Air fryers and Convection ovens are both used for cooking food faster. In this article, we will show the difference between an Air fryer and Convection oven.
Air Fryer vs. Convection Oven
| Air fryers | Convection ovens |
| Air fryers cook quicker than convection ovens due to the size and placement of the fan. | A convection oven takes more time to cook than an air fryer. |
| The heating element is situated at the top of the air fryer, so the heat comes from the top. | The heat comes from the top and bottom in a convection oven. |
| The fan is located directly below the heating element in the air fryer. | The fan is located in the back of the oven or the center or on the side. |
| Air fryers are smaller in size than a convection oven. | Convection ovens are larger than an air fryer. |
| Air fryer fans operate faster than convection fans because they are large. | Convection oven fans are smaller than an air fryer fan. |
| Air fryers come with many accessories like trays, fryer baskets, racks, skewers for kebabs, and spits for rotisseries. | Convection ovens do not come with any special accessories. |
| Air fryers are more expensive than a convection oven. | Convection ovens are cheaper than Air fryers. |