🍟 Air Fryer Conversion Calculator
Enter the oven temperature and time from your recipe to get the air-fryer temperature and time.
Enter the conventional-oven temperature and time from your recipe.
Air fryer temperature
375°F
Air fryer time
≈ 24 min
The common rule for converting an oven recipe to an air fryer is to lower the temperature by about 25 °F (≈15 °C) and cut the time by roughly 20%, because an air fryer\'s rapid convection cooks faster and browns more. Air fryers vary, so check for doneness early the first time and adjust — think of it as a compact convection oven. 🔒 In your browser.
How the air fryer conversion calculator works
An air fryer is a compact convection oven: rapidly circulating hot air cooks faster and browns more, so oven recipes need adjusting. The widely used rule is to lower the temperature by about 25 °F (≈15 °C) and cut the cooking time by roughly 20%. The tool applies both and rounds the temperature to a practical setting.
Air fryers vary in power and basket size, so treat the result as a starting point — check for doneness a few minutes early the first time you make something, and shake or turn food halfway. Because air circulation matters, don't overcrowd the basket; cook in batches if needed.
Frequently asked questions
How do you convert oven time to air fryer?
Lower the temperature by about 25 °F (≈15 °C) and reduce the cooking time by roughly 20%. A dish at 400 °F for 30 minutes becomes about 375 °F for 24 minutes in an air fryer.
Do you reduce temperature or time for an air fryer?
Both — the standard rule cuts the temperature by ~25 °F and the time by ~20%, because the strong convection cooks faster and browns more than a conventional oven at the same setting.
Why does an air fryer cook faster?
It's essentially a small, powerful convection oven: a fan blasts hot air around the food from close range, so heat transfers faster and the surface crisps quickly. That's why both a lower temperature and a shorter time are needed.
Can I put oven recipes straight into an air fryer?
Usually with the temperature and time adjustment above, yes — but check early, don't overcrowd the basket, and shake or flip food partway. Very saucy or liquid dishes and delicate batters transfer less well.
Is the conversion the same for every food?
It's a good general rule, but dense or thick items may need a touch more time and thin, crispy foods a touch less. Always confirm with a thermometer for meats and check visually the first time.