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Air Fryer Cooking Times by Food
Search air fryer cooking times and temperatures for chicken, frozen foods, vegetables, snacks, desserts, and reheats.
Quick answer
Most air fryer foods cook between 350°F and 400°F. Start checking a few minutes before the range ends, and use a thermometer for meat, poultry, seafood, and leftovers.
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| Food | Category | State | Temp | Time | Flip/shake | Internal temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken Breast | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 375°F | 15-20 min | Flip halfway | 165°F |
| Chicken Thighs | Protein | Fresh | 380°F | 18-24 min | Flip after 10-12 minutes | 165°F |
| Chicken Wings | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 400°F | 20-25 min | Shake or turn every 7-8 minutes | 165°F |
| Salmon | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 390°F | 7-11 min | No flip needed for fillets | 145°F |
| Shrimp | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 400°F | 6-8 min | Shake once halfway | 145°F |
| Steak | Protein | Fresh | 400°F | 8-12 min | Flip halfway | 145°F |
| Pork Chops | Protein | Fresh | 380°F | 10-14 min | Flip halfway | 145°F |
| Bacon | Protein | Fresh | 350°F | 7-10 min | Turn once for even crisping | — |
| Sausage | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 380°F | 10-14 min | Turn halfway | 160°F |
| Meatballs | Protein | Fresh / frozen | 380°F | 8-12 min | Shake halfway | 160°F |
| Frozen Fries | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 12-18 min | Shake every 5-6 minutes | — |
| Frozen Chicken Nuggets | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 8-12 min | Shake halfway | 165°F |
| Frozen Pizza | Frozen | Frozen | 380°F | 6-9 min | No flip needed | — |
| Frozen Mozzarella Sticks | Frozen | Frozen | 390°F | 6-8 min | Turn gently halfway | — |
| Frozen Fish Sticks | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 8-11 min | Turn halfway | 145°F |
| Frozen Chicken Tenders | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 10-14 min | Turn halfway | 165°F |
| Frozen Hash Browns | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 10-14 min | Flip halfway | — |
| Frozen Vegetables | Frozen | Frozen | 390°F | 10-14 min | Shake twice | — |
| Frozen Onion Rings | Frozen | Frozen | 400°F | 8-10 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Frozen Spring Rolls | Frozen | Frozen | 390°F | 8-12 min | Turn halfway | — |
| Broccoli | Vegetables | Fresh / frozen | 380°F | 6-9 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Potatoes | Vegetables | Fresh | 400°F | 18-24 min | Shake every 8 minutes | — |
| Sweet Potatoes | Vegetables | Fresh | 380°F | 18-25 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Carrots | Vegetables | Fresh | 380°F | 12-16 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Cauliflower | Vegetables | Fresh / frozen | 380°F | 10-14 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Asparagus | Vegetables | Fresh | 380°F | 6-8 min | Shake once | — |
| Zucchini | Vegetables | Fresh | 380°F | 7-10 min | Shake halfway | — |
| Brussels Sprouts | Vegetables | Fresh / frozen | 375°F | 12-16 min | Shake twice | — |
| Grilled Cheese | Snacks | Fresh | 370°F | 6-8 min | Flip halfway | — |
| Toast | Snacks | Fresh | 350°F | 3-5 min | No flip needed for light toast | — |
| Baked Potato | Vegetables | Fresh | 400°F | 35-45 min | Turn once after 20 minutes | — |
| Cookies | Desserts | Fresh / frozen | 320°F | 6-9 min | No flip needed | — |
| Donuts | Desserts | Fresh | 350°F | 5-7 min | Turn once if using biscuit dough | — |
| Apple Chips | Desserts | Fresh | 300°F | 12-16 min | Turn once and check often | — |
| French Fries | Vegetables | Fresh | 380°F | 16-22 min | Shake every 6-7 minutes | — |
How to use this chart
Search by food, filter by category, and switch between Fahrenheit and Celsius. Times assume a single layer in the basket unless noted.
For extra-crisp results, keep space between pieces and shake or flip when the chart says to.
Best starting points
Use 400°F for most frozen snacks, fries, nuggets, pizza, and foods that are already cooked. Use 375°F to 390°F for chicken, pork, fish, vegetables, and foods that need time to cook through.
If the food is thick, bone-in, or stacked in the basket, treat the chart as a first check point rather than a finish time.
Safety note
Air fryer size, basket shape, food thickness, and brand all change timing. For chicken, turkey, pork, seafood, and reheated leftovers, confirm the safe internal temperature before serving.
FAQ
Do air fryer times need to be exact?
No. Use the chart as a starting range and check early, because smaller pieces and stronger air fryers cook faster.
Should I preheat the air fryer?
Preheating helps with browning for proteins, fries, and baked items, but many frozen snacks work well without it.