Air Fryer Converter - Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer

How to use this tool

1. Choose General for oven recipes or Frozen (package oven directions) for frozen product instructions.
2. Select Fahrenheit or Celsius, then enter the recipe or package oven temperature.
3. Enter the original oven cooking time in minutes to see the air fryer settings.
4. Start checking at the suggested early-check time and confirm food reaches a safe internal temperature.

How to convert conventional oven recipes to air fryer

Air fryers circulate hot air at high speed, so they often cook oven recipes faster and brown food more quickly. For a conventional oven recipe, choose General: lower the oven temperature by 25°F (about 14°C) and use 80% of the original cooking time, a 20% reduction. The calculator applies the temperature adjustment on the Fahrenheit scale, then shows its Celsius equivalent.

• General temperature: reduce by 25°F (about 14°C)
• Both modes: use 80% of the original oven time

Choose Frozen (package oven directions) when entering the conventional-oven settings printed on a frozen product. This mode leaves the package temperature unchanged and uses 80% of the package cooking time. The result labels the temperature as unchanged so the exception is clear. Follow the package instructions when they differ from this general rule.

The results also suggest when to begin checking: about 70% of the original oven time. For a 30-minute oven recipe, General gives 375°F (about 191°C) for 24 minutes and suggests starting to check at about 21 minutes. Treat that reminder as a starting point, not a guaranteed finish time. Air-fryer size, food thickness, basket load, and starting temperature all affect cooking. Check doneness and use a food thermometer to confirm safe internal temperatures, especially for meat and poultry.

Air fryer temperature guide

Tips for best results

• Don't overcrowd the basket - air needs to circulate around food.
• Shake or flip food halfway through cooking for even browning.
• Pat food dry before cooking to maximize crispiness.
• A light spray of oil improves browning on most foods.

Extended temperature guide

Frozen vs. fresh food

Frozen foods generally do not need a temperature reduction. Choose Frozen (package oven directions) and enter the package's conventional-oven temperature and time: the temperature stays the same, while the calculator uses 80% of the package time. The early-check reminder is based on 70% of that original time and does not guarantee that food is done. Follow the product directions, shake or flip once or twice where appropriate, and verify safe internal temperature for foods that need it.

Adjusting for quantity

Cooking smaller portions than a recipe calls for will reduce the time needed (fewer items = less thermal mass). When cooking large batches that fill the basket completely, add 2–5 minutes and check doneness early. Batch cooking in two rounds instead of overfilling the basket produces consistently better results.

Foods that don't work well in an air fryer

• Wet batters (beer batter, tempura): The batter drips off and burns before the food cooks. Use breadcrumb coatings instead.
• Leafy greens: Kale chips work; loose spinach or lettuce will fly around and burn.
• Large roasts: A whole turkey or large joint of beef won't cook evenly; the outside burns before the center reaches a safe temperature.
• Cheese (uncoated): Melts through the basket. Always bread or wrap it first.
• Rice and pasta: Require liquid-based cooking; the dry heat of an air fryer can't cook them.