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Frozen pizza in an air fryer

frozen pizza in an air fryer
180 °C / 356 °F for 6–10 min
Oven equivalent: 220 °C / 428 °F for 12–18 min

An air fryer is a small convection oven, so frozen pizza cooks at 180 °C rather than 220 °C and takes 6–10 min instead of 12–18. That is roughly the usual 20 °C drop and a fifth off the time, though this one needs more of a drop than the rule suggests — see below.

Side by side

Oven Air fryer
Temperature 220 °C / 428 °F 180 °C / 356 °F
Time 12–18 min 6–10 min
Preheat Yes Yes, 3 minutes
Turn or shake Not needed

What goes wrong

  • Only if it fits without touching the element. Measure the basket against the pizza before unwrapping it.
  • Drop the temperature more than the usual rule suggests — the top is very close to the element and the cheese burns while the base is still doughy.
  • A thin base works far better than a deep pan.

Air fryer wattage and basket size vary widely, so treat the first batch as a calibration run and write down what worked. These figures are compiled guidance, not a published standard.

Common questions

What temperature for frozen pizza in an air fryer?
180 °C, or 356 °F, for 6–10 min.
How do you convert 220 °C oven to an air fryer?
Drop about 20 °C and cut the time by roughly a fifth, giving 180 °C for 6–10 min.

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Sources

  1. Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place

How these figures are compiled and checked