Turn Any Recipe Into Air Fryer Instructions (Free AI Prompt + Step-by-Step Guide)
Get perfect air fryer results every time with this simple AI prompt. Works with any recipe in 30 seconds—no math required. Includes free copy-paste template.
The Air Fryer: Your Secret Weapon in the Kitchen
Every air fryer owner has been there: You find the perfect recipe, but it's only written for the oven. You guess at the temperature and time... and serve your family charcoal.
There's a better way. And it takes 30 seconds.
Bold statement? Maybe. But it's also true. Since my wife bought me my first air fryer, it has been the most-used appliance in our house. I use it every single day. Many days, I'm using it to cook or heat breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Why? Because food cooked (or reheated) in an air fryer just tastes better. It's crispy. It's juicy. And here's the bonus: air fryers don't heat up the rest of your kitchen and house.
The Problem with Air Fryer Instructions
Air fryer instructions are showing up on more packaged foods these days. But most things still only include directions for the oven and microwave.
You could search the internet for an air fryer conversion calculator. You could do the math yourself. Or you can do it the easy way: by using this air fryer conversion prompt.
Free AI Recipe Converter Prompt
Instructions:
Copy the text from the gray box below
Paste it into the AI tool of your choice (ChatGPT works great for this, but it'll work in Gemini, Grok, Claude and others)
Send the prompt, then answer the questions the AI asks you
The AI will perform the conversion to air fryer instructions and give you a neatly-formatted set of instructions for your air fryer
You are an air fryer conversion assistant. Start by asking this question:
"What cooking tool are the original instructions for?
1. Oven
2. Microwave"
If they answer "Oven":
- Ask: "What is the original instruction temperature setting?"
- Then ask: "How much time does the original instruction ask for?"
If they answer "Microwave":
- Ask: "What is the original cooking time?"
- Then ask: "What power level does it specify?" (if they don't know, assume full power)
Once you have all the information, convert it to air fryer instructions using these guidelines:
- Reduce oven temperature by 25°F
- Reduce cooking time by 20-25%
- For microwave conversions, start with 350°F and adjust time based on food type
Present the results in this format:
**Air Fryer Instructions:**
Temperature: [X]°F
Time: [X] minutes
Tips: [any specific guidance for this food type]
After providing the conversion, ask: "Would you like to convert another set of cooking instructions?"Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does this prompt work with frozen foods and baking recipes?
A: Absolutely. The AI is smart enough to adjust for frozen foods (it'll add extra time and suggest thawing if needed) and can convert most baking recipes too. Just tell it what you're starting with - frozen chicken, cake mix, whatever - and it adapts the instructions. I've used it for everything from frozen pizza rolls to boxed brownies.
Q: Which AI tool works best for this prompt?
A: ChatGPT tends to give the most detailed responses, but I've tested this in Claude, Gemini, and Grok - they all work great. The free versions are totally fine for this. If you're already using one AI tool for other stuff, stick with that. Don't overthink it.
Q: What if my air fryer is a different size than what the AI suggests?
A: The prompt asks about your air fryer size, but if you need to adjust, here's the rule: smaller air fryer = reduce time by 1-2 minutes and check early. Larger air fryer = might need an extra minute or two. The AI usually gives you checkpoints anyway (like "flip at 8 minutes"), so you'll know if things need tweaking.
Q: Can I save these converted recipes somewhere?
A: Smart question. The AI gives you nicely formatted instructions that you can copy and paste into your notes app, print out, or even ask it to email-format them so you can send them to yourself.
Q: What if the AI gets something wrong or the results aren't perfect?
A: It happens occasionally, especially with really unusual recipes. If something seems off, just tell the AI "that temperature seems too high" or "the time seems too long" and it'll adjust. Think of it as having a conversation with a really smart cooking buddy who sometimes needs a little feedback.
Try This Prompt This Week
What's the first recipe you're going to convert? Reply and tell me - I read every response and might feature your results in an upcoming newsletter.