Air Fryer Cooking Times Chart
Use this chart for a starting temperature and time. It lists 19 foods for a preheated air fryer, in a single layer. Chicken is done at 165°F (74°C), and fish and pork at 145°F (63°C). Where a full recipe exists, the link on that row is the method. This page is the comparison, not a second copy of any one recipe.
| Food | Temp | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken wings recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 24 min | Flip every 8 min · 165°F inside |
| Chicken breast recipe | 375°F / 190°C | 18–22 min | Flip halfway · 165°F inside |
| Chicken thighs | 400°F / 200°C | 22–25 min | Skin-side up to finish · 165°F inside |
| Whole chicken (4 lb) recipe | 360°F / 180°C | 55–60 min | Flip halfway · 165°F in the thigh |
| Chicken tenders (breaded) | 400°F / 200°C | 10–12 min | Flip halfway · 165°F inside |
| Salmon fillet recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 7–9 min | No flip · 145°F inside |
| White fish fillet recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 8–10 min | Flip halfway · 145°F inside |
| Shrimp | 400°F / 200°C | 6–8 min | Until pink and opaque |
| Pork chops (1 in) recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 12–14 min | Flip halfway · 145°F inside |
| Bacon | 350°F / 175°C | 8–10 min | No flip · drain rendered fat |
| Steak (1 in, medium) | 400°F / 200°C | 10–12 min | Flip halfway · rest 5 min |
| Frozen french fries recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 15–18 min | Shake every 5 min |
| Homemade fries recipe | 380°F / 190°C | 18–22 min | Soak, dry, shake often |
| Frozen chicken nuggets | 400°F / 200°C | 10–12 min | Shake halfway |
| Tofu (cubed) recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 12–15 min | Press first · shake halfway |
| Cauliflower florets recipe | 400°F / 200°C | 12–15 min | Shake twice |
| Brussels sprouts | 375°F / 190°C | 12–15 min | Halved · shake halfway |
| Broccoli | 400°F / 200°C | 8–10 min | Shake halfway |
| Baked potato | 400°F / 200°C | 35–40 min | Turn once |
How to read a row
The time is a range because pieces are not identical and machines are not identical. Shake or flip when the note says so. If a row links to a recipe, cook from that page. The chart is the index. The recipe has the ingredients, the model notes, and the storage.
Collections that own a group of recipes, rather than a single food: air fryer chicken recipes, salmon and fish, and homemade versus frozen fries.
Safe internal temperatures
- Chicken and turkey: 165°F (74°C)
- Pork: 145°F (63°C), then a 3-minute rest
- Beef steak: 145°F (63°C) for medium, then a rest
- Fish and salmon: 145°F (63°C), or until it flakes
Questions
How do you use an air fryer cooking times chart?
Preheat, cook in one layer, and use the row as a start. Check meat and fish with a thermometer. This chart has 19 rows. A full recipe, when it exists, is linked from the row and overrides the one-line note.
Why does my air fryer take longer than the chart?
A crowded basket, a skipped preheat, or a machine under about 1,400 W. Oven-style air fryers often need a few extra minutes. The guide on whether recipes work in any model explains the offset. Write down what your machine did. It usually repeats.
Which chart rows have a full recipe?
Wings, chicken breast, whole chicken, salmon, white fish, pork chops, frozen fries, homemade fries, tofu, and cauliflower. The other rows are timings only, until a full method is published.