INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FRESH VEGETABLES | |||||
Asparagus | 400g | Whole, stems trimmed | 2 tsp | 200°C | 6-8 mins |
Beetroot | 6 small or 4 large (about 1kg) | Whole | No | 200°C | 40-60 mins |
Bell Peppers | 4 (600g) | Whole | No | 200°C | 15-16 mins |
Broccoli | 400g | Cut in 2.5cm florets | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 11 mins |
Brussels Sprouts | 640g | Cut in half, remove stems | 2 Tbsp | 200°C | 13-15 mins |
Butternut Squash | 500-750g | Cut in 2.5cm pieces | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 16-18 mins |
Carrots | 500g | Peeled, cut in 1.5cm pieces | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 14-16 mins |
Cauliflower | 600g | Cut into 2.5cm florets | 2 Tbsp | 200°C | 10–12 mins |
Celeriac | 600g | Peel and cut into 1.5cm cubes, 2 tbsp oil | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 14-16 mins |
Corn on the cob | 2 ears | Shake halfway through | 1 Tbsp or melted butter | 200°C | 10 mins |
Courgette | 500g | Cut in quarters lengthwise, then cut into 2.5cm pieces | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 8–10 mins |
Fine Green Beans | 400g | Trimmed | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 7-8 mins |
Frozen Vegetables | See Frozen tab for details | ||||
Kale (for chips) | 225g | Torn in pieces, stems removed | No | 150°C | 9 mins |
Mushrooms | 300g | Wiped, cut in quarters | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 10 mins |
Onions, Baked | 1-2 | Cut off tops | Toss in oil (option: add pat of butter to top) | 220°C | 30 mins |
Onions, Fried | 1-2 | Thinly sliced | Toss in oil (in ramekin if you wish) | 150°C | 10-14 mins |
Portobello mushrooms | 250g | Whole, brush with oil | 1 Tbsp | 180°C | 10-12 mins |
Parsnips | 500g | Peel and cut into 1.5cm lengths | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 12-14 mins |
Potatoes | 1kg | Cut in 2.5cm wedges | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 22-26 mins |
Potatoes - chips | See Chips tab for details | ||||
Potatoes | 500g | Cut into even sized pieces | 2 Tbsp, vegetable oil | 200°C | 15-20 mins |
Potatoes | 4 whole 185-250g each | Pierced with fork 3 times | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 36-40 mins |
Potatoes, sweet | 1kg | Cut in 2.5cm chunks | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 18-20 mins |
Potatoes, sweet | 4 whole 185-250g each | Pierced with fork 3 times | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 32-40 mins |
Turnip | 500g | Peel and cut into 1.5cm cubes, 2 tbsp oil | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 15-17 mins |
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FRESH POULTRY | |||||
Chicken breasts, boneless | 2-4 | None | Brush with oil | 190°C | 15-16 mins |
Chicken drumsticks | 2-4 | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 20-25 mins |
Chicken thighs, boneless | 2-4, 125-150g each/750-900g | Skin on | Brush with oil | 200°C | 15-20 mins |
Chicken thighs, bone in | 2-4, 125-150g each/750-900g | Bone in/skin on | Brush with oil | 200°C | 125-30 mins |
Chicken wings | 1kg | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 27-30 mins |
Duck breasts | 2 (400g) | Slash skin, cook breast side down, turn over halfway | Brush with oil | 200°C | 18-22 mins |
Poussin | 500g | Turn halfway | Brush with oil; seasoning to taste | 190°C | 20 mins |
EGGS | |||||
Eggs, Fried | 1 or 2 | None | In small oiled dish | 190°C | 5 mins |
Eggs, Poached | 1 or 2 | None | In small oiled dish filled with hot water | 180°C | 5-7 mins |
Eggs, Scrambled | 1 or 2 | Well beaten | In small oiled dish; seasoning to taste | 180°C | 4 mins |
Eggs, Boiled | 1-4 | None | No | 180°C | 9-15 mins (soft to hard) |
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FRESH FISH & SEAFOOD | |||||
Breaded fillets | Any white fish | Turn half way | Brush with oil before coating yourself | 200°C | 12-15 mins |
Cod fillets | 4 480g | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 6-8 mins |
Fish cakes | 2 145g each | None | No | 200°C | 12 mins |
Frozen Fish | See Frozen tab for details | ||||
Prawns | 16 jumbo 165g | None | 1 Tbsp | 200°C | 3-4 mins |
Salmon fillets | 4 520g | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 12-14 mins |
Tuna steaks | 2-4 | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 8-10 mins |
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FRESH BEEF | |||||
Burgers | 4 (125g each) | 2.5cm thick | No | 190°C | 11-12 mins |
Steak (Sirloin) | 2-4 | Flip halfway | Brush with oil; seasoning to taste | 200°C | 8-12 mins (then stand for 10 mins) |
Steak (RibEye) | 2-4 | Flip halfway | Brush with oil; seasoning to taste | 200°C | 10-12 mins (then stand for 10 mins) |
FRESH PORK | |||||
Bacon | 4 rashers | None | No | 220°C | 6 mins |
Gammon steak | 1 (225g) | Cut rind at 2cm, turn over after 5 mins | Brush with oil | 190°C | 10-12 mins |
Pork chops | 2 bone-in | 250g each | Brush with oil | 200°C | 12-13 mins |
Pork chops 4 boneless | 100g | None | Brush with oil | 200°C | 10-12 mins |
Pork Tenderloins 2 | 350-500g each | None | Brush with oil | 190°C | 22-27 mins |
Sausages | 4 (205g) | None | No | 200°C | 8 mins |
Sausages | 8 (410g) | None | No | 200°C | 10 mins |
FRESH LAMB | |||||
Lamb chops | 4 (340g) | None | Brush with oil | 180°C | 11-12 mins |
Lamb steaks | 3 (300g) | None | Brush with oil | 180°C | 12-13 mins |
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FROZEN FOODS (do not thaw before air frying) | |||||
Breaded fish fillets | 4 (440g) | Turn halfway | No | 200°C | 13-15 mins |
Breaded garlic mushrooms | 300g | None | No | 190°C | 10-12 mins |
Chicken goujons | 11 (270g) | None | No | 190°C | 8 mins |
Chicken Kiev | 4 (500g) | None | No | 180°C | 15 mins |
Chicken nuggets | 24 (400g) | None | No | 200°C | 13-15 mins |
Chips, frozen | See Chips tab for details | ||||
Fish fillets in batter | 4 (440g) | Turn halfway | No | 180°C | 18 mins |
Fish fingers | 10 (280g) | None | No | 200°C | 15 mins |
Hash browns | 7 (390g) | Single layer | No | 200°C | 15 mins |
Potato croquettes | 550g | None | No | 190°C | 18-19 mins |
Peas | 2-4 portions | Shake frequently | 1 Tbsp; seasoning to taste | 180°C | 8-10 mins |
Prawn tempura | 8 (140g) | Turn halfway | No | 190°C | 8-9 mins |
Roast potatoes | 700g | None | No | 190°C | 20 mins |
Scampi in breadcrumbs | 280g | None | No | 180°C | 12 mins |
Vegetables, mixed | 4 (265g) | Shake frequently | 1 Tbsp; seasoning to taste | 180°C | 10 mins |
Vegetarian sausages | 6 (270g) | None | No | 190°C | 9-10 mins |
FROZEN PASTRY (do not thaw before air frying) | |||||
Croissant | 1 or 2 | None | No | 190°C | 18 mins |
Croissant | 1 or 2 | None | No | 190°C | 18 mins |
Meat Pie | 250-300g | Turn halfway | No | 160°C | 30 mins |
Sweet Pie | 250-300g | Turn halfway | No | 160°C | 30 mins |
Yorkshire pudding | 8 (150g) | None | No | 200°C | 3-4 mins |
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
CHIPS | |||||
Home made chips | 1cm thick 500g | Soak 30 mins, pat dry | 1-3 Tbsp oil | 200°C | 16-18 mins |
Home made chips | 2cm thick 500g | Soak 30 mins, pat dry | 1-3 Tbsp oil | 200°C | 18-20 mins |
Frozen chunky oven chips | 500g | None | No | 200°C | 20 mins |
Frozen crinkle chips | 500g | None | No | 210°C | 18-20 mins |
Frozen curly fries | 700g | None | No | 210°C | 18-20 mins |
Frozen French fries | 500g | None | No | 180°C | 20 mins |
Frozen gastro chips | 700g | None | No | 220°C | 22 mins |
Frozen potato wedges | 650g | None | No | 190°C | 20 mins |
Frozen skin on fries | 500g | None | No | 200°C | 18-20 mins |
Frozen straight cut chips | 500g | None | No | 200°C | 18 mins |
Frozen sweet potato fries | 500g | None | No | 180°C | 22-24mins |
MAX CRISP Cooking Chart, Ideal for frozen foods | Use these cook times as a guide, adjusting to your preference. | ||||
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | COOK TIME | |
FROZEN FOOD | |||||
Battered onion rings | 300g | None | No | 9-10 mins | |
Chicken dippers | 400g | None | No | 9-10 mins | |
Chicken nuggets | 400g | None | No | 10 mins | |
Fish goujons | 275g | None | No | 10 mins | |
French Fries | See Chips tab for details | ||||
Mozzarella sticks | 180g | None | No | 7-8 mins | |
Popcorn chicken | 500g | None | No | 12 mins | |
Potato pops | 500g | None | No | 12 mins | |
Waffle fries | 550g | None | No | 14-16 mins |
ROASTING CHART | Use these cook times as a guide, adjusting to your preference. | ||||
INGREDIENT | AMOUNT | PREPARATION | TOSS IN OIL | TEMP | COOK TIME |
FRESH MEAT | |||||
Chicken, whole | 1.4 Kg | Truss legs | Brush with oil | 170°C | 50 mins |
Beef, top rump joint | 750g | None | Brush with oil | 160°C | 45-50 mins (medium) |
Pork, loin, boneless | 800g | Score fat | Brush with oil | 180°C | 60 mins |
DEHYDRATION CHART | |||||
INGREDIENT | PREPARATION | TEMP | DEHYDRATE TIME | ||
FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES | |||||
Apples | Core removed, cut in 3mm slices, rinsed in lemon water, patted dry | 60°C | 7–8 hours | ||
Asparagus, blanched | Cut in 2.5cm pieces | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Aubergine | Peeled, cut in 3mm slices, blanched | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Bananas | Peeled, cut in 3mm slices | 60°C | 8–10 hours | ||
Beetroot | Peeled, cut in 3mm slices | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Fresh herbs | Rinsed, patted dry, stems removed | 60°C | 4 hours | ||
Ginger root | Cut in 3mm slices | 60°C | 6 hours | ||
Mangoes | Peeled, cut in 3mm slices, stone removed | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Mushrooms | Cleaned with soft brush (do not wash) | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Pineapple | Peeled, cored, cut in 1 - 1.25cm slices | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Strawberries | Cut in half or in 1.25cm slices | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
Tomatoes | Cut in 3mm slices or grated | 60°C | 6–8 hours | ||
FRESH MEAT, POULTRY, FISH | |||||
Beef, Chicken, Turkey | Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight | 70°C | 5–7 hours | ||
Salmon | Cut in 6mm slices, marinated overnight | 70°C | 3–5 hours |