Chicken mini fillets and goujons cooking times
How long to cook chicken mini fillets: 12–15 min in the oven at 200°C (180°C fan), 8–10 min in an air fryer at 180°C, 3–4 min per side pan-fried and 4–5 min deep-fried at 175°C. Every way to cook it is below, with the temperature and how to tell it’s done.
How long to cook chicken mini fillets
Times are for 400 g, for 3–4.
| Method | Time | Heat | How |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | 12–15 min | 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6 | Breaded or plain, on an oiled tray; turn halfway. |
| Air fryer | 8–10 min | 180°C (350°F) | Sprayed with oil; turn halfway. |
| Pan-fry | 3–4 min per side | over a medium-high heat | Mini fillets in a little oil. |
| Pan-fry Stir-fry | 6–8 min | over a high heat | Diced chicken or strips, stir-fried. |
| Deep-fry Breaded | 4–5 min | oil at 175°C (350°F) | Breaded or battered goujons. |
Before you start
Dry well. Coat in breadcrumbs for goujons, or cut breast into strips or 2–3 cm dice for stir-fries.
How to tell it’s done
White all the way through with no pink.
Food safety: Cook until it reaches 74°C (165°F) in the thickest part, with no pink meat and clear juices.
Questions
How long to cook chicken mini fillets in the oven?
12–15 min at 200°C (180°C fan), 400°F, gas 6. Breaded or plain, on an oiled tray; turn halfway.
How long to cook chicken mini fillets in an air fryer?
8–10 min at 180°C (350°F). Sprayed with oil; turn halfway.
How long to pan-fry chicken mini fillets?
3–4 min per side over a medium-high heat. Mini fillets in a little oil. Stir-fry: 6–8 min over a high heat. Diced chicken or strips, stir-fried.
How long to deep-fry chicken mini fillets?
Breaded: 4–5 min in oil at 175°C (350°F). Breaded or battered goujons.
Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and the size of what you’re cooking all vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer before serving. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance, last checked 11 November 2026.