
7
Air Frying Chart
WARNING! ALWAYS USE A MEAT THERMOMETER TO ENSURE THAT MEAT, POULTRY AND FISH ARE
COOKED THOROUGHLY BEFORE EATING. The following chart is intended as a guide only. The quantity
of food air fried at one time, the thickness or density of the food, and whether the food is fresh, thawed,
or frozen may alter the total cooking time necessary.
FOOD
TEMP
AIR FRY TIME*
TIME
ACTION
Mixed Vegetables (roasted)
400ºF
15 - 20 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Broccoli (roasted)
400ºF
15 - 20 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Onion Rings (frozen)
400ºF
12 – 18 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Cheese Sticks (frozen)
400ºF
8 – 12 minutes
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Fried Sweet Potato Chips (fresh, hand cut, 1/8 to 1/16-in. thick)
Blanch (Step 1)
400ºF
15 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Air Fry (Step 2)
400ºF
10 – 15 minutes
5 minutes
shake
French Fries, (fresh, hand cut, 1/4 to 1/3-in. thick)
Blanch (Step 1)
400ºF
15 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Air Fry (Step 2)
400ºF
10 – 15 minutes
5 minutes
shake
French Fries, thin (frozen) 3 cups
400ºF
12 – 16 minutes
8 minutes
shake
French Fries, thick (frozen) 3 cups
400ºF
17 – 21 minutes
10 minutes
shake
Meatloaf, 1 lb.
400ºF
35 – 40 minutes
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Hamburgers, 1/4 lb. (up to 4)
400ºF
10 – 14 minutes
(rare to well done) —
Hot Dogs /Sausages
400ºF
10 – 15 minutes
6 minutes
turn over
Chicken Wings (fresh/thawed),
Blanch (Step 1)
400ºF
15 minutes
8 minutes
shake
Air Fry (Step 2)
400ºF
10 minutes
5 minutes
shake
Chicken Tenders/Fingers,
Blanch (Step 1)
400ºF
13 minutes
13 minutes
turn over
Air Fry (Step 2)
400ºF
5 minutes
3 minutes
shake
FOOD
TEMP
AIR FRY TIME*
TIME
ACTION
Chicken Pieces
400ºF
20 - 30 minutes
10 minutes
turn over
Chicken Nuggets (frozen)
400ºF
10 - 15 minutes
5 minutes
shake
Catfish Fingers (thawed, battered)
400ºF
10 - 15 minutes
5 minutes
turn over
Fish Sticks (frozen)
400ºF
10 - 15 minutes
5 minutes
turn over
Apple Turnovers
400ºF
10 minutes
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Donuts
400ºF
8 minutes
4 minutes
turn over
Fried Cookies
400ºF
8 minutes
4 minutes
turn over
*Add 3 minutes to the AIR FRY TIME to allow the Air Fryer to preheat.
PLEASE NOTE:
The USDA recommends that meats such as beef and lamb, etc. should be cooked to
an internal temperature of 145ºF/63ºC. Pork should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160ºF/71ºC and
poultry products should be cooked to an internal temperature of 170ºF/77ºC - 180ºF/82ºC to be sure any
harmful bacteria has been killed. When reheating meat/poultry products, they should also be cooked to an
internal temperature of 165ºF/74ºC