Air fryer conversion chart
A printable oven → air-fryer chart — temperatures in °F and °C, a cook-time guide, and common foods. Print it or save the PDF for the fridge.
Start checking at ~18 min.
How we convert this
A starting point — air fryers run hot and every model differs. Check doneness by sight, and for meat use a thermometer and the USDA safe internal temperature.
Oven → Air Fryer Conversion Chart
Temperature (−25°F rule)
| Oven | Air fryer | Oven °C | Air °C |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300°F | 275°F | 150°C | 135°C |
| 325°F | 300°F | 160°C | 150°C |
| 350°F | 325°F | 175°C | 165°C |
| 375°F | 350°F | 190°C | 175°C |
| 400°F | 375°F | 205°C | 190°C |
| 425°F | 400°F | 220°C | 205°C |
| 450°F | 425°F | 230°C | 220°C |
Cook time (cut ~20%)
| Oven | Air fryer | Check at |
|---|---|---|
| 10 min | 8 min | 7 min |
| 15 min | 12 min | 11 min |
| 20 min | 16 min | 14 min |
| 25 min | 20 min | 18 min |
| 30 min | 24 min | 21 min |
| 45 min | 36 min | 32 min |
| 60 min | 48 min | 42 min |
Common foods (starting points — check doneness)
| Food | Air fryer | Time | Safe temp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicken wings | 380–400°F (195–205°C) | 18–24 min, flip halfway | 165°F / 74°C |
| Chicken breast (boneless) | 375–400°F (190–205°C) | 12–18 min, flip halfway | 165°F / 74°C |
| Salmon fillet | 390–400°F (195–205°C) | 7–10 min | 145°F / 63°C |
| Bacon (regular cut) | 350°F (175°C) | 8–10 min | cook to crisp |
| Frozen french fries | 400°F (205°C) | 12–15 min, shake halfway | heat through |
Temperatures are exact arithmetic (oven − 25°F); °C rounded to the nearest 5°. Food times are common published starting points — every air fryer differs, so check doneness. Safe internal temperatures: USDA / FoodSafety.gov. A conversion is a starting point, not a guarantee.
How to read the air fryer conversion chart
The chart is built from the two adjustments every oven-to-air-fryer conversion makes. Thetemperature table applies the most widely published rule — drop the oven temperature by 25°F — so 400°F becomes 375°F and 350°F becomes 325°F. The Celsius columns are rounded to the nearest 5° because that’s how a real dial moves; an unrounded 191°C would only confuse things.
The time guide multiplies the oven minutes by 0.80 for the air-fry time and by 0.70 for the “check at” time. That second column is the one to trust: air fryers concentrate heat, so it’s far safer to peek early and add a couple of minutes than to walk away and find dinner overdone. If you prefer the proportional −20% temperature rule instead of the fixed −25°F, use the converter at the top of the page and switch the temperature rule — the two agree in the middle of the dial and diverge at the extremes.
The common-foods table lists starting points that hold up across many tested recipes, but they are exactly that — starting points. Thickness, how full the basket is, and your particular model all shift the real time. For anything with a safe internal temperature, the number in the last column is what actually matters: cook to it, confirm it with a thermometer, and let the chart get you close. Each food links to a fuller page with sourced times and the USDA temperature spelled out.
Air fryer conversion chart questions
How do I use an air fryer conversion chart?
Find your oven temperature in the left column and read across to the air-fryer temperature — the chart uses the standard −25°F rule. Then use the time guide to cut the cook time by about a fifth, and start checking at the earlier “check” time. For a specific number, type your recipe into the converter at the top of the page.
Can I print this chart or save it as a PDF?
Yes — press Print / Save as PDF above the chart. In the print dialog choose your printer for a paper copy, or pick “Save as PDF” (desktop) / “Save to Files” (phone) to keep a digital copy. The chart is designed to print cleanly on one page, and it’s free — no email sign-up.
Are the cook times on the chart exact?
No — treat them as starting points. The temperature columns are exact arithmetic (oven − 25°F), but real cook times depend on your model, the basket load and the food itself. Always check doneness, and for meat use a thermometer against the USDA safe internal temperature.
Why are the Celsius numbers rounded?
Air-fryer dials move in 5° or 10° steps, so an exact conversion like 186°C isn’t selectable. The chart rounds Celsius to the nearest 5° to match a real dial — that’s why 400°F shows as ~190°C rather than 191°C.
Does the chart work for a Ninja, Cosori or Instant air fryer?
Yes. The conversion is arithmetic, not brand-specific, so any air fryer works — just check your model’s maximum temperature, since some cap below a conventional oven. See the Ninja air fryer page for more.