Understanding the Air Fryer Calculator
An air fryer cooks by circulating hot air, so recipes written for a conventional oven need adjusting. This calculator converts oven temperature and time into air fryer settings, helping you get crispy, evenly cooked results without burning the outside or leaving the inside underdone.
The general conversion rule
A common starting point is to lower the oven temperature by about 25°F (roughly 15°C) and reduce the cooking time by around 20%, because the air fryer’s rapid air circulation cooks faster and more efficiently. These are starting points — the first time you make a dish, check it early to learn how your specific model behaves.
Why models vary
Air fryers differ in wattage and basket size, so the same setting can cook differently from one machine to another. Avoid overcrowding the basket, which blocks airflow and leads to soggy results, and shake or flip food partway through for even browning. Treat the calculator as a reliable guide you fine-tune to your own appliance.
Tips & things to know
- •Lower oven temperature by about 25°F and cut time by roughly 20%.
- •Do not overcrowd the basket — airflow is what creates crispiness.
- •Check food early the first time you make a dish.