Convenience foods are easier when you prepare your frozen foods in the air fryer. If you know the conversion, it can be a quicker method.
When cooking in the air fryer, the general rule is to lower the heat and the temperature. But if you want to cook frozen foods in the air fryer and don’t have instructions, how do you know what to do? When converting your temperature and time from a conventional oven to an air fryer, take the temperature and decrease it by 25F. Then lower the cooking time by about 20% less time than the instructions.
Because an air fryer cooks with hot air from all sides, it heats food quicker than a conventional oven. The air blows across the heating element and circles around the air fryer. It also uses less electricity and energy. For example, if your food calls for 30 minutes in the oven at 350F, you’ll reduce that to 24 minutes at 325F. For a more precise calculator, you can try this website: https://www.airfryercalculator.com/
You can cook the best frozen foods in the air fryer! We cook everything from chicken wings to fish sticks to egg rolls in our air fryer. We find that, whether you have an air fryer basket or one with a tray like mine, you get a nice crispy texture and delicious meals in no time.
Next time you need to cook up frozen food items, try air frying them for the best results in the easiest way possible.
Air Fryer Tips
For the best results, make sure to put your food in a single layer in the air fryer. If you have a basket air fryer, it often helps to flip the food halfway through the cooking process.
The best way to get your favorite foods to crispy perfection is to spray with a small amount of oil. I like to use olive oil or avocado oil. You can purchase these in an oil spray that makes it easier than trying to brush oil onto the food. By spraying it on, you are using less oil and making it a healthier way than traditional deep frying.
Air fryer cook times may vary based on the model of the air fryer oven.
For those with a tray air fryer, make sure your top rack and lower racks aren’t too close together. You want to leave enough space so the convection oven can work properly and distribute the heat.
Originally Published On: January 18, 2023
Last Updated On: September 13, 2023
Breakfast Foods
Hash Browns
Temperature: 370F
Time: 10-15 minutes
Frozen Pancakes
Temperature: 330F
Time: 4-5 minutes
Frozen Waffles
Temperature: 360F
Time: 5 minutes
Appetizers/Snacks
Ore Ida French Fries
For crispy fries:
Temperature: 400F
Time: 8 minutes
Frozen Mozzarella Sticks
Temperature: 350F
Time: 5-7 minutes
Totinos Party Frozen Pizza
Temperature: 400F
Time: 6-8 minutes
Texas Toast
Temperature: 350F
Time: 5 minutes
Ore Ida Crinkle Fries
Temperature: 400F
Time: 6 minutes
Spring Rolls
Temperature: 380F
Time: 8 minutes
Tater Tots
Temperature: 350F
Time: 6-8 minutes
Pizza Rolls
Temperature: 380F
Time: 6-7 minutes
Meat
Tyson Chicken Tenders
Temperature: 320F
Time: 12 minutes
Dino Nuggets
Temperature: 400F
Time: 10 minutes
Tyson Chicken Fries
Temperature: 390F
Time: 8 minutes
Meatballs
Temperature: 380F
Time: 10-12 minutes
Corn Dogs
Temperature: 370F
Time: 8-10 minutes
Frozen Hamburgers
Temperature: 350F
Time: 15 minutes
This is such a helpful post on cooking frozen foods In the air fryer. I love my air fryer and struggled with frozen food. Thank you for the great info!
I received an air fryer over the holidays and have yet to use it. Good to know I can use frozen foods to create something quick and delicious.
I am a HUGE fan of using my air fryer to cook frozen foods. I love how fast they cook, and they get so crispy.
Thank you for these! I now feel inspired to use my air fryer again haha
The more I read about Air fryers, I more I get excited to get mine next month. Roll on February.
We do frozen foods in the air fryer all the time! I think it’s quicker and a lot simpler than setting up the oven.
I use my air fryer for almost everything! My family really likes using it to cook chicken tenders and corndogs.
Oooohhh…I didn’t know I can do some Tatar tots with the air fryer! Thank you for sharing about it.
I love my air fryer. Cooking had never been so easy. Thank you for sharing the calculator — will check this out. I haven’t tried making Corndogs on my air fryer but can’t wait to try. Thank you for these food ideas.
Air fryer for frozen foods is a game changer! Pro-Momma added flavor to bland frozen food tip: when food is done, take out of air fryer, add butter or olive oil to a frying pan, toss in your favorite herbs and seasonings, add air fried food, and seer for 1.5 to 2 minutes, flipping frequently.