Air Fryer Cooking Times: 79+ Foods
An air fryer is a small convection oven, not a fryer. It circulates hot air at high speed around food, which dries the surface and creates crispiness without submerging in oil. It works best on foods with some surface fat or a light oil coating. Bone-dry foods just get leathery. Preheat for 3-5 minutes before adding food, and do not crowd the basket - air needs to flow around every piece or you get steaming instead of crisping.
Quick Reference: Most Popular Air Fryer Times
| Food | Temp | Time | Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Wings | 400F | 20-24 min | Flip halfway. Pat dry + baking powder for crispiest skin. |
| Chicken Thighs (bone-in) | 380F | 22-28 min | Skin-side up. Internal temp 165F. |
| Chicken Tenders | 375F | 10-12 min | Single layer, no overlap. |
| Frozen French Fries | 400F | 12-15 min | Shake basket at 8 min. No oil needed. |
| Frozen Chicken Nuggets | 400F | 8-10 min | No preheat needed for frozen. |
| Salmon Fillet | 400F | 7-10 min | Skin-side down. 145F internal. |
| Pork Chops (1 inch) | 400F | 12-15 min | Flip at 8 min. 145F + 3 min rest. |
| Brussels Sprouts | 375F | 15-18 min | Halve them. Toss with oil and salt. |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 380F | 12-15 min | Toss with cornstarch for extra crunch. |
| Bacon | 375F | 8-12 min | No flipping. Lay flat, no overlap. |
| Corn Dogs | 375-400F | 8-10 min | Frozen, straight to basket. |
| Steak (1 inch) | 400F | 10-14 min | Flip halfway. 130F for medium-rare. |
Air Fryer Cook Times Chart
| Food ▲ | Temp ? | Time | Safe Temp ? | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 400°F | 5-8 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Baby Potatoes | 400°F | 15-20 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Bacon | 400°F | 5-8 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Baked Potato | 400°F | 30-40 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Beef Meatballs | 375°F | 10-14 min | 160°F | Beef |
| Bone-In Chicken Breast | 375°F | 20-28 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Bone-In Chicken Thighs | 380°F | 20-25 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Breakfast Sausage Links | 375°F | 6-10 min | 160°F | Pork |
| Breakfast Sausage Patties | 375°F | 6-8 min | 160°F | Pork |
| Broccoli | 400°F | 6-9 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Brussels Sprouts | 400°F | 10-13 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Carrots | 400°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Cauliflower | 400°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Cauliflower (Roasted) | 400°F | 12-16 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Chicken Breast | 375°F | 12-18 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Cutlets | 400°F | 8-12 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Drumsticks (Air Fryer) | 400°F | 15-20 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Leg Quarters | 380°F | 25-32 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Legs (Drumsticks) | 400°F | 15-20 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Nuggets | 400°F | 7-9 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Tenders | 400°F | 7-10 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Thighs | 400°F | 15-20 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Chicken Wings | 400°F | 18-22 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Cod | 400°F | 7-10 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Corn Dogs | 400°F | 6-8 min | 165°F | Frozen Foods |
| Cornish Hen | 375°F | 30-40 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Deep Fried Pickles | 400°F | 8-12 min | n/a | deep-fry |
| French Fries | 400°F | 10-15 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Broccoli | 400°F | 8-10 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Burritos | 375°F | 12-16 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Cauliflower | 400°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Chicken Breast | 360°F | 20-25 min | 165°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Chicken Nuggets | 400°F | 8-11 min | 165°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Chicken Tenders | 400°F | 10-14 min | 165°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Chicken Wings | 400°F | 20-28 min | 165°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Dumplings | 375°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Egg Rolls | 375°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Fish Fillets | 390°F | 12-16 min | 145°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Fish Sticks | 400°F | 8-12 min | 145°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen French Fries | 400°F | 10-15 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Green Beans | 400°F | 8-10 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Onion Rings | 400°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Pierogies | 380°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Pizza | 380°F | See page | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Salmon | 390°F | 12-16 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Frozen Salmon (From Frozen) | 390°F | 12-16 min | 145°F | Frozen Foods |
| Frozen Sweet Potato Fries | 400°F | 10-15 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Green Beans | 400°F | 7-10 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Grilled Cheese | 375°F | 6-8 min | n/a | Prepared Dishes |
| Ground Beef Burgers | 375°F | 7-10 min | 160°F | Beef |
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 270°F | 13-15 min | 160°F | Eggs |
| Hot Dogs | 400°F | 4-6 min | 165°F | Prepared Dishes |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 375°F | 8-12 min | n/a | Prepared Dishes |
| Makhana (Air Fryer) | 320°F | 6-10 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Meatloaf | 350°F | 30-40 min | 160°F | Beef |
| Mozzarella Sticks | 390°F | 4-6 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Mushrooms | 400°F | 7-10 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Pakora (Air Fryer) | 380°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Paneer Tikka (Air Fryer) | 400°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Papad (Air Fryer) | 390°F | 1-2 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Pizza Rolls | 380°F | 4-6 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Pork Belly | 400°F | 25-35 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Chops | 400°F | 8-12 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Pork Tenderloin | 400°F | 15-22 min | 145°F | Pork |
| Potato Wedges | 400°F | 15-22 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Quesadilla | 375°F | 5-8 min | n/a | Prepared Dishes |
| Salmon Fillet | 400°F | 7-10 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Samosa (Air Fryer) | 375°F | 12-18 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Shrimp | 400°F | 5-7 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Soya Chunks (Air Fryer) | 380°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Indian Foods |
| Sweet Potato | 380°F | 30-40 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Sweet Potato Cubes | 400°F | 12-16 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 400°F | 12-18 min | n/a | Vegetables |
| Tater Tots | 400°F | 10-14 min | n/a | Frozen Foods |
| Tilapia | 400°F | 8-10 min | 145°F | Seafood |
| Tofu (Baked) | 375°F | 12-18 min | n/a | Prepared Dishes |
| Turkey Meatballs | 375°F | 10-14 min | 165°F | Poultry |
| Whole Chicken (Air Fryer) | 360°F | 0.8-1.2 hrs | 165°F | Poultry |
| Zucchini | 400°F | 7-10 min | n/a | Vegetables |
Showing 79 foods. Click column headers to sort. Times are for standard portions at the recommended temperature.
Browse Air Fryer Times by Category
Poultry (14)
Chicken Breast
12-18 minChicken Thighs
15-20 minChicken Wings
18-22 minChicken Legs (Drumsticks)
15-20 minChicken Tenders
7-10 minBone-In Chicken Breast
20-28 minBone-In Chicken Thighs
20-25 minChicken Leg Quarters
25-32 minChicken Cutlets
8-12 minTurkey Meatballs
10-14 minCornish Hen
30-40 minChicken Nuggets
7-9 minChicken Drumsticks (Air Fryer)
15-20 minWhole Chicken (Air Fryer)
0.8-1.2 hrsEggs (1)
Pork (6)
Vegetables (15)
Baked Potato
30-40 minAsparagus
5-8 minBroccoli
6-9 minBrussels Sprouts
10-13 minSweet Potato
30-40 minCarrots
8-12 minGreen Beans
7-10 minCauliflower
10-14 minZucchini
7-10 minMushrooms
7-10 minBaby Potatoes
15-20 minPotato Wedges
15-22 minSweet Potato Fries
12-18 minSweet Potato Cubes
12-16 minCauliflower (Roasted)
12-16 minPrepared Dishes (5)
Frozen Foods (23)
French Fries
10-15 minFrozen Chicken Breast
20-25 minFrozen Pizza
Tater Tots
10-14 minPizza Rolls
4-6 minMozzarella Sticks
4-6 minCorn Dogs
6-8 minFrozen Chicken Wings
20-28 minFrozen Chicken Tenders
10-14 minFrozen Chicken Nuggets
8-11 minFrozen Fish Fillets
12-16 minFrozen French Fries
10-15 minFrozen Sweet Potato Fries
10-15 minFrozen Onion Rings
8-12 minFrozen Egg Rolls
8-12 minFrozen Dumplings
8-12 minFrozen Pierogies
10-14 minFrozen Burritos
12-16 minFrozen Fish Sticks
8-12 minFrozen Salmon (From Frozen)
12-16 minFrozen Broccoli
8-10 minFrozen Green Beans
8-10 minFrozen Cauliflower
8-12 minIndian Foods (6)
deep-fry (1)
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