Are you looking for a handy reference to help determine air fryer cooking times for your favorite foods?
I’ve put together a free printable air fryer cooking times chart that provides suggested cooking times for the most common foods.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Air Fryer vs Oven
- Air Fryer vs Deep Fryer
- Best Tips for Use the Air fryer
- Air Fryer Cooking Time Chart ( Vegetables, meats, snacks, desserts)
- Free Printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart (Fahrenheit)
- Free Printable Air Fryer Cooking Chart (Celsius)
- Faq’s
Air fryers have become popular kitchen appliances because they can make crispy fried foods with little to no oil, but figuring out the right cooking times can be tricky, especially when it is your first time using one.
These free printable charts provide a useful starting point and easy reference.
But keep in mind, you may still need to make adjustments based on the exact recipe, size of the food pieces, and your own air fryer.
Every air fryer is a little different!
Use it as a reference to figure out how to air fry meat, seafood, vegetables, frozen foods and dessert!
How Does an Air Fryer Work?
Air is heated to a high temperature and circulated by a high-speed fan.
The top of the air fryer contains a heating element and a fan; the air flows downward until it “hugs” the food placed in the basket.
It is precisely the rapid movement of the air that allows the food to cook, browning on the outside and leaving it soft on the inside.
Air Fryer vs Oven
When we talk about the differences between an air fryer and an oven, we are referring to the convection oven.
The convection oven is an oven that circulates hot air around the food by means of a fan, which is very similar to the air fryer.
Given and considering they use the same cooking process, it is fair to ask what the differences are from an oven.
- Faster preheating: Whereas with an oven you have to wait between 10 and 15 minutes before it reaches the set temperature, with the air fryer, on the other hand, you can start right away or, at most, it will only take 2 minutes to preheat it.
- Faster cooking: The cooking time in the air fryer is much shorter.
They cook food in a less time because the hot air focuses directly on the food, whereas an oven has to heat the air within its much larger space.
- Energy efficiency: Air fryers are more energy efficient than ovens because they use less electricity to operate.
- Healthier cooking: Air fryers can be a healthier cooking option because they use less oil than an oven.
- Easy Cleaning: The air fryer is fairly easy to clean.
The air fryer basket can be washed after use, and some models provide for washing their components in a dishwasher as well.
How to Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer
I convert oven recipes by lowering the temperature, reducing the cooking time, or both.
I lower the temperature settings by about 25-50 degrees and the time by 25-30%.
Air Fryer vs Deep Fryer
The result is very similar between the two cooking methods, both perfect for crispy foods, but the process is totally different.
Air frying uses hot air as the source of heat to cook food, in opposed to normal frying it is oil that is the source of heat used to cook the food.
This makes the air fryer process definitely more healthier.
Can you put battered food in an air fryer?
Yes, it is possible to put battered foods in an air fryer, but there are a few tricks to take.
Prepare a batter that is a little thicker than the usual batter you make when frying in oil.
Another step I follow when I cook air fryer tempura, is to pass the food back into the flour after passing it through the batter and then spray the oil and cook it.
One important thing when cooking battered food in air fryer is to preheat the fryer.
This will help the food cook evenly and prevent the batter from slipping off.
What Can You Air Fry?
In general, any food can be cooked with the air fryer, from appetizers, side dishes, main dish, desserts and breads.
For me the airfryer is perfect for cooking frozen foods and not only that, it also works well with fresh vegetables and meat.
Since it works like a small oven, you can also bake bread.
And even cakes! From muffins to shortbread.
Lastly, it’s a great quick way to reheat leftover food, especially if it needs to come back crispy!
Air Fryer Cooking Tips
- Preheat the air fryer: This is a crucial step and is used to ensure even cooking, so don’t skip it, just like with a regular oven, it’s important to preheat your air fryer for best results.
Preheating helps to ensure that your food cooks evenly and comes out crispy.
- Use oil spray: I find that using an oil spray is perfect for the air fryer.
The spray helps you cover the food well with oil while using less of it.
- Do not overcrowd the basket of the air fryer: Always cook in a single layer for even cooking of food and to ensure crispness.
Cook food in smaller batches for best results.
- Shake the air fryer basket or Turn the food: Shaking the food while cooking helps the heat get well all over the food. So take the basket out at least a couple of times, shake it a bit, and put it back in.
Don’t worry! When you take the basket out, the machine will automatically stop, and it will start cooking again once it is re inserted.
- Clean the air fryer regularly: I personally clean it every time I use it.
It’s help to keep your air fryer working properly and to prevent any unpleasant odors or flavors from building up.
To minimize sticking and make cleanup easier, you can use parchment paper or air fryer liners.
Air Fryer Cooking Time Chart
Temperature is in fahrenheit, below you can find celsius temperatures to print.
Air Fryer Vegetables
| Asparagus | 375°F | 4-6 minutes |
| Baby carrots | 380°F | 12-15 minutes |
| Beet | 380°F | 17-20 minutes |
| Broccoli | 400°F | 6-8 minutes |
| Brussel Sprouts | 375°F | 12-15 minutes |
| Butternut Squash | 375°F | 15-20 minutes |
| Cauliflower (Breaded) | 400°F | 10 minutes |
| Corn On the cob | 400°F | 10-15 minutes |
| Eggplant (cube) | 400°F | 15-18 minutes |
| Fresh fries | 400°F | 15-18 minutes |
| Frozen french fries | 400°F | 10 minutes |
| Frozen Sweet potatos fries | 375°F | 16 minutes |
| Frozen tater tots | 380°F | 15-17 Minutes |
| Frozen Onion rings | 380°F | 8-10 Minutes |
| Frozen broccoli | 400°F | 10-12 minutes |
| Green beans | 380°F | 8-10 minutes |
| Mushrooms(Breaded) | 375°F | 10 minutes |
| Onions (slices) | 375°F | 8 minutes |
| Onion rings (homemade) | 370°F | 10 minutes |
| Peppers | 375°F | 8-10 minutes |
| Diced potatoes | 360°F | 12-18 minutes |
| Potato Puff | 400°F | 13 minutes |
| Potatoes Sliced | 375°F | 15 minutes |
| Potato Wedges | 380°F | 20 minutes |
| Sweet Potatos Fries | 375°F | 20 minutes |
| Tomatoes (cherry) | 350°F | 4-6 minutes |
| Zucchini (slices) | 400°F | 12-15 minutes |
Air Fryer Snacks
| Bagel Pizza | 350°F | 5 minutes |
| Burrito | 375°F | 5 minutes |
| Bread croutons | 350°F | 5 minutes |
| Eggplant rollatini | 350°F | 10 minutes |
| Frozen Potstickers | 365°F | 8-10 minutes |
| Frozen Mozzarella Sticks | 400°F | 6-8 minutes |
| Frozen Tater Tots | 400°F | 12-15 minutes |
| Frozen Pizza rolls | 380°F | 7-9 Minutes |
| Frozen corn dog | 400°F | 6-8 minutes. |
| Frozen meat pie | 360°F | 23-25 minutes |
| Frozen mini pizzas | 350°F | 8-11 minutes |
| Spring rolls | 400°F | 8 minutes |
| Kale chips | 380°F | 3-5 mins |
Air Fryer Meat
Use a meat thermometer to ensure meats are cooked to a safe internal temperature, and adjust the cooking time or temperature if necessary.
Meat Safe temperature
- All Poultry 165 °F (73.9°C)
- Beef, Pork, Veal & Lamb 145 °F (62.8°C)
- Ground Meats 160 °F (71.1°C)
- Fish & Shellfish 145 °F (62.8°C)
Chicken
| Chicken breast | 375°F | 12-15 Minutes |
| Chicken drumsticks | 370° F | 18-20 minutes |
| Chicken nuggets | 400°F | 10 minutes |
| Chicken tenders | 350°F | 8-10 minutes |
| Chicken Wings | 375°F | 10-12 minutes |
| Frozen chicken nuggets | 390°F | 10-12 minutes |
| Frozen chicken wings | 390°F | 15-20 minutes |
| Frozen chicken patties | 375ºF | 7-12 minutes |
| Whole chicken | 360°F | 50-60 minutes |
Pork
| Bacon | 400°F | 5-10 minutes |
| Pork chops | 375°F | 12-15 minutes |
| Pork tenderloin | 400°F | 20-25 minutes |
| Ribs | 380°F | 20 minutes |
| Sausage | 350°F | 10-15 minutes |
Beef
| Burgers | 350°F | 8-12 minutes |
| Filet mignon ( medium rare) | 400°F | 10 minutes |
| Frozen meatballs | 380°F | 8-12 minutes |
| Meatballs | 400°F | 7-10 minutes |
| Meat Loaf | 325°F | 35-45 minutes |
| Ribeye (medium) | 400°F | 16 minutes |
| Steak | 400°F | 7-14 minutes |
Fish
| Calamari | 380°F | 5 minutes |
| Cod | 370°F | 8-10 minutes |
| Crab | 350°F | 12 minutes |
| Fish fillet | 400°F | 10-12 minutes |
| Frozen fish sticks | 400°F | 9-10 minutes |
| Lobster tail | 380°F | 5-7 minutes |
| Salmon | 400°F | 5-7 minutes |
| Scallops | 400 °F | 5-6 minutes |
| Shrimp | 375°F | 8 minutes |
| Tilapia | 400°F | 6-8 minutes |
| Tuna | 400°F | 7-10 minutes |
Air fryer Desserts
| Cookie Dough | 320°F | 10-15 minutes |
| Brownies | 340°F | 10-15 minutes |
| Grilled Peaches | 350°G | 5 minutes |
| French Toast Roll Ups | 375°F | 4 minutes |
| Fried bananas . | 400°F | 4-5 minutes. |
| Muffins | 320°F | 15 minutes |
| S’more 380 | 380°F | 4-5 minutes |
Free Printable Air Fryer Cheat Sheet
- Print it!
- Keep it near your air fryer in the kitchen, so you can refer to it when needed.
- Cook the perfect food!
FREE PRINTABLE BUTTON BELOW
AIR FRYER COOKING TIME
Faq’s
When using an air fryer, it’s essential to choose an oil with a high smoke point, as air fryers typically operate at high temperatures. Some of the best oils to use are: avocado oil,
refined coconut oil, light olive oil, peanut oil or grapeseed oil.
Remember that you don’t need a lot of oil when air frying, as the purpose of an air fryer is to use hot air circulation to cook food, mimicking the results of deep frying with minimal oil. Simply spray or lightly coat the food with your chosen oil before placing it in the air fryer.
Yes, cooking time is generally shorter in an air fryer than because air fryers use hot air to circulate around the food, which helps to cook it quickly and evenly.
Yes! Air fryers are not only great for cooking fresh meals, but they can also give new life to your leftovers. One of the great benefits of using an air fryer to reheat leftovers is that it can give them a crispy texture that would be difficult to achieve in a microwave or conventional oven.
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Geoff Lowe
Saturday 3rd of June 2023
Could we have the chart in centigrade?
Angie
Sunday 4th of June 2023
I updated with the Celsius printable :)
Christine
Saturday 3rd of June 2023
Not much good to us in Australia we use Celsius. Maybe you could put up that up for us as well
Angie
Sunday 4th of June 2023
I updated with the Celsius printable :)