Quick reference
Air Fryer Food Chart
Use this index when you already know the food and need the baseline air fryer temperature, time, and detailed guide fast. For oven recipes, start with the oven to air fryer converter.
Poultry
Air Fryer Chicken Breast200°C (400°F), 12-15 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Chicken Thighs200°C (400°F), 14-17 minBoneless thighs at 200°C (400°F), bone-in at 190°C (375°F)Air Fryer Chicken Drumsticks190°C (375°F), 20-24 minFlip at 10 minutesAir Fryer Chicken Wings200°C (400°F), 20-24 minPreheat 3 minutes before cooking
Fish
Vegetables
Air Fryer Vegetables (Mixed)190°C (375°F), 8-15 minFill basket no more than halfway — overcrowding causes steaming, not roastingAir Fryer French Fries200°C (400°F), 14-20 minFill basket no more than halfway — overcrowding is the #1 cause of soggy friesAir Fryer Baked Potato200°C (400°F), 35-45 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Sweet Potato Fries190°C (375°F), 14-18 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Broccoli200°C (400°F), 8-10 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Brussels Sprouts195°C (385°F), 12-15 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Cauliflower200°C (400°F), 12-15 minPreheat 3 minutes before cooking
Meat
Air Fryer Pork Chops200°C (400°F), 12-16 minPull at 60°C — carryover + 3 min rest brings to safe 63°C (145°F)Air Fryer Steak200°C (400°F), 8-14 minPat dry before cooking — surface moisture prevents crust formationAir Fryer Bacon180°C (355°F), 7-10 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Burgers190°C (375°F), 10-12 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Pork Tenderloin200°C (400°F), 18-22 minPreheat 3 minutes before cooking
Frozen
Air Fryer Frozen Food (General)Varies by itemReduce oven temp by 25°F (14°C) only — not the full 50°F used for fresh foodAir Fryer Frozen Chicken Nuggets190°C (375°F), 10-14 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Frozen Fries200°C (400°F), 12-16 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Fish Sticks200°C (400°F), 10-12 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Tater Tots200°C (400°F), 12-14 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Mozzarella Sticks190°C (375°F), 6-8 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Pizza Rolls190°C (375°F), 7-9 minPreheat 3 minutes before cookingAir Fryer Frozen Burgers190°C (375°F), 14-18 minPreheat 3 minutes before cooking