What Can I Air Fry?
240 Foods, Sorted by Category
Browse or search 240 foods you can cook in an air fryer, from chicken and chips to halloumi, cakes and leftovers, each with its temperature, time and fresh or frozen settings.
How to Use the Air Fryer Food Finder
- Search or browse. Type an ingredient you have, like “chicken”, “potato” or “halloumi”, or tap a category such as Vegetables or Frozen & Ready Foods.
- Tap a food. Each one shows the temperature and time at a glance; tap it for the full settings.
- Fine-tune it. Choose the size, cut or doneness, whether it’s fresh or frozen, and how much you’re cooking.
- Cook. Follow the flip or shake reminder, the oil amount and the safe inside temperature. Use “Copy link” to save a food for next time.
Want a single answer for one food? The air fryer cooking time calculator uses the same 240-food list in a quicker pick-and-cook layout.
Discover What You Can Make with What You Have
One of the best things about an air fryer is its versatility. If you have chicken, potatoes, fish, vegetables, cheese, mushrooms, bread, eggs, onions or corn in your fridge or cupboard, you are already equipped to make dozens of different meals. For a full guide with meal ideas, read what can you cook in an air fryer.
Most Popular Air Fryer Ingredients
🍗 Chicken
Chicken is the most popular air fryer ingredient by far. Tenders, wings, schnitzel, thighs: the air fryer produces consistently golden, crispy chicken in a fraction of the oven time. Boneless pieces work best; bone-in pieces need slightly longer.
More ideas: meat & seafood recipes
🥔 Potatoes
From classic chips to wedges, hasselback potatoes and home fries, potatoes are the air fryer’s best friend. Cut into chips, toss lightly in oil and season well. For extra crispy chips, soak in cold water for 30 minutes and dry completely before cooking.
🐟 Fish
Fish fillets cook beautifully in an air fryer, done in 8–14 minutes. Works especially well for white fish like cod and for salmon. Coat in seasoned flour or breadcrumbs for a crispy finish.
🥦 Broccoli & Vegetables
Air fryer vegetables develop a caramelised, slightly charred character that steaming or boiling can’t replicate. Toss in about 1 tablespoon of oil per 500g with garlic powder and sea salt, and cook at 180–200°C for 8–18 minutes depending on the vegetable.
What You Shouldn’t Air Fry
Wet batter, soups and stews, raw rice and pasta, loose leafy greens and cheese on its own don’t work well. Open the “Don’t air fry” tab in the tool for the full list and what to do instead.