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Air Fryer Cooking Times and Temperatures Chart

Temperatures and cook times for 10 common air fryer foods, taken from the steps of our own recipes. Every row links to the full recipe with ingredients and swaps. To keep a copy, use your browser's Print command and save as a PDF.

How to use this chart

  • Every recipe starts with a 3-minute preheat at the temperature shown.
  • Cook in a single layer with space between pieces; crowding steams food instead of crisping it.
  • Times are ranges. Start checking at the low end, because air fryer models and basket sizes differ.
  • Thickness matters for meat. Check the internal temperature rather than guessing, and rest chicken and pork for 5 minutes.

Chicken and pork

FoodTemperatureCook timeTurnDone when
Chicken breast (6 oz, boneless, skinless)375°F / 190°C16–18 minFlip halfway165°F at the thickest point; rest 5 min
Chicken thighs (skin-on)380°F / 193°C22–24 minNo flipping; skin side up175°F internal; rest 5 min
Chicken tenders (breaded)400°F / 200°C10–12 minFlip halfwayGolden; 165°F at the thickest point
Pork chops400°F / 200°C10–12 minFlip halfway145°F at the thickest point; rest 5 min

Seafood

FoodTemperatureCook timeTurnDone when
Shrimp400°F / 200°C6–8 minFlip halfwayPink, opaque, curled into a loose C

Vegetables and sides

FoodTemperatureCook timeTurnDone when
Potatoes (cubed; soaked 10 min, dried)400°F / 200°C16–18 minShake every 5 minDeeply golden
Sweet potato fries380°F / 193°C15–18 minShake every 5 minEdges caramelized and crisp
Broccoli florets375°F / 190°C8–10 minShake halfwayCrisp, charred edges; fork slips into stems
Brussels sprouts375°F / 190°C12–14 minShake once halfwayOuter leaves deeply browned and crisp
Asparagus (medium spears)400°F / 200°C7–9 minShake onceTips browned; a spear bends without snapping

Method

Each temperature and time comes from the linked Kantan Prep recipe, written for a standard basket-style air fryer with the quantities listed there (most serve 4). They are starting points, not guarantees: check doneness the way each row says. Air fryers differ by wattage and basket size, and food safety temperatures for poultry and pork should always be confirmed with a thermometer.

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