Cooking Time Guide
How Long to Cook Everything
Exact cooking times for every method — oven, air fryer, stovetop, grill, slow cooker and Instant Pot. Find your food below and never guess again.
Poultry
Chicken BreastBoneless chicken breast takes 20–25 min at 400°F in the ovenChicken ThighBoneless thighs take 20–25 min at 400°F ovenWhole ChickenA whole chicken takes about 20 minutes per pound at 375°FChicken WingsChicken wings take 40–45 min at 425°F in the ovenTurkey BreastBone-in turkey breast takes about 20 minutes per pound at 325°F — a 3 lb breast takes about 1
Beef
Pork
Pork ChopsA 1-inch boneless pork chop: 12–15 min at 400°F ovenPork TenderloinPork tenderloin takes 20–25 min at 425°F in the oven — the fastest roast cookPork RibsBaby back ribs: 2Pulled PorkPulled pork (pork shoulder/butt) takes 8–10 hours in a slow cooker on lowBaconBacon takes 15–20 minutes at 400°F in the oven (best method)