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Baking Air Fryer Chart

Use this baking chart as a starting point, then adjust for food size, basket crowding and your air fryer model.

Best forQuick starting times by food.

Main cautionSize, thickness and basket crowding change the result.

Reviewed23 July 2026

Owner and editorSyed Saud Ahsan

Review statusCalculation rules, safety wording and source links are checked for consistency. Real-world test batches are labelled separately when available.

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Air fryer baking needs lower heat and close top-colour checks

Small bakes suit an air fryer better than tall cakes or wide trays. The top sits close to the element and can brown before the centre sets. Use a correctly sized oven-safe tin, leave airflow around it, and test the centre rather than judging the crust.

What to check

Confirm the tin and liner are allowed by the appliance manual.
Lower the heat if the top colours before the centre sets.
Do not let paper liners rise toward the element when empty.

Know when a full oven is the better tool

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13 foods shown

Calculated air fryer starting times, temperatures, check points and safety notes by food
Food	Category	Oven	Air fryer	Check from	Safety / note
Part-baked rolls	Baking	200C, 10 min	180C, 5-7 min	4 min	Bread browns quickly in a small basket.
Croissants	Baking	180C, 12 min	160C, 6-9 min	5 min	Use lower heat to avoid dark tops.
Muffins	Baking	180C, 22 min	160C, 13-17 min	12 min	Cover loosely if tops brown before centres set.
Cookies	Baking	180C, 12 min	160C, 6-9 min	5 min	Leave space for spreading.
Brownies in small tin	Baking	180C, 30 min	155C, 18-24 min	16 min	Use a tin that leaves airflow around the sides.
Small sponge cake	Baking	180C, 30 min	155C, 20-26 min	18 min	Lower temperature helps the centre cook before the top darkens.
Cheese toastie	Baking	200C, 12 min	180C, 5-8 min	4 min	Use cocktail sticks only if safe for your model and remove before eating.
Toast	Baking	200C, 6 min	180C, 3-5 min	2 min	Light bread can move in strong airflow.
Crumpets	Baking	180C, 8 min	160C, 4-6 min	3 min	Butter after cooking to avoid smoke.
Bagels	Baking	180C, 8 min	160C, 4-6 min	3 min	Cut-side up for a toasted face.
Small apple crumble	Baking	180C, 35 min	160C, 20-27 min	18 min	Cover if the topping browns before the fruit bubbles.
Mince pies	Baking	180C, 12 min	160C, 6-9 min	5 min	Filling gets very hot; cool before eating.
Small nachos tray	Baking	180C, 10 min	160C, 4-7 min	3 min	Light toppings can move in strong airflow.

Examples

Common rows from this chart.

Part-baked rolls180C for 5-7 min

Check from 4 min.

Croissants160C for 6-9 min

Check from 5 min.

Muffins160C for 13-17 min

Check from 12 min.

Baking chart notes

Cook in a single loose layer where possible.
Use the check-from time.
Add a few minutes for thick or crowded food.

Plain safety rule

Treat every result as a starting point. Check early, leave space for airflow, and use a food thermometer for meat, fish and reheated food.

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FAQ

Quick answers

Should I preheat?

Preheating can help with short cooks and crisp foods, but follow your model manual when it gives specific advice.

Why do foods have ranges?

Ranges are more honest than one fixed number because portion size and basket crowding matter.

What should I do with meat or leftovers?

Check the centre and use a thermometer where possible. Browning outside is not enough.