♨️ Air Fryer Converter

Convert any oven recipe to air fryer time and temperature

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Air Fryer Settings

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Air Fryer Temp
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Air Fryer Time
💡 Check food 3–5 minutes before the converted time — air fryers vary by model and basket load. Shake or turn halfway for even cooking.

The Air Fryer Conversion Rule

The standard conversion: reduce the oven temperature by 20°C and the cooking time by 20%. An oven recipe at 200°C for 30 minutes becomes roughly 180°C for 24 minutes in an air fryer.

Why Air Fryers Cook Faster

Air fryers are compact convection ovens — a fan rapidly circulates hot air in a small chamber, transferring heat to food much faster than a conventional oven. The small space also preheats in 2–3 minutes versus 10–15 for an oven.

Air Fryer Tips

  • Don't overcrowd the basket — air needs to circulate for crisping
  • Shake or flip food halfway through
  • Most foods need little or no oil — a light spray is enough
  • Frozen foods (chips, nuggets) often have air fryer instructions on pack now

Energy Savings

Air fryers typically use 1–2kWh less than a full-size oven per use because of shorter cooking times and smaller heating volume — worth roughly 30–60p saved per cooking session at current electricity prices. Use our electricity cost calculator to check your own appliances.