Oven to air fryer converter
Enter your conventional oven temperature and time, and get the equivalent air fryer setting instantly. Works in reverse too — flip the switch to convert an air fryer recipe back to a regular oven.
Rule of thumb: air fryers cook hotter and faster than conventional ovens because the fan circulates heat directly around the food. Drop the temperature roughly 25°F (about 15°C) and check for doneness a few minutes early — every model runs slightly differently.
Why air fryer settings are different from oven settings
An air fryer is a compact convection oven with a much smaller cooking chamber and a more powerful fan. That combination means hot air reaches the food faster and from more directions than in a full-size oven, so the same temperature cooks food quicker. Manufacturers generally recommend lowering the temperature by around 25°F and cutting the time by roughly a fifth when adapting a conventional recipe — the calculator above applies that adjustment automatically so you don't have to do the math by hand.
Common questions
How do I convert oven temperature to air fryer temperature?
Drop the oven temperature by about 25°F (roughly 15°C) and reduce the cook time by around 20%. Air fryers are smaller and circulate hot air directly around the food, so they cook faster and more evenly than a conventional oven at the same setting.
Can I convert an air fryer recipe back to a regular oven?
Yes — use the swap button above to flip the direction. Add roughly 25°F (about 15°C) to the air fryer temperature and increase the time by about 20% to get a comparable conventional oven setting.
Does this work the same in the UK (Celsius, fan ovens)?
Switch the unit toggle to °C. If your oven is a fan/convection oven rather than conventional, it already behaves closer to an air fryer, so you may only need a small temperature drop rather than the full adjustment.
Why does my food still need more or less time than the calculator says?
Air fryer baskets vary by brand and size, and how full you pack the basket changes airflow. Treat the result as a starting point and check a few minutes before the suggested time, especially the first time you cook a new recipe in your specific model.