Enter Oven Temperature
Find the temperature in your original oven recipe. Enter it in °F or °C — switch units with the toggle above the calculator.
Air Fryer Calculator
Enter your oven recipe details below. Our oven to air fryer converter calculates the correct air fryer temperature and time based on food type and your air fryer model.
Oven to Air Fryer Converter
Accurate conventional oven to air fryer conversion — not just a flat 25°F reduction.
Your Air Fryer Settings
Air Fryer Temperature
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°F
Air Fryer Cooking Time
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minutes
How to Use the Oven to Air Fryer Conversion Calculator
Converting a conventional oven recipe to air fryer settings takes under 30 seconds. Follow these four steps for perfect results every time.
Enter Cooking Time
Input the total oven cooking time in minutes from your recipe. Our air fryer calculator will apply the correct time reduction.
Choose Food & Fryer Type
Select your food category and air fryer type (basket or oven-style). This gives you a more precise oven to air fryer conversion than the generic "subtract 25°F" rule.
Get Your Air Fryer Settings
Click Convert. Your recommended air fryer temperature and cooking time appear instantly. Always check food 2–3 minutes before the end time on your first attempt.
Why conventional oven to air fryer conversion isn't just "subtract 25°F"
Most online guides give a single rule for conventional oven to air fryer conversion: reduce temperature by 25°F and time by 20%. This works for simple dishes, but it doesn't account for food density, basket crowding, or whether you're using a basket-style or oven-style air fryer. Our air fryer calculator uses food-category multipliers validated against manufacturer guidelines (Ninja, Cosori, Philips) so your conversion is accurate regardless of what you're cooking.
Air Fryer Conversion Chart
Use this air fryer conversion chart as a quick reference for the most common oven temperatures. For cooking time, always reduce your oven recipe time by 20%.
| Oven Temp (°F) | Air Fryer Temp (°F) | Oven Temp (°C) | Air Fryer Temp (°C) | Common Use |
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| 300°F | 275°F | 150°C | 135°C | Slow roasts, dense casseroles |
| 325°F | 300°F | 165°C | 150°C | Whole chicken, pork shoulder |
| 350°F | 325°F | 175°C | 160°C | Cakes, muffins, cookies, fish |
| 375°F | 350°F | 190°C | 175°C | Chicken thighs, vegetables, bread |
| 400°F | 375°F | 200°C | 190°C | Fries, chicken wings, salmon |
| 425°F | 400°F | 220°C | 200°C | Steak, pork chops, crispy veggies |
| 450°F | 425°F | 230°C | 220°C | Pizza, high-heat roasting |
| 475°F | 450°F | 245°C | 230°C | Broiling, browning, very crispy foods |
* Cooking time rule: reduce oven time by 20% for basket-style air fryers, 15% for oven-style air fryers. Always check food before the suggested end time. Use the air fryer calculator above for food-specific conversions.
Why Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer?
Air fryers offer real advantages over a conventional oven for most everyday cooking.
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Cooks 20–25% Faster
An air fryer's rapid hot air circulation reduces cooking time significantly compared to a conventional oven. That's why all oven to air fryer conversions require a time reduction.
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Uses Less Oil
Air fryers produce crispy results with little to no oil, making your converted oven recipes healthier without sacrificing texture or flavour.
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Lower Energy Use
Because air fryers preheat instantly and cook faster, they use significantly less electricity than running a full-size conventional oven for the same dish.
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Crispier Results
The hot air circulation in an air fryer strips surface moisture from food, producing a crispier exterior than a standard oven — especially for foods like chicken, fries, and roasted vegetables.
Oven to Air Fryer Conversion — Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about oven to air fryer conversion, the air fryer calculator, and getting perfect results every time.
To convert oven temperature to air fryer temperature, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (about 15°C). For example, if your oven recipe calls for 375°F, set your air fryer to 350°F. This is the standard rule for oven to air fryer conversion, but our air fryer calculator applies more precise adjustments based on your food type and fryer model.
The general rule for conventional oven to air fryer conversion is: reduce temperature by 25°F and reduce cooking time by 20%. So a recipe that calls for 400°F for 30 minutes in a conventional oven becomes 375°F for 24 minutes in an air fryer. For a more accurate conversion that accounts for food type, use the oven to air fryer calculator at the top of this page.
350°F in a conventional oven equals approximately 325°F in an air fryer. You should also reduce cooking time by about 20%. For example, a cake baked at 350°F for 35 minutes in the oven would convert to 325°F for about 28 minutes in an air fryer. Check the air fryer conversion chart for a full temperature reference table.
375°F in a conventional oven converts to 350°F in an air fryer. Reduce your oven cooking time by 20% as well. This is one of the most common oven to air fryer conversion temperatures — ideal for chicken thighs, fish, and most vegetable dishes.
400°F in a conventional oven equals 375°F in an air fryer. Reduce the cooking time by 20% and check food 2–3 minutes early on your first attempt. At this temperature range, an air fryer excels at producing crispy chicken wings, salmon, and roasted potatoes.
Yes — an air fryer cooks approximately 20–25% faster than a conventional oven. Air fryers use a powerful fan to circulate hot air rapidly around food in a small chamber, which dramatically increases heat transfer. This is exactly why the oven to air fryer conversion always requires a reduction in cooking time, not just temperature.
Yes, you can bake most items in an air fryer instead of a conventional oven — including cakes, muffins, cookies, and bread. For baking, reduce the temperature by 25°F and the baking time by 15–20%. Avoid overcrowding the basket and use small, oven-safe baking tins that fit inside the air fryer. Use our air fryer calculator and select "Baked Goods" for food-specific baking conversion settings.
Basket-style air fryers have smaller cavities and higher air velocity, so they cook food slightly faster. Oven-style air fryers have larger cooking areas and slightly slower air circulation. When using an oven-style air fryer, you may need to add 2–5 minutes or 5°F compared to basket-style conversions. Our oven to air fryer converter lets you select your fryer type so the conversion is calibrated correctly.
The air fryer conversion chart above shows you the recommended air fryer temperature for each common oven temperature, in both °F and °C. Find your oven recipe's temperature in the left column, then read across to get your air fryer setting. Remember to also reduce your cooking time by 20%. For the most accurate results tailored to your food type, use the air fryer calculator.
You should use an air fryer calculator instead of the general "−25°F, −20% time" rule when cooking dense meats, delicate baked goods, frozen foods, or large portions. These food types have different heat-transfer characteristics that make a flat percentage reduction inaccurate. Our oven to air fryer conversion calculator applies food-category multipliers based on manufacturer guidelines to give you more reliable results.