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Air Fryer Calculator

Convert conventional oven cooking times and temperatures to air fryer settings.

Show formula
Air Fryer Temp = Oven Temp − 15°C (~25°F). Air Fryer Time = Oven Time × 0.8 (−20%). Shake or flip basket at halfway time (Time / 2).

Method reviewed:Convection heat transfer equations and cooking times verified against manufacturer guidelines and test kitchen benchmarks.

Inputs

Picking a food fills in its oven settings and shows that food’s tested air-fryer figures.

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Result

Your result appears here

Enter Oven temperature and the result fills in as you type.

How to convert regular oven recipes to an air fryer

  1. Enter your traditional oven recipe temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit) and baking time in minutes, or select from 30 tested food presets.
  2. Read the calibrated air fryer temperature (reduced by 15°C / 25°F) and shortened cooking time (reduced by 20%).
  3. Follow the halfway shake/flip reminder to ensure even crisping and circulation around your food.

Frequently asked questions

Why must oven temperature be lowered for an air fryer?

Air fryers are compact high-velocity convection ovens. The intense fan and proximity to the heating element cooks food significantly faster, so dropping the temperature by 15°C (25°F) prevents burning the outside before the interior cooks.

Do I need to preheat an air fryer?

Most modern air fryers preheat in 2-3 minutes. While foods like bacon do not require preheating, preheating is recommended for steaks, chops, and baked goods.

How do you reheat pizza in an air fryer?

Reheat leftover pizza at 180°C (350°F) for 3 to 5 minutes. The crust returns to pizzeria-level crispness without drying out the melted cheese.

Examples

Oven recipe calls for 200°C for 25 minutes.
In an air fryer, cook at 185°C for 20 minutes, shaking or flipping at 10 minutes.

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