Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer Instructions
Most great recipes are not written with the air fryer in mind, but rather for a traditional oven. With our air fryer calculator, you can convert any traditional oven-based recipe so that it can be properly cooked in an air fryer.
Oven to Air Fryer Converter
Frequently Asked Questions
Does an air fryer cook faster than an oven?
Air fryers cook faster than an oven because they circulate hot air more efficiently. As such, a recipe that calls for baking in a conventional oven can easily be converted so that it can be properly cooked in an air fryer.
How do I convert baking temperature to air fryer temperature?
Air frying food requires a lower cooking temperature than baking. As such, recipes or directions that call for baking can be converted to air frying directions by reducing the temperature by 25°F.
How do I convert cooking times for an air fryer?
A reduction in both cook time and temperature is required when using baking instructions with an air fryer. Oven cooking time is reduced by 20% to convert to air fryer cook time. For example, a recipe that calls for 60 minutes in the oven, can be converted to air frying time by reducing the baking time by 12 minutes (60mins × 0.20 = 12 minute reduction).
Can I use an air fryer instead of an oven?
You can use an air fryer rather than an oven on almost all recipes that call for using an oven. An air fryer cooks food by circulating hot air (like a convection oven), which causes the food to cook quicker. Using the oven time and temp in an air fryer would result in overcooked food.
When should I use an air fryer calculator?
When you find a great recipe, but the directions call for baking in a traditional oven. You can easily convert the oven time and temperature to air fryer instructions with our air fryer calculator.
What does 375°F in an oven equate to in an air fryer?
375°F in an oven would equate to 350°F in an air fryer. The general rule is to reduce the proposed baking temperature by 25°F to convert to air fryer temperature. For an exact conversion, use our oven to air fryer calculator above.
Air Fryer Cooking Tips
Preheat Your Air Fryer
Preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes before cooking for more even results.
Shake or Flip Food
Shake the basket or flip food halfway through cooking for even browning.
Don't Overcrowd
Leave space between food items for proper air circulation and even cooking.
Check Food Early
Air fryers cook faster, so check your food a few minutes before the calculated time.