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Air Fryer Cheat Sheet

The whole chart on one page - temperature, time and shake reminder for every common food, in °C and °F. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and stop guessing.

Published by the RecipeAirFryer editorial team · How we source times · Updated

Times and temperatures come from our reviewed cooking database. Explanatory text on each page is generated from that entry so the numbers stay consistent.

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Golden rules

  • • Preheat 2-3 minutes; cook in a single, even layer.
  • • Shake or flip halfway for even browning.
  • • Most foods: 180-200°C / 360-400°F.
  • • Always cook meat and fish to a safe internal temperature.
  • • A fuller basket needs a couple of extra minutes.

Beef

FoodTempTime
Meatballs180°C / 350°F10-14 min
Steak200°C / 400°F8-14 min

Chicken

FoodTempTime
Chicken Breast190°C / 375°F18-22 min
Chicken Thighs200°C / 400°F18-22 min
Chicken Wings200°C / 400°F18-25 min
Whole Chicken180°C / 350°F45-60 min

Fish & Seafood

FoodTempTime
Cod190°C / 375°F10-12 min
Salmon190°C / 375°F8-12 min
Shrimp (Prawns)200°C / 400°F6-8 min

Frozen

FoodTempTime
Frozen Bagel Bites180°C / 350°F6-8 min
Frozen Burgers190°C / 375°F12-16 min
Frozen Chicken Breast180°C / 350°F28-33 min
Frozen Chicken Nuggets200°C / 400°F8-12 min
Frozen Chicken Strips (Tenders)200°C / 400°F10-14 min
Frozen Chicken Wings190°C / 375°F24-30 min
Frozen Egg Rolls190°C / 375°F10-14 min
Frozen Fish Fillets200°C / 400°F10-14 min
Frozen Fish Fingers200°C / 400°F8-10 min
Frozen Fries (Chips)200°C / 400°F12-18 min
Frozen Hash Browns200°C / 400°F10-15 min
Frozen Jalapeño Poppers190°C / 375°F6-9 min
Frozen Meatballs180°C / 350°F10-14 min
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks190°C / 375°F6-8 min
Frozen Onion Rings200°C / 400°F6-10 min
Frozen Pizza Rolls190°C / 375°F6-8 min
Frozen Sausages180°C / 350°F15-20 min
Frozen Spring Rolls190°C / 375°F8-12 min
Frozen Taquitos200°C / 400°F8-10 min
Frozen Tater Tots200°C / 400°F10-14 min
Frozen Vegetables190°C / 375°F10-14 min

Pork

FoodTempTime
Bacon190°C / 375°F8-12 min
Pork Belly200°C / 400°F25-35 min
Pork Chops190°C / 375°F12-16 min
Sausages190°C / 375°F12-16 min

Vegetables

FoodTempTime
Asparagus190°C / 375°F7-10 min
Broccoli190°C / 375°F8-12 min
Brussels Sprouts190°C / 375°F12-15 min
Carrots190°C / 375°F15-18 min
Cauliflower190°C / 375°F12-15 min
Potatoes200°C / 400°F20-25 min
Sweet Potato200°C / 400°F25-35 min
Zucchini (Courgette)190°C / 375°F10-14 min

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