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Air Fryer Meat & Seafood Recipes

Cooking meat and seafood in the air fryer gives you the juicy inside and golden crust of pan-frying — without standing over a hot hob. Here’s your complete protein cooking guide.

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Chicken

Chicken breast: 190°C for 18–20 min. Thighs: 200°C for 22–25 min. Always check internal temp reaches 74°C. Rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Steak

For a medium steak: 200°C for 10–12 minutes, flipping halfway. Rest for 5 minutes. Season generously with salt and pepper.

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Pork

Pork chops: 190°C for 15–18 minutes. Pork tenderloin: 190°C for 20–25 minutes until internal temp reaches 63°C.

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Salmon

Salmon fillets: 180°C for 10–12 minutes. Season with lemon, dill and a drizzle of olive oil. Perfect every time.

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Prawns & Seafood

King prawns: 180°C for 6–8 minutes. Calamari: 200°C for 8–10 minutes. Always pat seafood dry first for the crispiest results.

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Safe Internal Temperatures

Chicken: 74°C · Pork: 63°C · Beef/lamb (medium): 63°C · Fish: 60°C. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.

Want the Full Breakdown on Chicken Breast?

The quick times above are a solid starting point, but if yours keeps coming out dry, Air Fryer Chicken Breast: Times, Temps & How to Keep It Juicy covers exactly why that happens and how to fix it. For any protein here, the Doneness Checker takes the guesswork out of knowing when it’s actually done.

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