Air Fryer Toaster Oven Cooking Chart

An air fryer toaster oven is one of the most versatile appliances you can have on your counter, and one where most cooks never fully realise its potential. The combination of convection heat and a compact cooking chamber creates conditions genuinely different from a conventional oven—which means cooking times and temperatures are different too.

The chart below covers the most common food categories. These are starting points. Your specific unit, the thickness of your cut, and whether food is fresh or frozen will all affect the result. Start here, adjust from there.

Vegetables

•       Broccoli florets: 190°C / 375°F — 10–12 min, shake halfway

•       Asparagus: 200°C / 400°F — 8–10 min

•       Brussels sprouts: 190°C / 375°F — 15–18 min, shake halfway

•       Zucchini slices: 190°C / 375°F — 10–12 min

•       Frozen french fries: 200°C / 400°F — 15–18 min, shake halfway

•       Sweet potato wedges: 200°C / 400°F — 20–25 min, flip halfway

Proteins

•       Chicken breast (boneless, ~180g): 200°C / 400°F — 18–22 min, flip halfway. Internal temp: 74°C / 165°F.

•       Chicken thighs (bone-in): 200°C / 400°F — 25–30 min. Internal temp: 74°C / 165°F.

•       Salmon fillet (~150g): 180°C / 350°F — 10–12 min. Do not flip.

•       Shrimp (large, peeled): 200°C / 400°F — 6–8 min, shake halfway

•       Beef burger (150g): 200°C / 400°F — 12–15 min, flip halfway. Internal temp: 71°C / 160°F.

•       Bacon: 200°C / 400°F — 8–10 min. No flip needed. Watch closely after 7 min.

Snacks and Appetizers

•       Frozen spring rolls: 200°C / 400°F — 8–10 min, flip halfway

•       Mozzarella sticks: 190°C / 375°F — 7–9 min

•       Frozen dumplings: 190°C / 375°F — 10–12 min, flip halfway

•       Roasted chickpeas: 190°C / 375°F — 20–25 min, shake every 8 min

Reheating

•       Pizza: 180°C / 350°F — 4–6 min on the rack. Far better than a microwave.

•       Fries: 190°C / 375°F — 5–6 min

•       Garlic bread: 180°C / 350°F — 5–7 min

•       Croissant: 170°C / 340°F — 4–5 min. Better than fresh.

Tips for Better Results

•       Preheat: always preheat the oven. Starting food in a hot oven significantly improves crispness and even cooking.

•       Do not crowd the basket: air needs to circulate around the food. Overcrowding creates steam, not crispness.

•       Pat proteins dry: moisture is the enemy of crispness. Pat chicken, fish, and shrimp dry before seasoning.

•       Shake or flip: for anything in the basket, this is the single most effective technique for even browning.

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