We highly recommend using Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner to keep your air fryer atits best. It's easy to use, fume-free and works a lot better than warm, soapy water because it's formulated to breakdown tough burned-on carbon deposits.
Water and heat will help lift off cooked-on grease and debris easily, so add a cup of water to your air fryer basket, turn it on a high setting for a few minutes, and leave it alone. You'll find when you open the drawer that a lot of debris and gunk will have effortlessly lifted without any scrubbing or soap.
To make my air fryer cleaning solution, I mix one cup of white vinegar with one cup of warm water and shake it in a spray bottle. I find that it is best to use this mixture while it is still warm as the hotter water temperature helps to dissolve the grease deposits faster.
Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray: A good sponge and dish soap are really all you need to get an air fryer looking like new. We recommend Dawn Powerwash for the job because it's a pro at cutting through grease. Plus, it's so easy to use. Just spritz and scrub with your favorite sponge!
To clean an air fryer with baking soda and vinegar, first make a paste of baking soda and warm water to scrub stuck-on food. Rinse, then wipe with a vinegar-soaked cloth to remove grease and odors. This does the trick!
We highly recommend using Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner to keep your air fryer atits best. It's easy to use, fume-free and works a lot better than warm, soapy water because it's formulated to breakdown tough burned-on carbon deposits.
Many cooking sprays contain soy lecithin, an ingredient that emulsifies and stabilizes processed food. Unfortunately, soy lecithin can't reliably stand up to the high temperatures air fryers use. As a result, using a cooking spray can leave behind a sticky residue that fuses to your air fryer basket.
White vinegar can dissolve limescale and grease and is a great alternative to stronger, harsher chemicals, however, as an acidic substance it isn't always suitable for all surfaces.
The exterior of the air fryer is also prone to gathering dust, fingerprints, and grease, so it's crucial to wipe it down with a cloth, paying particular attention to buttons and the control panel. Avoid spraying cleaner directly onto electronic elements to steer clear of any damage.
Rather than using a traditional scrubbing method to clean the air fryer basket, there is a great trick to get the job done faster. Fill the basket halfway with soapy water and set the appliance to air fry for three minutes. Dump the water and give it one last rinse to reveal a clean interior.
Add a heaping spoonful of baking soda to a small bowl. Add just enough hot water to work the baking soda into a paste. Work the paste into the areas where you still have a sticky film or stuck-on residue. If the reservoir features a nonstick coating, use a soft cleaning brush to work the paste in.
Mix 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) of Simple Green All-Purpose Cleaner with 1 cup of water in an empty spray bottle. Spray it onto a damp cloth or sponge, then wipe the entire outside of the machine down. Clean the interior of the air fryer.
Baking soda is effective for oven cleaning and helps eliminate odours. The acidity of vinegar also helps break down baked-on grease and debris. To remove baked-on grime, mix two parts baking soda to one part water. The mixture should form a spreadable paste that you can spread over the interior of the oven.
Safe and Sound
It's a safer alternative to general oven cleaners, as Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner is surface safe for all metals and plastics.
Mixing vinegar and baking soda causes an immediate chemical reaction. This reaction forms water, sodium acetate (a salt) and carbon dioxide – the fizzy part. The amount of carbon dioxide gas that is produced from baking soda is remarkable – one tablespoon (around 18 grams) can release over five litres of gas!
How do you get baked-on grease out of an air fryer? If soaking your air fryer basket does not get it clean, use a mixture of vinegar and baking soda. Apply it to the dirty area, and after a few minutes, thoroughly scrub with a brush, then rinse.
Spray the Basket Lightly with Vegetable Oil Spray
The next protective measure you can take is an obvious one: spraying the basket lightly with vegetable oil spray. We recommend doing this with foods that are prone to sticking, including fried chicken, chicken Parmesan, and our better-than-boxed fish sticks.
While air fryers are popular, the most expensive models can start to get a little pricey, which could undermine their status as a budget item. Taking to social media to share their opinions, many people have revealed that they reckon halogen ovens are the best option for frugal cooking.
That's where Goo Gone Oven & Grill Cleaner comes in. It easily removes stubborn burned-on food, oil, grease, and food spills from your oven, grates, air fryer, broiler, and anywhere else you might be stuck with stubborn burned-on food.
Cleaning the Inside of the Air Fryer
Spray Dawn Powerwash inside the unit and let it sit for a few minutes. Avoid spraying directly on the heating element to prevent potential damage. Instead, carefully scrub around the heating element to remove any build-up.