🍳 Air Fryer Cheat Sheet

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🍗 Chicken

CutTempTimeNotes
Boneless breast370°F18-22 minPound to even thickness
Bone-in breast370°F25-30 minFlip halfway
Thighs (bone-in)380°F22-25 minSkin-side down first
Thighs (boneless)380°F15-18 minGreat for marinades
Wings400°F20-24 minShake basket twice
Drumsticks380°F18-22 minRotate halfway
Tenders / Strips400°F8-12 minSingle layer

🥩 Beef & Steak (at 400°F, flip halfway)

DonenessInternal Temp1 inch1.5 inch
Rare125°F6-8 min8-10 min
Medium Rare135°F8-10 min10-12 min
Medium145°F10-12 min12-14 min
Medium Well150°F12-14 min14-16 min
Well Done160°F14-16 min16-18 min

🐟 Seafood

SeafoodTempTimeNotes
Salmon fillet390°F8-10 minSkin-side down, no flip
Shrimp (fresh)400°F5-7 minToss with oil + garlic
Shrimp (frozen)400°F8-10 minNo need to thaw
Cod fillet370°F10-12 minBrush with butter
Tilapia400°F7-9 minLight and flaky
Scallops400°F5-7 minPat very dry first
Lobster tail380°F5-8 minButterfly and butter

🥦 Vegetables

VegetableTempTimePrep
Broccoli375°F8-10 minToss with oil + garlic
Brussels sprouts375°F15-18 minHalve, cut-side down
Asparagus400°F6-8 minTrim woody ends
Zucchini400°F8-10 min½ inch slices
Sweet potato380°F15-20 min1 inch cubes, shake twice
Cauliflower400°F12-15 minFlorets, oil + seasoning
Green beans400°F8-10 minTrim ends, light oil
Potatoes (cubed)400°F18-22 minSoak first, shake twice
Corn on the cob400°F12-14 minButter and rotate

🧊 Frozen Foods (cook from frozen)

FoodTempTimeNotes
French fries (thin)400°F12-15 minShake halfway
French fries (thick)400°F18-22 minShake twice
Chicken nuggets400°F10-12 minSingle layer
Fish sticks400°F10-12 minNo oil needed
Mozzarella sticks390°F6-8 minFreeze first
Pizza rolls380°F6-8 minShake halfway
Tater tots400°F15-18 minShake twice
Egg rolls390°F10-12 minSpray with oil
Frozen burgers370°F15-18 minFlip halfway

📐 Quick Conversion Rule

From OvenAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Any oven recipeReduce 25°FReduce 20%
Key Temps to Remember
Chicken done at165°F (74°C)
Fish done at145°F (63°C)
Steak medium-rare at135°F (57°C)
Preheat air fryer3-5 minutes