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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

SteakA 1-inch steak at high heat: 2–3 min per side for rareBurgersA ¾-inch burger patty takes 3–4 min per side on a hot grill or skillet for mediumGround BeefGround beef takes 8–10 minutes on stovetop over medium-high heatPot RoastPot roast takes 3–4 hours in a 325°F oven

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)

Seafood

SalmonSalmon fillet takes 12–15 min at 400°F in the ovenShrimpShrimp cook extremely fast — just 1–2 minutes per side on a stovetopTilapiaTilapia fillet takes 10–12 min at 400°F oven

Vegetables

AsparagusAsparagus takes 10–12 min at 425°F ovenBroccoliBroccoli takes 18–22 min at 425°F to roast into crispy-edged perfectionBaked PotatoA baked potato takes 45–60 minutes at 425°FSweet PotatoA medium sweet potato takes 45–55 minutes at 400°F in the oven

Eggs

Hard Boiled EggsFor perfect hard-boiled eggs: boil 10–12 minutes for fully set yolk

Grains & Pasta

PastaDried pasta takes 8–12 minutes in boiling salted water depending on shape and thicknessWhite RiceWhite rice takes 18–20 minutes after boiling on stovetop using the absorption method
How Long to Cook Everything – Oven, Air Fryer & Stovetop Times