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Air Fryer Temperature Chart

A practical air fryer temperature chart for common foods, with °F and °C toggles.

Air fryer basket with crisp cooked food

Quick answer

Use 300°F for drying, 320°F to 350°F for delicate baking, 375°F to 390°F for most proteins and vegetables, and 400°F for frozen foods and crisp edges.

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FoodCategoryStateTempTimeFlip/shakeInternal temp
Chicken BreastProteinFresh / frozen375°F15-20 minFlip halfway165°F
Chicken ThighsProteinFresh380°F18-24 minFlip after 10-12 minutes165°F
Chicken WingsProteinFresh / frozen400°F20-25 minShake or turn every 7-8 minutes165°F
SalmonProteinFresh / frozen390°F7-11 minNo flip needed for fillets145°F
ShrimpProteinFresh / frozen400°F6-8 minShake once halfway145°F
SteakProteinFresh400°F8-12 minFlip halfway145°F
Pork ChopsProteinFresh380°F10-14 minFlip halfway145°F
BaconProteinFresh350°F7-10 minTurn once for even crisping
SausageProteinFresh / frozen380°F10-14 minTurn halfway160°F
MeatballsProteinFresh / frozen380°F8-12 minShake halfway160°F
Frozen FriesFrozenFrozen400°F12-18 minShake every 5-6 minutes
Frozen Chicken NuggetsFrozenFrozen400°F8-12 minShake halfway165°F
Frozen PizzaFrozenFrozen380°F6-9 minNo flip needed
Frozen Mozzarella SticksFrozenFrozen390°F6-8 minTurn gently halfway
Frozen Fish SticksFrozenFrozen400°F8-11 minTurn halfway145°F
Frozen Chicken TendersFrozenFrozen400°F10-14 minTurn halfway165°F
Frozen Hash BrownsFrozenFrozen400°F10-14 minFlip halfway
Frozen VegetablesFrozenFrozen390°F10-14 minShake twice
Frozen Onion RingsFrozenFrozen400°F8-10 minShake halfway
Frozen Spring RollsFrozenFrozen390°F8-12 minTurn halfway
BroccoliVegetablesFresh / frozen380°F6-9 minShake halfway
PotatoesVegetablesFresh400°F18-24 minShake every 8 minutes
Sweet PotatoesVegetablesFresh380°F18-25 minShake halfway
CarrotsVegetablesFresh380°F12-16 minShake halfway
CauliflowerVegetablesFresh / frozen380°F10-14 minShake halfway
AsparagusVegetablesFresh380°F6-8 minShake once
ZucchiniVegetablesFresh380°F7-10 minShake halfway
Brussels SproutsVegetablesFresh / frozen375°F12-16 minShake twice
Grilled CheeseSnacksFresh370°F6-8 minFlip halfway
ToastSnacksFresh350°F3-5 minNo flip needed for light toast
Baked PotatoVegetablesFresh400°F35-45 minTurn once after 20 minutes
CookiesDessertsFresh / frozen320°F6-9 minNo flip needed
DonutsDessertsFresh350°F5-7 minTurn once if using biscuit dough
Apple ChipsDessertsFresh300°F12-16 minTurn once and check often
French FriesVegetablesFresh380°F16-22 minShake every 6-7 minutes

Temperature bands

Lower heat gives the center time to cook through. Higher heat is best when food is already cooked, frozen, or cut into small pieces.

When converting oven recipes, reduce the temperature first and then reduce the time.

FAQ

What temperature do most air fryer recipes use?

Most everyday air fryer recipes land between 375°F and 400°F.

Is 400°F too hot?

Not for many frozen foods, fries, wings, or vegetables, but delicate batters and baked goods need lower heat.

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