Air Fryer Baking Conversion Chart
Perfect Cookies, Cakes, and Muffins Every Time
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Baking in an air fryer might sound unusual, but it's quickly becoming a go-to hack for home bakers. Whether you don't want to heat up your oven, or you're baking small batches of cookies, cakes, or muffins, the air fryer can deliver surprisingly good results.
Why Bake in an Air Fryer?
🔥 Air Fryer Baking Benefits
- Faster Preheat: No waiting for a full oven to heat up
- Energy Efficient: Uses less power than a conventional oven
- Small Batch Friendly: Perfect for 1–6 cookies or a few muffins at a time
- Even Crisping: Circulating air ensures even browning on baked goods
- Perfect for Summer: Won't heat up your kitchen like a full oven
General Oven-to-Air Fryer Conversion Rules
🌡️ Temperature Rule
Reduce temperature by 25°F (about 15°C) from the original oven recipe
⏰ Time Rule
Reduce bake time by 20–25% and always check early
Complete Air Fryer Baking Conversion Chart
| Baked Good | Oven Temp | Air Fryer Temp | Oven Time | Air Fryer Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chocolate Chip Cookies | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 10–12 min | 7–8 min |
| Muffins (standard size) | 375°F (190°C) | 350°F (175°C) | 18–20 min | 12–14 min |
| Mini Muffins | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 10–12 min | 7–8 min |
| Brownies (small pan) | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 25–30 min | 18–20 min |
| Cupcakes | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 18–20 min | 12–15 min |
| Small Cake (6-inch round) | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 30–35 min | 20–25 min |
| Sugar Cookies | 350°F (175°C) | 325°F (160°C) | 8–10 min | 6–7 min |
| Biscuits | 425°F (220°C) | 400°F (200°C) | 12–15 min | 8–10 min |
Essential Tips for Air Fryer Baking Success
🎯 Pro Baking Tips
- Use the Right Pan: Opt for silicone muffin liners, mini cake pans, or ramekins that fit your air fryer basket
- Don't Overfill: Airflow is key. Leave space between muffins or cupcake liners
- Check Early: Start checking doneness a few minutes earlier than the converted bake time
- Line with Parchment: Prevent sticking and make cleanup easier
- Cool Before Removing: Baked goods may be more delicate right out of the air fryer
- Preheat First: Always preheat your air fryer for 2-3 minutes before baking
Equipment You'll Need
🧁 For Muffins & Cupcakes
- • Silicone muffin cups
- • Mini muffin tin
- • Paper liners
🍪 For Cookies
- • Parchment paper rounds
- • Silicone baking mat
- • Cookie spatula
🍰 For Cakes
- • 6-inch cake pans
- • Ramekins
- • Springform pans
Common Baking Mistakes to Avoid
Overcrowding the basket
Leave at least 1 inch between items for proper air circulation
Not adjusting temperature
Always reduce oven temperature by 25°F for air fryer baking
Forgetting to check early
Air fryers bake faster - check 75% through the estimated time
Using the wrong pan size
Ensure pans fit with clearance for air circulation
Recipe Conversion Examples
🍪 Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies
- • 350°F for 10-12 minutes
- • Bake 24 cookies on large sheet
- • 325°F for 7-8 minutes
- • Bake 4-6 cookies per batch
Troubleshooting Air Fryer Baking
Baked goods are browning too fast?
Reduce temperature by another 10-15°F and cover with foil halfway through
Centers are undercooked?
Lower temperature and increase time - air fryers cook from outside in
Cookies spreading too much?
Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking and use parchment paper
💡 Final Thoughts
Air fryer baking is a game-changer if you're short on time or just want a small batch of fresh-baked treats without heating up your whole kitchen. With these conversion tips and chart, you'll be able to transform your favorite oven recipes for cookies, cakes, muffins, and more—directly in your air fryer.