An air fryer is a countertop appliance designed to simulate deep frying without submerging the food in oil. It operates like a small convection oven, circulating hot air to cook and brown the food.
There are primarily two types of air fryers available in the marketplace: cylindrical basket air fryer units and air fryer ovens.
*Oils recommended for use in air fryers (Oil smoke points should be higher than cooking temperature):
Cooking times and temperatures vary by air fryer model. General recommendations are provided here. For times and temperatures specific to your air fryer, please refer to the manufacturer’s product information. This is particularly important for meats and seafood, which vary in size and are not considered done until the safe minimum internal temperature has been reached. See www.foodsafety.gov/food-safety-charts/safe-minimum-internal-temperatures.
Item | Temperature and Duration |
Frozen foods | Frozen foods |
Chicken Nuggets and Onion Rings | 400 F/10min |
French Fries | 400 F/14min |
Mozzarella Sticks | 400 F/8min |
Vegetables | Vegetables |
Brussels Sprouts and Carrots | 400 F/10min |
Cauliflower | 400 F/12min |
Carrot | 380 F/15min |
Item | Temperature and Duration |
Meats and Seafood | Meats and Seafood |
Chicken Breast | 380 F/15-20min |
Whole Chicken | 360 F/75min |
Wings | 400 F/10min |
Meatballs | 400 F/12min |
Bacon | 400 F/8-10min |
Sausage | 380 F/15min |
Shrimp | 400 F/5-8min |
Easy Air Fryer Chicken
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Air Fryer Popcorn
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Note: For easy clean-up and/or if basket holes are larger than the kernels, line bottom of basket with aluminum foil.