Scenario temperature
Air-fryer chicken internal temperature check
Raw chicken cooked in an air fryer still needs a 165°F (74°C) internal reading.
U.S. home food-safety guidance.Check the source and scope
What to do
- Place similar-sized raw pieces with space for air to circulate; if crowded, cook in batches where practical.
- Remove the basket before probing; insert into the thickest meat rather than touching the basket or bone. For wings, follow the chicken wing temperature check for drumettes and flats.
- Check a piece from the center and another from the edge, then continue cooking any cool piece.
Conditions and limits
- A crisp outside can precede a fully cooked center.
- This is raw-chicken cooking, not reheating already cooked leftovers.
Source and scope
Primary reference: FoodSafety.gov minimum temperatures. Equipment-specific steps and quality suggestions are practical guidance; check the appliance or product instructions for your model. How this site uses sources.