✅ Air Fryer Settings
💡 Pro Tips
- The change from convection is small — watch closely the first time
- Don't overcrowd the basket for best results
- Shake or flip food halfway through
- Preheat the air fryer 3-5 minutes
📊 Convection Oven to Air Fryer Conversion Chart
| Convection Temp | Air Fryer Temp | Time Reduction |
|---|---|---|
| 300°F (150°C) | 290°F (145°C) | ~10% less |
| 325°F (165°C) | 315°F (155°C) | ~10% less |
| 350°F (175°C) | 340°F (170°C) | ~10% less |
| 375°F (190°C) | 360°F (180°C) | ~10% less |
| 400°F (200°C) | 390°F (200°C) | ~10% less |
| 425°F (220°C) | 415°F (210°C) | ~10% less |
| 450°F (230°C) | 440°F (225°C) | ~10% less |
How to Convert a Convection Oven Recipe to an Air Fryer
An air fryer is basically a small, turbocharged convection oven, so converting a convection recipe is much easier than converting a regular (conventional) oven recipe. Because your convection oven already circulates hot air, you only need a small adjustment — not the full 25°F drop used for standard ovens.
The Simple Rule
Lower the convection temperature by about 10°F (around 5°C) and cut the time by roughly 10%. For example, a convection setting of 375°F for 30 minutes becomes about 360°F for 27 minutes in the air fryer. The calculator above applies food-specific tweaks automatically.
Why Only a Small Change?
The big temperature drop in a normal oven-to-air-fryer conversion accounts for the air fryer's fan. A convection oven already has that fan, so most of the difference is already built into your recipe. The air fryer's chamber is just smaller and a touch more intense, which is why a slight reduction still helps prevent over-browning.
Convection vs. Conventional — Don't Mix Them Up
If your recipe lists a conventional (no-fan) oven temperature, use the standard oven to air fryer converter instead and drop 25°F. Only use this page when the recipe was written for a convection or fan-assisted oven.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a convection oven recipe to an air fryer?
Lower the convection temperature by about 10°F (5°C) and reduce the time by roughly 10%. A convection setting of 375°F for 30 minutes becomes about 360°F for 27 minutes in the air fryer. Check a few minutes early the first time.
Is an air fryer the same as a convection oven?
They work on the same principle — a fan circulating hot air — but an air fryer has a smaller chamber and a more powerful, focused fan. That makes the air fryer cook a little faster and crisp more aggressively, so you reduce the temperature slightly when converting.
Do I reduce the temperature when going from convection to air fryer?
Only a little. Drop about 10°F (5°C). This is much less than the 25°F reduction used when converting from a regular conventional oven, because the convection oven's fan already does most of the work.
Why is the convection adjustment smaller than the regular oven one?
The standard 25°F reduction exists to account for the air fryer's fan. A convection oven already has a fan, so that adjustment is partly baked in. You only fine-tune for the air fryer's smaller, more intense chamber.
Can I just use the same settings as my convection oven?
Often you can get close, but food may brown faster in the air fryer's tighter space. Lowering the temperature about 10°F and checking early gives more reliable results, especially for baked goods and delicate items.