Air fryer cooking times are much shorter than the oven or stovetop, so how do you know how long something takes to cook in the air fryer? If you don't have an air fryer recipe handy, these charts will tell you exactly how much time and what temperature you need! There are guidelines for frozen, thawed, and raw ingredients, and luckily, you can find them here in one convenient place!
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- How To Convert Cooking Times To Air Fryer
- Table 1: Meat & Seafood
- Table 2: Vegetables
- Table 3: Miscellaneous Air Fried Foods
- Table 4: Frozen Food Cooking Times
- ❔ Should I Use Oil When Cooking With The Air Fryer
- ❔ Is It OK To Open The Air Fryer While Cooking
- ❔ Should I Shake Or Flip Food In The Air Fryer
- ❔ Can I Use The Same Cooking Time For All Air Fryer Models
- ❔ Do I Need To Preheat My Air Fryer Before Cooking
- 💭 Tips For Cooking With An Air Fryer
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Reviews
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How To Convert Cooking Times To Air Fryer
Are you wondering how long it takes to cook frozen hamburger patties in your air fryer? Or how to air fry some amazing roasted brussel sprouts in a hurry?
All of the foods linked in the air fryer cooking times charts below will take you directly to my air fryer recipe for that food. There, you will find more specifics, tips, and variations for each dish!
Table 1: Meat & Seafood
The hearty main dishes we all know and love turn out wonderfully when cooked in an air fryer! Crispy-skinned chicken, tender pork, and delightfully juicy steaks are easy to make!
| Food | Weight/Amount | Temperature | Cook Time (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 3 slices | 350°F (176°C) | 10 to 12 |
| Beef (Eye Of Round) | 4 lbs (1.8kg) | 390°F (198°C) | 45 to 55 |
| Beef Ribs (Country Style) | 1 lb (450g) | 380°F (188°C) | 25 |
| Brats | 5 to 6 brats | 360°F (182°C) | 12 to 15 |
| Buffalo Turkey Meatballs | 1 dozen | 350°F (176°C) | 20 |
| Chicken Breast | 1 lb (450g) | 380°F (195°C) | 12 to 16 |
| Chicken Tenders | 12 tenders | 350°F (175°C) | 10 to 12 |
| Chicken (Legs) | 8 chicken drumsticks | 400°F (204°C) | 25 |
| Chicken Leg Quarters | 2 quarters | 380°F (195°C) | 20-30 |
| Chicken (Rotisserie) | 4 lbs (1.8kg) | 380°F (193°C) | 40 |
| Chicken (Thighs) | 4 Thighs | 380°F (195°C) | 22 |
| Chicken (Whole) | 3.5 lbs (1.5kg) | 350°F (176°C) | 55 |
| Coconut Shrimp | 12 large shrimp | 400°F (204°C) | 15 |
| Cornish Hen | 2 hens | 390°F (198°C) | 25 to 30 |
| Duck Legs | 2 legs | 300°F (150°C) | 12 |
| Filet Mignon | 8 oz (225g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 |
| Flank Steak | 8 oz (225g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 |
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 6 eggs | 250°F (120°C) | 13 to 17 |
| Hot Dogs | 8 to 10 hot dogs | 400°F (204°C) | 4 to 6 |
| Italian Sausage | 5 Italian sausages | 360°F (182°C) | 12 |
| Lamb Chops | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 9 |
| Lil' Smokies | 12 ounces | 350°F (175°C) | 8 to 12 |
| London Broil | 2 lbs (900g) | 400°F (204°C) | 25 |
| Meatloaf | 2 lbs (900g) | 375°F (190°C) | 40 |
| Meatballs | 12 meatballs | 380°F (190°C) | 12 to 14 |
| Prime Rib | 5 lbs (2.27kg) | 300°F (150°C) | 90 to 120 |
| Pork Belly | 1 ½ lbs (680g) | 400°F (205°C) | 18 to 20 |
| Pork Loin Chops | 4 pork chops | 400°F (205°C) | 12 |
| Pork Tenderloin | 1 ½ lbs (680g) | 400°F (205°C) | 20 |
| Pork Steaks | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 12 |
| Pork Ribs (Baby Back Ribs) | ½ rack | 375°F (190°C) | 25 |
| Rib Eye Steak | 8 oz (225g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 |
| Salmon | 4 oz portions | 390°F (199°C) | 7 |
| Sausage | 5 sausages | 360°F (182°C) | 20 |
| Shrimp | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 8 to 10 |
| Shake & Bake Pork Chops | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 to 15 |
| Tilapia | 8 oz (225g) | 400°F (204°C) | 4 to 7 |
| Turkey Breast | 3 lbs (1.3kg) | 375°F (190°C) | 40 |
Table 2: Vegetables
Your air fryer was made for cooking veggies! There's very little needed to cook up flavorful vegetables that the whole family will enjoy!
| Food | Weight/Amount | Temperature | Cook Time (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asparagus | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 8 |
| Brussel Sprouts | 1 lb (450g) | 390°F (198°C) | 10 |
| Cajun Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 15 |
| Carrots | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 20 |
| Cauliflower | 1 head | 400°F (205°C) | 15 |
| Corn on the Cob | 4 ears | 380°F (193°C) | 10 |
| French Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 20 |
| Mushrooms | 16 oz (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 10 |
| Pickles | 1 dozen | 400°F (204°C) | 15 |
| Potato (Baked) | 4 large | 400°F (204°C) | 40 |
| Potatoes (Baby) | 1 pound | 380°F (195°C) | 20 |
| Potato Chips | .5lbs (225g) | 360°F (182°C) | 15 |
| Potato Skins | 6 potato halves | 400°F (204°C) | 10 |
| Squash | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 8 |
| Zucchini | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 10 |
Table 3: Miscellaneous Air Fried Foods
Some of your favorite snacks and sandwiches are also amazing when air-fried! We LOVE the way our grilled cheese sandwiches are toasty, melty, and ridiculously tasty!
| Food | Weight/Amount | Temperature | Cook Time (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biscuits (Canned) | 4 biscuits | 330°F (165°C) | 8 to 10 |
| Cinnamon Rolls (Canned) | 5 cinnamon rolls | 350°F (176°C) | 10 to 15 |
| Garlic Bread | 6 slices | 360°F (182°C) | 4 to 6 |
| Green Bean Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 3 to 5 |
| Grilled Cheese | 1 sandwich | 370ºF (188ºC) | 8 to 10 |
| Grilled Ham & Cheese | 1 sandwich | 370ºF (188ºC) | 8 to 10 |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 12 poppers | 360°F (182°C) | 12 to 13 |
| Pancakes | 6 mini pancakes | 400°F (205°C) | 5 to 8 |
| Pigs In A Blanket | 24 pigs in a blanket | 350°F (175°C) | 8 |
| Popcorn | ¼ cup popcorn kernels | 400°F (204°C) | 5 to 8 |
| Pretzel Bites | 13.8 oz | 350°F (175°C) | 5 to 8 |
| Tortilla Chips | dozen | 350°F (176°C) | 6 |
| Quesadillas | 1 quesadilla | 350°F (176°C) | 8 |
| Zucchini Fries | 3 large zucchini | 400°F (205°C) | 3 to 5 |
Table 4: Frozen Food Cooking Times
Want a quick snack? All of your favorite ready-to-eat frozen foods cook up to golden perfection in the air fryer!
All cooking times are based upon cooking the packaged foods from frozen (not thawed).
| Food | Weight/Amount | Temperature | Cook Time (Min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burger Patties | ¼ lb patties | 360°F (182°C) | 11 |
| Chicken Nuggets | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 |
| Chicken Patties | 2 to 4 patties | 390°F (198°C) | 8 |
| Chicken Wings | 1 lb (453g) | 380° (193°C) to 400°F (204°C) | 35 |
| Chili Cheese Nuggets | 7 oz (200 grams) | 390°F (200°C) | 5 |
| Corn Dogs | 4 corn dogs | 370ºF (188ºC) | 10 |
| Country Fried Steak | 3 breaded steaks | 380°F (193°C) | 9 |
| Egg Rolls | 1 lb (450g) | 340°F (171°C) | 12 |
| Fish Sticks | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 10 |
| French Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 15 |
| French Toast Sticks | 10 sticks | 400°F (204°C) | 6 |
| Hash Browns | 4 hash brown patties | 400°F (205°C) | 8 to 10 |
| Jalapeno Poppers | 6 poppers | 360°F (182°C) | 8 |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | 12-15 pieces | 350°F (175°C) | 8 |
| Meatballs | 1 lb (450g) | 390°F (198°C) | 10 |
| Onion Rings | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 10 |
| Breaded Okra | 12 oz (340.2 g) | 400°F (205°C) | 14 |
| Orange Chicken | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 15 |
| Pizza | 1 pizza | 380°F (195°C) | 8 |
| Pizza Rolls | 1 lb (450g) | 380°F (195°C) | 8 |
| Popcorn Chicken | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 10 |
| Potato Wedges | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 8 |
| Potstickers | 1 dozen | 380°F (193°C) | 12 |
| Sausage Links | 1 lb (450g) | 370°F (185°C) | 13 |
| Sausage Patties | 4 patties | 400°F (205°C) | 8 |
| Shrimp (Raw) | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 10 |
| Spring Rolls | 1 lb (450g) | 390°F (198°C) | 8 |
| Sweet Potato Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (205°C) | 15 |
| Tater Tots | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 14 |
| Texas Toast | 4 Texas toast slices | 350°F (176°C) | 10 |
| Waffles | 2 waffles | 400°F (205°C) | 5 |
| Waffle Fries | 1 lb (450g) | 400°F (204°C) | 12 |
❔ Should I Use Oil When Cooking With The Air Fryer
While you can use minimal cooking oil for added crispiness, many recipes work well with little to no oil. Never use non-stick spray in your air fryer because it can damage the coating inside the fryer basket.
❔ Is It OK To Open The Air Fryer While Cooking
You don't want to open the air fryer repeatedly while it's cooking, but checking it here and there or opening it to flip something is okay. Inspect it quickly so less heat escapes, then let it get back to cooking.
❔ Should I Shake Or Flip Food In The Air Fryer
This depends on the recipe or ingredient you are cooking. Because the hot air circulates in an air fryer, flipping things isn't 100% mandatory. However, in most cases, shaking or flipping the food halfway through the cooking time promotes even crispiness.
❔ Can I Use The Same Cooking Time For All Air Fryer Models
Cooking times may vary slightly between different air fryer models. I recommend following the specific guidelines in your appliance's manual and adjusting as needed based on your experience.
❔ Do I Need To Preheat My Air Fryer Before Cooking
Here on the site, preheating is recommended for most recipes. It helps the air fryer reach the desired temperature and ensures even cooking from the start!
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💭 Tips For Cooking With An Air Fryer
You can make so many incredible things with your air fryer, and these guidelines are pretty much standard across the board. No matter what you are cooking, keep these tips in mind for the best results when using your air fryer:
- Use the Right Cooking Oil: Opt for oil with a high smoke point, such as canola, vegetable, or grapeseed oil. I prefer using cooking oil in a spray bottle for even coverage and extra crispiness without added grease.
- Don't Overcrowd the Basket: Always arrange food in a single layer for the best results. This allows hot air to circulate and cook each piece evenly.
- Use Parchment Paper for Easy Cleanup: Place a piece of parchment paper in the bottom of the air fryer basket to make cleanup easier. This also helps prevent sticking, especially with breaded foods.
- Check for Doneness with a Food Thermometer: Use a food thermometer to ensure that meats are cooked to the recommended internal temperatures. This is particularly important for safety and to avoid undercooking.
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Ingredients
- 5 lb prime rib (or smaller, boneless or standing rib roast)
- 2-3 tablespoon prime rib rub (or use my steak seasoning with ¼ teaspoon ground sage)
Instructions
- Pat your 5 lb prime rib roast dry before seasoning and setting out at room temperature. Season liberally with the 2-3 tablespoon prime rib rub or improved steak seasoning and gently press the rub into all sides of the prime rib including any fatty sides.
- Allow the seasoned prime rib to set at room temperature for 1-4 hours. You can also ‘dry brine’ your seasoned prime rib overnight then set out to warm to room temp before air frying.
- Preheat your air fryer to 400°F (205°C).
- Lightly coat your air fryer tray with cooking oil or tallow and place the prime rib on the tray. Air fry at 400°F (205°C) for 8 minutes to lock in the juices and sear the roast.
- Lower your air fryer temperature to 300°F (150°C). Cook the roast for 1 hour 40 minutes. After the first hour, check the roast every 20 minutes using a meat thermometer.
- Pull the roast from the air fryer when it is 5 degrees below your desired degree of doneness for best results. For medium-rare, it should reach around 130°F when a meat thermometer is inserted in the thickest part of the beef.
- When ready, remove the roast from the air fryer and loosely tent with foil. Let it rest for 20-30 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and serve once rested.
Notes
- Pick a roast that easily fits into your air fryer. Most standard air fryers can accommodate a roast between 3-5 pounds, possibly up to 6 pounds.
- Your roast can come to room temperature for several hours before cooking and this will ensure that it A) cooks faster and B) has much better doneness (an even color throughout your roast). Set out for at least one to two hours if possible, up to 4 hours is preferable, and up to 8 hours at most if you’re comfortable with it.
- Don't skip preheating your air fryer for this recipe. You want it to be fully HOT when you sear the roast before reducing the temperature for the remainder of the cooking time.
- Air fry prime rib roasts for 18-22 minutes per pound after the searing time. How cool your roast is will directly affect how long the cooking time ends up being.
- Remove the prime rib once the internal temperature is approximately 5 degrees shy of your desired temp for doneness. The roast will continue cooking while resting, this is called 'carryover cooking'.
- Save the drippings in your basket to make au jus or gravy!
- To store: Transfer any leftover prime rib into an airtight container or wrap tightly in aluminum foil. Your roast can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5-7 days but is best enjoyed within the first 3-4 days.
- To freeze: Use an airtight freezer storage container to freeze your roast leftovers. I opt to wrap them in heavy-duty aluminum foil and transfer into a plastic freezer storage bag or container to prevent freezer burn. Leftovers can be kept in frozen for up to 6 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
- To reheat: See my leftover recipes! Ha! Or place leftovers in a dish with beef broth or drippings and reheat in a preheated 300°F (150°C/Gas Mark 2) oven until warmed to your satisfaction. My leftover prime rib guide has more information about how to store and reheat your roast to perfection.
Suzanne says
"Your information is very useful and very difficult to find.
before even using your recipes I give you a 5 star
for your very useful information. A big thank you!" (translated)
Suzanne Diotte says
Bonjour,
Je viens, enfin, d'acheter mon air fryer!! J'ai choisi le Ninja Foodi XL, deux paniers.
Je fouille sur tout les sites et blogs et je ne trouve pas la réponse à ma question de débutante...
Quel mode de cuisson choisir pour quel aliment?
Partout je vois le temps selon ce qu'il y a dedans le panier, mais, pas le mode.
Ce soir, j'ai commencé avec de la saucisse d'un côté et des légumes de l'autre. J'ai mis le mode sur 'air fryer', mais...ça n'a pas été un franc succès, j'avoue...
Merci de votre aide!
"Good morning,
I just finally bought my air fryer!! I chose the Ninja Foodi XL, two baskets.
I search on all the sites and blogs and I can't find the answer to my beginner's question...
Which cooking method to choose for which food?
Everywhere I see time according to what's inside the basket, but not the mode.
Tonight I started with sausage on one side and vegetables on the other. I set the mode to 'air fryer', but...it wasn't a great success, I admit...
Thank you for your help!"
martin brodeur says
bonjour merci pour le tableau de cuisson
Est ce que je peut cuire un magret de canard dans mon air fryer , je me pose la question ,etant donné que le gras va s'écouler dans le fond . y a t'il danger pour le feu , merci (hello thank you for the cooking chart
Can I cook a duck breast in my air fryer, I wonder, since the fat will flow to the bottom. Is there a fire hazard, thank you)
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Bonjour, je ne connais pas les risques d'incendie car je pense que cela dépendrait de la marque / du modèle de la friteuse à air, probablement une bonne question pour le fabricant individuel. (Hello, I do not know about the risks of a fire hazard as I think it would depend on the make/model of the air fryer, probably a good question for the individual manufacturer.)
Nicole says
merci
pour conseil pour un petite rôti du roi
cuisson médium saignant 1800 watts
air fryer a quelle degré et le temps de cuisson
merc pour la réponse
"thank you
for advice for a small king's roast
medium rare cooking 1800 watts
air fryer at what degree and cooking time
thanks for the reply"
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Je ne suis pas sûr à 100% de ce qu'est un rôti Kings autre qu'un rôti de mandrin de boeuf (similaire à un rôti de pot ou un rôti de pot Yankee ici aux États-Unis). Si c'est ce à quoi vous faites référence, veuillez m'indiquer la taille du rôti afin que je puisse vous aider. Merci d'avoir posé la question!
"I'm not 100% certain what a Kings roast is other than a beef chuck roast (similar to a pot roast or Yankee pot roast here in the US). If this is what you're referring to, please let me know the size of the roast so I can help out. Thanks for asking!"
picdumidi says
Bonjour
Merci pour les tableaux.
Serait-il possible de les télécharger pour les imprimer, pour les avoir a côté de notre air fryer.
Merci de votre réponse. (Hello
Thanks for the tables.
Would it be possible to download them to print them, to have them next to our air fryer.
Thank you for your reply.)
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Bonjour, je travaille sur des imprimables de friteuse à air. Revenez bientôt ! (Hello, I am working on some air fryer printables. Check back soon!)
XX XX says
Hej!
Jag vill gärna få tips på hel fläskfilé i airfryer (Hey! I would like to get tips on whole pork fillet in the air fryer)
Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says
Perfekta tips här: https://bakeitwithlove.com/air-fryer-pork-loin-chops/
Tack! (Perfect tips https://bakeitwithlove.com/air-fryer-pork-loin-chops/ here thank you!)