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title: "Oven to air fryer conversion — times and temperatures"
description: "Convert any oven temperature and time to the air fryer equivalent, plus per-food times, USDA safe internal temperatures, and what the rule of thumb gets wrong."
url: https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/
site: "At One Place"
---

# Oven to air fryer conversion

**The rule: Drop 20 °C (about 25–30 °F), cut the time by a fifth**

An air fryer is a small convection oven with a fan that is very powerful for the size of the cavity. That is the whole difference, and it is why the same food cooks cooler and faster. The rule of thumb works for most things and fails predictably for a few — thin items barely change, thick joints change a lot, and anything close to the element burns on top before the middle is done.

## Safe internal temperatures

*USDA FSIS minimums. Times are for planning; these decide whether food is done.*

| Food | °C | °F | Note |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Poultry, whole or ground | 74 | 165 | — |
| Ground meat (beef, pork, lamb) | 71 | 160 | — |
| Beef, pork, lamb and veal — steaks, chops, roasts | 63 | 145 | Plus a 3-minute rest. |
| Fish and shellfish | 63 | 145 | — |
| Egg dishes | 71 | 160 | — |
| Leftovers and casseroles | 74 | 165 | — |
| Ham, fully cooked, reheated | 60 | 140 | — |

## Chicken and poultry

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| chicken breast | 180 °C / 356 °F | 14–20 min | 200 °C, 20–30 min |
| chicken wings | 200 °C / 392 °F | 22–28 min | 220 °C, 40–50 min |
| chicken thighs | 180 °C / 356 °F | 22–28 min | 200 °C, 35–45 min |
| a whole chicken | 170 °C / 338 °F | 50–65 min | 190 °C, 75–95 min |

- [Chicken breast in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/chicken-breast/) — 180 °C, 14–20 min
- [Chicken wings in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/chicken-wings/) — 200 °C, 22–28 min
- [Chicken thighs in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/chicken-thighs/) — 180 °C, 22–28 min
- [A whole chicken in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/whole-chicken/) — 170 °C, 50–65 min

## Frozen food

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| frozen chips | 200 °C / 392 °F | 12–18 min | 220 °C, 20–25 min |
| frozen chicken nuggets | 190 °C / 374 °F | 8–12 min | 200 °C, 15–20 min |
| frozen pizza | 180 °C / 356 °F | 6–10 min | 220 °C, 12–18 min |
| frozen fish fingers | 200 °C / 392 °F | 8–11 min | 220 °C, 15–20 min |
| frozen spring rolls | 190 °C / 374 °F | 8–12 min | 200 °C, 20–25 min |

- [Frozen chips in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/frozen-chips/) — 200 °C, 12–18 min
- [Frozen chicken nuggets in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/chicken-nuggets-frozen/) — 190 °C, 8–12 min
- [Frozen pizza in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/frozen-pizza/) — 180 °C, 6–10 min
- [Frozen fish fingers in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/fish-fingers/) — 200 °C, 8–11 min
- [Frozen spring rolls in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/frozen-spring-rolls/) — 190 °C, 8–12 min

## Breakfast

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| bacon | 180 °C / 356 °F | 7–11 min | 200 °C, 15–20 min |
| eggs | 130 °C / 266 °F | 10–16 min | — |
| toast | 200 °C / 392 °F | 3–5 min | 220 °C, 5–8 min |

- [Bacon in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/bacon/) — 180 °C, 7–11 min
- [Eggs in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/boiled-eggs/) — 130 °C, 10–16 min
- [Toast in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/toast/) — 200 °C, 3–5 min

## Meat

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| burgers | 180 °C / 356 °F | 10–15 min | 200 °C, 20–25 min |
| steak | 200 °C / 392 °F | 8–14 min | 220 °C, 12–20 min |
| sausages | 180 °C / 356 °F | 12–16 min | 200 °C, 25–30 min |
| pork chops | 180 °C / 356 °F | 12–18 min | 200 °C, 20–30 min |

- [Burgers in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/burgers/) — 180 °C, 10–15 min
- [Steak in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/steak/) — 200 °C, 8–14 min
- [Sausages in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/sausages/) — 180 °C, 12–16 min
- [Pork chops in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/pork-chops/) — 180 °C, 12–18 min

## Fish

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| salmon fillet | 180 °C / 356 °F | 7–11 min | 200 °C, 12–18 min |

- [Salmon fillet in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/salmon/) — 180 °C, 7–11 min

## Potatoes

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| a jacket potato | 190 °C / 374 °F | 35–50 min | 200 °C, 60–90 min |
| homemade chips | 190 °C / 374 °F | 18–25 min | 220 °C, 35–45 min |
| roast potatoes | 200 °C / 392 °F | 25–35 min | 220 °C, 45–60 min |

- [A jacket potato in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/jacket-potato/) — 190 °C, 35–50 min
- [Homemade chips in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/homemade-chips/) — 190 °C, 18–25 min
- [Roast potatoes in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/roast-potatoes/) — 200 °C, 25–35 min

## Vegetables

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| broccoli | 190 °C / 374 °F | 7–10 min | 200 °C, 20–25 min |
| mixed vegetables | 190 °C / 374 °F | 12–18 min | 200 °C, 25–35 min |
| brussels sprouts | 190 °C / 374 °F | 12–16 min | 200 °C, 25–35 min |

- [Broccoli in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/broccoli/) — 190 °C, 7–10 min
- [Mixed vegetables in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/vegetables-mixed/) — 190 °C, 12–18 min
- [Brussels sprouts in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/brussels-sprouts/) — 190 °C, 12–16 min

## Baking

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| cookies | 160 °C / 320 °F | 6–9 min | 180 °C, 10–14 min |

- [Cookies in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/cookies/) — 160 °C, 6–9 min

## Snacks and reheating

| Food | Air fryer | Time | Oven equivalent |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| leftover pizza | 160 °C / 320 °F | 3–5 min | 180 °C, 8–12 min |
| halloumi | 190 °C / 374 °F | 6–9 min | 200 °C, 15–20 min |

- [Leftover pizza in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/reheat-pizza/) — 160 °C, 3–5 min
- [Halloumi in an air fryer](https://atoneplace.net/air-fryer/halloumi/) — 190 °C, 6–9 min

## Common questions

### How do you convert oven temperature to air fryer?

Drop the temperature by about 20 °C (25–30 °F) and cut the time by roughly a fifth. Check early the first time — wattage varies widely between models.

### Do you need to preheat an air fryer?

For most foods, no — the cavity is small enough to come up to temperature in a couple of minutes with the food already in. It helps for anything you want to sear or crisp, such as wings, chips or steak.

### Why is my air fryer food not crispy?

Almost always overcrowding. A full basket traps moisture and the food steams instead of browning. Fill it no more than half full and cook in batches.

### Can you put foil or parchment in an air fryer?

Yes, but it must be weighted down by food. Loose paper or foil gets pulled into the heating element by the fan, which is a fire risk. Never preheat with empty parchment in the basket.

## Sources

- Food Safety and Inspection Service — US Department of Agriculture (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/) [Public domain (US Government)]
- Typical range compiled from manufacturer specifications — At One Place (/about/)