Air Fryer Alley: Crispy food, weeknight speed.

Crispy food, weeknight speed.

Exact temps, exact times, and the shake-or-flip moment, with the safe internal temperature on every protein. No life stories before the ingredients.

  • Safe temps
  • Exact times
  • No life stories

Times and temps, at a glance

From the cheat sheet
FoodTempTime
Wings (split)*400°F20–24 min
Breasts (8 oz)375°F16–20 min
Thighs (bone-in)380°F22–26 min
Tenders (breaded)375°F10–12 min
Nuggets (frozen)400°F10–12 min

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Recipes and guides

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How we test

Every recipe is built from manufacturer guidance, USDA safe temperatures and widely reported results, and says plainly when the editor has cooked it. Times are stated as ranges because fryers run hot or cool by 10 to 25°F; the thermometer reading is the real doneness test, always. Our testing method is public.