Air Fryer CalculatorCooking chart
Use this frozen food chart as a starting point, then adjust for food size, basket crowding and your air fryer model.
Frozen-food rows cover very different products, from loose vegetables to raw meat fillings. Use the packet's cook-from-frozen instruction where available. For pies, pasties, spring rolls and similar foods, test the centre rather than relying on a crisp outside.
33 foods shown
| Food | Category | Oven | Air fryer | Check from | Safety / note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken nuggets | Frozen food | 200C, 18 min | 190C, 10-13 min | 9 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Cook from frozen in a single layer. |
| Breaded chicken goujons | Frozen food | 200C, 20 min | 190C, 12-15 min | 10 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Avoid overlapping breaded pieces. |
| Hash browns | Frozen food | 220C, 20 min | 200C, 11-15 min | 10 min | Cook until hot through and crisp outside. |
| Small frozen pizza | Frozen food | 200C, 16 min | 180C, 8-11 min | 7 min | Follow the packet instructions and make sure the centre and toppings are hot throughout. Only use it if it fits without bending. |
| Fish fingers | Frozen food | 220C, 15 min | 200C, 8-11 min | 7 min | 63C is a general thermometer guide, not specific FSA numeric fish wording. FSA visual checks say fish should turn opaque and separate easily with a fork; shellfish should become firm and opaque. Cook until steaming hot inside. |
| Breaded cod fillet | Frozen food | 220C, 25 min | 200C, 14-18 min | 12 min | 63C is a general thermometer guide, not specific FSA numeric fish wording. FSA visual checks say fish should turn opaque and separate easily with a fork; shellfish should become firm and opaque. Cook from frozen until crisp and hot through. |
| Frozen onion rings | Frozen food | 220C, 15 min | 200C, 7-10 min | 6 min | Cook in a single layer for crisp coating. |
| Mozzarella sticks | Frozen food | 220C, 10 min | 190C, 5-7 min | 4 min | Follow the packet instructions, heat the centre throughout, and stop before cheese leaks heavily. |
| Frozen spring rolls | Frozen food | 200C, 18 min | 190C, 9-12 min | 8 min | Follow the packet instructions and make sure the filling is hot throughout. Let it cool briefly before eating. |
| Frozen samosas | Frozen food | 200C, 20 min | 190C, 10-14 min | 9 min | Follow the packet instructions and make sure the filling is hot throughout. Pastry can brown early. |
| Garlic bread slices | Frozen food | 200C, 12 min | 180C, 5-8 min | 4 min | Keep buttered side up. |
| Frozen lasagne portion | Frozen food | 190C, 45 min | 170C, 28-36 min | 24 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Dense frozen meals need careful centre checks. |
| Frozen pasty | Frozen food | 200C, 35 min | 180C, 20-26 min | 18 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Filling must be piping hot. |
| Frozen sausage rolls | Frozen food | 200C, 25 min | 180C, 14-19 min | 12 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Pastry can brown before sausage filling is hot. |
| Frozen garlic mushrooms | Frozen food | 200C, 18 min | 190C, 9-13 min | 8 min | Watch crumb coating near the end. |
| Frozen vegetable nuggets | Frozen food | 200C, 18 min | 190C, 9-12 min | 8 min | Cook until crisp and hot through. |
| Halloumi fries | Frozen food | 200C, 12 min | 180C, 6-9 min | 5 min | Stop before cheese leaks too much. |
| Frozen mixed vegetables | Frozen food | 200C, 20 min | 180C, 10-14 min | 8 min | Expect a softer result than fresh roasted veg. |
| Frozen broccoli | Frozen food | 200C, 22 min | 185C, 11-15 min | 9 min | Pat away ice crystals if possible. |
| Frozen Yorkshire puddings | Frozen food | 200C, 5 min | 180C, 3-4 min | 2 min | They heat very quickly; watch closely. |
| Stuffing balls | Frozen food | 200C, 25 min | 180C, 13-18 min | 11 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Cook until hot through, especially if made with meat juices. |
| Frozen scampi | Frozen food | 220C, 18 min | 200C, 9-12 min | 8 min | 63C is a general thermometer guide, not specific FSA numeric fish wording. FSA visual checks say fish should turn opaque and separate easily with a fork; shellfish should become firm and opaque. Cook until crisp and hot through. |
| Frozen calamari rings | Frozen food | 220C, 16 min | 200C, 8-11 min | 7 min | 63C is a general thermometer guide, not specific FSA numeric fish wording. FSA visual checks say fish should turn opaque and separate easily with a fork; shellfish should become firm and opaque. Do not overcook; it can toughen. |
| Frozen mini quiche | Frozen food | 190C, 25 min | 170C, 14-19 min | 12 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Egg filling must be hot through. |
| Frozen burgers | Frozen food | 200C, 25 min | 180C, 15-20 min | 13 min | use 70C in the centre for 2 minutes, or another FSA/GOV.UK equivalent temperature-time combination. Minced, skewered and rolled meats should be cooked all the way through. Check the centre before serving. |
| Chicken kiev | Frozen food | 200C, 30 min | 180C, 18-24 min | 16 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Hot butter may leak; check chicken centre. |
| Chicken cordon bleu | Frozen food | 200C, 30 min | 180C, 18-24 min | 16 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Check the thickest part. |
| Frozen individual meat pie | Frozen food | 200C, 35 min | 180C, 22-28 min | 19 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Pastry browns before filling; centre must be hot. |
| Frozen chicken strips | Frozen food | 200C, 22 min | 190C, 12-16 min | 10 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Cook in one layer. |
| Frozen popcorn chicken | Frozen food | 200C, 18 min | 190C, 9-13 min | 8 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Small pieces cook quickly; check early. |
| Frozen meatballs | Frozen food | 200C, 25 min | 180C, 15-20 min | 13 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Sauce separately after cooking if preferred. |
| Frozen dim sum | Frozen food | 190C, 15 min | 170C, 8-11 min | 7 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Air frying gives a drier result than steaming. |
| Frozen burrito | Frozen food | 190C, 25 min | 170C, 14-20 min | 12 min | use 75C in the centre as the practical target. This matches an FSA/GOV.UK temperature-time option of 75C for 30 seconds, but packet instructions and appliance manuals still take priority. Centre heats slowly; check before eating. |
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Treat every result as a starting point. Check early, leave space for airflow, and use a food thermometer for meat, fish and reheated food.
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Preheating can help with short cooks and crisp foods, but follow your model manual when it gives specific advice.
Ranges are more honest than one fixed number because portion size and basket crowding matter.
Check the centre and use a thermometer where possible. Browning outside is not enough.