How to Convert Oven Recipes to Air Fryer Recipes (2024)

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How do you convert oven instructions to air fryer? ›

A good general rule of thumb when converting a conventional oven recipe to an air fryer recipe is to reduce the temperature by 25-50°F and reduce the cooking time by about 20%. However, this is a general rule and different recipes will vary. It's always better to start the timer low and check your food often.

To cook fresh food in an air fryer, Jenny suggests subtracting 20°C from the typical oven temperature and reducing the oven cooking time by 20-25%. For example, if the oven instruction calls for cooking at 180°C for 25 minutes, set your air fryer to 160°C for 20 minutes.

To convert an oven-cooked recipe to an air-fryer one, Mason's general rule of thumb is to reduce the suggested temperature by 25°F and then cut the cook time by about 20%. Just use the pause button on your machine to occasionally check the doneness and flip for balanced crispness on all sides.

Generally, you can expect to air fry in a convection oven at temperatures between 350–400°F, but it will vary from recipe to recipe.

Foil is safe to use in an air fryer so long as you follow three basic rules: never let foil touch the heating element; make sure the foil is weighted so it doesn't blow around the basket; and avoid contact with acidic ingredients, which can cause the foil to leach onto your food.

The great news about air fryers is that you can use foil along with parchment paper to cook your food in an air fryer. Just remember that if it's safe and effective to use in a conventional oven, it will work just fine in an air fryer.

There are four main types of oven-safe dishware: glass, metal, cast iron, and ceramic, though not all glass is necessarily oven-safe (as we learned with Pyrex recently). Since air fryers are again, essentially mini convection ovens, any oven-safe dish should be safe in an air fryer.

Probably. An air fryer is a small convection oven. So, it the food item will fit, you can cook it. Because the fan in a convection oven circulates the hot air, the cooking time will be decreased.

While they both use a fan to circulate hot air, the smaller size of the air fryer allows it to heat up faster and cook food quicker than a full-sized oven. Additionally, air fryers often include a drip tray to collect any excess oil or moisture, reducing the amount of fat and calories you end up consuming.

Air fryer ovens like the eliminate the need for another countertop appliance by putting the same technology right in your oven. What type of cookware is best for air frying? Air frying works best with a dark, non-stick baking sheet with low sides. For quicker, crispier results, try the ReadyCook™ Air Fry tray.

Where does the drip tray go in an air fryer? ›

It should go below the heating elements. If you want to use as a drip tray when using the fry basket, cover with foil and put over the elements.

Season on both sides with salt, pepper, and burger seasoning. Preheat air fryer to 370°F. Cook for 5 minutes, then flip and cook another 5 minutes on the other side. If adding cheese, open the air fryer, top with cheese slices, then immediately close again to let the cheese melt for 1 minute after the burgers are done.

The general rule of thumb is, you'll want to reduce the cooking temperature by about 25-30 degrees Fahrenheit (15-20 degrees Celsius) when using an air fryer. For example, if a recipe calls for baking at 350°F (175°C) in the oven, set your air fryer to around 320-325°F (160-165°C).

Quick tip: If you want to convert a stovetop pan-fry recipe, Larsen recommends air-frying at 325 to 350 degrees Fahrenheit for a recipe that calls for medium heat and 375 to 400 degrees Fahrenheit for a recipe that calls for high heat. Use the same cook time, but check often for doneness.

To convert cooking temperatures from a regular oven to an air fryer, you need to keep in mind that air fryers cook food in less time and at a higher temperature than conventional ovens. Typically, you can reduce the cooking time by about 20-25% when using an air fryer compared to a conventional oven.

Drop the heat.

Plus, it could brown too quickly. Knock the temperature down by 25 degrees: If a fried recipe calls for 350 degrees F set your air fryer to 325 degrees F and follow the same cook time.