While air fryers have taken the culinary world by storm, their cleaning capabilities haven't quite caught on. We all love the convenience of ditching messy baking sheets and aluminum foil for this countertop marvel. But let's be honest, food particles and grease love to cling to those air fryer baskets, making post-meal cleanup a chore.
Here's the dilemma: skipping cleaning after each use leads to a nightmare later, but scrubbing away at stubborn stains isn't exactly fun either. Fear not, fellow air fryer enthusiasts! There's a light at the end of the tunnel, thanks to a cleaning expert and a savvy social media creator.
Nancy Emery, a cleaning guru from Tap Warehouse, emphasizes the importance of regular cleaning to avoid a built-up mess. On the other hand, Lyndsay, a cleaning content creator known as @norfolkavenue on TikTok, begs to differ. For her, air fryers are a breeze to clean thanks to her ingenious method.
Lyndsay swears by this incredibly simple routine: baking soda, dish soap, and boiling water – the holy trinity of air fryer cleaning! Just toss a few scoops of baking soda into the basket, followed by a squirt of your favorite dish soap (brand doesn't matter!). Fill the basket with enough boiling water to submerge the bottom and let it soak for 30 minutes.
Worried about the cost? Rest assured, this method is budget-friendly. Baking soda can be found for a few bucks, and dish soap is an everyday household item. Lyndsay even demonstrates on TikTok: after removing any leftover crumbs, she adds the baking soda and dish soap, then fills the basket with boiling water. This magic potion works wonders on grease, dissolving it for effortless cleaning.
The final step? Simply pour out the dirty water, give the basket and tray a light scrub with a non-scratchy sponge, rinse them both thoroughly, and voila!