To convert a toaster oven recipe to an air fryer, reduce the temperature by 25°F (15°C) and reduce the cooking time by 20% — the same rule as a conventional oven. A toaster oven recipe at 400°F for 20 minutes becomes 375°F for 16 minutes.
If your toaster oven has a convection or fan setting and you used it, reduce by only 10°F (-10°C) and 10% instead.
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What is the Toaster Oven to Air Fryer conversion chart?
| Toaster oven temp | Air fryer temp | Toaster oven time | Air fryer time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300°F / 150°C | 275°F / 135°C | 10 min | 8 min |
| 325°F / 165°C | 300°F / 150°C | 15 min | 12 min |
| 350°F / 180°C | 325°F / 165°C | 20 min | 16 min |
| 375°F / 190°C | 350°F / 180°C | 25 min | 20 min |
| 400°F / 200°C | 375°F / 190°C | 30 min | 24 min |
| 425°F / 220°C | 400°F / 200°C | 35 min | 28 min |
| 450°F / 230°C | 425°F / 220°C | 40 min | 32 min |
A standard toaster oven is a conventional oven in miniature — radiant elements, still air — so it takes the full 25°F (-5°C) reduction. The small cavity means it preheats fast, but cavity size affects how quickly the appliance reaches temperature, not how heat moves into food once it is there. Air circulation is what changes the cooking, and a plain toaster oven has none.
Is a toaster oven the same as an air fryer?
No, though the hardware overlaps. Both are small countertop ovens with heating elements. The air fryer adds a high-speed fan and a perforated basket that lets air reach every surface of the food. A toaster oven cooks food sitting on a solid tray in still air, which is why the conversion is as large as a full-size oven's.
What if my toaster oven has an air fry setting?
Then it is already an air fryer, and no temperature conversion is needed. Use the recipe as written. The one adjustment worth making is quantity: a toaster oven's air fry tray usually holds more than a basket unit, so if you are moving to a basket model, expect to cook in two batches.
Why does the same food brown differently?
Toaster ovens brown from above, using a top element close to the food. Air fryers brown all over, using moving air. Converting a recipe that relied on top-element browning — melted cheese, a gratin crust — may leave you with a paler top. Add 1–2 minutes at the end, or finish under the toaster oven's broiler if you have both.
Does the smaller air fryer basket change the time?
It changes the batch, not the time. The converted time assumes a single loose layer with visible gaps. A full toaster oven tray of fries will not fit in a 4-quart basket at that density. Split it, or add 15–20% to the time and shake twice rather than once.
Should you preheat?
Preheat the air fryer for 3 minutes for crisp foods. Toaster oven recipes often skip preheating because the cavity is tiny and heats in under two minutes — but air fryer results are noticeably better on breaded and frozen items when the basket goes in hot.
Related conversions and adjacent topics
Temperature and time convert together, never separately. The same rule set covers every appliance pair on this site, and the methodology page sets out where it comes from and the seven conditions under which it stops holding.
Every figure above is built into the oven to air fryer conversion calculator, which applies both adjustments together so you do not have to work them out separately.
Frequently asked questions
What is 400°F (205°C) toaster oven in an air fryer?
375°F, or 190°C, with the time reduced by 20%. A 20-minute toaster oven cook becomes 16 minutes.
Can I use toaster oven times for frozen food in an air fryer?
Not directly. Reduce by 25°F (-5°C) and 20% time, then check 3 minutes early — frozen items vary more than fresh ones because of ice crystal size and packing density.
Which is better for reheating pizza?
The air fryer, for one or two slices. It re-crisps the base in 3–4 minutes at 350°F (175°C) where a toaster oven takes 8–10 and often leaves the crust soft. For a whole pizza, the toaster oven wins on capacity.
Do air fryer accessories fit a toaster oven?
Racks and perforated liners usually do; baskets usually do not. Check internal dimensions rather than stated capacity, since quart ratings are measured differently between the two categories.
Can I convert in the other direction?
Yes — add 25°F (-5°C) and 25% to the time. See the air fryer to toaster oven conversion.