Air Fryer Converter
Convert oven recipes to air fryer temperature and time.
About this tool
Choose oven to air fryer or the reverse, select °F or °C, and enter the recipe's temperature and time. The tool gives the converted temperature and time, and when to start checking.
Converting recipes for an air fryer
An air fryer is a compact, powerful convection oven: a fan blows hot air quickly around food in a small chamber, so it cooks and crisps faster than a full-size oven. The common rule for adapting a conventional oven recipe is to lower the temperature by about 25 °F (15 °C) and cut the time by about 20%. A recipe at 400 °F for 25 minutes becomes about 375 °F for 20 minutes; 200 °C for 30 minutes becomes about 185 °C for 24 minutes. For the best results, don't overcrowd the basket, use a light spray of oil for crispness, and shake or turn the food halfway. Start checking at about three-quarters of the time, because the first attempt at any recipe is a test run. Going the other way, raise the temperature by about 25 °F and allow about a quarter more time in a conventional oven. Honest limits: air fryers vary a lot in power and basket size. The rule works best for chips, wings, nuggets, roasted vegetables and reheating; cakes, batters and large joints behave differently. Always cook meat to a safe internal temperature. The oven temperature converter and the slow cooker converter are related.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert oven time to air fryer?
Lower the temperature by about 25 °F (15 °C) and reduce the time by about 20%, checking early.
What is 400 °F oven in an air fryer?
About 375 °F, for around 80% of the oven time.
Do I need to preheat an air fryer?
Many recipes benefit from 2 to 5 minutes of preheating, but check your model's instructions.
Why shake the air fryer basket?
Turning or shaking halfway exposes all sides to the hot air for even cooking and crisping.
Is my data sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser, and nothing is stored or sent.