Air Fryer Temperature Guide: Every Food's Ideal Setting
A complete air fryer temperature chart for chicken, steak, fish, vegetables, frozen food, and baked goods — in both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
2026-05-03
Most air fryer recipes give you a temperature for one specific dish. This guide gives you the temperature logic behind all of them — so you can set the dial confidently for any food, even when you don't have a recipe in front of you.
Why Air Fryer Temperatures Differ from Oven Temperatures
Air fryers run hotter than ovens at the same dial setting. Hot air circulates at higher velocity in the small chamber, which means food is exposed to more aggressive heat than the number suggests. The standard adjustment is to subtract 25°F (14°C) from a convection oven recipe, or 50°F (28°C) from a conventional oven recipe.
The temperatures in the chart below are already calibrated for the air fryer — no further adjustment needed. If you're starting from an oven recipe instead, use the Oven to Air Fryer Converter to get the right starting point.
Complete Air Fryer Temperature Chart
Poultry
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Internal temp |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken breast (boneless) | 200°C | 400°F | 15–18 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Chicken thighs (bone-in) | 190°C | 375°F | 22–25 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Chicken thighs (boneless) | 200°C | 400°F | 16–20 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Chicken drumsticks | 190°C | 375°F | 22–26 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Chicken wings | 200°C | 400°F | 22–26 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Whole chicken (spatchcocked) | 180°C | 355°F | 45–55 min | 74°C / 165°F |
| Turkey breast (bone-in, ~1 kg) | 180°C | 355°F | 50–60 min | 74°C / 165°F |
Beef and Pork
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak (2 cm thick) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | Flip halfway. +2 min per cm of thickness |
| Burger patties | 190°C | 375°F | 10–12 min | 71°C / 160°F internal |
| Meatballs | 190°C | 375°F | 10–14 min | 71°C / 160°F internal |
| Pork chops (bone-in) | 200°C | 400°F | 12–15 min | 63°C / 145°F internal |
| Pork tenderloin | 200°C | 400°F | 18–22 min | 63°C / 145°F internal |
| Bacon (regular cut) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | No preheat needed |
| Sausages | 180°C | 355°F | 12–15 min | 71°C / 160°F internal |
| Hot dogs | 190°C | 375°F | 5–7 min | — |
Fish and Seafood
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillet | 195°C | 380°F | 8–12 min | Depends on thickness |
| Cod or tilapia (fillet) | 200°C | 400°F | 10–12 min | Flakes easily when done |
| Shrimp (peeled, medium) | 200°C | 400°F | 6–8 min | Watch carefully — overcooks fast |
| Scallops | 200°C | 400°F | 5–7 min | Pat dry before cooking |
| Fish tacos (small fillets) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | — |
Vegetables
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli florets | 190°C | 375°F | 8–10 min | Small florets, not too crowded |
| Brussels sprouts (halved) | 190°C | 375°F | 12–15 min | Cut side down |
| Asparagus | 200°C | 400°F | 6–8 min | Thin spears, 5–6 min |
| Zucchini (sliced) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | — |
| Bell peppers (strips) | 190°C | 375°F | 10–12 min | — |
| Cauliflower florets | 200°C | 400°F | 12–15 min | Toss in oil, season well |
| Green beans | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | — |
| Corn on the cob | 190°C | 375°F | 12–14 min | Brush with butter |
Potatoes and Starchy Sides
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fries (fresh cut) | 200°C | 400°F | 15–20 min | Shake halfway |
| Fries (frozen) | 200°C | 400°F | 12–16 min | No thawing needed |
| Cubed potatoes | 200°C | 400°F | 15–20 min | 2 cm cubes |
| Baked potato (whole, small) | 200°C | 400°F | 35–40 min | Pierce before cooking |
| Tater tots (frozen) | 200°C | 400°F | 12–14 min | Shake halfway |
| Sweet potato fries | 190°C | 375°F | 14–18 min | Lower temp prevents burning |
Frozen Food
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken nuggets | 190°C | 375°F | 10–14 min | Check package for baseline |
| Fish sticks | 200°C | 400°F | 10–12 min | — |
| Mozzarella sticks | 190°C | 375°F | 6–8 min | Watch for cheese leakage |
| Spring rolls / egg rolls | 190°C | 375°F | 8–12 min | — |
| Frozen burgers | 190°C | 375°F | 14–18 min | 71°C / 160°F internal |
| Pizza rolls | 190°C | 375°F | 7–9 min | — |
| Onion rings (frozen) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | — |
Baked Goods
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins | 160°C | 320°F | 12–14 min | Test with toothpick |
| Cupcakes | 155°C | 310°F | 12–14 min | — |
| Cookies | 150°C | 300°F | 7–9 min | — |
| Brownies | 150°C | 300°F | 18–20 min | Cover top after 12 min |
| Dinner rolls | 165°C | 330°F | 12–14 min | — |
| Biscuits | 180°C | 355°F | 8–10 min | — |
Reheating
| Food | Temp (°C) | Temp (°F) | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pizza | 165°C | 330°F | 3–4 min |
| Fries (leftovers) | 190°C | 375°F | 4–6 min |
| Chicken (cooked) | 165°C | 330°F | 5–8 min |
| Steak (cooked) | 165°C | 330°F | 4–6 min |
| Egg rolls / spring rolls | 165°C | 330°F | 4–5 min |
How to Read the Chart
Times are for a single layer. If you crowd the basket, add time and expect uneven results — hot air needs to circulate around each piece. When in doubt, cook in batches.
Internal temperature beats visual cues. The air fryer browns the outside faster than the inside cooks through, especially for thick pieces. A meat thermometer is the only reliable way to confirm doneness for poultry, pork, and beef. Target temps are included in the chart where food safety is a factor.
Preheat for 3 minutes. Starting cold adds 3–5 minutes to actual cooking time and throws off the times in any chart. Preheat first, then add food.
Check early, adjust from there. These times assume a well-calibrated air fryer. Consumer models can run 10–20°F hotter or cooler than the dial says. The first time you cook something new, check 2–3 minutes before the lower end of the range.
Brand Calibration
The temperatures above assume a standard air fryer. Ninja, Cosori, and Philips models all have documented calibration offsets — some run hot, some cool, and this is most noticeable when cooking proteins or baking. If your results are consistently over or underdone, the Brand Converter adjusts settings for your specific model.
Temperature Units
The chart lists both Celsius and Fahrenheit. If you need to switch between units for any reason — or if your air fryer's dial only shows one and your recipe shows the other — use the °C / °F Converter.