Air Fryer Converter
Turn a conventional-oven recipe into air fryer settings, or go the other way. Enter the oven temperature (°C or °F) and cooking time, and the tool applies the standard air fryer rule of thumb: lower the temperature by about 20 °C (25 °F) and reduce the time by roughly 20%, because an air fryer is a small, fan-forced convection oven that heats faster and more evenly. Switch the direction to convert an air fryer recipe back to a conventional oven. Results are rounded to practical settings. Always check food a little early the first time and adjust to your model. Everything is computed locally in your browser.
Air fryer temperature
180 °C
Air fryer time
24 min
Rule of thumb: ~20 °C / 25 °F lower and ~20% less time. Air fryers vary — check food early and adjust.
How to use
- Pick the direction: oven → air fryer, or air fryer → oven.
- Enter the temperature and its unit, plus the cooking time in minutes.
- Read the converted temperature and time, and copy what you need.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert an oven recipe to an air fryer?
- Lower the temperature by about 20 °C (25 °F) and cut the time by roughly 20%. For example, 200 °C for 30 minutes in the oven becomes about 180 °C for 24 minutes in an air fryer. Check a few minutes early the first time.
- Why does an air fryer need a lower temperature?
- An air fryer is essentially a compact convection (fan) oven. The strong fan circulates hot air right around the food in a small space, so it cooks faster and browns more — using a lower set temperature avoids overcooking the outside.
- Do I really reduce the time by 20%?
- About 20% is a good starting point, but air fryers vary a lot by model and how full the basket is. Treat the result as a guide: start checking early, shake or turn the food, and add a couple of minutes if needed.
- Can I convert air fryer settings back to an oven?
- Yes — switch the direction to "air fryer → oven". The tool raises the temperature by ~20 °C (25 °F) and increases the time by about 25% (dividing by 0.8), the reverse of the oven-to-air-fryer rule.
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