How to maintain and clean your air fryer

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How to maintain and clean your air fryer

Difficulty

Easy

Steps

8

Time Required

10 - 15 minutes

Introduction

Regular cleaning and correct loading keep your air fryer cooking evenly, smelling fresh, and lasting longer. Follow this guide whenever you fry so food browns properly, or grease does not build up.

For help with more advanced issues, check out our troubleshooting guides:

    • Disconnect the air fryer from the mains before any cleaning or maintenance.

    • Wait until the appliance is completely cool to avoid burns.

    • Check the manufacturer’s documentation because service can affect warranty rights.

    • Use the built‑in presets or artificial‑intelligence programs to set the desired cycle.

    • The heater reaches up to 200 °C; adjust to suit the recipe.

    • Place only a moderate amount of food in the basket so the air can circulate.

    • Overfilling prevents proper browning and leaves food undercooked.

    • Midway through the cycle, pull out the basket and shake or toss the food so it turns over.

    • This ensures even cooking on all sides.

    • Use the handle to slide out the basket once cooking is finished.

    • Do not touch the basket walls immediately; they remain very hot.

    • Detach the basket and drip tray after they cool.

    • Hand‑wash the plastic and Teflon parts with warm water and dish detergent.

    • Some users place them in a dishwasher, but gentle hand washing is safer.

    • Wipe the interior motor housing with a soft cloth to remove any grease.

    • Removing residue before it hardens prevents unpleasant odours.

    • The fryer can cook vegetables, fish, meat, muffins, pies and more.

    • Any tray or baking tin that fits inside is safe to use.

Conclusion

Keeping the basket clean, the motor housing grease‑free, and the load size sensible lets your air fryer deliver crisp results without smoke or odour. Unplug, cool, and wipe down after every use to extend its service life.

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