Oven to Air Fryer Converter

Reduce the oven temperature by about 25°F (14°C) and cut the cook time by roughly 20%. For example, a recipe baked at 200°C (400°F) for 40 minutes becomes about 186°C (367°F) for 32 minutes in the air fryer.

An air fryer is a small convection oven with a powerful fan that circulates very hot air directly around the food. That intense airflow transfers heat faster, so you need less heat and less time than a full-size static oven.

Set the air fryer to about 166°C (331°F) — roughly 165–170°C if your air fryer only has 5°C steps — and start checking around 80% of the original bake time.

Yes. Air fryers typically need 1–2 teaspoons of oil for a whole batch instead of the tablespoon-plus used for oven roasting. Toss food in a little oil so seasonings stick and edges crisp; too much oil makes it greasy.

Most roasted, baked and breaded dishes convert well: wings, fries, samosas, fritters, fish fillets and whole roast chicken. Skip large roasts, tall cakes and recipes that need gentle even top heat like soufflés — cook smaller batches instead.

Cook for about 80% of the oven time as a starting point. Check a few minutes early — air fryers vary by brand, wattage and basket size, so batch size changes timing too.