Frozen Food & Air Fryer Tips

What happens when you combine a trip to the freezer aisle with your air fryer? You end up with lots of quick & easy meals, hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in just minutes. They’re the perfect combo and we have some helpful tips for you.

When cooking frozen food in an air fryer, reduce the suggested cooking temperature by 20 to 30% and cut the cooking time by 25%. (After that, check the food until the desired consistency and temperature is met.)
Frozen items can go directly from the freezer to the air fryer.
Always make sure that any packaging (trays, wraps and so on) that is being used in an air fryer is air fryer-approved.
Preheat the air fryer before adding food.
Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket. Be sure to leave enough room around the food for the air to circulate. If you need to, cook in batches.
Place food in the basket in a single layer unless it’s bite-sized and breaded, then it can be stacked.
To help foods crisp up in an air fryer, spray food with cooking spray before cooking.
It’s recommended to shake the basket to allow foods to cook evenly halfway through the cooking time.