The air fryer has quietly become the handiest bit of kit in the kitchen for cooking meat, quick, no messy hob, and brilliantly crispy. Here's a go-to chart of times and temperatures for the cuts we sell most. Times are a guide, so check thicker pieces are cooked through before serving.
Chicken
- Chicken breast — 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway
- Chicken thighs (bone-in) — 180°C for 18 to 22 minutes
- Chicken drumsticks — 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes
- Chicken wings — 190°C for 16 to 20 minutes, shaking the basket
Beef
- Steak (2cm) — 200°C for 8 to 12 minutes depending on how you like it, turning halfway
- Burgers — 180°C for 10 to 12 minutes
Pork
- Gammon steak — 180°C for 10 to 12 minutes, turning halfway
- Pork chops — 190°C for 12 to 15 minutes
- Sausages — 180°C for 12 to 15 minutes, turning
A few golden rules
- Don't overcrowd the basket. Air needs to move around the meat, so cook in batches if you have to.
- Preheat for a couple of minutes for the best sear.
- Check with a thermometer for anything thick: chicken to 74°C, pork to 71°C, beef to your preferred doneness.
- Pat meat dry before it goes in for crispier results.
Stock the freezer
Air fryer cooking is made for having good meat on hand. Our chicken, beef and pork ranges are all delivered fresh, ready to portion and freeze. Or build your own box of exactly what you'll use.