Air fryers continue to be popular, with many eager to own one. They’re not just convenient; they can also save money as many opt to replace their ovens with them. However, there’s still a lack of clarity regarding the cooking times for different foods in air fryers compared to conventional ovens.
Whilst some foods have instructions about how to cook them in the air fryer, there’s a lot of foods that don’t. So to help people, Ninja Kitchen, has listed foods that the many of us are often unsure of how long we need to cook for along with a comprehensive guide to cooking times and temperatures. They caution that cooking times dependent on the number of food items and Ninja Air Fryer model.
How long to cook food in the air fryer for
Chicken Breast
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 16-22
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Sausages
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 8-15
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Roast Potatoes
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 40-50
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 15-26
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Frozen Chips
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 15-20
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 14-25
Oven Temperature (°C): 230
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 210
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 180
Bacon
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-15
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 6-8
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 220
Baked Potato
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 65-80
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 30-40
Oven Temperature (°C): 220
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 200
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Steak
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-18
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 8-20
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Burgers
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 10-18
Oven Temperature (°C): 200
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 190
Salmon
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-15
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 10-14
Oven Temperature (°C): 180
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 160
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200
Yorkshire Pudding
Oven Cooking Time (mins): 5-8
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 3-4
Oven Temperature (°C): 220
Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 200
Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 180
Some top air fryer tips to remember!
Don’t overfill the basket
When using your air fryer, avoid overfilling the baskets. Overfilling them can lead to sub-par results. Instead, give your food enough space to allow hot air to circulate freely – this will ensure even and crispy food.
Shake the basket when cooking
When cooking in the air fryer, be sure to shake your air fryer baskets a couple of times to ensure your food cooks evenly – this will also ensure that your food is crispy rather than soggy.
Ensure regular cleaning
It’s important to clean your air fryer drawer/s after every use to prevent the build-up of any grease/oils. Keeping your air fryer clean will ensure that it works efficiently for as long as possible.