Inspiration Guide

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Air Fry Cooking Chart
* After cutting potatoes, allow raw fries to soak in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove unnecessary starch.
Pat fries dry. The drier the fries, the better the results.
INGREDIENT AMOUNT PER ZONE PREPARATION TOSS IN OIL TEMP
VEGETABLES
Asparagus 1 bunch Whole, stems trimmed 2 tsp 390°F 8–12 mins 20–25 mins
Beets 6–7 small Whole None 390°F 30–35 mins 35–40 mins
Bell peppers
(for roasting)
3 small peppers Whole None 390°F 10–15 mins 15–20 mins
Broccoli 1 head Cut in 1-inch florets 1 Tbsp 390°F 8–10 mins 15–17 mins
Brussels sprouts 1 lb Cut in half, stem removed 1 Tbsp 400°F 15–20 mins 20–25 mins
Butternut squash 1
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1–2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 390°F 20–25 mins 35–40 mins
Carrots 1 lb Peeled, cut in
1
/2-inch pieces 1 Tbsp 390°F 13–16 mins 25–30 mins
Cauliflower 1 head Cut in 1-inch florets 2 Tbsp 390°F 17–20 mins 20–25 mins
Corn on the cob 2 ears, cut in half Husks removed 1 Tbsp 390°F 12–15 mins 18–20 mins
Green beans 1 bag (12 oz) Trimmed 1 Tbsp 390°F 8–10 mins 10–15 mins
Kale (for chips) 5 cups, packed Torn in pieces, stems removed None 300°F 7–9 mins 15–20 mins
Mushrooms 8 oz Rinsed, cut in quarters 1 Tbsp 390°F 7–9 mins 13–15 mins
Potatoes, russet
1
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1-inch wedges 1 Tbsp 400°F 20–22 mins 35–38 mins
1 lb Hand-cut fries*, thin
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola 400°F 20–24 mins 30–35 mins
1 lb Hand-cut fries*, thick
1
/2–3 Tbsp, canola 400°F 19–24 mins 35–40 mins
3 whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 30–35 mins 37–40 mins
Potatoes, sweet
1
1
/2 lbs Cut in 1-inch chunks 1 Tbsp 400°F 15–20 mins 30–35 mins
3 whole (6–8 oz) Pierced with fork 3 times None 400°F 36–42 mins 40–45 mins
Zucchini 1 lb
Cut in quarters lengthwise,
then cut in 1-inch pieces
1 Tbsp 390°F 15–18 mins 25–28 mins
POULTRY
Chicken breasts
2 breasts (
3
/4–1
1
/2 lbs each) Bone in Brushed with oil 390°F 25–30 mins 30–35 mins
4 breasts (
1
/2–
3
/4 lb each) Boneless Brushed with oil 390°F 22–24 mins 25–28 mins
Chicken thighs
2 thighs (6–10 oz each) Bone in Brushed with oil 390°F 22–28 mins 26–29 mins
4 thighs (4–8 oz each) Boneless Brushed with oil 390°F 18–22 mins 25–28 mins
Chicken wings 2 lbs Drumettes & flats 1 Tbsp 390°F 18–22 mins 43–47 mins
FISH & SEAFOOD
Crab cakes 2 cakes (6–8 oz each) None Brushed with oil 390°F 5–10 mins 10–13 mins
Lobster tails 4 tails (3–4 oz each) Whole None 390°F 5–8 mins 15–18 mins
Salmon fillets 3 fillets (4 oz each) None Brushed with oil 400°F 7–12 mins 13–17 mins
Shrimp 1 lb Whole, peeled, tails on 1 Tbsp 390°F 7–10 mins 10–13 mins
For best results,
shake or toss often.
To pause both zones while using
SMART FINISH press the
START/PAUSE button.
To pause an individual zone
while both zones are cooking,
press the zone you would like
to pause, then press the
START/PAUSE button.
To resume cooking,
press START/PAUSE again.
Use these cook times as a guide,
adjusting to your preference.
Shake your food
We recommend shaking your
food at least twice during the
cooking cycle for best results.
OR
Toss with
silicone-tipped
tongs
DUALZONE
when cooking in both zones —
same or dierent foods.
SINGLE ZONE
when cooking in one zone —
not using the other zone.
NOTE: Don't see the food you're looking for in the charts below? Find a similar food, and decrease
cook time by 25%. For frozen foods, decrease the cook time on the packaging by 25%. For best
results, check on food often, increasing cook time if necessary.