Air Fryer Cooking Tips
General Air Fryer Usage Tips
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Almost any food that is traditionally cooked in the oven can be air fried.
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Foods cook best and most evenly when they are of similar size and thickness.
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Smaller pieces of food require less cooking time than larger pieces.
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For best results in the shortest amount of time, air fry food in small batches. Avoid stacking or layering when possible.
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Most prepackaged foods do not need to be tossed in oil before air frying. Most already contain oil and other ingredients
that enhance browning and crispiness
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Toss foods you are preparing from scratch, such as French fries or other vegetables, with a small amount of oil to promote
browning and crispiness.
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For best results, arrange food on the tray in a single layer.
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If layering foods, be sure to shake the basket halfway through (or flip food) to promote even cooking.
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Air fryers are great for reheating food, including pizza. To reheat your food, set the temperature to 300°F for up
to 10 minutes. Use a thermometer to ensure reheated foods reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
Ingredient
Amount
Time
(mins)
Temp
(
°
F)
Shake/
Flip
Cooking Tip
Bacon
2 slices
(cut in half)
6 (chewy)
8 (crispy)
400
No
Chicken Breast
(Thick, about 8 oz)
2 pieces
20-25
375
Yes
Chicken Breast
(Thin, about 3 oz)
2 pieces
6-8
400
No
Chicken Drumsticks/
Thighs
2 pieces
16-18
400
No
Season with salt and desired spices.
Chicken Nuggets
(Frozen)
8 pieces
10
400
No
Chicken Wings
(Flats and drumettes
separated)
7 pieces
(about 12 oz
total)
18-20
400
Yes
Fish Fingers
(Frozen)
10 pieces
7
400
No
French Fries
(Frozen/Thin)
12 oz
16-18
400
Yes
French Fries
(Frozen/Thick)
1 lb
16-18
400
Yes
French Fries
(Homemade cut into
1/4- x 1/4-inch pieces)
1 lb
20
400
Yes
Hamburgers
(Thin, 4 oz each)
1 patty
12
(medium)
375
Yes
Mozzarella Sticks
(Frozen)
8 pieces
6
400
Yes
Pork Chops
(Bone-in, about 8 oz)
1 piece
12
(medium)
400
Yes
Season with salt and desired spices.
Pork Chops
(Boneless, about 3 oz)
3 pieces
8
400
Yes
Season with salt and desired spices.
Steak (10 oz)
1 piece
12
(medium)
400
Yes
Season with salt and desired spices.
Salmon
(1 inch wide, 4.5 oz)
3 pieces
10
(medium)
400
No
Shrimp (Large)
1 lb
10-12
400
Yes
PLEASE NOTE:
The temperatures and times are based off of the listed recommended amounts and weights.
If using a smaller amount or weight, check food sooner than the recommended time as it will likely cook faster.
After cooking, use tongs to transfer bacon to a paper-towel
lined plate.
Brush with oil, season with salt and desired spices.
Season with salt; enjoy as is or, when done, toss in favorite
chicken wing sauce.
Rinse with cold water, pat dry, toss with 1 tbsp olive oil, season
with salt and desired spices; use tongs to toss during cooking.
Brush with oil, season with salt and desired spices such as
freshly ground black pepper and garlic powder.
Brush skin with oil and place on tray skin-side down. Season
with salt and desired spices.
Pat dry, toss with 1/2 tbsp olive oil, season with salt and
desired spices; shake often.
Brush with oil, season with salt and desired spices.
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