How to Cook Frozen Foods in an Air Fryer
- If you’re using two cooking trays, arrange the food in a single layer on each tray. Place one tray on the top rack and one on the middle rack; if you’re using one tray, place it on the middle rack. If you’re using the basket, do not fill more than ⅔ full.
- Select the setting and shortest time based on the chart below. If you’re using the cooking trays, switch the trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder).
- Add time, if needed, for desired doneness. If a specific food is not listed here, set the time for 3–5 minutes less than the package recommends for cooking in a conventional oven.
Frozen Food | Setting | Tray or Basket | Time |
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Chicken nuggets | AIR FRY | Basket* | 10-12 minutes |
Chicken strips and breaded tenderloins | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 12-16 minutes |
Chicken wings (bone-in) | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 16-18 minutes |
Fish fillets (battered) | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 14-16 minutes |
Fish sticks | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 10-12 minutes |
Fries (battered, waffle, or curly) | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 12-14 minutes |
Fries (thick-cut or steak) | AIR FRY | Basket* | 14-16 minutes |
Fries (thin-cut) | AIR FRY | Basket* | 10-12 minutes |
Hot sandwich pockets | BAKE | Cooking Tray | 16-18 minutes |
Meatballs (fully cooked) | BAKE | Cooking Tray | 22-24 minutes |
Mini bagel pizzas | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 6-8 minutes |
Mini egg rolls | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 8-12 minutes |
Mozzarella sticks (breaded) | AIR FRY | Basket* | 6-8 minutes |
Onion rings | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 8-10 minutes |
Pizza snack rolls | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 8-10 minutes |
Potato tots | AIR FRY | Basket* | 14-16 minutes |
Shrimp (popcorn or breaded butterfly) | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 6-8 minutes |
Taquitos | AIR FRY | Cooking Tray | 8-10 minutes |
Safety Tip: *Always use the retrieval tool to remove the basket or rotisserie set as they will be hot. Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.
Please note: Results may vary depending on the food manufacturer. The times listed are approximate based on testing.
How to Roast Vegetables in an Air Fryer
- Toss the vegetables with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil and season as desired.
- Evenly divide the vegetables on the cooking trays, arranging them in a single layer on each tray.
- Turn the wheel to select the ROAST setting; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time according to the chart below. Press the wheel to start .
- Switch the trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder).
Vegetable | Quantity | Prep | Time |
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Asparagus (thin) | 1 bunch (about 8 oz./250 g) | Trim to fit length of cooking trays | 4 minutes |
Bell peppers | 2 medium (about 1 lb./450 g) | Remove seeds and slice into 1" (2.5-cm) wedges | 8 minutes |
Broccoli | 1 large head (about 1 lb./450 g) | Cut into bite-sized florets | 8 minutes |
Carrots | 2 lbs. (1 kg) | Peel and dice into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces | 22 minutes |
Cauliflower | 1 medium head (about 1½ lbs./700 g) | Cut into bite-sized florets | 16 minutes |
Green beans | 1 lb. (450 g) | Trim off stems | 10 minutes |
Potatoes (whole russet) | 4 medium or large | Leave whole, do not peel | 40-50 minutes |
Potatoes (petite new or fingerling) | 3 lbs. (1.4 kg) | Leave whole, do not peel | 24 minutes |
Sweet potatoes | 2 medium (about 1 lb./450 g) | Do not peel, cut into ¼" (6-mm) thick French-fry shape | 20 minutes |
Zucchini | 1¼ lbs. (575 g) | Slice into 1" (2.5 cm) rounds | 14 minutes |
Safety Tip: Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.
How to Cook Chicken in an Air Fryer
- Pat the food dry and brush it with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil. Season as desired.
- Evenly divide the food on the cooking trays, arranging it in a single layer on each tray.
- Turn the wheel to select the setting indicated below; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time according to the chart below. Press the wheel to start.
- Switch the trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder).
- Poultry should reach 165°F (74°C) in thickest part. Seafood should reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for medium doneness.
Cook's Tip
To cook evenly, arrange the pieces with the thickest part toward the outside edge of the trays.
Chicken | Quantity | Setting | Time |
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Chicken breasts (boneless, skinless) | 4 breasts (about 6 oz./175 g each) | ROAST | 18 minutes |
Chicken thighs (boneless, skinless) | 6 thighs (about 4–5 oz./ 125–150 g each) | ROAST | 16 minutes |
Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) | 6 thighs (about 6 oz./175 g each) | AIR FRY | 28 minutes |
Chicken drumsticks | 8 drumsticks (about 4–5 oz./ 125–150 g each) | AIR FRY | 24minutes |
Chicken tenderloins | 12 tenderloins (about 1½ lbs./700 g) | ROAST | 10 minutes |
Chicken wings | 16 wings (about 2¼ lbs./1 kg) | AIR FRY | 20 minutes |
Safety Tip: Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.
How to Bake Fish & Seafood in an Air Fryer
- Pat the food dry and brush it with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil. Season as desired.
- Evenly divide the food on the cooking trays, arranging it in a single layer on each tray.
- Turn the wheel to select the setting indicated below; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time according to the chart below. Press the wheel to start.
- Switch the trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder).
- Poultry should reach 165°F (74°C) in thickest part. Seafood should reach an internal temperature of 140°F (60°C) for medium doneness.
Cook's Tip
To cook evenly, arrange the pieces with the thickest part toward the outside edge of the trays.
Fish & Seafood | Quantity | Setting | Time |
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Salmon fillets (about 1"/2.5 cm thick) | 4 fillets 6 oz. (175 g) each | ROAST | 12 minutes |
Skinless cod fillets (about 1"/2.5 cm thick) | 4 fillets 6 oz. (175 g) each | ROAST | 14 minutes |
Tilapia fillets (about ½"/1 cm thick) | 4 fillets 6 oz. (175 g) each | ROAST | 12 minutes |
Medium shrimp (tail off, peeled, 41–50 ct.) | 1 lb. (450 g) | ROAST | 4 minutes |
Safety Tip: Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.
How to Use the Air Fryer Rotisserie Setting
- Pat the food dry, tie, and insert the rotisserie spit into the food according to the directions below.
- Slide the rotisserie forks onto both ends of the spit and into the food with the prongs facing inward. Tighten the screws to secure the forks.
- Brush the meat with 1 tbsp (15 mL) of oil and season as desired. Insert the spit into the air fryer by aligning the side of the spit with the slot on the left inside of the air fryer. Slide the other side of the spit along the track on the right inside of the air fryer until it is seated.
- Turn the wheel to select the ROTISSERIE setting; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time according to the chart below. Press the wheel to start.
- Using the retrieval tool, carefully remove the rotisserie from the cooking chamber.*
- For best results, rest the meat according to the chart. The temperature will continue to rise while resting. Loosen the screws and carefully remove the food from the spit.
Ingredients | Prep | Cook Time/ Temperature |
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2 whole Cornish hens 1–1¼ lbs. (450–575 g) each | Tie the legs together with a 6" (15-cm) piece of cooking twine. Tie the wings against the breasts with a 12" (30-cm) piece. Insert the spit through the sides of the hens, so they sit side by side centered on the spit. | 26–30 minutes Rest for 10 minutes before carving. Finished temp: 165°F (74°C) |
1 whole chicken 3½–4 lbs. (1.6–1.8 kg) | Tie the legs together with a 12" (30-cm) piece of cooking twine. Tie the wings against the breasts with a 24" (60-cm) piece. Insert the spit through the legs where they are tied together and through the cavity, centering on the spit. | 60–65 minutes Rest for 20 minutes before carving. Finished temp: 165°F (74°C) |
1 whole boneless pork loin roast 2 lbs. (1 kg) | Tie the roast at 1–2" (2.5–5-cm) intervals with cooking twine. Insert the spit lengthwise through the center. | 40–50 minutes Rest for 20 minutes before slicing. Finished temps: 145°F (57°C) for medium 160°F (71°C) for well done |
1 whole cauliflower Up to 6" (15-cm) diameter, leaves trimmed, core intact | Insert the spit crosswise through the center of the cauliflower. | 24–26 minutes or until tender. |
Safety Tip:* Always use the retrieval tool to remove the basket or rotisserie set as they will be hot. Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.
How to Dehydrate Fruits & Vegetables in an Air Fryer
- Prepare the fruit or vegetable according to the chart below.
- Arrange in a single layer on each cooking tray (the slices can slightly overlap at the beginning because they will shrink as they dehydrate).
- Turn the wheel to select the DEHYDRATE setting; press the wheel to select. Turn the wheel to adjust the time according to the chart below. Press the wheel to start.
- Switch the trays halfway through cooking (you’ll hear beeps as a reminder).
- Cool completely before storing in airtight containers.
Ingredients | Quantity | Prep | Time |
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Apples | 2 medium | Peel if desired, slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. | 4–6 hours |
Bananas | 4–5 medium | Slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. Lightly oil cooking tray to prevent sticking. | 6 hours |
Bell peppers | 2 large | Cut into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces. | 12 hours |
Carrots | 3-4 | Slice into ¹/8" (3-mm) slices. | 3–4 hours |
Celery | 8 stalks | Slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. | 6 hours |
Kale | 6 cups (1.5 L) | Remove stems and tear into pieces. | 2 hours |
Mushrooms | 8 oz. (250 g) | Slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. | 4 hours |
Onion | 1 large | Cut into 1" (2.5-cm) pieces and separate. | 12 hours |
Parsley | 2 cups (500 mL) | Remove stems | 1–2 hours |
Pears | 2 medium | Peel, if desired, and slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. | 4–6 hours |
Pineapple | 1 small | Peel, core, and slice into ¼" (6-mm) slices. | 6 hours |
Tomatoes (Campari) | 1 lb. (450 g) | Slice in half crosswise. Place cut-side up on cooking tray. | 14–18 hours |
Tomatoes (plum) | 6–8 medium | Slice into ½" (1-cm) slices. | 6–8 hours |
Cook's Tip
Different fruits and veggies can be dried at the same time, but avoid mixing them on the same cooking tray.
Safety Tip: Use oven mitts or grips when using the air fryer.