How long does it take for an air fryer to cook?

Cooking in an air fryer generally takes less time to cook foods than a conventional oven. This is because the cooking chamber has less space, and the airflow is stronger.

Can I put aluminum foil in an air fryer?

Air fryers use a heated airflow to cook foods. As long as the aluminium foil doesn't impede the air flow, or touch the heated elements, it should be okay to use in the air fryer. Generally speaking, you should put the tin foil under the basket at the bottom of the bucket so that air flow isn't interrupted and there's no chance the foil will blow into the elements.

How do you cook eggs in an air fryer?

Believe it or not you can cook eggs in an air fryer. You can even boil eggs in an air fryer even though technically it's not boiling in water. For soft boiled eggs, simply preheat the air fryer to 120°C or 250°F and cook for around 8 minutes.

Can you toast bread in an air fryer?

Anything you can cook in a regular oven, you can cook in an air fryer, but in less time. Toasting bread is easy to do in the air fryer.

Do air fryers use much electricity?

Air Fryers use less electricity than a regular oven. This is because it takes less time to cook than a regular oven.

Should I preheat my air fryer?

Preheating an air fryer is always a good idea. For the same reason you preheat an oven when following a recipe, the same should be done with an air fryer. When you follow a recipe, the recipe assumes that when you place the item in the oven, the oven is at a specific temperature. To ensure cooking times and temperatures are consistent, you should always preheat the air fryer. Preheating usually only takes about 3 minutes though depending on your air fryer.

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Cynthia October 14, 2015 at 4:40 pm - Reply

Are your cooking temperatures in fahrenheit or celsius?
- admin October 14, 2015 at 5:26 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Cynthia. Cooking times are in celcius.
Steve December 24, 2015 at 10:15 pm - Reply

Fresh Cut Fries 30 Mins @ 180 Deg C Add 1 Tbsp oil
- admin December 24, 2015 at 11:47 pm - Reply
  
  Thanks Steve
  - Valerie Furr March 27, 2017 at 12:31 pm - Reply
    
    I have the power air fryer bought at walmarts 3.5 I would like to get a rack to put in it to cook steaks. Do you know where I could get one that would fit this fryer. Thanks
    - Mel May 4, 2017 at 7:43 am - Reply
      
      Amazon is where I got mine
    - Alisha September 26, 2024 at 8:03 am - Reply
      
      Hamburger Pattie’s should be cooked how long Air Fryer ( Fahrenheit )
Bernie February 28, 2016 at 10:09 am - Reply

I do not understand the warm up period! How do you warm up the Air Fryer?
- Bek January 19, 2017 at 5:42 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Bernie. might depend on the machine but mine has a button that says warm up which goes on for 5 mins on 80 degrees celcius to warm the machine up and then I cook after that.
Tom April 4, 2016 at 3:50 am - Reply

Just cooked 2 Coles brand Hoki frozen fish fillets, 3 min to pre-
heat, then 9 min at 200c. Got the machine yesterday, thought
I’d give it a go.
Grace Roy April 12, 2016 at 5:19 pm - Reply

Just bought an air fryer,and would like to know if you can cook a frozen small chicken in it,
- admin April 17, 2016 at 11:19 am - Reply
  
  I’m not an expert since I’ve never done one but if the chicken can fit then I can’t see why not.
  - Al Papp April 22, 2017 at 5:54 am - Reply
    
    I would doubt it. Chicken will brown on outside before center even defrosts, let alone cook.
    - gleff April 22, 2017 at 6:33 am - Reply
      
      I’ve heard of people cooking an entire chicken so it must be doable. I haven’t tried it myself but I’m amazed at the types off foods cooked in an air fryer.
- Karen Kelb July 9, 2016 at 12:14 pm - Reply
  
  I seen a chicken cook in air fryer on you tube and a lot of other thing I just put cooking in air fryer in search
Kim C April 16, 2016 at 8:55 am - Reply

Ho Mai brand frozen spring roll come out very well. You buy frozen from Coles woollies. Not the tiny tiny ones, the ones that come in box of only spring roll (not mix of cocktail tiny yum Cha, just box of Spring roll) Ho Mai brand. They about 5 inch long. Preheat to 180. Cook frozen spling wolls for 7 min. Serve with sweet chilli and or plum dipping sauce. As good as Chinese west want.
- admin April 17, 2016 at 11:30 am - Reply
  
  Thanks Kim
Carol Ann Godwin June 25, 2016 at 12:09 am - Reply

Have just started using my Philips Airfryer , looks it bit more of the basic model than yours . First try was unsuccessful as tried cooking cod fillets in breadcrumbs but we’re not like the usual birds eye etc brands , came out looking insipid and tasteless . 2nd try Birdseye Hoki fillets and thin oven chips , very successful. Am today going to try a frozen salmon parcel for myself so keeping my fingers crossed , one question do I follow the temperature on the box or your meat pie one . Hope to hear from you soon . Carol Godwin
- admin June 25, 2016 at 2:05 am - Reply
  
  Hi Carol, Glad to hear your having some success.. I use my airfryer all the time and rarely have any food failures. The nice thing about the machine is you can open it multiple times during cooking to check up on the food and adjust the times if necessary. I use the times and temperatures on the box as a guide only. I would be inclined to use the temperature that the box says but keep an eye on the food so it’s not undercooked or overcooked. I rarely have problems because I constantly open the machine to check on it. I hope that helps.
Stanys August 25, 2016 at 2:54 pm - Reply

Thanks I only wanted to get a guideline for reheating frozen/semi frozen pies, very helpful and I’ll be back for more advice, it’s all trial and error but pies are my first.
- admin September 6, 2016 at 6:38 am - Reply
  
  I think I tried a pie once.. but I can’t remember. Let me know how it went and if you want me to add it to the database let me know.
james morrison September 6, 2016 at 4:53 am - Reply

I see recipes for chicken but not for pork chops or steaks do you have any
- admin September 6, 2016 at 6:37 am - Reply
  
  I don’t make pork chops or steaks in the air fryer. I think they’d be too dry but maybe one day i’ll give it a try. The nice thing about the air fryer though is the ability to open the fryer while it’s cooking to check on it’s progress. It’s super easy to experiment.
  
  If you come across ones you want to add to this page, i’ll be more than happy to potentially add them.
  
  Geoff
  - John Smith June 29, 2017 at 10:51 am - Reply
    
    My first effort was old shoulder pork chop from the freezer. It turnout one one the best chops I had ever had. It had a bit of crackling which was perfect. So, yes, they come come out very good!!
Phil September 16, 2016 at 8:09 pm - Reply

I’ve just got one, and have used twice, once SFC Chicken Chips, next Colonial Farm Chicken Schnitzels. Each time good but minor adjustments to either time or temp to perfect. I’m happy to contribute end results and hope this page keeps building. BTW: My fryer instructions mention nothing about pre-heating (I triple checked before first use)
- admin September 16, 2016 at 8:30 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Phil,
  
  By all means, if you have any to add let me know the details and I’ll be happy to add it. If possible provide a small thumbnail of the product but if you don’t have one I can just improvise with something.
  
  As far as the pre-heating, I think it depends on which air fryer you buy. The Philips air fryer that I have has a button that pre-heats it. Everyone’s different air fryer may have slightly different cooking times I would think.. especially if you have no pre-heat option. Pre-heating isn’t always necessary, but the cooking times need to be taken as a guide only because everyone has a different fryer.
- Russell January 7, 2017 at 5:23 am - Reply
  
  steak great in fryer… put on rack 230 celcius 10 mins……
  remember its all around heat you are cooking both sides at once if on the rack shorter cooking times that way.
  Chicken use Rotisserie should be fine
  PS i have the 5 Star Chef Air Fryer 13L… i did a LOT of research before i bought this unit..used twice..
  Rump Steak on Rack high position 10 mins med rare AWESOME
  Sausages on Rack inverted so low position 10 mins maybe needs 1 or 2 more mins
  
  maybe we should start a web page for guide and recipe exchange??
  - Russell January 7, 2017 at 5:37 am - Reply
    
    steak great in fryer… put on rack 230 celcius 10 mins……
    remember its all around heat you are cooking both sides at once if on the rack shorter cooking times that way.
    Chicken use Rotisserie should be fine
    PS i have the 5 Star Chef Air Fryer 13L… i did a LOT of research before i bought this unit..used twice..
    Rump Steak on Rack high position 10 mins…. med rare AWESOME
    Sausages on Rack inverted so low position 10 mins maybe needs 1 or 2 more mins
    
    https://outbaxcamping.com.au/5-star-chef-air-fryer-13l-white.html
    
    This is a data page for unit it has picks showing the extra appliances you can use with inbuilt Rotisserie i havent used this option yet but i think the barrel cage would suit chips and other small items instead of needing to shake
    - Russell January 11, 2017 at 12:08 am - Reply
      
      chicken breasts on rack high position 13 minutes
      - gleff January 11, 2017 at 5:33 am
        
        Thanks Russell, I’ve emailed you to find out the temperature before I add it to the database. :)
Phil September 25, 2016 at 2:28 pm - Reply

OK – this worked perfect. Coles brand, 12 Ham & Cheese Croquette. 195C, 5 mins shake then another 5 mins.
- admin September 25, 2016 at 2:51 pm - Reply
  
  Thanks Phil,
  
  I’ve added it to the page.
- Russell January 21, 2017 at 2:33 am - Reply
  
  I recently tried out my Rotisserie i put some small prawns (defrosted and peeled) in the basket (see diagram) and put rank in as well in low position i placed two salmon fillets on rack and cooked all at 220 for 12 minutes… The Salmon was spot on but prawns a little dry but still tasted great with dipping sauce
Linda October 2, 2016 at 5:50 pm - Reply

Hi there – Thank you for this page, much appreciated :). Only new to my Phillips Air Fyer. Just cooked a Chiko-Roll & Chips & they were perfectly cooked thanks to you. Pressed cook for 3 mins (to pre-heat) then added Chiko-Roll & cooked for 3 mins, then added frozen chips & for cooked another 8 mins! I did pause half way through and shook. No mess, no fuss… Great! 200C
Robyn October 22, 2016 at 3:15 pm - Reply

Has anyone tried frozen dim sims.
Suzanne Entwistle October 29, 2016 at 2:07 pm - Reply

Just cooked 2 marathon spring rolls and 350 g chips followed Linda’s (Thankyou Linda) timing. Found my spring rolls cooked perfectly but I thought they could have been a little hotter so next time I will do
3 min warmup
4 min chicko rolls then add the chips for 8 mins.
Regards
Sue
Joyce Payne October 30, 2016 at 2:48 am - Reply

Thanks to Cynthia for her question about temps at Fahrenheit or Celcius and to you for the answer. Now I know why my baked potatoes would not get done no matter how much time I added :-)
Bob November 26, 2016 at 2:06 pm - Reply

Thank you so much for this site. I am an eighty year old male cooking dunce who is just putting his shoulder to the cooking wheel. I have a small phillips fryer. I love it! This table of times and temps is a huge help. Good man!
- Frank weir April 12, 2017 at 10:47 am - Reply
  
  Keep it up Bob! 67 here…working hard at low carb cooking. Pressure cooker, air fry. Baking low carb has been a disaster.
Joan December 13, 2016 at 7:38 am - Reply

Pork chops are awesome. Just season, no flour, cook for 12 minutes at 360–very juicy.
- admin December 13, 2016 at 8:23 am - Reply
  
  Thanks Joan. I’ll add it to the database.
Rebeca December 24, 2016 at 3:39 am - Reply

Crispy bacons take 10 mins only? It took me around 20mins. Can you give me any tips?
- admin December 25, 2016 at 3:09 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Rebeca,
  
  I’m guessing bacon will depend a bit on the type of bacon cut, thickness, etc. It probably also depends on the air fryer you have. Is yours a Philips like I have? They’re pretty good. The next time I have bacon I’ll double check and adjust as necessary but the nice thing about the air fryer is you can open it during cooking to check up on the food and adjust as necessary.
Sally Dikos January 4, 2017 at 8:48 am - Reply

Thanks for taking the time to write this up. Just beginning to use my Air Fryer and so far so good. I did pork loin slices and they were wonderful – tender & juice! No breading, just seasoning. Appreciate confirmation that I can check on food cooking periodically. Tomorrow, chicken wings!
- admin January 4, 2017 at 6:20 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Sally,
  
  Thanks for the comment. Can I ask for the time and temperature and an idea of the qty cooked so I can add it to the database?
Mary January 4, 2017 at 11:43 am - Reply

I cooked frozen dim sims for about 12 mins at 200 deg. They were fine.
- admin January 4, 2017 at 6:19 pm - Reply
  
  Thanks Mary, I’ll be sure to add it to the database.
Geoff January 16, 2017 at 4:54 pm - Reply

Does anyone use their fryer for baking bread?
I made some yesterday and it was not bad but I thought I’d ask around as well.
Thanks
Bek January 19, 2017 at 5:44 pm - Reply

anybody tell me how long and what temp for party pies please. My son loves them but wasn’t sure how long.
Thanks so much.
Linda February 7, 2017 at 2:34 pm - Reply

How informative and creative .Thanks for sharing..
Sheryl Therese Edwards February 19, 2017 at 6:30 pm - Reply

How long would you cook Potato Gems for ? Your page is very helpful but was looking for gems. thanks so much
- gleff February 19, 2017 at 7:46 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Sheryl,
  
  I would experiment by trying the same time and temp as the Coles Ham & Cheese Croquettes since they are roughly the same size and contain potato. Please let me know if you come up with the winning combination though and I’ll add it to the database.
Judy March 9, 2017 at 5:50 am - Reply

I love my air fryer. Has anyone tried frozen breaded shrimp? I would appreciate any suggestions.
- Deborah Shaw April 19, 2017 at 8:12 am - Reply
  
  That is the first thing I prepared in my new XL air fryer. So perfect we had them again 3 days later. 330 F for 8 min.
Ken Chapman March 10, 2017 at 7:47 pm - Reply

Proper frozen chips, spray with oil, 180 deg C, 20 mins, toss after 10 mins to cook evenly.
Diane March 20, 2017 at 6:31 pm - Reply

Your online submission form does not seem to want to work for me.
Kangaroo Steak (marinated) 3 pieces 500 grams. Preheat Air Fryer 180 deg C. Cook 180 deg C for 8 minutes. Use basket for all over cooking. Looked dry on outside but still moist inside with largest piece still ‘pink’.
- gleff March 20, 2017 at 9:02 pm - Reply
  
  Thanks Diane
  
  I’m not sure why the submission form doesn’t work for you I just tried it and it worked fine.
  
  Thanks for the additions to the database. I’m not sure what images to use for them though. I’ll do a Google and see if I can find images that might closely resembles them although I can’t say I’ve ever tried cooking either of those. Thanks again.
Diane March 20, 2017 at 6:37 pm - Reply

Pumpkin (pepita) Seeds. I don’t even bother to wash,just remove as much membrane as possible. I drizzle with chilli and/or garlic oil. Season with herbs, whatever you like but I have been using Italian herbs a lot lately. Place in tray UNDER the basket to stop them flying around, especially as they dry out. 200 deg C for 6 – 8 minutes. Depends on size and volume, check, put on for further 2 – 3 minutes at a time. Great as a snack.
- Diane March 20, 2017 at 9:25 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Geoff, it was the unit of measurement ie, g (grams) and temperature that would not register. It would not let me proceed without those. Working at home on my Samsung tablet, so maybe an issue with that.
  - gleff March 21, 2017 at 6:48 am - Reply
    
    Hmmm.. interesting. I haven’t got a Samsung tablet to test with, but i’ve tested with my ipad and samsung Galaxy S5 and it seems to work. Oh well, I’ll try and investigate it a bit further if I can find someone else with a samsung tablet.
    
    Thanks for the recipes though Diane. I’ll try and find time after work today or tomorrow to add them to the database.
leslie braben March 24, 2017 at 3:14 pm - Reply

best way to air fry diced chicken breast time and temp please anyone
cheers
Rhonda April 2, 2017 at 12:09 am - Reply

Thank you so much for this handy list. I just got my airfryer and this will help me!!
Frank weir April 12, 2017 at 10:49 am - Reply

Gorton’s Beer Battered Fish Fillet, 390 degrees Fahrenheit, nine minutes. Flip halfway. Use oil spray to limit sticking.
JOE April 27, 2017 at 7:56 am - Reply

what temp and how long to cook two salmon fillets frozen
Russell June 5, 2017 at 1:11 am - Reply

Gday Again
Further to my cooking chicken i have refined my cook for
better more consistant results i am cooking 2.4 kilo chook 150C for 55 mins each side if you like to change my previous details or should i add it again?

CHEERS
Russell
- gleff June 5, 2017 at 5:58 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Russell,
  
  Thanks for the update. I’ve updated the Whole Chicken entry.
Russell June 7, 2017 at 2:51 am - Reply

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
i dropped the top half of my fryer
Smashed
Will have to save and buy it again :(
- gleff June 7, 2017 at 7:20 am - Reply
  
  Bugger. Sorry to hear.
Chris Richens June 27, 2017 at 1:59 pm - Reply

I would love to save this list to Pinterest for quick reference, as I want to use my Air Fryer more often. Is it possible?
- gleff June 27, 2017 at 8:35 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Chris,
  
  I would prefer if you don’t post them on Pinterest as it will screw up my traffic and Google ranking. I’m glad you like the site though. Maybe just bookmark it ;)
Joyce Macconnell July 15, 2017 at 1:38 am - Reply

Im in the USA a Brit ex pat for sausage rolls can you do uncooked in an air fryer as we can get frozen uk style uncooked ans also cooked fresh and frozen. Do you have times please and also for Scotch eggs fresh – cooking times
- gleff July 15, 2017 at 3:14 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Joyce
  
  Unfortunately I don’t have the cooking times you seek. I’ve never made scotch eggs before let alone in the air fryer. I’m not sure what the sausage rolls you speak of look like but if they are anything like the ones in Australia then they should be fine in an Air Fryer.
  
  The sausage rolls i’m thinking of are here. https://airfryer.cooking/cooking/sausage-roll/
John Muller July 22, 2017 at 8:19 pm - Reply

Just bought our first Phillips Air Fryer and made some spring rolls. Very nice and fat free. I think it will travel in our motorhome with us. So easy…
Thank you for compiling the recipe you book, great stuff. It will definitely come in handy for us novices….
Russell July 26, 2017 at 5:28 pm - Reply

A Lot of sites coming along now but they are not as good as the original Keep it up Peeps.
Got a pork shoulder roast in rotisserie at the moment i am using the numbers from the Elk entry as a start ill put on the details when i am done
Russell August 17, 2017 at 3:41 pm - Reply

I was just looking through FAQ. The question about wax paper or foil ….. i just mention….. 1 Wax Paper has wax coating I dont believe it harmless i dont go around eating wax candles i would avoid putting into a heated area… 2. Foil well i have not yet found an ideal size tray to put into my fryer so i make a little tray by folding corners of foil and it sort of has a edge like a tray and it works well…

I hope this can be used to help answer the question
- gleff August 17, 2017 at 6:11 pm - Reply
  
  Doh, you’re right Russell, I thought wax paper is the same as Baking Paper but they aren’t. The FAQ should say baking paper. I’ll be sure to change it. Thanks for letting me know.
  - Russell August 18, 2017 at 1:20 pm - Reply
    
    they are one in the same but the one side is covered in wax. read the side of the box
Russell August 17, 2017 at 3:44 pm - Reply

FAQ: How can i stop my air fryer smoking?

Buy it some nicotine patches..

Thats a joke for you Geff no need to post
- judith guiliano August 7, 2018 at 2:42 am - Reply
  
  put a little water in the outer pan of the a/f basket this should stop any a/f smoking/good luck
Sonia August 24, 2017 at 4:03 am - Reply

How long and t what temperature would I cook a frozen veggie burger?
Ann September 23, 2017 at 5:05 am - Reply

how long to cut scallops in air fryer?
lL January 25, 2018 at 8:38 am - Reply

can I cook Schwans frozen chicken strips in the air frywe and how do I do it?
Cynthia Filipek April 8, 2018 at 12:34 pm - Reply

I just used my Air Fryer for the first time and used your time and temp for Chicken Fingers and French Fries. They turned out great! I bookmarked your site and will be using it a lot! Thank you, Cynthia from South Dakota
- gleff April 8, 2018 at 3:23 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Cynthia,
  
  Thanks for the comment. I’m glad the site is proving useful to you.
  
  Geoff
Bijal June 18, 2018 at 4:48 pm - Reply

deep frying frozen breaded shrimp in standard, oil based deep fryer usually takes about 3-3.5 minutes to get them just right (these are raw breaded and frozen) and in any standard air fryer takes around 9 minutes for the shrimp to cook through…

in a QSR setup this kind of time taken to cook items doesnt really work for the business… any ideas on whether air frying will ever make it as the tool of choice for a “healthier” deep fried QSr food item?
Karyn October 27, 2018 at 10:44 am - Reply

This info is amazing. Is it available in printable pdf? I would love to have the info handy rather than look up all the time. Thanks
- gleff October 29, 2018 at 6:01 am - Reply
  
  Hi, Unfortunately a hard copy isn’t available at this time.
RIchard November 25, 2018 at 11:25 am - Reply

11/24/2018
;your cooking time data base is terrific. saved me buying a cooking book and having to buy
a complete set of spices. i made copies of what i wanted. that’s all i need. Thanks.
Anthony Thompson July 5, 2019 at 3:40 pm - Reply

Is this website still active as I cannot get the Next button to work to see all 68 pages of cooking times? Will not move from page one.

Thanks

Tony
- gleff July 5, 2019 at 3:45 pm - Reply
  
  Hi Tony. It’s currently 68 recipes, not 68 pages. I wish I had 68 pages :)
Don November 24, 2019 at 8:51 am - Reply

Greetings from the US! What an awesome site! Huge help! I got one this week and experiment every day. I’m retired and cooking for one. SO nice not having to run a whole oven for a plate of fires/chips and some chicken nuggets. This thing is a time saver, a money saver, and an energy saver. I realize the machines differ, so I use your suggestions and just go a few minutes less on the times – better to add a few minutes to achieve success than go too long and wreck the food. Also I really appreciate the metric/US measurements being available.
Erica December 28, 2021 at 11:23 pm - Reply

Hi, i just got a milex air fryer oven, does this recipes also work for it, as i see it is different to my eiger air fryer
- gleff December 29, 2021 at 7:03 am - Reply
  
  Hi Erica. If you preheat the airfryer before cooking, then they should work. Enjoy your new air fryer.
Sharon Gunning April 23, 2022 at 4:44 am - Reply

Great site I found it very helpful. Thanks so much.
Mike June 3, 2022 at 7:30 pm - Reply

A great idea for a website and very helpful. I have just bought an air fryer and had no idea of cooking times – now I do, thank you :)

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