Air Fryer to Oven Conversion
Raise the temperature about 25°F and add 20–25% to the cooking time.
Example: 375°F for 20 minutes in the air fryer → about 400°F for 25 minutes in the oven.
Going the other way — from an air fryer recipe to a conventional oven — you reverse the usual rule. The oven is bigger and moves air more slowly, so it needs a slightly higher temperature and a bit more time to match the air fryer's result.
Air Fryer to Oven Temperature Chart
| Air fryer temp | Oven temp | Time adjustment |
|---|---|---|
| 300°F | 325°F | +20–25% |
| 325°F | 350°F | +20–25% |
| 350°F | 375°F | +20–25% |
| 375°F | 400°F | +20–25% |
| 400°F | 425°F | +20–25% |
Getting Crispy Results in the Oven
- Use the convection (fan) setting if your oven has one — it's the closest thing to an air fryer.
- Cook on a wire rack set over a baking sheet so air reaches the underside.
- Spread food in a single layer and avoid crowding the pan.
- For breaded or frozen foods, a light spray of oil helps them brown.
Need the Other Direction?
Converting an oven recipe to the air fryer instead? See the oven-to-air-fryer guide or just the time conversion.
FAQ
Q: How do I convert an air fryer recipe to the oven?
Raise the temperature about 25°F above the air fryer setting and add roughly 20–25% to the time. So 375°F for 20 minutes in the air fryer becomes about 400°F for 25 minutes in a conventional oven.
Q: Why does the oven need a higher temperature and more time?
A conventional oven is larger and its air moves more slowly, so it transfers heat less efficiently than an air fryer. You make up for that with a slightly higher temperature and a longer time.
Q: Will food be as crispy in the oven?
Usually a little less. To get closer to air fryer crispiness, use a convection (fan) setting if you have one, put food on a wire rack so air circulates underneath, and don't crowd the pan.