Oven timer
A free oven timer that loads 25 minutes and rings loudly enough to hear over a range hood. Keep it open on a kitchen laptop or tablet in fullscreen, where it is easier to read than the small display on the stove. Also searched as baking timer, roasting timer, kitchen oven timer.
Common oven times
Times are for a preheated conventional oven. Convection runs about 25°F lower or a little faster. Always check early, because pans, racks and ovens vary.
| Dish | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Cookies | 350°F | 10 to 12 minutes |
| Muffins | 375°F | 18 to 22 minutes |
| Brownies | 350°F | 25 to 30 minutes |
| Roast vegetables | 425°F | 25 to 35 minutes |
| Chicken thighs, bone-in | 425°F | 35 to 45 minutes |
| Whole chicken | 375°F | About 20 minutes per pound, then rest 10 minutes |
| Lasagna | 375°F | 45 to 60 minutes, covered then uncovered |
For poultry, the clock is only a guide. The USDA safe minimum is 165°F in the thickest part.
Oven timer tips
- Preheat first. Run a 15 minute countdown while the oven heats, then reset for the recipe.
- Set it short. Use the 25 minute timer for a 30 minute bake and check at the alarm.
- Baste on Repeat. For a roast, set 20 minutes with Repeat ticked. Every alarm is a reminder to baste or rotate the pan.
- Long bakes. The 45 minute timer covers lasagna and casseroles. Rising dough has its own page: the bread proofing timer.
- Press F. Fullscreen digits are readable from across the kitchen.
Stovetop and other cooking times are collected on the cooking timer hub.
Frequently asked questions
How long does an oven take to preheat?
Most home ovens reach 350°F in 10 to 15 minutes. Set a 15 minute timer after turning it on, then start the recipe timer when you put the dish in.
Should I set the timer for the full recipe time?
Set it a few minutes short and check. Ovens run hot or cold, and pans differ. You can always add time, but you cannot un-burn a tray of cookies.
What internal temperature is safe for chicken?
The USDA says 165°F measured in the thickest part. A thermometer beats any timer for meat.
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