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Every model keeps its own row — we never average several appliances from the same brand into a single value. A 1000 W model and a 2600 W model from the same brand can give different times for the same food.

8 foods measured on both sides, across 6 models:Chicken Breast, Chicken Nuggets (Frozen), Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks, Frozen Fries — Thin Cut, Pork Chops, Salmon Fillet, Shrimp, Steak.

Chicken Breast

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer375 °F·191 °C25–30 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer375 °F·191 °C18–20 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt375 °F·191 °C18–22 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C15–20 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C15–20 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C10–15 minManufacturer data

Chicken Nuggets (Frozen)

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C9–10 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C10 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~392 °F·200 °C6–10 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~392 °F·200 °C6–10 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~392 °F·200 °C6–10 minManufacturer data

Chicken Thighs & Drumsticks

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C16–18 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C25–30 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C25–30 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C18–22 minManufacturer data

Frozen Fries — Thin Cut

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C16–18 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C16–18 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C17–19 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~392 °F·200 °C18–20 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~392 °F·200 °C18–20 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~392 °F·200 °C12–16 minManufacturer data

Pork Chops

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C12 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C14–17 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C15–18 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C10–15 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C10–15 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C10–14 minManufacturer data

Salmon Fillet

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C10 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C9–11 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C10–12 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C10 minManufacturer data

Shrimp

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C12 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C4–5 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C5–6 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C8 minManufacturer data

Steak

BrandModelTemperatureTimeProvenance
ChefmanTurboFry 3.6 Qt Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C12 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Dual Air Fryer400 °F·204 °C10–11 minManufacturer data
ChefmanTurboFry Touch Air Fryer XL 8-Qt400 °F·204 °C11 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 4 Litres Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C10–15 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx Compact 2 Litre Manual Air Fryer~356 °F·180 °C10–15 minManufacturer data
TowerVortx 9L Dual Basket Air Fryer with Smart Finish~356 °F·180 °C8–12 minManufacturer data