Why does my Instant Vortex cook food at the temperature the chart shows?

Instant Vortex basket fryers (Plus, ClearCook, Slim) are average-airflow units that cook true-to-dial — the chart applies no temperature offset for Vortex because none is needed. The oven-style Vortex Pro (9 Qt) and Vortex Plus Oven (10 Qt) behave differently: the food sits further from the heating element, so add 1-2 minutes to any crisp-dependent recipe and you'll match the basket models.

Do I need to preheat my Instant Vortex?

Yes — about 2 minutes on basket-style Vortex Plus, ClearCook and Slim. Oven-style Vortex Pro and Vortex Plus 10 Qt Oven need 4 minutes because the chamber is too large to climb during a short cook. The ClearCook's window is useful here — you can confirm the element is glowing before loading food.

Is the Instant Vortex basket dishwasher-safe?

Yes — the Vortex Plus basket and the included broil rack are both dishwasher-safe. On the oven-style Vortex Pro and Vortex Plus Oven, the wire racks and crumb tray are dishwasher-safe but the rotisserie spit and gear teeth are hand-wash only; detergent residue clogs the gears and the rotation stutters.

Why is my Vortex Pro 9 Qt leaving food pale on top?

You're using the top rack — the Vortex Pro is oven-style and the top rack sits very close to the heating element, so the surface darkens too fast while the centre stays cool. Switch to the middle rack so the convection air passes both above and below the food. On the basket-style Vortex, pale results almost always mean opening the basket too often; each open drops the chamber by roughly 40 °F and the convection takes a minute to recover.

Which Instant Vortex model does the calibration on this page match?

Baseline is the Vortex Plus (6 Qt) — the mainstream basket model in US households. The ClearCook and Slim share the same heating profile in slightly different chambers. The Vortex Pro (9 Qt) and Vortex Plus Oven (10 Qt) are oven-style and add 1-2 minutes for crisp-dependent foods; the rotisserie attachment on the Pro is its own animal — use the dedicated rotisserie recipes rather than basket calibration.

How many watts does an Instant Vortex air fryer use?

The basket-style Vortex Plus (6 Qt), ClearCook and Slim all draw about 1500 W at full power. The oven-style Vortex Pro 9 Qt and Vortex Plus 10 Qt Oven climb to ~1700 W because the chamber is wider and the heating element is sized to bring a larger cavity up to temperature; the rotisserie motor on the Pro adds a small additional draw when it's spinning. Across the line, expect 1500–1700 W — within a standard US 15 A outlet alone, but not paired with another heavy-draw appliance on the same circuit.

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Instant Vortex air fryer cooking times

Calibrated time and temperature for every food on this site, adjusted for how Instant Vortex fryers actually heat.

Heating style: Basket
Temp offset: True to dial
Time vs. generic: Standard
Max dial: 450 °F+
Typical wattage: 1500–1700 W

Instant Vortex basket fryers (Plus, ClearCook, Slim) are average-airflow units that cook true to the dial. The Vortex Pro and the larger Vortex Plus Toaster Oven are oven-style with indirect heat — add 1-2 minutes for crisp foods because the chamber is bigger and food sits further from the element.

Working with Instant Vortex

On Vortex Pro / Plus oven-style units, place the food on the middle rack for best airflow; the top rack browns too aggressively for most foods.
ClearCook models have a window — use it. Open the basket as little as possible (every open drops chamber temp by ~40 °F).
Use the included broil rack to elevate fatty foods (wings, bacon) above the drip pan; it crisps the underside.

FAQ about Instant Vortex air fryers

Why does my Instant Vortex cook food at the temperature the chart shows?: Instant Vortex basket fryers (Plus, ClearCook, Slim) are average-airflow units that cook true-to-dial — the chart applies no temperature offset for Vortex because none is needed. The oven-style Vortex Pro (9 Qt) and Vortex Plus Oven (10 Qt) behave differently: the food sits further from the heating element, so add 1-2 minutes to any crisp-dependent recipe and you'll match the basket models.
Do I need to preheat my Instant Vortex?: Yes — about 2 minutes on basket-style Vortex Plus, ClearCook and Slim. Oven-style Vortex Pro and Vortex Plus 10 Qt Oven need 4 minutes because the chamber is too large to climb during a short cook. The ClearCook's window is useful here — you can confirm the element is glowing before loading food.
Is the Instant Vortex basket dishwasher-safe?: Yes — the Vortex Plus basket and the included broil rack are both dishwasher-safe. On the oven-style Vortex Pro and Vortex Plus Oven, the wire racks and crumb tray are dishwasher-safe but the rotisserie spit and gear teeth are hand-wash only; detergent residue clogs the gears and the rotation stutters.
Why is my Vortex Pro 9 Qt leaving food pale on top?: You're using the top rack — the Vortex Pro is oven-style and the top rack sits very close to the heating element, so the surface darkens too fast while the centre stays cool. Switch to the middle rack so the convection air passes both above and below the food. On the basket-style Vortex, pale results almost always mean opening the basket too often; each open drops the chamber by roughly 40 °F and the convection takes a minute to recover.
Which Instant Vortex model does the calibration on this page match?: Baseline is the Vortex Plus (6 Qt) — the mainstream basket model in US households. The ClearCook and Slim share the same heating profile in slightly different chambers. The Vortex Pro (9 Qt) and Vortex Plus Oven (10 Qt) are oven-style and add 1-2 minutes for crisp-dependent foods; the rotisserie attachment on the Pro is its own animal — use the dedicated rotisserie recipes rather than basket calibration.
How many watts does an Instant Vortex air fryer use?: The basket-style Vortex Plus (6 Qt), ClearCook and Slim all draw about 1500 W at full power. The oven-style Vortex Pro 9 Qt and Vortex Plus 10 Qt Oven climb to ~1700 W because the chamber is wider and the heating element is sized to bring a larger cavity up to temperature; the rotisserie motor on the Pro adds a small additional draw when it's spinning. Across the line, expect 1500–1700 W — within a standard US 15 A outlet alone, but not paired with another heavy-draw appliance on the same circuit.

Featured cook times on Instant Vortex

The six most-searched foods, already calibrated for Instant Vortex — tap any card to open the full recipe.

Calibrated cook times

Each row is the temperature and time we recommend for this brand specifically. Tap a food to open the full recipe with seasoning, doneness checks and warnings.

Food	Temp	Time	Flip
Chicken Breastprotein	380 °F193 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Chicken Thighsprotein	380 °F193 °C	20 min	flip at 10 min
Chicken Wingsprotein	400 °F204 °C	22 min	flip at 11 min
Brand note: Vortex Pro (9 Qt oven-style): cook 24 minutes total, flip at 12. The basket fryers stay at 22 minutes.
Chicken Tendersprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Boneless Wingsprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Salmon Filletprotein	400 °F204 °C	9 min	—
Salmon Pattiesprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Shrimpprotein	400 °F204 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Baconbreakfast	400 °F204 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Sausage Linksbreakfast	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Broccoli Floretsveggie	380 °F193 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Brussels Sproutsveggie	380 °F193 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Asparagusveggie	400 °F204 °C	7 min	shake at 4 min
Sweet Potato Friesveggie	380 °F193 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Frozen French Friesfrozen	400 °F204 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Brand note: Vortex Pro: 16 minutes with two shakes (every 5 min). Basket units: 14 minutes with one shake.
Frozen Mozzarella Sticksfrozen	380 °F193 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Hard-Boiled Eggsbreakfast	270 °F132 °C	16 min	—
Breakfast Potatoesbreakfast	400 °F204 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Hash Brownsbreakfast	400 °F204 °C	9 min	flip at 4 min
French Toast Sticksbreakfast	380 °F193 °C	7 min	flip at 3 min
Scrambled Eggsbreakfast	300 °F149 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Ribeye Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Pork Chopsprotein	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Meatballsprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Turkey Breastprotein	360 °F182 °C	38 min	flip at 20 min
Turkey Wingsprotein	380 °F193 °C	32 min	flip at 16 min
Cod Filletprotein	380 °F193 °C	9 min	—
Tilapia Filletprotein	380 °F193 °C	8 min	—
Lobster Tailprotein	380 °F193 °C	6 min	—
Scallopsprotein	400 °F204 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Cauliflower Floretsveggie	380 °F193 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Zucchiniveggie	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Eggplantveggie	380 °F193 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Mushroomsveggie	380 °F193 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Bell Peppersveggie	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Green Beansveggie	380 °F193 °C	9 min	shake at 5 min
Carrotsveggie	380 °F193 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Baked Potatoveggie	400 °F204 °C	40 min	flip at 20 min
Potato Skinsappetizer	400 °F204 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Baby Potatoesveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Corn on the Cobveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Corn Ribsveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Tofuprotein	400 °F204 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Tempehprotein	375 °F191 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Sirloin Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Lamb Chopsprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Beetsveggie	400 °F204 °C	35 min	flip at 18 min
Parsnipsveggie	380 °F193 °C	16 min	shake at 8 min
Butternut Squashveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Acorn Squashveggie	380 °F193 °C	22 min	—
Halloumiprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Paneerprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Crispy Chickpeasappetizer	390 °F199 °C	15 min	shake at 8 min
Garlic Breadappetizer	350 °F177 °C	5 min	—
Naanappetizer	350 °F177 °C	3 min	flip at 2 min
Jalapeño Poppersappetizer	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Onion Ringsappetizer	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Stuffed Mushroomsappetizer	370 °F188 °C	10 min	—
Mini Spring Rollsappetizer	380 °F193 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Burgersprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Hot Dogsprotein	380 °F193 °C	5 min	shake at 2 min
Whole Chickenprotein	360 °F182 °C	55 min	flip at 30 min
Baby Back Ribsprotein	350 °F177 °C	25 min	flip at 12 min
Pork Bellyprotein	400 °F204 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Lamb Shanksprotein	350 °F177 °C	50 min	flip at 25 min
Chocolate Chip Cookiesdessert	325 °F163 °C	8 min	—
Browniesdessert	320 °F160 °C	22 min	—
Baked Applesdessert	350 °F177 °C	14 min	—
S'moresdessert	380 °F193 °C	4 min	—
Lava Cakedessert	370 °F188 °C	9 min	—
Churrosdessert	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Fried Oreosdessert	350 °F177 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Banana Breaddessert	310 °F154 °C	28 min	—
Turkey Burgerprotein	365 °F185 °C	11 min	flip at 6 min
Pork Tenderloinprotein	400 °F204 °C	22 min	flip at 11 min
Chicken Drumsticksprotein	400 °F204 °C	22 min	flip at 12 min
Chicken Leg Quartersprotein	400 °F204 °C	35 min	flip at 18 min
Pork Shoulderprotein	325 °F163 °C	75 min	flip at 40 min
Lamb Burgerprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Meatloafprotein	375 °F191 °C	25 min	—
Chicken Kebabprotein	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Frozen Fish Sticksfrozen	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Falafelprotein	380 °F193 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Kale Chipsveggie	300 °F149 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Crispy Gnocchiappetizer	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Plantainsveggie	375 °F191 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Blistered Cherry Tomatoesveggie	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Cabbage Wedgesveggie	375 °F191 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Caramelised Peachesdessert	380 °F193 °C	8 min	—
Roasted Radishesveggie	400 °F204 °C	15 min	shake at 8 min
Blistered Sugar Snap Peasveggie	380 °F193 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Dehydrated Strawberriesdessert	200 °F93 °C	180 min	flip at 90 min
Crispy Spinach Chipsveggie	325 °F163 °C	5 min	shake at 3 min
Crispy Leeksveggie	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Roasted Cherriesdessert	380 °F193 °C	7 min	shake at 4 min
Sweet Potatoveggie	380 °F193 °C	40 min	flip at 20 min
Cinnamon Rollsdessert	320 °F160 °C	10 min	—
Biscuitsbreakfast	330 °F166 °C	10 min	—
Breaded Avocado Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Caramelised Pineapple Ringsdessert	380 °F193 °C	8 min	—
Bagelsbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	5 min	flip at 3 min
Croissantsbreakfast	320 °F160 °C	10 min	—
English Muffinsbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	4 min	flip at 2 min
Quesadillaappetizer	380 °F193 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Calamariprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Tortilla Chipsappetizer	350 °F177 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Pita Chipsappetizer	350 °F177 °C	7 min	shake at 4 min
Fried Picklesappetizer	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Fried Green Tomatoesappetizer	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Crab Cakesprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Fried Shrimpprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Tuna Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Spaghetti Squashveggie	380 °F193 °C	35 min	flip at 18 min
Ham Steakprotein	350 °F177 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Artichoke Heartsveggie	380 °F193 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Okraveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Shishito Peppersveggie	400 °F204 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Donutsdessert	320 °F160 °C	6 min	—
Catfishprotein	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Steak Bitesprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Chicken Parmesanprotein	380 °F193 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Nachosappetizer	380 °F193 °C	5 min	—
Halibutprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Stuffed Peppersprotein	360 °F182 °C	18 min	—
Corn Dogsappetizer	380 °F193 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Pigs in a Blanketappetizer	350 °F177 °C	9 min	—
Duck Breastprotein	380 °F193 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Pancakesbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	10 min	—
Pop-Tartsbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	3 min	—
Ground Beefprotein	370 °F188 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Ground Turkeyprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Wafflesbreakfast	380 °F193 °C	3 min	—
French Toastbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Breakfast Sausagebreakfast	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Muffinsbreakfast	320 °F160 °C	14 min	—
Mahi Mahiprotein	380 °F193 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Breakfast Burritobreakfast	325 °F163 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Cornish Henprotein	370 °F188 °C	25 min	flip at 13 min
Cheesecakedessert	320 °F160 °C	14 min	—
Whole Troutprotein	370 °F188 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Italian Sausageprotein	375 °F191 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Swordfishprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Filet Mignonprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Bratwurstprotein	375 °F191 °C	13 min	flip at 7 min
Kielbasaprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Flank Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Tri-Tipprotein	380 °F193 °C	22 min	flip at 11 min
Spare Ribsprotein	350 °F177 °C	35 min	flip at 17 min
Chicken Shawarmaprotein	400 °F204 °C	15 min	flip at 8 min
Brisketprotein	325 °F163 °C	60 min	flip at 30 min
Skirt Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Pork Loinprotein	360 °F182 °C	40 min	flip at 20 min
Portobello Mushroomsveggie	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
T-Bone Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Rack of Lambprotein	400 °F204 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Beef Jerkyprotein	200 °F93 °Cdial max	240 min	shake at 60 min
Prime Ribprotein	350 °F177 °C	60 min	flip at 30 min
Stuffed Chicken Breastprotein	380 °F193 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Crab Legsprotein	380 °F193 °C	8 min	—
Chicken Cutletprotein	380 °F193 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Cauliflower Riceveggie	380 °F193 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Turkey Tenderloinprotein	380 °F193 °C	22 min	flip at 11 min
Cauliflower Wingsveggie	400 °F204 °C	22 min	flip at 11 min
Apple Frittersdessert	350 °F177 °C	8 min	—
Eggplant Parmesanveggie	380 °F193 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Turkey Meatballsprotein	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Chicken Fajita Stripsprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Blondiesdessert	320 °F160 °C	20 min	—
Quichebreakfast	320 °F160 °C	25 min	—
Frittatabreakfast	320 °F160 °C	15 min	—
Omelettebreakfast	330 °F166 °C	9 min	—
Fried Eggbreakfast	370 °F188 °C	5 min	—
Smashed Potatoesveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Apple Piedessert	320 °F160 °C	30 min	—
Pizzaappetizer	380 °F193 °C	8 min	—
Grilled Cheese Sandwichappetizer	380 °F193 °C	5 min	flip at 3 min
Lasagnaappetizer	320 °F160 °C	35 min	—
Mac and Cheeseappetizer	350 °F177 °C	18 min	—
Burritosappetizer	380 °F193 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Tacosappetizer	400 °F204 °C	4 min	—
Enchiladasappetizer	350 °F177 °C	18 min	—
Dumplingsappetizer	380 °F193 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Egg Bitesbreakfast	300 °F149 °C	12 min	—
Chicken Sandwichprotein	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Fish and Chipsprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Potato Wedgesveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
French Friesveggie	380 °F193 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Empanadasappetizer	375 °F191 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Baked Zitiappetizer	350 °F177 °C	22 min	—
Cornbreadappetizer	320 °F160 °C	20 min	—
Calzoneappetizer	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Pita Breadappetizer	350 °F177 °C	2 min	flip at 1 min
Garlic Knotsappetizer	350 °F177 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Wontonsappetizer	375 °F191 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Toasted Ravioliappetizer	390 °F199 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Hush Puppiesappetizer	375 °F191 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Short Ribsprotein	400 °F204 °C	9 min	flip at 4 min
Turkey Legsprotein	350 °F177 °C	40 min	flip at 20 min
Blooming Onionappetizer	375 °F191 °C	15 min	—
Zucchini Friesappetizer	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Deviled Eggsappetizer	270 °F132 °C	16 min	—
Crab Rangoonappetizer	370 °F188 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Cheese Curdsappetizer	400 °F204 °C	7 min	shake at 4 min
Beignetsdessert	370 °F188 °C	6 min	flip at 3 min
Chimichangaappetizer	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Funnel Cakedessert	375 °F191 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Broccoliniveggie	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Bok Choyveggie	375 °F191 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Tostonesappetizer	400 °F204 °C	15 min	flip at 8 min
Salmon Bitesprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Apple Chipsdessert	300 °F149 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Cupcakesdessert	330 °F166 °C	13 min	—
Cobblerdessert	330 °F166 °C	17 min	—
Plantain Chipsappetizer	375 °F191 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Yellow Squashveggie	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Flautasappetizer	380 °F193 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Turnipsveggie	400 °F204 °C	20 min	shake at 10 min
Carne Asadaprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Chicken-Fried Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Monkey Breaddessert	320 °F160 °C	20 min	—
Dinner Rollsappetizer	330 °F166 °C	9 min	—
Roasted Garlicveggie	380 °F193 °C	22 min	—
Bread Puddingdessert	330 °F166 °C	16 min	—
Veggie Burgerprotein	375 °F191 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Pearsdessert	350 °F177 °C	11 min	—
Hasselback Potatoesveggie	375 °F191 °C	35 min	—
Pumpkin Seedsappetizer	350 °F177 °C	14 min	shake at 5 min
Potato Chipsveggie	360 °F182 °C	18 min	shake at 6 min
Turkey Baconbreakfast	375 °F191 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Whole Cauliflowerveggie	350 °F177 °C	35 min	—
Aranciniappetizer	380 °F193 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Apple Turnoversdessert	350 °F177 °C	14 min	—
Chicken Liversprotein	400 °F204 °C	11 min	flip at 6 min
Ground Chickenprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Chorizoprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Donut Holesdessert	350 °F177 °C	6 min	shake at 3 min
Poblano Peppersveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Delicata Squashveggie	400 °F204 °C	15 min	flip at 8 min
Yuca Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Sugar Cookiesdessert	320 °F160 °C	8 min	—
Spamprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Peanut Butter Cookiesdessert	320 °F160 °C	8 min	—
Oatmeal Cookiesdessert	320 °F160 °C	8 min	—
Polentaveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	flip at 9 min
Rutabagaveggie	400 °F204 °C	20 min	shake at 10 min
Dutch Babybreakfast	350 °F177 °C	14 min	—
Arepasappetizer	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Danish Pastriesbreakfast	320 °F160 °C	8 min	—
Kohlrabiveggie	400 °F204 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Waffle Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Curly Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Twice-Baked Potatoesveggie	375 °F191 °C	15 min	—
Spanakopitaappetizer	375 °F191 °C	11 min	flip at 6 min
Sea Bassprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	—
Jicama Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	20 min	shake at 10 min
Mochidessert	370 °F188 °C	9 min	—
Seitanprotein	375 °F191 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Crinkle Friesveggie	400 °F204 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Jackfruitprotein	375 °F191 °C	18 min	shake at 9 min
Zucchini Breaddessert	310 °F154 °C	32 min	—
Pumpkin Breaddessert	310 °F154 °C	33 min	—
Branzinoprotein	400 °F204 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Soft-Shell Crabprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Baby Cornveggie	400 °F204 °C	10 min	shake at 5 min
Chicken Gizzardsprotein	400 °F204 °C	16 min	flip at 8 min
Andouille Sausageprotein	400 °F204 °C	9 min	shake at 5 min
Salisbury Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Corn Frittersappetizer	375 °F191 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Stuffed Shellsappetizer	350 °F177 °C	18 min	—
Scotch Eggappetizer	390 °F199 °C	13 min	flip at 6 min
Sausage Rollsappetizer	375 °F191 °C	15 min	—
Lumpiaappetizer	375 °F191 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Pakoraappetizer	375 °F191 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Boudinprotein	375 °F191 °C	13 min	flip at 7 min
Chicharronesprotein	400 °F204 °C	15 min	shake at 8 min
Chicken Katsuprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Karaageprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	shake at 6 min
Popcorn Shrimpappetizer	400 °F204 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Texas Toastfrozen	350 °F177 °C	5 min	flip at 3 min
Fried Chickenprotein	360 °F182 °C	25 min	flip at 13 min
Tandoori Chickenprotein	375 °F191 °C	25 min	flip at 13 min
Aloo Tikkiappetizer	400 °F204 °C	16 min	flip at 8 min
Pupusasappetizer	375 °F191 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Duck Legsprotein	375 °F191 °C	35 min	flip at 18 min
Schnitzelprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Chicken Tikkaprotein	400 °F204 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Cornish Pastyappetizer	375 °F191 °C	18 min	—
Quailprotein	400 °F204 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Shumaiappetizer	375 °F191 °C	10 min	—
Fried Oystersprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	flip at 4 min
Frog Legsprotein	400 °F204 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Sopesappetizer	375 °F191 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Venison Steakprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Samosaappetizer	380 °F193 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Tonkatsuprotein	400 °F204 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Char Siuprotein	380 °F193 °C	20 min	flip at 10 min
Latkesappetizer	400 °F204 °C	14 min	flip at 7 min
Koftaprotein	380 °F193 °C	13 min	flip at 6 min
Rice Paper Rollsappetizer	380 °F193 °C	12 min	flip at 6 min
Reuben Sandwichappetizer	380 °F193 °C	9 min	flip at 5 min
Fennelveggie	375 °F191 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min
Beef Wellingtonprotein	380 °F193 °C	20 min	—
Clamsprotein	400 °F204 °C	8 min	—
Musselsprotein	400 °F204 °C	7 min	—
Octopusprotein	400 °F204 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Red Snapperprotein	380 °F193 °C	10 min	flip at 5 min
Crawfishprotein	380 °F193 °C	8 min	shake at 4 min
Crumpetsbreakfast	350 °F177 °C	5 min	flip at 3 min
Yorkshire Puddingappetizer	400 °F204 °C	15 min	—
Lotus Rootveggie	375 °F191 °C	14 min	shake at 7 min

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Calibration last updated May 26, 2026.