Air Fryer Portion & Shopping Calculator

Scale Any Air Fryer Recipe for the Right Number of People

Whether you're cooking for one or feeding a family of eight, our portion calculator scales five popular air fryer recipes to the exact number of people you're cooking for — and generates a complete shopping list with quantities.

Select a recipe, set the number of people, and get an instant shopping list with scaled ingredient amounts. Print it or screenshot it before heading to the shops.

Batch Cooking Tip: When cooking for more than 4 people, you will likely need to cook in multiple batches — air fryer baskets work best when not overcrowded. Plan for this by starting the longer-cooking foods first.

Air Fryer Batch Cooking Guide

Planning for Multiple People

The air fryer basket limits how much you can cook at once. A standard 3–5L air fryer fits approximately 300–500g of food in a single layer. For 4+ people, this means multiple batches for most recipes.

Keep the First Batch Warm

While cooking subsequent batches, keep cooked food warm in a low oven (70–80°C). Do not cover tightly — this creates steam and softens any crispiness. Leave loosely tented with foil.

Order of Cooking

For multi-food meals, cook longer-cooking items first (chicken, steak) and keep them warm while cooking faster items (fries, vegetables). Use the Multi-Food Cooking Planner for a precise schedule.

QCan I double a recipe in the air fryer?

You can double the ingredient quantities, but you cannot cook double the quantity at once — you will need to cook in batches. Trying to squeeze double the food into the basket produces steamed rather than crispy results.

QDoes cooking time change when cooking for more people?

Individual cook times stay the same — you just need more batches. Each batch of the same food at the same portion size cooks in the same amount of time. Keep the first batch warm in a low oven while cooking subsequent batches.

Air Fryer Portion &Shopping Calculator