Temperatures and technique
What Cooks at Low Temperature in an Air Fryer? All 28 Recipes at 160°C or Below
Published by the RecipeAirFryer editorial team · How we source times · Updated
28 of the 304 air fryer recipes on this site (9%) cook at 160°C / 320°F or lower. 15 of them are dessert recipes and 7 are breakfast recipes. The coolest is beef jerky at 80°C / 175°F.
Key findings
- 18 of the 28 sit at exactly 160°C / 320°F, the standard baking setting.
- 5 are egg recipes, cooked at 130 to 150°C so the white sets without turning rubbery.
- 4 are dried foods, where the aim is to remove moisture, not to brown.
- 24 of the 28 need no flipping, because bakes and eggs are left alone.
- Dessert15
- Breakfast7
- Snacks3
- Appetizers1
- Vegan1
- Side Dishes1
All 28 low-temperature recipes
| Recipe | Temperature | Time | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Jerky | 80°C / 175°F | 180-240 min | Snacks |
| Eggs | 130°C / 270°F | 9-11 min | Breakfast |
| Hard Boiled Eggs | 130°C / 270°F | 12-15 min | Breakfast |
| Deviled Eggs | 130°C / 265°F | 15-17 min | Appetizers |
| Kale Chips | 150°C / 300°F | 5-8 min | Vegan |
| Scrambled Eggs | 150°C / 300°F | 7-9 min | Breakfast |
| Egg Bites | 150°C / 300°F | 10-12 min | Breakfast |
| Apple Chips | 150°C / 300°F | 15-20 min | Snacks |
| Pear Chips | 150°C / 300°F | 15-20 min | Snacks |
| Cheesecake | 150°C / 300°F | 25-30 min | Dessert |
| Cookies | 160°C / 320°F | 6-8 min | Dessert |
| Chocolate Chip Cookie for One | 160°C / 320°F | 6-8 min | Dessert |
| Oatmeal Cookies | 160°C / 320°F | 6-8 min | Dessert |
| Sugar Cookies | 160°C / 320°F | 7-9 min | Dessert |
| Peanut Butter Cookies | 160°C / 320°F | 7-9 min | Dessert |
| Crescent Rolls | 160°C / 320°F | 7-9 min | Side Dishes |
| Cinnamon Rolls | 160°C / 320°F | 8-11 min | Dessert |
| Scones | 160°C / 320°F | 8-11 min | Dessert |
| Granola | 160°C / 320°F | 8-12 min | Breakfast |
| Vanilla Cupcakes | 160°C / 320°F | 9-12 min | Dessert |
| Muffins | 160°C / 320°F | 10-13 min | Dessert |
| Chocolate Muffins | 160°C / 320°F | 10-13 min | Dessert |
| Baked Oats | 160°C / 320°F | 12-16 min | Breakfast |
| Blueberry Muffins | 160°C / 320°F | 14-17 min | Breakfast |
| Brownies | 160°C / 320°F | 14-18 min | Dessert |
| Bread Pudding | 160°C / 320°F | 20-25 min | Dessert |
| Chocolate Cake | 160°C / 320°F | 25-30 min | Dessert |
| Banana Bread | 160°C / 320°F | 25-35 min | Dessert |
Why these foods need low heat
Baked goods have to rise and set before the top browns. In an air fryer the element is a few centimetres from the food and the fan is strong, so a cake at full heat forms a crust while the middle is still liquid.
Eggs are protein and water. Heat them fast and the protein tightens and squeezes the water out, which is what makes an egg rubbery. A gentle 130 to 150°C sets them evenly.
Drying works on the same logic from the other side. Fruit chips and jerky need hours of warm moving air to lose water. Higher heat would cook the surface and trap moisture inside.
How these figures were worked out
The figures are counted from the 304 recipes published on RecipeAirFryer.com on 2026-10-08. Each recipe has one temperature, a time range, a prep time, an ingredient list and a serving count, and those fields are what is counted here.
The times and temperatures are the starting points given on each recipe page for a standard basket air fryer. They are not laboratory measurements, and air fryers differ between models, so treat the counts as a description of this recipe set, not of every air fryer.
You may quote these figures with a link to this page. If you spot an error, tell us through the contact page and we will correct it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can you cook at a low temperature in an air fryer?
Cakes, muffins, cookies, eggs and dried fruit. 28 of our 304 recipes cook at 160°C / 320°F or below, and most of them are bakes.
What temperature do you bake at in an air fryer?
Usually 160°C / 320°F, which is about 20°C below a typical oven baking temperature. 18 of our recipes use exactly that setting.
What is the lowest temperature an air fryer goes to?
It varies by model; many start at 80°C / 175°F. The lowest setting any of our recipes uses is 80°C / 175°F, for beef jerky.