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How to Clean an Air Fryer
An air fryer cooks food with hot air; oil and food residue build up in the basket and tray, and grease splashes on the interior and heating element. Because the basket and tray touch food, they are washed with dishwashing liquid, while the interior and heating element are cleaned only with a damp cloth and a soft brush, unplugged and with the appliance cold. This guide explains how to clean the basket, interior and heating element of an air fryer and how to protect the non-stick coating.
Before cleaning
- Unplug and let it cool: do not start cleaning until the air fryer has cooled completely.
- Read the user manual: check whether the basket and tray can go in the dishwasher.
- Do not submerge the body: the air fryer body, control panel and cable must not be put in water or held under the tap.
How to clean an air fryer basket?
Remove the basket and tray and wipe away the accumulated oil with paper towel. Wash the basket with lukewarm water, dishwashing liquid and a soft sponge. If food residue is stuck, leave the basket in lukewarm soapy water for a while and remove it with a small amount of gel dish detergent and a soft sponge. Steel wool, metal scrapers and abrasive cream strip the non-stick coating. Rinse the basket thoroughly and dry it; put it in the dishwasher only if the manufacturer allows. For details, see the non-stick pan section of how to clean a frying pan.
How to clean the inside of an air fryer?
Clean the interior with the appliance unplugged and completely cold. Wipe the inside surface with a well-wrung soft cloth dampened with lukewarm water and a small amount of dishwashing liquid; then remove the detergent residue with a clean damp cloth and dry. Do not pour water into the interior or spray cleaner into it; liquid may reach the electrical parts.
How to clean an air fryer heating element?
The heating element sits in the roof of the interior, and grease splashes build up on it. On some models the element is reached by turning the appliance upside down; do this only according to the manufacturer's instructions, with the appliance unplugged and cold. Wipe the element gently with a soft brush or a well-wrung damp cloth. Do not apply water, degreaser, oven spray or any other cleaner to the element. If you notice damage or a fault in the element, contact an authorised service centre.
Exterior and lid
Wipe the exterior, handle and control panel of the air fryer with a damp cloth while it is unplugged and dry them; do not let liquid get between the buttons. On models with a window, wipe the window with a damp cloth. For stainless steel exteriors, see how to clean home appliances. For deep fryers that fry in oil, see how to clean a deep fryer.
What not to do
- Submerging the air fryer body in water or holding it under the tap.
- Using steel wool, metal scrapers and abrasive cream on a non-stick basket.
- Applying degreaser, oven spray or bleach to the heating element and interior.
- Cleaning the appliance while it is hot or plugged in.
- On whether degreaser can be used on engines, glass, sofas and air fryers: engine cleaning with degreaser.
For cafés and office kitchens
In cafés, snack bars and office kitchens, air fryers are used many times a day; removing the oil from the basket and tray after every use and washing them with dishwashing liquid at the end of the day stops the grease from drying on. TETİK Dishwashing Liquid is produced in 750 g, 5 kg, 20 kg and 30 kg packs and TETİK Gel in 200 g, 10 kg and 35 kg. For product lists, see restaurant cleaning supplies and office cleaning supplies; request a quote for bulk purchases.
