Found an air fryer recipe but only have an oven? Convert the temperature and time in one click — and back again.
How this converter works
Air fryers are small convection ovens that blast hot air around your food, so they cook faster and at a lower temperature than a regular oven. To move a recipe from air fryer to a conventional oven, you raise the temperature by about 25°F and add roughly 20–25% more time. This calculator does the math for you, in both directions, and gives you a tip for your specific food.
| Air Fryer | Conventional Oven |
|---|---|
| 320°F | 345°F (+ ~20% time) |
| 350°F | 375°F (+ ~20% time) |
| 375°F | 400°F (+ ~20% time) |
| 400°F | 425°F (+ ~20% time) |
| 425°F | 450°F (+ ~20% time) |
How to Convert Air Fryer to Oven (Step by Step)
Air fryer recipes are everywhere, but not everyone owns an air fryer. The good news: almost any air fryer recipe works in a regular oven with two small adjustments. Because an air fryer is a compact convection oven that moves hot air quickly around the food, it cooks faster and at a lower temperature than a standard oven. To get the same golden, crispy result in your oven, you simply add a little heat and a little time.
The 3-step rule
- Raise the temperature by 25°F. If the air fryer recipe says 400°F, set your oven to 425°F. (In Celsius, add about 15°C.)
- Add 20–25% more time. A 20-minute air fryer recipe becomes about 24–25 minutes in the oven. The calculator above does this math for you instantly.
- Preheat and use a wire rack. Always preheat the oven fully. For fries, wings, and anything that should be crispy, set a wire rack over a baking sheet so hot air can reach all sides of the food.
Why the air fryer cooks differently
An air fryer concentrates fast-moving hot air in a small basket, which is why food crisps so quickly. A full-size oven has more empty space and slower air movement, so it needs a higher temperature and a bit more time to brown and crisp the same food. If your oven has a convection or fan setting, it behaves more like an air fryer, so you can use a smaller adjustment (around 15°F instead of 25°F).
A quick example
Say you found a recipe for air fryer chicken thighs at 380°F for 18 minutes. Convert it for the oven: 380 + 25 = 405°F (round to 400–410°F), and 18 minutes + 22% = about 22 minutes. Place the thighs on a wire rack, preheat to 400°F, and check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
🌡️ Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures
Whichever method you use, always cook proteins to a safe internal temperature (USDA guidelines).
| Food | Doneness | Internal Temp |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken & Turkey | Fully cooked | 165°F |
| Ground meat (beef, pork) | Fully cooked | 160°F |
| Beef, Pork, Lamb (steaks/chops) | Medium | 145°F |
| Fish & Seafood | Flakes easily | 145°F |
| Leftovers & casseroles | Reheated | 165°F |
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything about converting between air fryer and oven.
✨ These conversions are a reliable starting point based on the standard 25°F / 20% rule. Ovens vary, so always check your food for doneness and use a meat thermometer for proteins. If your oven has a convection/fan setting, use a slightly smaller temperature adjustment.