Find verified times and temperatures for 120+ foods. Calibrate for your air fryer model, batch size, and crispiness with USDA food safety guidance.
Air Fryer Temp
400°F
204°C
Target Time
24 min
Range: 20–28 min
Preheat
Preheat Recommended
3–5 mins
Safe Internal Temp
165°F
USDA Minimum
🫨 Shake Tip: Shake basket or toss wings halfway through cooking.
🧺 Basket Setup: Arrange in a single layer. Slight overlap is okay for wings but avoid stacking.
💡 Pro Tip: Pat dry thoroughly for crispiest skin. Toss in sauce after cooking, not before.
All poultry must reach 165°F (74°C) internal temperature (USDA FSIS).
24:00
Includes Shake/Flip AlertConventional Oven
400°F
25 minutes
Recommended Air Fryer
375°F
19–20 min (Shake at ~10m)
• This is an estimated starting point. Actual results vary by air fryer wattage and basket load.
• Check food 2–3 minutes before the minimum time and shake/flip halfway through.
Browse verified temperatures, times, and USDA safe internal doneness across 120 foods. Click any row or tap “Load” to set the timer automatically.
Showing 120 of 120 verified foods — click any row to load timer
| Food | Temp | Time | Timer |
|---|---|---|---|
Chicken Breast FreshFrozen | 375°F | 18–25 min | |
Chicken Thighs Fresh | 380°F | 20–28 min | |
Chicken Wings FreshFrozen | 400°F | 20–28 min | |
Chicken Drumsticks Fresh | 380°F | 18–26 min | |
Chicken Tenders Fresh | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen Chicken Nuggets Frozen | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen Chicken Strips Frozen | 400°F | 10–14 min | |
Turkey Burgers Fresh | 375°F | 14–18 min | |
Steak Fresh | 400°F | 8–14 min | |
Beef Burgers FreshFrozen | 375°F | 10–15 min | |
Meatballs FreshFrozen | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Beef Sausage Fresh | 370°F | 10–15 min | |
Pork Chops Fresh | 375°F | 10–15 min | |
Pork Tenderloin Fresh | 400°F | 18–25 min | |
Bacon FreshRefrigerated | 400°F | 6–10 min | |
Pork Sausage Fresh | 370°F | 8–13 min | |
Salmon FreshFrozen | 400°F | 7–12 min | |
Shrimp FreshFrozen | 400°F | 5–9 min | |
Fish Fillets (White Fish) FreshFrozen | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen Fish Sticks Frozen | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen French Fries Frozen | 400°F | 12–18 min | |
Sweet Potato Fries FreshFrozen | 400°F | 12–18 min | |
Potato Wedges Fresh | 400°F | 15–22 min | |
Baked Potato Fresh | 400°F | 35–45 min | |
Tater Tots Frozen | 400°F | 10–15 min | |
Hash Browns Frozen | 380°F | 8–12 min | |
Broccoli FreshFrozen | 375°F | 6–10 min | |
Brussels Sprouts FreshFrozen | 375°F | 10–15 min | |
Asparagus Fresh | 400°F | 5–9 min | |
Cauliflower FreshFrozen | 400°F | 10–15 min | |
Green Beans FreshFrozen | 375°F | 6–10 min | |
Zucchini Fresh | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Bell Peppers Fresh | 380°F | 6–10 min | |
Mushrooms Fresh | 375°F | 7–11 min | |
Carrots Fresh | 380°F | 10–15 min | |
Corn on the Cob FreshFrozen | 400°F | 10–14 min | |
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks Frozen | 390°F | 5–8 min | |
Frozen Onion Rings Frozen | 400°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen Spring Rolls Frozen | 390°F | 8–12 min | |
Frozen Samosas Frozen | 375°F | 10–15 min | |
Frozen Pizza Frozen | 380°F | 6–10 min | |
Frozen Dumplings Frozen | 380°F | 8–12 min | |
Breakfast Sausage Links FreshFrozen | 370°F | 6–10 min | |
Garlic Bread Frozen | 350°F | 4–6 min | |
Reheat Pizza Refrigerated | 350°F | 3–5 min | |
Reheat French Fries Refrigerated | 375°F | 3–5 min | |
Reheat Chicken Refrigerated | 375°F | 5–10 min | |
Whole Chicken (Rotisserie Style) Fresh | 360°F | 45–55 min | |
Chicken Leg Quarters Fresh | 380°F | 24–32 min | |
Chicken Kabobs / Skewers Fresh | 390°F | 10–15 min | |
Cornish Game Hen Fresh | 380°F | 28–36 min | |
Turkey Breast (Boneless Roast) Fresh | 360°F | 32–45 min | |
Duck Breast (Skin-On) Fresh | 380°F | 12–17 min | |
Air Fryer Steak Bites Fresh | 400°F | 5–8 min | |
Lamb Chops (Rib or Loin) Fresh | 400°F | 7–11 min | |
Filet Mignon (Beef Tenderloin) Fresh | 400°F | 10–15 min | |
Beef Fajita Strips Fresh | 390°F | 8–12 min | |
Roast Beef (Sirloin / Round Roast) Fresh | 360°F | 32–45 min | |
Pork Belly (Crispy Bites or Strips) Fresh | 400°F | 15–22 min | |
Pork Ribs (Baby Back or Country Style) Fresh | 375°F | 25–32 min | |
Hot Dogs / Franks RefrigeratedFrozen | 390°F | 4–6 min | |
Ham Steak / Glazed Ham Slice Precooked | 380°F | 6–10 min | |
Bratwurst / Italian Sausage FreshFrozen | 370°F | 11–15 min | |
Sea Scallops FreshFrozen | 400°F | 5–8 min | |
Tuna Steak (Ahi / Yellowfin) Fresh | 400°F | 4–6 min | |
Crab Cakes FreshFrozen | 375°F | 8–12 min | |
Lobster Tails Fresh | 380°F | 5–9 min | |
Calamari (Breaded Squid Rings) FreshFrozen | 400°F | 6–10 min | |
Homemade Fresh French Fries (Hand-Cut) Fresh | 380°F | 16–24 min | |
Baby Potatoes / Roasted Red or Yukon Gold Fresh | 400°F | 14–20 min | |
Baked Sweet Potato (Whole) Fresh | 390°F | 32–42 min | |
Crispy Loaded Potato Skins Precooked | 400°F | 7–11 min | |
Homemade Potato Chips Fresh | 360°F | 12–18 min | |
Crispy Tofu (Cubes or Slabs) Fresh | 400°F | 11–16 min | |
Crispy Roasted Chickpeas (Garbanzo Beans) Precooked | 390°F | 12–18 min | |
Butternut Squash (Cubed or Halved) FreshFrozen | 400°F | 14–19 min | |
Spaghetti Squash Fresh | 360°F | 22–30 min | |
Eggplant (Aubergine) Fresh | 390°F | 10–15 min | |
Roasted Garlic Bulb Fresh | 380°F | 18–25 min | |
Edamame (Crispy Garlic Pods) Frozen | 390°F | 7–11 min | |
Kale Chips Fresh | 325°F | 4–7 min | |
Falafel (Fresh or Frozen Patties/Balls) FreshFrozen | 375°F | 11–15 min | |
Frozen Pizza Rolls (Totino's Style) Frozen | 380°F | 6–8 min | |
Frozen Burrito / Chimichanga Frozen | 360°F | 14–18 min | |
Frozen Corn Dogs Frozen | 380°F | 9–13 min | |
Frozen Breaded Chicken Patties Frozen | 390°F | 9–13 min | |
Frozen Taquitos / Rolled Tacos Frozen | 400°F | 6–10 min | |
Frozen Pierogies Frozen | 380°F | 10–14 min | |
Frozen Waffles / Pancakes Frozen | 370°F | 3–5 min | |
Frozen Bagel Bites Frozen | 380°F | 5–8 min | |
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Fresh | 370°F | 6–10 min | |
Quesadilla (Cheese or Chicken) Fresh | 375°F | 6–9 min | |
Jalapeño Poppers (Bacon-Wrapped or Breaded) FreshFrozen | 380°F | 10–15 min | |
Loaded Air Fryer Nachos Fresh | 350°F | 4–6 min | |
Homemade Tortilla or Pita Chips Fresh | 350°F | 5–8 min | |
Stuffed Mushrooms Fresh | 370°F | 8–12 min | |
Eggs in Shell (Soft, Jammy & Hard-Boiled) Refrigerated | 270°F | 15–17 min | |
French Toast / French Toast Sticks FreshFrozen | 370°F | 7–10 min | |
Bagels (Toasted or Homemade Yogurt Dough) Fresh | 375°F | 3–5 min | |
Cinnamon Rolls (Refrigerated Tube Dough) Refrigerated | 330°F | 7–10 min | |
Turkey Bacon Refrigerated | 360°F | 6–10 min | |
Chocolate Chip Cookies RefrigeratedFrozen | 300°F | 7–10 min | |
Biscuits (Canned / Flaky Buttermilk) RefrigeratedFrozen | 330°F | 7–10 min | |
Baked Cinnamon Apples Fresh | 350°F | 12–18 min | |
Churros (Frozen or Pastry) Frozen | 380°F | 6–10 min | |
Reheat Chicken Wings Refrigerated | 375°F | 5–8 min | |
Reheat Steak / Roast Beef Refrigerated | 350°F | 3–5 min | |
Reheat Egg Rolls / Spring Rolls / Samosas Refrigerated | 370°F | 4–8 min | |
Chicken Cutlets (Breaded / Chicken Parmesan) Fresh | 390°F | 9–13 min | |
Coconut Shrimp FreshFrozen | 380°F | 8–12 min | |
Mahi-Mahi / Halibut Fillet FreshFrozen | 390°F | 8–12 min | |
Acorn Squash Fresh | 375°F | 14–19 min | |
Blistered Cherry / Roma Tomatoes Fresh | 390°F | 6–10 min | |
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings FreshFrozen | 390°F | 12–16 min | |
Fried Pickles (Chips or Spears) FreshFrozen | 400°F | 7–10 min | |
Roasted Nuts (Almonds, Cashews, Pecans) Fresh | 320°F | 5–8 min | |
Croissants / Puff Pastry Turnovers RefrigeratedFrozen | 340°F | 7–11 min | |
Molten Chocolate Lava Cake / Ramekin Brownie Fresh | 360°F | 8–11 min | |
Reheat Burger / Patty Refrigerated | 360°F | 3–5 min | |
Reheat Fried Fish / Seafood Refrigerated | 360°F | 4–7 min |
1. Select your food — Use the searchable dropdown to find your food. You can type the name or search by common aliases (e.g., "wings," "fries," "prawns").
2. Choose your options — Select the preparation style (e.g., bone-in vs. boneless), food state (fresh or frozen), and cooking mode (cook or reheat).
3. Review the cooking details — The calculator shows the recommended temperature, time range, preheat instructions, and any shake/flip guidance specific to your food.
4. Start the timer — Hit Start to begin the countdown timer. For multi-stage foods, the timer will pause at each stage transition with a reminder to shake or flip.
5. Check doneness — For meats and poultry, always use a food thermometer to verify the internal temperature has reached the safe minimum before serving.
A thin coat of cooking spray or a light brush of oil on your food helps achieve a golden, crispy exterior — especially for fresh vegetables, breaded items, and homemade fries. Avoid aerosol sprays with propellants that can damage non-stick coatings.
Moisture is the enemy of crispiness. Pat meat and vegetables dry with paper towels before cooking. For frozen foods, there's no need to thaw — the air fryer handles ice crystals well.
Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food. Overcrowding blocks airflow and results in steaming instead of crisping. Cook in batches if needed — the results are worth the extra few minutes.
Shaking the basket or flipping food halfway through cooking ensures even browning on all sides. Our timer will remind you when it's time.
Preheating for 3-5 minutes gives more consistent results, especially for meats and anything you want extra crispy. Some foods like vegetables and reheating don't require preheating.
Air fryers excel at cooking both fresh and frozen foods, but the approach differs:
Important: For raw frozen meats (not precooked frozen items), always verify the internal temperature with a food thermometer before serving.
Air fryers cook food to the same safety standards as conventional ovens. Always verify internal temperatures for meats and poultry using a food thermometer. These are the USDA FSIS minimum safe internal temperatures:
| Food | Min. Temp | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| All Poultry | 165°F (74°C) | Chicken, turkey, duck — all cuts including ground |
| Ground Meats | 160°F (71°C) | Beef, pork, veal, lamb — burgers, meatballs, sausage |
| Beef/Pork/Lamb Steaks & Chops | 145°F (63°C) | Plus 3 minute rest time |
| Fish & Shellfish | 145°F (63°C) | Flesh opaque, flakes easily with fork |
| Leftovers (Reheat) | 165°F (74°C) | All reheated leftovers regardless of food type |
Source: USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service — Safe Minimum Internal Temperature Chart (April 2025).
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