325°F oven to air fryer
Air fryer equivalent
300°F
(150°C)
−20% cooking timeTo cook a recipe written for a 325°F (165°C) conventional oven in an air fryer, set the air fryer to about 300°F (150°C) and reduce the cooking time by roughly 20%. So a dish that takes 20 minutes in the oven needs around 16 minutes in the air fryer - check a couple of minutes early the first time.
Why the temperature drops
An air fryer circulates hot air directly around the food, so it transfers heat more efficiently than a static oven. Lowering the temperature by about 25°F (15°C) prevents the outside from browning before the inside is cooked. Got a fan or convection oven? It already moves air, so you only need a small reduction - see the fan oven conversion guide.
325°F oven to air fryer: FAQ
What is 325°F in an air fryer?
A 325°F (165°C) conventional oven converts to about 300°F (150°C) in an air fryer - roughly 25°F (15°C) lower, because the air fryer circulates heat more efficiently.
Do you reduce the cooking time as well?
Yes. Along with the lower temperature, cut the time by about 20%. A dish that takes 20 minutes in a 325°F oven needs roughly 16 minutes in the air fryer - check a few minutes early the first time.
Do fan or convection ovens convert the same way?
No - a fan or convection oven already moves air, so it's closer to an air fryer to begin with. From a fan oven, drop only about 10°F (5°C) and trim the time a little rather than the full 20%.