♨️ Oven to Air Fryer Recipe Converter
Enter any oven temperature and time to get air-fryer settings — the temperature drops by about 25°F and the time by roughly 20%, with a check-early reminder so nothing overcooks.
♨️ Air fryer settings
Air fryers run hotter and faster than they read — open and check around 18 minutes, then add time in short bursts if needed.
Turn any recipe into an air-fryer recipe
You don't need an air-fryer-specific recipe to use your air fryer. The convection-style airflow means the same dish cooks at a lower temperature in less time — this converter applies the standard 25°F / 20% adjustment so you can start from any oven recipe with confidence.
For common foods, the Cooking Time Calculator gives ready-made temperatures and times, and the Temperature Converter handles °F to °C and gas marks if your recipe uses a different scale.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What's the oven-to-air-fryer rule?
Lower the temperature by about 25°F (roughly 15°C) and cut the cooking time by around 20%. Air fryers circulate hot air aggressively, so food cooks faster and browns sooner than in a static oven — this converter applies both adjustments for you.
Why does it tell me to check early?
Because air fryers run hotter and faster than the dial suggests, and basket sizes vary. Opening the drawer to check doesn't hurt air-fried food the way it does an oven bake, so the tool flags a point to look — usually around three-quarters of the converted time — before adding short bursts if needed.
Does this work for baking, too?
For many bakes, yes — but delicate items like cakes and soufflés can be trickier because of the strong airflow. Start with the converted settings, check early, and reduce the temperature a touch more if the top browns before the middle sets.
Do I need to preheat?
Most air fryers need little or no preheat, which is part of why the time drops. If a recipe assumes a preheated oven, you can usually skip that step or preheat the air fryer for just 2-3 minutes.