✅ Air Fryer Settings
💡 Pro Tips
- Shake or flip food halfway through cooking
- Don't overcrowd the basket for best results
- Check food a few minutes early the first time
- Preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes
⚡ Quick Presets
📊 Oven to Air Fryer Conversion Chart
| Oven Temp | Air Fryer Temp | Time Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| 300°F (150°C) | 275°F (135°C) | 20% less |
| 325°F (165°C) | 300°F (150°C) | 20% less |
| 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (165°C) | 20% less |
| 375°F (190°C) | 350°F (175°C) | 20% less |
| 400°F (200°C) | 375°F (190°C) | 20% less |
| 425°F (220°C) | 400°F (200°C) | 20% less |
| 450°F (230°C) | 425°F (220°C) | 20% less |
🌡️ Air Fryer Temperatures in Celsius (°F to °C)
Cooking from a recipe that uses one scale but your air fryer uses the other? Use this quick °F to °C reference for the most common air fryer temperatures. These are the direct temperature conversions — if you’re converting an oven recipe, drop the temperature about 25°F (15°C) first using the calculator above, then read off the Celsius value here.
| Fahrenheit | Celsius (exact) | Celsius (rounded for dial) |
|---|---|---|
| 300°F | 149°C | 150°C |
| 325°F | 163°C | 165°C |
| 350°F | 177°C | 175°C |
| 375°F | 191°C | 190°C |
| 400°F | 204°C | 200°C |
| 425°F | 218°C | 220°C |
| 450°F | 232°C | 230°C |
The two most-asked conversions: 400°F to C in an air fryer is 204°C (most dials round to 200°C), and 350°F to C is 177°C (round to 175°C). The formula is simple: °C = (°F − 32) × 5 ÷ 9. Most air fryers only have markings every 5 or 10 degrees, so the rounded column is what you’ll actually set.
🔧 More Air Fryer Conversion Tools
Converting from something other than a standard oven? Use the right calculator for your appliance — each one uses the correct formula for that heat source.
How to Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer
Air fryers cook food faster than conventional ovens because they use rapid air circulation technology. This means you need to adjust both temperature and cooking time when converting recipes.
The Simple Conversion Rule
For most recipes, reduce the oven temperature by 25°F (about 15°C) and cut the cooking time by 20%. This calculator does the math for you automatically.
Why Air Fryers Cook Faster
Air fryers use a powerful fan to circulate hot air around your food, creating a convection effect. This results in faster cooking times and often crispier results compared to a traditional oven.
Does Air Fryer Type Affect the Conversion?
A little, which is why the calculator above lets you pick your air fryer type. Basket-style models (Cosori, Ninja, Instant Vortex) are the baseline our times are written for. Oven-style units and toaster-oven hybrids (Cuisinart, Breville) have a larger chamber and gentler airflow, so they usually need a few extra minutes and a slightly higher temperature. Dual-zone models cook each drawer like a single basket, and paddle units (Tefal ActiFry) stir food for you, so you can skip flipping. Whatever the model, treat the result as a starting point and verify proteins with a thermometer.
Tips for Best Results
Always preheat your air fryer for 3-5 minutes before cooking. Avoid overcrowding the basket—air needs to circulate around the food. For even cooking, shake the basket or flip items halfway through the cooking time.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature should I use in my air fryer?
Generally, set your air fryer 25°F (15°C) lower than the oven temperature specified in your recipe. Use the calculator above for precise conversions.
How much faster is an air fryer than an oven?
Air fryers typically cook food about 20% faster than conventional ovens. A dish that takes 30 minutes in the oven usually takes about 24 minutes in an air fryer.
Do I need to preheat my air fryer?
Yes. Preheating your air fryer for 3-5 minutes helps achieve better results, especially for foods that need to be crispy.
Can I use any oven recipe in an air fryer?
Most oven recipes can be adapted for air fryers. However, recipes with wet batters or very large items may not work as well. Stick to foods that fit in a single layer in your air fryer basket.
How do I convert baking time from oven to air fryer?
Cut the oven baking time by about 20% as your starting point, then check 5 minutes earlier than that. Most baked goods (cookies, brownies, small cakes) finish in roughly 80% of the oven time, but they can also brown faster on top — tent loosely with foil for the last few minutes if the top is getting too dark while the inside finishes.
Does the 25 degree rule work for all foods?
It works as a starting point for most foods, but there are exceptions. Delicate items like fish, custards, and pastries do better with a 30-50 degree reduction to avoid drying out or burning. Frozen foods that have package instructions for the oven can often be cooked at the same temperature in an air fryer, just with shorter time. When in doubt, start with the 25-degree rule and adjust based on the first batch.
How do I convert oven Celsius to air fryer?
Reduce the oven Celsius temperature by about 15°C, which is equivalent to the 25°F reduction. A recipe calling for 200°C in the oven becomes 185°C in the air fryer. Then cut cooking time by about 20%. The calculator above accepts both Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Should I follow the same recipe steps when converting to air fryer?
Mostly yes, but with two adjustments. First, don't crowd the basket — cook in batches if the recipe makes a full sheet pan's worth of food. Second, flip or shake halfway through for even browning, even if the original recipe doesn't call for it. Wet batters (like beer batter or thin glazes) usually don't translate well; thicker coatings work best.
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