Oven to air fryer
This oven to air fryer converter adjusts both the temperature and the cooking time from any recipe, so you can cook almost anything in your air fryer with confidence.
In summary: To convert from oven to air fryer, lower the temperature by about 20 °C (25 °F) and cut the cooking time by about 20%. For example, 200 °C for 30 minutes becomes about 180 °C for 24 minutes.
How to use the oven to air fryer converter
- Enter the oven temperature and cooking time from your recipe.
- Read the air fryer temperature in °C and °F.
- Check your food a few minutes early, because air fryers cook fast.
Oven to air fryer conversion chart
| Oven | Air fryer | Air fryer (°F) |
|---|---|---|
| 160 °C | 140 °C | 285 °F |
| 180 °C | 160 °C | 320 °F |
| 190 °C | 170 °C | 340 °F |
| 200 °C | 180 °C | 355 °F |
| 220 °C | 200 °C | 390 °F |
| 230 °C | 210 °C | 410 °F |
Why lower the temperature and time?
An air fryer is a small convection oven, so it circulates hot air and cooks faster and more efficiently. Therefore you reduce the temperature by about 20 °C and the time by about 20%, which stops food over-browning before it is cooked through.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to preheat an air fryer? Usually 2–3 minutes is enough.
Can I use any oven recipe in an air fryer? Most recipes work, but check the food early the first time.
How do I convert in Fahrenheit? Lower the oven temperature by about 25 °F for the air fryer.
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