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The Complete Air Fryer Cook-Time Chart

Temperature, time and when to shake for 25+ foods — on one printable page. Pin it to the fridge and never overcook chicken again. Plus 25 free high-protein recipes by email.

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Air Fryer Cook Times — The Cheat Sheet
25+ foods · temp, time & when to shake

— What You Get

Never Guess a Cook Time Again

One glance tells you the temperature, the minutes and whether to shake — for everything you actually cook.

Temp + Time for 25+ Foods
Poultry, meat, fish, vegetables and frozen items — all on one page.
When to Shake or Flip
The step most people skip — clearly marked for even, crispy results.
Print-Ready PDF
Clean, light design made to pin on the fridge or keep on your phone.
Bonus: 25 Free Recipes
You also get our full high-protein air fryer ebook, with macros, by email.
Frozen-Food Section
Straight-from-frozen times for fries, nuggets and more — no thawing.
Works for Any Model
General guidelines that work across most consumer air fryers.

— Recommended Air Fryers

The Best Air Fryers for High-Protein Meal Prep

The chart works in any air fryer. These are five proven models for different kitchens and budgets.

Ninja Foodi DZ201 2-basket DualZone air fryer
Best Overall
Ninja Foodi DualZone DZ201
8-quart with two independent baskets — cook protein and vegetables separately and finish them together. Ideal for meal prep.
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Ninja DoubleStack family-size 2-basket air fryer
Best for Families
Ninja DoubleStack 2-Basket
Stacked dual-basket design gives family-size capacity with a smaller countertop footprint.
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Ninja AF101 compact 4-quart air fryer
Best Compact
Ninja AF101
A 4-quart single-basket model that is compact, affordable and dependable — a great entry point.
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Instant Vortex Plus 6-quart air fryer
Best Single-Basket
Instant Vortex Plus
A 6-quart all-rounder with even crisping and simple presets — room for a full batch in one go.
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Emeril Lagasse French Door air fryer oven
Best Air Fryer Oven
Emeril Lagasse French Door
A convection oven-style air fryer with large capacity — best for bigger trays and whole meals.
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Cooking times are general guidelines that vary by air fryer model, wattage and portion size. Always cook food to a safe internal temperature.