Airfryer 101

For most households, a 5- to 6-quart air fryer balances capacity, counter space, and cooking performance.

Batter shrimp for the air fryer with a three-step breading station of flour, egg wash, and panko breadcrumbs.

Preheat the air fryer to 400°F, pat the wings dry, arrange them in a single layer, and cook for 18 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway.

To air fry chicken wings in an air fryer oven, preheat to 400°F, pat dry, arrange in a single layer, and cook for 18–25 minutes, flipping halfway.

Reheating a fried chicken breast in an air fryer typically takes 8 to 10 minutes at 360–375°F, flipping halfway.

Cook vegetable egg rolls in an air fryer at 350°F for 10-15 minutes or 400°F for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown.

Most air fryer stir-fry recipes cook at 375–400°F for 8–15 minutes total, depending on whether you start with raw meat, tofu, or frozen vegetables.

Cook a 1-inch steak at 400°F for 5 minutes, flip, then 3–5 minutes more for medium-rare (120–125°F before resting).

Most sausages cook in an air fryer in 10–15 minutes at 180°C (350°F–400°F), but the time varies based on thickness and whether they are raw.

Cook frozen ground beef patties in an air fryer about 14 minutes at 370°F, flipping halfway. For crumbles, cook 15–20 minutes at 400°F.