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Air Fryer Cooking Times & Temperatures

Find the right starting point for your next meal. This easy-to-read reference chart lists cooking temperatures, estimated times and portion sizes for 100 foods, organized by category.

✓ 100 foods✓ Temperatures in °F✓ Portion sizes included
Before you cook: Times are estimates from the AKS Magnets cooking chart, not guarantees of doneness. Air fryers vary. Preheating time is not included. Shake or flip food halfway through for best results. For meat, poultry and seafood, check the safe internal temperature with a food thermometer; do not rely on cooking time alone.

Beef

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Beef air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Beef eye round roast4 lbs390°45–55
Burger4 oz370°16–20
Filet mignon8 oz400°14–18
Flank steak1.5 lbs400°10–14
London broil2.5 lbs / 2 in400°20–28
Meatballs (small)1 in / single layer380°7
Meatballs (large)3 in / single layer380°11
Rib eye (bone-in)8 oz / 1 in400°10–15
Sirloin steak12 oz / 1 in400°10–15

Pork & Lamb

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Pork & Lamb air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Baby back ribs4–5 sections400°25–30
Bacon (regular)Single layer400°5–7
Bacon (thick cut)Single layer400°6–10
Ham steaksSingle layer380°10–12
Hot dogsSingle layer390°4–5
Lamb loin chops1 in400°6–12
Pork chops (bone-in)1 in400°12–15
Pork chops (boneless)1 in375°9–12
Pork loin1 in400°55
Pork sausageSingle layer380°15
Pork tenderloin1.5 lbs380°15–20
Rack of lamb1.5–2 lbs400°22

Chicken

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Chicken air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Breast (bone-in)1.25 lbs370°25
Breast (boneless)4 oz380°12
Drumsticks2.5 lbs370°20
Game henHalved / 2 lbs390°20
Legs (bone-in)1.75 lbs380°30
TendersSingle layer360°8–10
Thighs (bone-in)2 lbs380°22
Thighs (boneless)1.5 lbs380°18–20
Turkey breast3 lbs360°40–50
Whole chicken6.5 lbs360°75
Wings2 lbs400°12

Vegetables

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Vegetables air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Asparagus3 layers max.400°5
BeetsWhole400°40
BroccoliFlorets400°6
Brussels sproutsHalved380°15
Cabbage wedges1 in thick / single layer375°8–10
Carrots1/2 in380°15
CauliflowerFlorets400°12
Corn on the cobTo max. fill line390°6
Eggplant1.5 in cubes400°15
Green beans3 layers max.400°5
KaleTo max. fill line250°12
Mushrooms1/4 in slices400°5
Okra8 oz / halved lengthwise400°14–15
Onions (pearl)Single layer380°10
Radishes16 oz / halved400°13
Parsnips1/2 in chunks380°15
Peppers1 in chunks400°15
Potato wedges3 layers max.360°18–22
Potatoes1 in chunks400°15
PotatoesSmall – baby400°15
PotatoesWhole400°40
Sugar snap peas1 lb / trimmed390°16
Squash1/2 in chunks400°12
Sweet potatoWhole380°30–35
Tomatoes (cherry)Single layer400°4
Tomatoes (sliced)Halved350°10
Zucchini1/2 in sticks400°12

Seafood

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Seafood air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Breaded white fishSingle layer360°15
Calamari0.5 lbs400°4
Fish cakeSingle layer360°15
Fish fillet0.5 lbs / 1 in400°10
Lobster tails4 oz380°5–7
Salmon fillet6 oz380°12
ScallopsSingle layer400°5–7
ShrimpLarge400°5
Swordfish steak1.5 in400°10
TilapiaSingle layer400°8–12
Tuna steak1.5 in400°7–10

Frozen Foods

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Frozen Foods air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Breaded shrimp3 layers max.400°9
Chicken burgerSingle layer360°11
Chicken nuggets3 layers max.400°10
Chicken strips3 layers max.400°12
Corn dogsSingle layer400°7
Curly fries1–2 lbs400°11–14
Fish cakes1–4 patties360°11
Fish fillets1/2 in / 10 oz400°14
Fish sticks10 oz400°10
French fries (thick)1–2 lbs380°15–20
French fries (thin)1–2 lbs390°10–14
Hash browns (patty)Single layer360°15–18
Meatballs3 layers max.380°6–8
MeatloafSingle layer350°35–40
Mozzarella sticks3 layers max.400°8
Onion rings8 oz400°8
PizzaSingle layer390°5–10
Pot pie1–2 pies360°25
Pot stickers10 oz400°8
Sausage rollsSingle layer400°15
Shrimp3 layers max.390°8
Spring rollsSingle layer400°15–20
Tater totsSingle layer400°13–15

Sweets

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Sweets air fryer times and temperatures from the AKS Magnets reference chart
FoodSize / quantity°FMinutes
Apple chipsThin slices360°14
ChurrosSingle layer360°13
Cinnamon rollsSingle layer360°9
CookiesSingle layer350°5
CupcakesSingle layer330°11
DonutsSingle layer360°4–5
Roasted bananas1/8 in slices375°7–8

Tips for using the chart

Start with the portion size

The recommended time depends on the amount of food and its thickness. Match the size or quantity column as closely as possible.

Check partway through

Shake the basket or turn food halfway through. For smaller portions, start checking early to avoid overcooking.

Check doneness safely

Cooking times alone cannot confirm that meat, poultry or seafood is safe. Use a food thermometer and follow current food-safety guidance.

Allow for your appliance

Air fryer models, basket crowding and starting food temperature can change cooking time. Use these figures as a starting reference.

Frequently asked questions

Are these times for a preheated air fryer?

The chart does not include preheating time. Follow your air fryer's instructions for whether and how long to preheat.

Do I need to flip food in an air fryer?

For best results, shake the basket or flip food about halfway through cooking. Some delicate foods may need gentler handling.

Why does my food take longer than the chart says?

Food thickness, starting temperature, quantity, basket loading and differences between appliances can all affect cooking time.

How can I check if chicken is cooked?

Use a food thermometer in the thickest part of the chicken. As a general U.S. food-safety guideline, chicken should reach 165°F (74°C) internally. See FoodSafety.gov's temperature chart for additional foods.

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