# Cooking times chart for every vegetable, meat and fish

How long to cook 110 everyday foods, every way: oven, air fryer, boiling, steaming, microwave, pan, deep fryer, grill, barbecue, slow cooker and pressure cooker. Oven times show the conventional and fan temperature.

Source: https://feastflow.co.uk/cooking-times-chart (FeastFlow free cooking-time guides). Last checked 11 November 2026.

Jump to: [vegetables](#veg) · [potatoes](#potatoes) · [chicken, turkey and duck](#chicken) · [beef](#beef) · [pork, bacon and sausages](#pork) · [lamb and game](#lamb) · [fish and seafood](#fish) · [eggs, cheese and tofu](#eggs) · [rice, pasta and grains](#staples) · [frozen food](#frozen).

Each cell is the usual cut or portion. Open a food for every cut, the full temperatures with °F and gas mark, how to prepare it and how to tell it’s done. Or see one method across every food: [oven](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-cooking-times), [air fryer](https://feastflow.co.uk/air-fryer-cooking-times), [boil](https://feastflow.co.uk/boiling-times), [steam](https://feastflow.co.uk/steaming-times), [microwave](https://feastflow.co.uk/microwave-cooking-times), [pan-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/pan-frying-times), [deep-fry](https://feastflow.co.uk/deep-frying-times), [grill](https://feastflow.co.uk/grilling-times), [barbecue](https://feastflow.co.uk/bbq-cooking-times), [slow cooker](https://feastflow.co.uk/slow-cooker-cooking-times), [pressure cooker](https://feastflow.co.uk/pressure-cooker-cooking-times).

## Vegetables

Vegetable cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Steam | Microwave | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Deep-fry | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Asparagus](https://feastflow.co.uk/asparagus-cooking-times) | 10–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 6–8 min (200°C) | 3–5 min | 4–6 min | 2–4 min | 4–6 min | 5–7 min | 4–6 min | – | – | – |
| [Aubergine (eggplant)](https://feastflow.co.uk/aubergine-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (200°C) | – | – | 5–8 min | 10–15 min | 4–5 min per side | 3–4 min per side | 2–3 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Beetroot (beets)](https://feastflow.co.uk/beetroot-cooking-times) | 45 min to 1 h (200°C, 180 fan) | 20–25 min (190°C) | 30–45 min | 30–40 min | 10–12 min | – | – | – | – | – | 15–20 min |
| [Broad beans (fava beans)](https://feastflow.co.uk/broad-beans-cooking-times) | – | – | 3–5 min | 4–6 min | 3–4 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Broccoli](https://feastflow.co.uk/broccoli-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 6–9 min (200°C) | 3–4 min | 4–6 min | 3–4 min | 4–5 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Tenderstem broccoli (broccolini)](https://feastflow.co.uk/tenderstem-broccoli-cooking-times) | 10–12 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 6–8 min (200°C) | 2–3 min | 3–5 min | 2–3 min | 4–5 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Brussels sprouts](https://feastflow.co.uk/brussels-sprouts-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (190°C) | 6–8 min | 7–9 min | 4–6 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Butternut squash](https://feastflow.co.uk/butternut-squash-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–20 min (200°C) | 12–15 min | 12–15 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | 4–6 hours | – |
| [Pumpkin](https://feastflow.co.uk/pumpkin-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–20 min (200°C) | 10–15 min | 12–15 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Cabbage (green and savoy)](https://feastflow.co.uk/cabbage-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (190°C) | 4–6 min | 5–7 min | 4–5 min | 5–7 min | – | 10–15 min | – | – | – |
| [Red cabbage](https://feastflow.co.uk/red-cabbage-cooking-times) | 1½–2 hours (160°C, 140 fan) | – | – | – | 10–12 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | 6–8 hours | – |
| [Carrots](https://feastflow.co.uk/carrots-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–16 min (200°C) | 5–8 min | 6–10 min | 4–6 min | 10–12 min | – | – | – | – | 2–3 min |
| [Cauliflower](https://feastflow.co.uk/cauliflower-cooking-times) | 20–30 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 10–14 min (200°C) | 5–7 min | 6–8 min | 4–6 min | – | – | – | 3–4 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Celeriac](https://feastflow.co.uk/celeriac-cooking-times) | 35–45 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–20 min (200°C) | 12–15 min | 15–20 min | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Corn on the cob](https://feastflow.co.uk/corn-on-the-cob-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (200°C) | 4–6 min | 6–8 min | 3–4 min | – | 10–12 min | 10–15 min | – | – | – |
| [Courgettes (zucchini)](https://feastflow.co.uk/courgettes-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–12 min (200°C) | – | 4–5 min | 3–4 min | 4–6 min | 3–4 min per side | 3–4 min per side | 2–3 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Green beans](https://feastflow.co.uk/green-beans-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | 4–6 min | 5–7 min | 3–5 min | 5–7 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Runner beans](https://feastflow.co.uk/runner-beans-cooking-times) | – | – | 4–6 min | 5–7 min | 4–5 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Kale and cavolo nero](https://feastflow.co.uk/kale-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (150°C, 130 fan) | 4–6 min (160°C) | 3–5 min | 4–6 min | 2–3 min | 4–6 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Leeks](https://feastflow.co.uk/leeks-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | – | 5–7 min | 5–7 min | 4–5 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Mangetout and sugar snap peas](https://feastflow.co.uk/mangetout-and-sugar-snap-peas-cooking-times) | – | – | 2–3 min | 2–4 min | 2–3 min | 2–3 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Mushrooms](https://feastflow.co.uk/mushrooms-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 7–10 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 5–7 min | 6–8 min | 6–8 min | 2–3 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Onions](https://feastflow.co.uk/onions-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (190°C) | – | – | 4–5 min | 8–10 min | – | 8–10 min | 2–3 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Parsnips](https://feastflow.co.uk/parsnips-cooking-times) | 35–45 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–20 min (200°C) | 8–10 min | 10–12 min | 6–8 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Peas](https://feastflow.co.uk/peas-cooking-times) | – | – | 2–3 min | 3–4 min | 3–4 min | 3–4 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Peppers (bell peppers)](https://feastflow.co.uk/peppers-cooking-times) | 20–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | – | – | 3–4 min | 5–7 min | 10–15 min | 8–12 min | – | – | – |
| [Sweet potatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/sweet-potatoes-cooking-times) | 45 min to 1 h (200°C, 180 fan) | 35–45 min (200°C) | 10–12 min | 12–15 min | 6–8 min | – | – | – | – | 5–7 hours | – |
| [Spinach](https://feastflow.co.uk/spinach-cooking-times) | – | – | 1–2 min | 2–3 min | 1–2 min | 2–3 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Swede (rutabaga)](https://feastflow.co.uk/swede-cooking-times) | 40–50 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 18–22 min (200°C) | 15–20 min | 20–25 min | 10–12 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Turnips](https://feastflow.co.uk/turnips-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–18 min (200°C) | 10–15 min | 12–15 min | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Tomatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/tomatoes-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 6–8 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 3–5 min | 5–8 min | 5–6 min | – | – | – |
| [Pak choi (bok choy)](https://feastflow.co.uk/pak-choi-cooking-times) | – | – | 2–3 min | 3–5 min | 2–3 min | 2–4 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Fennel](https://feastflow.co.uk/fennel-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (190°C) | – | 10–12 min | – | 3–4 min per side | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Globe artichokes](https://feastflow.co.uk/globe-artichokes-cooking-times) | – | – | 25–40 min | 30–45 min | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | – | 10–15 min |
| [Jerusalem artichokes](https://feastflow.co.uk/jerusalem-artichokes-cooking-times) | 35–45 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–20 min (200°C) | 10–15 min | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Okra](https://feastflow.co.uk/okra-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 10–12 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 6–8 min | – | – | 3–4 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Edamame beans](https://feastflow.co.uk/edamame-cooking-times) | – | – | 4–5 min | 5–6 min | 3–4 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Frozen mixed vegetables and sweetcorn](https://feastflow.co.uk/frozen-mixed-vegetables-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 10–12 min (200°C) | 3–5 min | 5–6 min | 4–5 min | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Garlic](https://feastflow.co.uk/garlic-cooking-times) | 40–50 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 20–25 min (190°C) | – | – | – | 1–2 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Plantain](https://feastflow.co.uk/plantain-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 3–4 min per side | – | – | 3–4 min (180°C) | – | – |

## Potatoes

Potato cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Steam | Microwave | Deep-fry | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Roast potatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/roast-potatoes-cooking-time) | 50 min to 1 h (220°C, 200 fan) | 20–25 min (200°C) | 8–10 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Jacket potatoes (baked potatoes)](https://feastflow.co.uk/jacket-potatoes-cooking-times) | 1 h to 1 h 15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 40–45 min (200°C) | – | – | 8–10 min | – | 6–8 hours | 15–20 min |
| [Boiled and mashed potatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/boiled-potatoes-cooking-times) | – | – | 15–20 min | 20–25 min | 8–10 min | – | – | 8–10 min |
| [New potatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/new-potatoes-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 18–22 min (200°C) | 15–20 min | 18–22 min | 6–8 min | – | – | – |
| [Chips and potato wedges (homemade)](https://feastflow.co.uk/chips-cooking-times) | 30–40 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 18–22 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 6–8 min (140°C) | – | – |

## Chicken, turkey and duck

Chicken, turkey and duck cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Deep-fry | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Chicken breast](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-breast-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 16–20 min (180°C) | 6–7 min per side | 8–10 min per side | 6–8 min per side | – | 3–4 hours | 8–10 min |
| [Chicken thighs](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-thighs-cooking-times) | 35–45 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 22–25 min (190°C) | 5–6 min per side | 6–8 min per side | 30–40 min | – | 4–6 hours | 10–12 min |
| [Chicken drumsticks and legs](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-drumsticks-cooking-times) | 35–45 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 20–25 min (200°C) | – | 20–25 min | 30–40 min | 12–15 min (160°C) | 4–6 hours | 12–15 min |
| [Chicken wings](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-wings-cooking-times) | 40–45 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 20–25 min (200°C) | – | 20–25 min | 20–25 min | 10–12 min (180°C) | – | – |
| [Chicken mini fillets and goujons](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-tenders-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (180°C) | 3–4 min per side | – | – | 4–5 min (175°C) | – | – |
| [Whole chicken](https://feastflow.co.uk/roast-chicken-cooking-time) | 1 h 30 min to 1 h 35 min (190°C, 170 fan) | 50 min to 1 h (180°C) | – | – | – | – | 6–7 hours | 25–30 min |
| [Whole turkey](https://feastflow.co.uk/turkey-cooking-time) | 3 h 10 min (190°C, 170 fan) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Turkey crown](https://feastflow.co.uk/turkey-crown-cooking-time) | 2 h to 2 h 10 min (190°C, 170 fan) | 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min (180°C) | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Turkey breast steaks and mince](https://feastflow.co.uk/turkey-steaks-and-mince-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (180°C) | 3–4 min per side | 4–5 min per side | – | – | – | – |
| [Duck breast](https://feastflow.co.uk/duck-breast-cooking-times) | 8–10 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (180°C) | 12–15 min | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Whole roast duck](https://feastflow.co.uk/whole-duck-cooking-times) | 2–2½ hours (180°C, 160 fan) | – | – | – | – | – | 5–6 hours | – |

## Beef

Beef cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Steak](https://feastflow.co.uk/steak-cooking-times) | 6–8 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 8–12 min (200°C) | – | 2–3 min per side | 3–5 min per side | 3–5 min per side | – | – |
| [Beef mince (ground beef)](https://feastflow.co.uk/beef-mince-cooking-times) | – | – | 30 min to 1 h | 8–10 min | – | – | 6–8 hours | 15–20 min |
| [Burgers](https://feastflow.co.uk/burgers-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (180°C) | – | 4–5 min per side | 5–6 min per side | 4–5 min per side | – | – |
| [Meatballs](https://feastflow.co.uk/meatballs-cooking-times) | 18–22 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (190°C) | 20–25 min | 10–12 min | – | – | 4–6 hours | – |
| [Stewing beef and beef stew](https://feastflow.co.uk/beef-stew-cooking-times) | 2½–3 hours (160°C, 140 fan) | – | – | – | – | – | 7–8 hours | 35–40 min |
| [Beef brisket](https://feastflow.co.uk/beef-brisket-cooking-times) | 4–5 hours (150°C, 130 fan) | – | – | – | – | 8–10 hours | 8–10 hours | 1 h 10 min to 1 h 20 min |
| [Roast beef joint](https://feastflow.co.uk/roast-beef-cooking-time) | 1 h 50 min (180°C, 160 fan) | 45–55 min (180°C) | – | – | – | – | 6–8 hours | – |

## Pork, bacon and sausages

Pork cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Microwave | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Pork chops](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-chops-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–14 min (200°C) | – | – | 4–5 min per side | 5–7 min per side | 4–6 min per side | – | – |
| [Pork tenderloin (fillet)](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-tenderloin-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 18–22 min (180°C) | – | – | 2–3 min per side | 15–20 min | 15–20 min | – | – |
| [Pork belly slices](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-belly-cooking-times) | 40–50 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 20–25 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 15–20 min | 15–20 min | – | – |
| [Pulled pork (pork shoulder)](https://feastflow.co.uk/pulled-pork-cooking-times) | 5–6 hours (150°C, 130 fan) | – | – | – | – | – | 8–10 hours | 8–10 hours | 1 h 15 min to 1 h 30 min |
| [Roast pork joint](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-cooking-time) | 1 h 45 min (180°C, 160 fan) | 50 min to 1 h (180°C) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Pork ribs](https://feastflow.co.uk/pork-ribs-cooking-times) | 2½–3 hours (150°C, 130 fan) | 25–30 min (190°C) | – | – | – | – | 4–5 hours | 6–8 hours | 25–30 min |
| [Sausages](https://feastflow.co.uk/sausages-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (180°C) | – | – | 12–15 min | 12–15 min | 12–15 min | – | – |
| [Pigs in blankets](https://feastflow.co.uk/pigs-in-blankets-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (180°C) | – | – | – | 15–20 min | – | – | – |
| [Bacon](https://feastflow.co.uk/bacon-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (180°C) | – | 3–4 min | 2–3 min per side | 3–4 min per side | – | – | – |
| [Gammon and ham steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/gammon-steaks-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (180°C) | – | – | 4–5 min per side | 4–5 min per side | 3–4 min per side | – | – |
| [Gammon joint](https://feastflow.co.uk/gammon-cooking-time) | 1 h 25 min (180°C, 160 fan) | 50 min to 1 h (180°C) | 1 h 25 min | – | – | – | – | 5–7 hours | 25–30 min |

## Lamb and game

Lamb cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Lamb chops and cutlets](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-chops-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | 3–4 min per side | 3–4 min per side | 3–4 min per side | – | – |
| [Lamb steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-steaks-cooking-times) | – | 10–12 min (200°C) | 4–5 min per side | 5–6 min per side | 4–5 min per side | – | – |
| [Rack of lamb](https://feastflow.co.uk/rack-of-lamb-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 15–18 min (200°C) | – | – | – | – | – |
| [Lamb shanks](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-shanks-cooking-times) | 2½–3 hours (160°C, 140 fan) | – | – | – | – | 7–8 hours | 40–45 min |
| [Leg and shoulder of lamb](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-cooking-time) | 2 h 15 min (180°C, 160 fan) | – | – | – | – | 7–8 hours | 1 h to 1 h 10 min |
| [Lamb koftas](https://feastflow.co.uk/lamb-kofta-cooking-times) | 15–18 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 10–12 min (190°C) | 8–10 min | 8–10 min | 8–10 min | – | – |
| [Venison steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/venison-steak-cooking-times) | – | – | 2–3 min per side | 3–4 min per side | 3–4 min per side | – | – |

## Fish and seafood

Fish and seafood cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Steam | Microwave | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Deep-fry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Salmon fillets](https://feastflow.co.uk/salmon-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | – | 8–10 min | 3–4 min | 6–8 min | 8–10 min | 8–10 min | – |
| [Cod and white fish fillets](https://feastflow.co.uk/cod-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | – | 8–10 min | 3–4 min | 3–4 min per side | 8–10 min | – | 5–7 min (180°C) |
| [Smoked haddock](https://feastflow.co.uk/smoked-haddock-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | – | – | – | 3–4 min | – | 6–8 min | – | – |
| [Sea bass](https://feastflow.co.uk/sea-bass-cooking-times) | 8–10 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 7–8 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 4–5 min | 4–5 min | 6–8 min per side | – |
| [Tuna steaks](https://feastflow.co.uk/tuna-steak-cooking-times) | – | 5–7 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 1–2 min per side | 2–3 min per side | 2–3 min per side | – |
| [Mackerel](https://feastflow.co.uk/mackerel-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 7–9 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 3–4 min | 4–5 min | 5–6 min per side | – |
| [Prawns (shrimp)](https://feastflow.co.uk/prawns-cooking-times) | 6–8 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 5–6 min (200°C) | 2–3 min | – | – | 2–3 min | 2–3 min per side | 2–3 min per side | 2–3 min (180°C) |
| [Mussels and clams](https://feastflow.co.uk/mussels-cooking-times) | – | – | – | 4–5 min | – | – | – | 5–6 min | – |
| [Scallops](https://feastflow.co.uk/scallops-cooking-times) | – | – | – | – | – | 1–2 min per side | 3–4 min | 1–2 min per side | – |
| [Squid and calamari](https://feastflow.co.uk/squid-cooking-times) | – | 6–8 min (200°C) | – | – | – | 1–2 min | – | 1–2 min per side | 2–3 min (180°C) |
| [Lobster and crab](https://feastflow.co.uk/lobster-cooking-times) | – | – | 12–15 min | 14–18 min | – | – | 6–8 min | – | – |

## Eggs, cheese and tofu

Egg, halloumi and tofu cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Boil | Microwave | Pan-fry | Grill | Barbecue | Deep-fry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Eggs](https://feastflow.co.uk/eggs-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (180°C, 160 fan) | 15–17 min (130°C) | 6 min | 1–2 min | 2–3 min | – | – | – |
| [Halloumi](https://feastflow.co.uk/halloumi-cooking-times) | 15–20 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 6–8 min (200°C) | – | – | 2–3 min per side | 2–3 min per side | 2–3 min per side | – |
| [Tofu](https://feastflow.co.uk/tofu-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (200°C) | – | – | 8–10 min | – | – | 3–4 min (180°C) |

## Rice, pasta and grains

Rice, pasta and grain cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Boil | Microwave | Pan-fry | Slow cooker | Pressure cooker |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Rice](https://feastflow.co.uk/rice-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (180°C, 160 fan) | 10–12 min | 10–12 min | – | – | 4–6 min |
| [Pasta](https://feastflow.co.uk/pasta-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (190°C, 170 fan) | 8–12 min | 10–12 min | – | – | 4–5 min |
| [Noodles](https://feastflow.co.uk/noodles-cooking-times) | – | 4–5 min | – | 2–3 min | – | – |
| [Couscous, quinoa and grains](https://feastflow.co.uk/couscous-and-quinoa-cooking-times) | – | 5 min | – | – | – | – |
| [Lentils, chickpeas and dried beans](https://feastflow.co.uk/lentils-and-beans-cooking-times) | – | 15–20 min | – | – | 8–10 hours | 35–40 min |

## Frozen food

Frozen food cooking times, by method. Tap a food for every cut and method, the full temperature and how to do it:

| Food | Oven | Air fryer | Pan-fry | Grill | Deep-fry |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Fish fingers](https://feastflow.co.uk/fish-fingers-cooking-times) | 15–18 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | 8–10 min | 10–12 min | – |
| [Frozen oven chips and fries](https://feastflow.co.uk/oven-chips-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 12–15 min (200°C) | – | – | 5–6 min (175°C) |
| [Chicken nuggets](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-nuggets-cooking-times) | 15–18 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 8–10 min (200°C) | – | – | 3–4 min (175°C) |
| [Frozen battered fish and fishcakes](https://feastflow.co.uk/battered-fish-cooking-times) | 25–30 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 14–16 min (200°C) | – | – | – |
| [Hash browns](https://feastflow.co.uk/hash-browns-cooking-times) | 18–20 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 10–12 min (200°C) | 4–5 min per side | – | 3–4 min (180°C) |
| [Frozen roast potatoes](https://feastflow.co.uk/frozen-roast-potatoes-cooking-times) | 35–40 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 18–20 min (200°C) | – | – | – |
| [Chicken kievs](https://feastflow.co.uk/chicken-kiev-cooking-times) | 30–35 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 20–22 min (180°C) | – | – | – |
| [Sausage rolls and pastries](https://feastflow.co.uk/sausage-rolls-cooking-times) | 20–25 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 12–15 min (180°C) | – | – | – |
| [Frozen Yorkshire puddings](https://feastflow.co.uk/frozen-yorkshire-puddings-cooking-times) | 4–6 min (220°C, 200 fan) | 3–4 min (180°C) | – | – | – |
| [Frozen pizza](https://feastflow.co.uk/frozen-pizza-cooking-times) | 12–15 min (200°C, 180 fan) | 6–8 min (180°C) | 4–5 min | – | – |

## Oven temperatures

| Conventional | Fan | °F | Gas |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 140°C | 120°C | 275°F | 1 |
| 150°C | 130°C | 300°F | 2 |
| 160°C | 140°C | 325°F | 3 |
| 180°C | 160°C | 350°F | 4 |
| 190°C | 170°C | 375°F | 5 |
| 200°C | 180°C | 400°F | 6 |
| 220°C | 200°C | 425°F | 7 |
| 230°C | 210°C | 450°F | 8 |
| 240°C | 220°C | 475°F | 9 |

## Questions

### How do I convert an oven time to an air fryer?

Set the air fryer about 20°C (25°F) lower than the oven recipe says and cut the time by about a fifth, checking a few minutes early. Don’t crowd the basket.

### What temperature is a fan oven compared to a conventional oven?

Set a fan oven 20°C lower than a conventional oven: 200°C conventional is 180°C fan.

### What temperature should meat be cooked to?

Chicken, turkey and duck: 74°C (165°F). Mince, burgers and sausages: 71°C (160°F). Pork: 63°C (145°F) with a 3-minute rest, or 70°C (160°F) for no pink. Fish: 63°C (145°F). Whole steaks and lamb can be served pink.

### How do microwave times change with wattage?

These times are for an 800–900 W microwave. Add about 20% for 700 W, and take off about 15% for 1000 W or more.

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Times are a guide for typical home portions: ovens, air fryers, microwaves and sizes vary. Check meat, poultry and fish with a thermometer. Safe temperatures follow USDA and UK Food Standards Agency guidance.

FeastFlow also plans a whole meal backwards from serving time, with every dish timed and oven temperatures that don’t clash: https://feastflow.co.uk/