How do you convert oven temperature to air fryer?

Lower the oven temperature by about 20°C (25°F) and reduce the cooking time by roughly 20%. For example, an oven setting of 200°C for 20 minutes becomes about 180°C for 16 minutes in an air fryer.

Do you need to preheat an air fryer?

Most air fryers only need 2–3 minutes of preheating, far less than an oven. Always check food a few minutes early, as air fryers cook faster than conventional ovens.

Air Fryer Conversion Calculator

Lower the temperature by ~20°C (25°F) and cut the time by ~20%.

Oven to air fryer temperature chart

Oven (°C)	Oven (°F)	Air fryer (°C)	Air fryer (°F)
160°C	320°F	140°C	284°F
170°C	338°F	150°C	302°F
180°C	356°F	160°C	320°F
190°C	374°F	170°C	338°F
200°C	392°F	180°C	356°F
220°C	428°F	200°C	392°F

Tips for air frying oven recipes

An air fryer is essentially a small, powerful convection oven. Hot air circulates quickly around the food, so it cooks faster and more evenly than a conventional oven. As a rule of thumb, drop the temperature by about 20°C (25°F) and the time by about 20%, then check early.

A few practical notes: don't overcrowd the basket — air needs to flow around each piece; shake or flip food halfway through; and use a little oil on items you want crisp. Delicate or very wet batters don't transfer well, but roasted vegetables, chicken, fries and reheated leftovers are ideal. For oven temperature conversions on their own, see our oven temperature chart.