⚡ Key Takeaways
- All times assume a preheated air fryer and a basket no more than two-thirds full — adjust for your specific model
- Chicken must always reach 74 degrees Celsius / 165 degrees Fahrenheit — verify with a thermometer, not by colour
- These are starting times — record your actual times after each cook to build a personalised reference
- Use the temperature converter calculator on the homepage for any oven recipe not listed in this chart
How to Use This Chart
This page is designed to be printed and kept near your air fryer. It covers the most commonly cooked foods with temperatures in both Celsius and Fahrenheit, approximate cooking times, and key notes. Print it, laminate it if you like, and refer to it until you know your machine by heart.
All times assume a preheated air fryer and a basket that is no more than 2/3 full. Adjust cooking times based on your specific model and the size of your food — these are reliable starting points, not exact prescriptions.
These are starting times for guidance. Always verify poultry and pork have reached safe internal temperatures: 74°C / 165°F for chicken, 63°C / 145°F for pork.
🍗 Chicken
| Food | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breast (200g, boneless) | 190°C | 375°F | 16–19 min | Flip at halfway. Check 74°C. |
| Thighs (bone-in) | 190°C | 375°F | 24–28 min | Skin side down first. |
| Wings | 200°C | 400°F | 22–24 min | Shake twice. Pat dry first. |
| Drumsticks | 190°C | 375°F | 22–26 min | Score skin. Check joint. |
| Nuggets (frozen) | 190°C | 375°F | 10–12 min | Single layer. Shake at 6 min. |
| Whole chicken (1.5kg) | 180°C | 360°F | 55–65 min | Breast down first. Rest 10 min. |
🥩 Meat
| Food | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steak (2.5cm, medium rare) | 200°C | 400°F | 8–10 min | Preheat. Flip at 5 min. Rest 3 min. |
| Pork chops (2cm) | 190°C | 375°F | 14–16 min | Flip halfway. 63°C internal. |
| Sausages | 180°C | 360°F | 13–16 min | Pierce skin. Turn halfway. |
| Bacon rashers | 180°C | 360°F | 6–8 min | Watch closely — cooks fast. |
| Hamburger (100g patty) | 190°C | 375°F | 10–14 min | Flip at 7 min. 71°C internal. |
| Meatballs | 190°C | 375°F | 12–14 min | Shake basket halfway. |
| Lamb chops | 190°C | 375°F | 10–14 min | Flip halfway. Rest 3 min. |
🐟 Fish & Seafood
| Food | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salmon fillet (2cm) | 180°C | 360°F | 10–12 min | Skin side down. Don't flip. |
| White fish fillet | 185°C | 365°F | 10–12 min | 63°C internal. Check at 10 min. |
| Fish fingers (frozen) | 190°C | 375°F | 10–12 min | Flip at 6 min. |
| Prawns (shell-off, raw) | 185°C | 365°F | 5–7 min | Pink + C-shape = done. |
| Scallops | 200°C | 400°F | 5–6 min | Pat very dry. Don't move. |
🥔 Potatoes & Chips
| Food | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frozen chips | 200°C | 400°F | 15–18 min | Shake at 8 min. |
| Fresh chips (thin) | 200°C | 400°F | 18–22 min | Soak 30 min, pat dry, 1 tsp oil. |
| Roast potatoes | 200°C | 400°F | 22–26 min | Par-boil 5 min first. |
| Baked potato (medium) | 200°C | 400°F | 35–40 min | Pierce. Rub with oil and salt. |
| Sweet potato chips | 190°C | 375°F | 15–18 min | Pat very dry. 1 tsp oil. |
| Hash browns (frozen) | 190°C | 375°F | 10–12 min | Flip at 6 min. |
🥦 Vegetables
| Vegetable | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broccoli florets | 190°C | 375°F | 8–10 min | Light oil. Small florets. |
| Asparagus | 190°C | 375°F | 6–8 min | Single layer. |
| Brussels sprouts (halved) | 195°C | 385°F | 13–15 min | Cut side down. |
| Carrot sticks | 190°C | 375°F | 12–15 min | 1cm sticks. |
| Courgette / zucchini | 180°C | 360°F | 8–10 min | Pat very dry. |
| Bell peppers (strips) | 190°C | 375°F | 8–10 min | Light oil. |
| Cherry tomatoes | 180°C | 360°F | 8–10 min | Keep whole. |
| Mushrooms (halved) | 185°C | 365°F | 8–10 min | Pat dry. They release moisture. |
🧁 Baking & Reheating
| Food | °C | °F | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muffins / cupcakes | 155°C | 310°F | 14–16 min | Fill silicone cups 2/3. |
| Cookies | 155°C | 310°F | 7–9 min | Use parchment liner. |
| Brownies | 150°C | 300°F | 18–22 min | Check with skewer. |
| Pizza (leftover) | 175°C | 350°F | 3–4 min | Crispy base restored. |
| Chips (leftover) | 200°C | 400°F | 3–5 min | Shake halfway. |
| Fried chicken (leftover) | 180°C | 360°F | 5–8 min | Crispy skin returns. |
| Croissant (day-old) | 160°C | 320°F | 3–4 min | Transforms it. |
Quick Temperature Conversion Reference
| °C | °F | Common Use |
|---|---|---|
| 150°C | 300°F | Delicate baking |
| 160°C | 320°F | Baking, reheating pastry |
| 175°C | 350°F | Chicken, cookies, reheating |
| 180°C | 360°F | Fish, sausages, salmon |
| 190°C | 375°F | Nuggets, wings, vegetables |
| 200°C | 400°F | Chips, steak, roast potatoes |
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