Air Fryer Cleaning Hacks
Before deep cleaning your air fryer, learn the dos and don’ts of air fryer maintenance.
Avoid using metal utensils, abrasive sponges, or steel wire brushes to remove food particles and residues from your air fryer; it could damage the non-stick coating.Don’t submerge the air fryer in water. The main component is an electric appliance, and moisture can ruin it.If the appliance has a foul odor smell, put half lemon in the basket and let it sit for 30 minutes before cleaning.Avoid using strong detergents as they can damage the fryer instead of cleaning and protecting your cookware. Dish soap and water are enough, or consider buying simple green all-purpose cleaner; it helps remove grime and stains when deep cleaning.Exert enough force and not more to avoid scrubbing too hard and damaging the non-stick base.Try washing by hand and limit dependency on the dishwasher as it may damage some parts of the cookware due to too much heat.
How to Clean Your Air Fryer
There are two ways of cleaning your air fryer, doing a regular and deep cleaning. It’s best to keep your air fryer clean and free from grime and grease to ensure it lasts long and delivers flawless fried flavor for a long time. The cleaning process takes a bit of scrubbing, rinsing, and wiping to clean caked-on grease.
What You Require
Baking sodaWaterMicrofiber soft clothCottonDish soapA toothbrush/ brush with soft bristlesVinegarPaper towelDish soap
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Regular Cleaning
Remember always to clean your cookware every time you use it. If you fail to clean it, the cooked food left behind will burn and affect how the following recipe will taste. Again, failure to clean the cookware often will lead to a foul smell from food and grease remains. Learn these simple steps on how to clean it.
Deep Cleaning
When you notice any funky smell in your air fryer or stubborn stains, it’s always best to deep clean. Deep cleaning is best once a month or when necessary, depending on how frequently you use the cookware. Follow the following steps;
Carry initial cleanup- use a paper towel to wipe all grease on the inside and outside.Prepare for vinegar bath. Combine nine parts of water to one part of vinegar to prepare the solution. Fill the tub with the solution and submerge the flyer’s basket in it for 15 minutes.Do the scrubbing. Use nylon, a non-abrasive sponge, to scrub the basket and dish soap for best results. Keep scrubbing until all the grease and food remains are gone.Baking soda application. If you still spot any food residual and baked grease despite using vinegar, apply baking soda. Pour a bit of baking soda on a non-abrasive sponge and start scrubbing. Dry it thoroughly. When the air fryer is clean, rinse the pan and the basket with clean water. It will be best to keep rinsing until you can’t smell any vinegar or soap. Later wipe it all with a soft cloth and paper towel and leave it aside for some hours to air dry.
Can You Use Oven Cleaner on an Air Fryer?
According to the experts, it’s not wise to use oven cleaner on your air fryer. Oven cleaner will make your cookware have fumes forever, and this will ruin your air fryer. Again, some oven cleaners are harsher than others and can degrade the quality of your air fryer. Depending on the air fryer’s material, the cleaners damage the non-stick surface, making the pan unsafe for use. Check these too:
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Which Air Fryer is the Easiest to Clean?
Chefman Turbofry
Chefman is an easy-to-use air fryer with a lightweight basket. The basket has vents to promote air circulation and allows dripping if you don’t empty the grease build-up between rounds. The removable vents make cleaning easy without a brush. Features
Oil-less fryingCompact and space-savingSafe and durableEasy to clean
Pros
Easy to useAffordableEasy to cleanIntuitive controlsIt’s quietSpace-saving design
Cons
The cooking basket can be tricky to insertIt’s tough to set temperatures above 400degrees
Dash Compact Air fryer
Dash is only fit if you are cooking for your family because of the small footprint. A smaller footprint takes up less room on your counter, and a smaller basket thus easy to clean. Features
Touch handle that is safe to useAuto shut-off function that prevents overcooking and controls energy consumption.Adjustable time controlAdjustable temperature controls for cooking at ease
Pros
Small, compact designIt comes in an assortment of colorsIt has an auto shut-off featureOuter housing stays cool even while cooking
Cons
Sometimes do no-cook fries evenly
COSORI Air Fryer
The COSORI offers large cooking space especially compared with other competitors. It’s removable, lightweight with many vents for optimal circulation. Compared to other brands, it has a high score in ease of use. It’s safe to dishwash the air fryer. Check this too: How to Clean Discolored Enameled Cookware Features
Automatic Shut-Off with Ready SignalKeep Warm Function11 Preset Cooking Programs with Shake ReminderOn/Off Power ButtonDishwasher Safe Parts
Pros Cons
BulkyOccasionally gets smokyScrew on test unit basket can be loose
Conclusion
Cleaning an air fryer is easy, especially if you do it often. Always refer to the user manual before putting your baskets in the dishwasher to confirm if they are dishwasher safe. However, it’s always best to hand wash and use a gentle soap like dish soap and an all-purpose cleaner. Again, remember always to avoid non-abrasive products like scouring pads, steel wool, and more.
