Adapting oven recipes for air fryers involves a few key adjustments:
Reduce cooking time: Air fryers cook faster than traditional ovens, so start by reducing the cooking time by about 20-25%.
Adjust temperature: While air fryers generally cook at similar temperatures to ovens, you might need to increase the temperature slightly for certain recipes, especially for browning or crisping.
Adjust spacing: Ensure there's enough space between items in the air fryer basket to allow for proper airflow and even cooking.
Shake or rotate: For even cooking, shake or rotate the basket halfway through the cooking time.
Check for doneness: Use a meat thermometer or visual cues to determine if the food is cooked through.