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Preheat the air fryer for 5 minutes before cooking. While not necessary, preheating
the unit will cook foods faster and promote crisp results. If the unit is cold, add a few
minutes to your expected cooking time. CAUTION: Be careful when adding food after
preheating as the inside of the fryer will be hot.
For a crisp exterior, oil foods lightly. Some foods, especially if fresh, benet from
being tossed with a little oil in a separate bowl before frying. However, high-fat foods,
like a well-marbled steak, or prepared foods usually require no additional oil.
Avoid wet batters. Loose batters, such as those used for deep frying, do not work in
air fryers, as the batter simply slides off. Adapt such recipes to give foods a thicker
coating, preferably including breadcrumbs to help the coating adhere.
Use medium-high to high heat for most cooking. Most foods air fry best between
325°F and 400°F. For gentler cooking and reheating, use a lower temperature to
avoid overcooking.
Don’t overcrowd the basket. Too much food, especially if tightly packed, can inhibit
browning and crisping. A better bet: Fry food in batches.
Shake the basket during cooking for even cooking. A good shake is especially
benecial for smaller items like french fries, onion rings, and chicken wings. For larger
or more fragile foods, consider gently tossing or ipping for even results.
Check on foods early. Check foods on the earlier side of cooking time; you can always
slide the basket back in to continue cooking.
Follow food-safety guidelines for doneness. Because air fryer temperatures and food
sizes can vary, do not rely on recipe timing only when cooking food. Check foods for
doneness against current safety guidelines before serving.
AIR FRYER COOKING TIPS
NOTE: The times and temperatures offered in these charts are suggestions and may vary.
Please follow current food-safety guidelines when determining doneness.
*For cheeseburgers, ip once and add cheese after time is up. Let melt in still-hot fryer.
Meat Amount/Prep Toss with oil? Time (min) Temp (˚F) Shake/Flip
Bacon
3 slices, halved
crosswise
No 10 400
No, but check
bacon isn’t touching
Chicken breast
(boneless, skinless)
3 halves (6-8 oz each),
seasoned as desired
Brush lightly 18-22 375 Flip once
Chicken wings
(ats and drumettes)
12 pieces,
seasoned as desired
Yes 30-32 375 Shake once
Hamburgers/
Cheeseburgers*
4 4-oz patties
(80% lean)
No
9-12
(medium)
380 Flip once
Pork chops (bone-in)
2 8-oz chops,
seasoned as desired
No 15-18 400 Flip once
Steak
2 12-oz steaks (¾"
thick), seasoned as
desired
No 11 (medium) 400 Flip once
Frozen Foods Amount/Prep Toss with oil? Time (min) Temp (˚F) Shake/Flip
Apple turnovers 3 No 16-18 350 No
Chicken tenders 6 pieces No 11-13 375 Flip once
Chicken nuggets 16 pieces No 10 400 Gently ip once
Fish sticks 15 pieces No 8-9 400 Gently ip once
French fries (thin) 1 lb Yes 17-19 400
Shake every
5 minutes
French fries (thick) 1 lb Yes 20-22 400
Shake every
5 minutes
Mozzarella sticks 12 pieces No 7 380 Flip once
Tater tots 14 oz No 15 400
Shake every
5 minutes
AIR FRYING CHART
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