Air Fryer Cooking Times & Temperatures Index
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Bacon (Thick-Cut & Regular)
Air fry bacon at 375°F (190°C) for 9 to 11 minutes in a single layer, flipping at minute 6 for uniform crunch.
Salmon Fillet (Fresh or Thawed)
Air fry salmon skin-side down at 380°F (195°C) for 8 to 10 minutes until flaky and internal temp reaches 135°F.
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
Air fry halved Brussels sprouts cut-side down at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, shaking at minute 7.
Chicken Wings (Fresh Party Wings)
Air fry fresh chicken wings at 390°F (200°C) for 18 to 20 minutes, shaking halfway, finishing with a 2-minute 400°F blast.
Bone-In or Boneless Pork Chops (1-Inch)
Air fry 1-inch thick pork chops at 375°F (190°C) for 11 to 13 minutes, flipping at minute 6 until internal temp reaches 145°F.
Crispy Skin Baked Potato (Russet)
Air fry medium russet potatoes at 400°F (205°C) for 40 to 45 minutes, turning once at minute 20 until skin is paper-crisp.
Ribeye Steak (1.25-Inch Cut)
Air fry a 1-inch ribeye steak at 400°F (205°C) for 9 to 11 minutes, flipping at minute 5 for medium-rare (pull at 128°F).
Tender-Crisp Roasted Asparagus
Air fry trimmed asparagus spears at 375°F (190°C) for 6 to 8 minutes, shaking basket at minute 4.
Easy-Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
Air fry cold eggs directly on the basket at 250°F (120°C) for 15 minutes, then submerge immediately in an ice water bath for 5 minutes.
Jumbo Garlic Butter Shrimp
Air fry peeled jumbo shrimp at 380°F (195°C) for 5 to 7 minutes, shaking once at minute 3 until pink and curled into a loose 'C' shape.
Crispy Tofu Cubes (Cornstarch Method)
Air fry pressed 1-inch tofu cubes tossed in cornstarch at 380°F (195°C) for 15 to 18 minutes, shaking at minute 8.
Bone-In Crispy Skin Chicken Thighs
Air fry bone-in chicken thighs skin-side down at 380°F (195°C) for 12 minutes, then flip skin-side up for another 10 to 12 minutes until crackling.
Charred Roasted Broccoli Florets
Air fry bite-sized broccoli florets at 375°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking basket at minute 4.
Roasted Sweet Potato Cubes
Air fry 3/4-inch sweet potato cubes at 380°F (195°C) for 14 to 16 minutes, shaking halfway through.
Nathan's / Ball Park Grilled Hot Dogs
Air fry hot dogs at 390°F (200°C) for 5 to 7 minutes, placing inside buns for the final 60 seconds to toast.
Homemade Italian Beef & Pork Meatballs
Air fry 1.5-inch meatballs at 380°F (195°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, shaking gently at minute 6.
Buffalo Cauliflower Wings / Bites
Air fry cauliflower florets at 390°F (200°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, tossing with buffalo sauce in the final 2 minutes.
Herb-Crusted Whole Pork Tenderloin
Air fry seasoned pork tenderloin at 375°F (190°C) for 18 to 22 minutes, flipping at minute 10, resting 5 minutes.
Garlic Parmesan Fresh Green Beans
Air fry trimmed green beans at 375°F (190°C) for 7 to 9 minutes, shaking at minute 4 until blistered and tender-crisp.
Seasoned White Fish (Tilapia / Cod)
Air fry white fish fillets at 380°F (195°C) for 8 to 10 minutes on perforated parchment paper without flipping.