The Best Way to Clean Your Air Fryer

First Use Plastic Smell

The major reason is that the air fryer comes with a protective coating out of the box. When this coating is exposed to high temperatures, it starts to burn and produces that plastic smell. It is exactly a burning plastic smell like the smell of new televisions, computers…. once it is unpacked from the box.

Air fryers will smell within the first few uses and give off a plastic smell. This should, and in most will go away after you’ve used the air fryer a couple of times.

How does one get rid of air fryer plastic odor?

1. Remove All the Packaging Materials
   The first thing to do is remove all the plastic coatings your new air fryer comes with. This will probably get rid of all the odors. If this doesn’t happen then it might take a few runs and the problem should be resolved. Many parts of the air fryer are washable such as the pan, grill, and basket.
2. Clean the Basket and Pan with Soap and Water
   Put these parts in a sink or a tub full of warm water and soap or detergent for around 15 minutes. Gently wash these parts with a soft sponge and use that same sponge to clean the inside of the air fryer.
3. Dry the Air Fryer
   Dry it completely and then you’re ready to use your air fryer. This method can also be used when your air fryer occurs smells bad after using it many times.

In some cases, the bad odor will linger on for much longer than that. One of the best ways to remove this smell quickly is deep cleaning your air fryer or running the air fryer with some tips below:

• Mix some vinegar and lemon juice to make a paste
• Place this mixture inside the fryer and start the air fryer
• Run the air fryer for about 2 minutes.

The tips above will remove these smells without causing damage to the machine.

How to deep clean an air fryer after using.

How to deep clean an air fryer after using.

Cleaning and preserving are the most important factors to decide the durability of an appliance. The best time to clean an air fryer is immediately after use, which will ensure that food particles do not stick to the sides and become hard to remove. However, do not rush and let the machine cool down about 30 minutes before cleaning.

Air fryers usually come with an instruction manual; hence, you can also refer to this manual to see how best you can care for your new device to extend the useful lifespan saving you money in the long term.

To clean the air fryer quickly and efficiently. Here’s what you’ll need to prepare:

• A damp cloth or a non-abrasive sponge
• Dish soap
• Baking Soda
• Soft-bristle scrub brush

1 . Clean the frying basket

Clean the frying basket

The bottom frying basket is where lots of grease and gunk falls, so cleaning it properly to prevent grease build-up and bacteria growth that could foul the foods and make you sick. You can proceed to clean the basket according to the following instructions:

• Make sure that the device is unplugged from the power source and wait until it’s cool to start cleaning. You can remove the air fryer basket and either set it in the sink or on the counter. This will help it cool down even faster.
• Use a damp cloth to wipe down the exterior. Wipe away the soap with a clean damp cloth. And repeat this step for the interior.
• Remove the basket and tray from the main unit, then use a bit of dish soap with warm water to wash them with a soft sponge or cloth—no abrasives.
• If food is stuck on these components, you should soak them in hot soapy water for at least 10 minutes before scrubbing with a non-abrasive sponge.
• Don’t forget to dry it completely before you put it back in the air fryer!

It’s a good idea to clean the frying basket after each use to ensure to remove all old foods and grease causes to smell and effects to the taste of food.

2. Clean the Crumb Basket

Clean the Crumb Basket

• Take the crumb basket out and throw away any loose pieces of food leftover in it. Wipe it out with a damp cloth.
• Make sure you clean all the crevices and both the outside and inside of the basket. It might help to use a dish brush or toothbrush to clean all the slats.
• Dry it completely. Make sure it completely dry before replacing them in the air fryer.

Note:

• In most air fryers, the bottom frying basket and the crumb basket are dishwasher safe. However, please check if the manufacturer has stated in the instruction manual that the machine is dishwasher-safe.
• The crumb basket has a non-stick coating on it, so please don’t use abrasive brushes (like steel wool) on it or any abrasive cleaners that might erode this coating. This is why we do not recommend using a dishwasher. They operate at high heat which erodes the surface of the nonstick cookware. It can lead to flaking which can be toxic.
• We are also against using any strong detergents or things that aren’t designed to clean. Often, these can have the opposite effect and actually cause damage instead of cleaning.

Air Fryer Cleaning Methods

There are some other ways that you can use to clean your air fryer. Please refer to the following cleaning methods below

Regardless of which one you choose to use, please keep in mind that don’t use any abrasive cleaners like steel wool or firm brushes that might damage the non-stick surface.

1 . Cleaning your air fryer with vinegar and water

Cleaning your air fryer with vinegar and water

• Vinegar is a very safe cleaning solution that you can use throughout the kitchen, including inside an air fryer. The most reliable cleaning solution is 3 parts water and 1 part vinegar. So if you use 1 cup of water, just add 1/3 cup of vinegar.
• Put this mixture in a spray bottle and spray it over the areas of the air fryer that you want to clean.

2. Cleaning your air fryer with baking soda and warm water

Cleaning your air fryer with baking soda and warm water

• With some stubborn messes, you should make a thick paste with baking soda water
• Then, spread the mixture over any sticky areas on the basket and let it soak. It will be removed pretty easily.
• Finally, using a soft-bristle scrub brush and wipe away with a clean cloth.

3. Cleaning your air fryer with dish soap

Cleaning your air fryer with dish soap

Another reliable cleaning solution is just good dish soap. You only need a few drops of concentrated dish soap on a sponge. Then, soak the sponge in water and use it to wipe down your air fryer baskets. The soap will help cut through the grease and remove the stuck-on bits too.

Conclusion

We hope some tips above could help you to know how to clean your air fryer easily and properly. Now you can enjoy your wonderful meal as well as keep your air fryer smelling fresh at all times.