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Air Fryer Conversion Calculator
Convert any oven recipe to air fryer temperature and time.
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Temp and time.
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| Air fryer time | — |
| Temp reduction | — |
| Time saved | — |
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How the Air Fryer Conversion Calculator Works
An air fryer is a small convection oven: hot air is blown around the food, so it cooks hotter and faster than a conventional oven. The usual rule for adapting an oven recipe is to drop the temperature by about 25°F and cut the time by roughly 20%. This calculator applies both, so you can use any oven recipe in the air fryer.
Because air fryers are small and powerful, food can go from done to overdone quickly — check a few minutes early, shake or flip halfway, and adjust. Denser or thicker foods may need the full time; thin items often finish sooner.
air fryer = oven temp − 25°F, oven time × 0.8
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert an oven recipe to an air fryer?
Lower the temperature by about 25°F and reduce the time by around 20%. A 400°F, 20-minute oven recipe becomes roughly 375°F for 16 minutes.
Why does the air fryer cook faster?
It circulates hot air directly around the food, like a convection oven, so heat transfers faster and more evenly — meaning less time and a slightly lower temperature.
Should I still check the food?
Yes, and early. Air fryers are quick and vary by model, so check a few minutes before the calculated time and shake or flip halfway through.
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