry before cooking for maximum crispiness
• A light spray of cooking oil improves browning on foods without a coating
• When in doubt, start with less time — you can always add more

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