400°F15–20 min
Frozen French fries
Spread fries in a single layer and shake the basket every 5 minutes for even browning.
Tip: No oil needed for frozen fries.
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Easy Ninja air fryer recipes that actually crisp
Clear guidance for the foods people cook most, plus a quick temperature and time chart to keep on hand. Times are a starting point; every model runs a little differently.
Featured recipe
Extra-crispy air fryer chicken wings
A light coating of baking powder dries the skin so it crackles, with no deep fryer and no oil bath. On a 2-basket model, split the wings between both drawers and use Match Cook.
Best for this: 2-basket modelsIngredients
- Chicken wings2 lb
- Baking powder (aluminum-free)1 tbsp
- Fine salt1 tsp
- Garlic powder½ tsp
- Black pepper½ tsp
- Your favorite sauce⅓ cup
Method
- Pat the wings completely dry with paper towels. Dry skin is the key to crunch.
- Toss with baking powder, salt, garlic powder and pepper until evenly coated.
- Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes, then arrange wings in a single layer on the crisper plate.
- Air fry at 380°F for 20 minutes, flipping halfway.
- Raise to 400°F and cook 6 to 10 minutes more, until golden and 165°F inside.
- Toss in warm sauce straight away and serve.
Weeknight favorites
Quick recipes for any Ninja air fryer
390°F7–10 min
Salmon fillets
Brush with oil, season with salt, pepper and lemon zest. Cook skin side down; no need to flip.
Tip: Done at 145°F in the thickest part.
375°F15–18 min
Brussels sprouts
Halve, toss with 1 tbsp oil and salt, and shake halfway. Finish with a drizzle of honey or balsamic.
Tip: Cut side down browns best.
375°F18–22 min
Chicken breast
Pound to an even thickness, rub with oil and spices, and flip halfway through.
Tip: Rest 5 minutes before slicing.
400°F40–45 min
Baked potatoes
Prick, rub with oil and coarse salt. The skin comes out crisp and the inside fluffy.
Tip: Squeeze test: soft means done.
350°F3–4 min
Reheat pizza
Revives leftover slices with a crisp base and melted cheese, far better than a microwave.
Tip: Use the Recrisp or Reheat setting.
Cheat sheet
Air fryer temperature and time chart
Preheat for about 3 minutes, don't overcrowd the basket, and always check meat with a thermometer.
| Food | Temp | Time | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bacon | 350°F | 8–10 min | Lay flat, no overlap |
| Chicken thighs, bone-in | 380°F | 22–25 min | 165°F internal |
| Shrimp | 400°F | 6–8 min | Toss in oil and garlic |
| Frozen nuggets | 400°F | 10–12 min | Shake halfway |
| Sweet potato fries | 380°F | 15–18 min | Soak and dry first for crunch |
| Broccoli | 375°F | 8–10 min | Light oil, add lemon at the end |
| Tofu cubes | 400°F | 12–15 min | Press well before cooking |
| Hard-"boiled" eggs | 270°F | 15–17 min | Ice bath straight after |