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Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion Sheet Printable

Published: Jul 5, 2022 · Modified: Mar 8, 2023 by Ginny · This post may contain affiliate links.

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Our free printable Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion Sheet will help you transition to a healthier cooking method with literally no effort!

single page of the conversion sheet on a pastel background.
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion Sheet
Contents hide
1 🥓 Why It Works
2 🍗 How It Works
3 🍟 Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion Sheet
4 ❗ Expert Tips
5 🖨️ How To Snag Your Copy

Deep frying gives food that amazing crisp texture and the fried taste everyone loves. Are these foods healthy? Maybe healthier than what you’d buy in a fast-food, but they will still be soaked with oil.

Air frying is a better way to enjoy delicious food as it requires just small amounts of oil. Luckily, we have the perfect conversion chart for you. And lots of tips to help you master the air fryer fast!

🥓 Why It Works

Using our printable Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion sheet you can easily adjust cooking temperatures and times for your favorite foods.

Air frying is much safer than deep frying. You won’t need to deal with large amounts of hot oil. Deep frying also requires constant supervision, which is not the case with air frying.

The air fryer is a more versatile kitchen appliance. You can also roast and even bake in it!

Last, but not least, air frying is much healthier than deep frying. You may get a crispier crust when deep frying but I was never bothered by this small difference. Health-wise, it’s a minor compromise, really!

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🍗 How It Works

The general rule of thumb for converting a deep fryer recipe to the air fryer is to reduce the cooking temperature by 25° F and keep the cooking time approximately the same.

The air fryer has a pause button, which I am sure you will find very useful. It lets you check for doneness whenever you want to. Also, some foods will need to be flipped halfway so they cook evenly.

Your safest bet is to use this formula as a rough guide and check your food at least once while it cooks in the air fryer. It will let you change the cooking time as needed.

🍟 Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion Sheet

The free printable Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion sheet includes the temperatures and times for a large variety of popular foods.

All the foods are listed by category and alphabetically organized. You can search the list just like you would a recipe book!

🥦 Vegetables

fresh cut carrots on an air fryer tray.
Air Frying Carrots

Veggies cook splendidly in the air fryer. It’s the truth!

However, don’t use any kind of wet batter as coating since it will turn your air fryer into a drippy mess. Using a more solid batter or dredging veggies in flour definitely works though.

And don’t forget to check for doneness early!

VegetablesDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Asparagus (whole)425 °F9 min400 °F9 min
Baby Potatoes (small, 1.5 pounds)425 °F16 min400 °F16 min
Beets (whole)425 °F40 min400 °F40 min
Broccoli (florets)425 °F6 min400 °F6 min
Brussels Sprouts405 °F15 min380 °F15 min
Carrots (whole)405 °F20 min380 °F20 min
Cauliflower (florets)425 °F12 min400 °F12 min
Cherry Tomatoes (whole)365 °F20 min340 °F20 min
Corn on the cob415 °F10 min390 °F10 min
Eggplant (chopped, 1 inch)425 °F15 min400 °F15 min
Fennel (quartered)395 °F15 min370 °F15 min
Green beans (whole)395 °F9 min370 °F9 min
Kale Leaves375 °F12 min350 °F12 min
Mushrooms (sliced, ¼ inch)425 °F5 min400 °F5 min
Onions (pearl, or sliced 1 inch)425 °F10 min400 °F10 min
Parsnips (chopped, ½ inch)405 °F15 min380 °F15 min
Peppers (chopped, 1 inch)425 °F15 min400 °F15 min
Potatoes (sliced, 1 inch)425 °F12 min400 °F12 min
Potatoes (whole)425 °F40 min400 °F40 min
Squash (chopped, ½ inch)425 °F12 min400 °F12 min
Sweet Potato (whole)405 °F35 min380 °F35 min
Tomatoes (halved)375 °F10 min350 °F10 min
Zucchini (sliced, ½ inch)425 °F14 min400 °F12 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Vegetables

Here are some of my favorite air fryer veggie recipes to get you started:

Roasted Mediterranean Vegetables

Air Fryer Crispy Shallots

Easy Air Fryer Carrots With Garlic Butter

Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli

🐔 Chicken

adding the chicken to the rotisserie basket.
Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Cooking poultry in the air fryer will get you a quick meal that tastes great at the same time. All that grease you get from deep frying is gone, which I consider a good thing.

However, your chicken will turn out moist and flavorful, especially if you brine it first. I am a big fan of brining as it can truly improve the final taste and texture of any meat.

ChickenDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Breast (bone-in, 1.25 pounds)395 °F24 min370 °F24 min
Breast (boneless, 4 oz.)405 °F11 min380 °F11 min
Chicken (whole, 4 pounds)375 °F55 min350 °F55 min
Cornish hen (whole, 2 pounds)395 °F32 min370 °F32 min
Drumsticks (2.5 pounds)395 °F19 min370 °F19 min
Legs (bone-in, 1.75 pounds)405 °F30 min380 °F30 min
Tenders (strips, 1 inch)385 °F8 min360 °F8 min
Thighs (bone-in, 2 pounds)405 °F21 min380 °F21 min
Thighs (boneless, 1.5 pounds)405 °F17 min380 °F17 min
Wings (2 pounds)425 °F13 min400 °F13 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Chicken

Are you a complete beginner in air frying? Just make use of our handy Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion sheet or try some of the recipes below:

Crispy Air Fryer Rotisserie Chicken

Air Fryer Bang Bang Chicken Meatballs

Air Fryer Jerk Chicken

🐮 Beef

sliced tri tip on a butcher paper lined sheet pan with coffee and garlic rub.
Air Fryer Tri Tip Roast

Honestly, I am not a fan of deep fried beef. I’ve always thought there are better ways to cook it and the air fryer is definitely one of them.

Our ready-made deep fryer to air fryer conversions are the perfect start for delicious beef cooked in the air fryer!

One thing that can help you not over or undercook beef is using an internal meat thermometer.

You can totally do it without one as well. You will simply need to check the food halfway through, flip or toss it if needed, and allow it to cook for less or more time based on your observation.

BeefDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Beef Eye Round (4 pounds)405 °F45 min380 °F45 min
Burger (4 oz.)395 °F14 min370 °F14 min
Filet Mignon (8 oz.)425 °F16 min400 °F16 min
Flank steak (1.5 pounds)425 °F11 min400 °F11 min
London Broil (2 pounds)425 °F18 min400 °F18 min
Meatballs (2 inch)405 °F8 min380 °F8 min
Ribeye (bone-in, 8 oz.)425 °F11 min400 °F11 min
Sirloin steak (12 oz.)425 °F11 min400 °F11 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Beef

Air Fryer Steak Tips With Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Air Fryer Tri Tip Roast

🐽 Pork & Lamb

caramelized bacon and glaze coats the sliced tenderloin on a platter of parsley and fresh fruit.
Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

It doesn’t matter if you air fry leaner or fatty pork cuts, as long as you use the correct cooking time and temperature.

The air fryer really makes it easy to cook pork, and the same goes for lamb. Of course, the meat comes out super moist but leaner parts such as tenderloin, and pork chops also turn out delicious in the air fryer.

Marinating pork is optional even though it’s a good idea, especially for the fat-free cuts.

Pork & LambDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Bacon (regular cut)425 °F8 min400 °F8 min
Bacon (thick cut)425 °F9 min400 °F9 min
Lamb Loin Chop (1 inch thick)425 °F10 min400 °F10 min
Pork chops (bone-in, 8 oz.)425 °F11 min400 °F11 min
Pork loin (2 pounds)425 °F22 min400 °F22 min
Rack of lamb (2 pounds)405 °F21 min380 °F21 min
Sausages (whole, 12 oz.)405 °F15 min380 °F15 min
Tenderloin (1 pound)395 °F15 min370 °F15 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Pork and Lamb

Air Fryer Pork Tenderloin

🐟 Seafood

top down view of salmon in the air fryer.
Air Fryer Salmon

Deep fried seafood is yummy although it’s a treat we can only afford occasionally. I’ve had so much success cooking fish and seafood in the air fryer, I definitely won’t go back to deep frying them.

Cooking fish in the air fryer is quick and painless. If you’re using fillet, the total cooking time will be around 10 minutes. Just remember, fish meat is delicate, and overcooking can ruin it.

For the best results, I recommend you preheat your air fryer before cooking fish or seafood.

SeafoodDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Calamari (8 oz.)425 °F4 min400 °F4 min
Crab cakes (1-2 inches thick)425 °F9 min400 °F9 min
Fish fillet (8 oz.)425 °F9 min400 °F9 min
Lobster tails (whole)395 °F5 min370 °F5 min
Salmon fillet (12 oz.)405 °F10 min380 °F10 min
Scallops (whole)425 °F6 min400 °F6 min
Shrimp (whole)425 °F4 min400 °F4 min
Swordfish steak (2 inches thick)425 °F9 min400 °F9 min
Tuna steak (2 inches thick)425 °F6 min400 °F6 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Seafood

Air Fryer Salmon Recipe

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp

🧊 Frozen Foods

holding a dino nugget dipped in ketchup made in the air fryer with fresh veggies.
Fast and Easy Dino Nuggets in the Air Fryer!

Many frozen foods, breaded or not, already have an oil coating so you won’t need to add more when air frying. Sometimes, spraying the air fryer basket is a good idea to prevent food from sticking.

Other than that, there’s really not much fuss when it comes to air frying frozen foods.

They are truly life-savers when you just don’t have the energy to spend too much time in the kitchen. Think about it: most frozen foods are ready in the air fryer in under 15 minutes. No defrosting needed!

Frozen FoodsDeep Fryer  TempDeep Fryer TimeAir Fryer TempAir Fryer Time
Breaded shrimp (12 oz.)400-425 °F9 min370-400 °F9 min
Chicken nuggets (12 oz.)400-425 °F10 min370-400 °F10 min
Chicken wings (precooked, 6 oz.)400-425 °F17 min370-400 °F17 min
Fish fillet (10 oz.)400-425 °F14 min370-400 °F14 min
Fish sticks (10 oz.)400-425 °F9 min370-400 °F9 min
Fries (thick, 20 oz.)400-425 °F17 min370-400 °F17 min
Fries (thin, 20 oz.)400-425 °F14 min370-400 °F14 min
Mozarella Sticks (12 oz.)400-425 °F7 min370-400 °F7 min
Onion rings (12 oz.)400-425 °F7 min370-400 °F7 min
Pot stickers (10 oz.)400-425 °F7 min370-400 °F7 min
Deep Fryer to Air Fryer Conversion – Frozen Foods

Air Fryer Frozen Hash Brown Patties

Air Fryer Frozen Pierogies

Air Fryer Frozen Curly Fries Recipe

Frozen Chicken Patties in Air Fryer

❗ Expert Tips

One obvious difference between the deep fryer and the air fryer is how you will be using the oil. The first option means you will basically submerge food in hot oil.

The second one relies on hot circulating air to cook the food, and in most cases, you will need to spray oil on it (and sometimes even on the air fryer basket). Of course, the amount of fat that ends up in your cooked food will be significantly lower.

Things happen fast in the deep fryer and you will need to constantly keep an eye on it, flipping the food to ensure it browns evenly. For the air fryer, the cooking process is more relaxing.

Yes, you may need to check or flip your food a few times, but you don’t need to monitor it permanently.

Preheating the air fryer is also something I like to do. It may not matter than much if you are cooking something big, like a whole chicken that has a longer cooking time. For smaller pieces, preheating is not optional!

If there’s one thing that stands true for both cooking methods is to make sure your food is not crowded. Adding too much food at once in the deep fryer can lower the oil temperature and lengthen the cooking time. This can cause very greasy food which is something I try to avoid.

Adding too much food in the air fryer basket will also make the cooking time longer. When the basket is crowded, the hot air won’t circulate as efficiently. The simplest solution is to cook food in batches, if you’re dealing with a large quantity.

🖨️ How To Snag Your Copy

Are you ready to quit your deep fryer and become an air fryer pro? Use our free printable Deep Fryer To Air Fryer Conversion sheet for an easy start! No math skills needed!

Enter your email in the address form below and we’ll redirect you to the page to get it. Enjoy!

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