How to clean an air fryer? We turned to the professionals—chefs who work their air fryers hard—for step-by-step instructions. The best tips for keeping your own air fryer as clean as when you first bought it can be found below.
Clean the air fryer right after using, wipe the basket and pan with soapy water, for stubborn messes, soak or the basket and pan, wipe the bottom chamber, wipe down the heating element, and dry before reassembling.
For more information, keep reading.
How to Clean Your Air Fryer?
While the configuration of different air fryer brands and models varies slightly, the fundamental cleaning procedure is the same for all of them. Important note: the main unit contains the electrical component and cannot be submerged in water.
Clean the Air Fryer Right After Using
After use, turn off, unplug, and let the device cool. Waiting to clean it will only cause the gunk to stick on.
Wipe the Basket and Pan With Soapy Water
The removable inner basket and pan should be pulled out, wiped clean and washed with a warm, soapy water.
For Stubborn Messes, Soak Or the Basket and Pan
The basket and pan can be soaked in soapy water and submerged. Certain manufacturers offer dishwasher-safe baskets and pots.
Wipe the Bottom Chamber
The bottom chamber of the machine is the most crucial to keep clean, though it can be a little trickier. Meat drippings, oil residue, and crumbs may—and inevitably—fall to the chamber’s floor. Once the basket and pan have been taken out, clean the inside of the appliance with a damp paper towel or clean dish towel and let it air dry.
Wipe Down the Heating Element
Only after the machine has completely cooled down can the heating element be cleaned. To make access easier, it might be best to tilt or invert the machine.
Dry before Reassembling
Reassemble the parts after they have dried completely, then store.
How to Deep Clean An Air Fryer?
Your air fryer’s heating element may have become clogged if you unintentionally overfilled it or cooked something extra splattery. Baked-on residue is most likely present on or close to the heating element if your air fryer smells unpleasant while cooking or begins to smoke.
What you’ll need:
- ½ cup of baking soda
- A few tablespoons of water to make a paste
- Soft dishcloth or paper towels
- Remove the basket or racks first, and clean them.
- Leave it upright so any bits of gunk you brush off will fall onto the bottom of the interior and not get caught in the mesh, heating element, or fan at the top.
- Use a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush to scrub and release burned-on bits from the mesh covering the heating element, and wipe with a damp clean cloth or paper towel. The air fryer should then be turned upside down so that the heating element can be cleaned more easily.
- Use the baking soda paste and a soft damp cloth, and gently scrub away the grime.
- Rinse the cloth with water, wring it out and wipe away the residue. Replace the clean trays and/or basket by turning the air fryer right-side up.
FAQs
How Do You Remove Sticky Residue from An Air Fryer?
For the toughest, stuck-on messes in the interior of your fryer, you can use a half-cup or so of baking soda and a bit of water to make a thick paste. Apply the paste over the sticky areas, then wait a few minutes before removing it with a soft-bristled toothbrush. Use a wet cloth to clean the fryer’s interior, then a dry one.
How Do You Degrease An Air Fryer?
Try Fountaine’s trick, but add a little dish soap to the water if the inside of your air fryer feels particularly greasy. Be sure you’re using a grease fighter like Dawn Ultra. To make it easier to clean the fryer post-cooking, you may also be able use disposable air fryer aluminum foil or parchment paper liners. Just make sure to check your owner’s manual to confirm that they’re appropriate to use with your air fryer toaster oven.
How to Deal With Lingering Odors?
Even after cleaning, your air fryer may continue to smell strongly when a food releases a strong odor while cooking. Spend 30 to 60 minutes soaking the food drawer and basket in soapy water before cleaning it once more. If the smell doesn’t go away, cut a lemon in half, rub it on the drawer and basket, and then give everything another thorough wash after 30 minutes.
Summary: How to Clean An Air Fryer?
Clean the air fryer right after using, wipe the basket and pan with soapy water, for stubborn messes, soak or the basket and pan, wipe the bottom chamber, wipe down the heating element, and dry before reassembling.
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