Ninja experts reveal exact time you should cook foods in your air fryer for including roast potatoes

After all these years, air fryers are still going strong with many people keen to get one for themselves. Not only are they super convenient, but they also can save you a lot of money with many ditching their ovens.

However, when it comes to cooking with air fryers, there remains a gap in terms of understanding the cooking times for various foods compared to traditional ovens.

Whilst some foods have air fryer cooking instructions on the packaging, others do not. So to help people tackle this, Ninja Kitchen, has listed foods that the many of us are often unsure of how long we need to cook for along with a comprehensive guide to cooking times and temperatures. They caution that cooking times dependent on the number of food items and Ninja Air Fryer model.

How long to cook food in the air fryer for

Chicken Breast

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 16-22 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Sausages

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 8-15 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Roast Potatoes

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 40-50
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 15-26 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Frozen Chips

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 15-20
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 14-25 Oven Temperature (°C): 230 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 210 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 180

Bacon

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-15
Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 6-8 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 220

Baked Potato

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 65-80 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 30-40 Oven Temperature (°C): 220 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 200 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Steak

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-18 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 8-20 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Burgers

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 20-25 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 10-18 Oven Temperature (°C): 200 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 180 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 190

Salmon

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 10-15 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 10-14 Oven Temperature (°C): 180 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 160 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 200

Yorkshire Pudding

Oven Cooking Time (mins): 5-8 Ninja Air Fryer Cooking Time (mins): 3-4 Oven Temperature (°C): 220 Oven Fan Temperature (°C): 200 Ninja Air Fryer Temperature (°C): 180

Some top air fryer tips to remember!

1. Don't overfill the basket

When using your air fryer, avoid overfilling the baskets. Overfilling them can lead to sub-par results. Instead, give your food enough space to allow hot air to circulate freely - this will ensure even and crispy food.

1. Shake the basket when cooking

When cooking in the air fryer, be sure to shake your air fryer baskets a couple of times to ensure your food cooks evenly - this will also ensure that your food is crispy rather than soggy.

1. Ensure regular cleaning

It’s important to clean your air fryer drawer/s after every use to prevent the build-up of any grease/oils. Keeping your air fryer clean will ensure that it works efficiently for as long as possible.