While you might think that cleaning an air fryer is a breeze, since it cooks with hot air and minimal oil, it turns out the task can get somewhat sticky. Fat and oil can accumulate in the pull-out basket drawer and its sides and if it’s not regularly tackled, keeping an air fryer clean can become quite the chore.
Cleaning enthusiast Kirsten, also known as @kirstenwhite1995 on social media, revealed to her followers how one “tried and tested” method “works like magic” for sprucing up her appliance.
Her go-to solution? Dishwasher tablets.
With double baskets in her air fryer, Kirsten uses two tablets for her trick. She posted on Instagram: “Air fryer cleaning made easy. Two dishwasher tablets, boiling water, and leaving for 10 minutes-that’s it!
“Saves so much time and effort. Just rinse thoroughly after! No scrubbing required!!”
As seen in Kirsten’s post, dishwasher tablets aren’t just for dishwashers; their design to combat hard water, tackle stains, and cut through grease and proteins, makes them surprisingly versatile.
These handy tablets are available in local supermarkets or online, providing an easy cleaning hack for those with a stockpile at home or dishwasher enthusiasts, reports the Express.
In the comments section, @clean_with_gemma2 said: “Love this hack. It really does work every time.” @insidewithlou added: “They work so well.”
@healmysoulhome said: “I love that method. I also love to use oven cleaner when I air fry a lot of belly pork and it gets extremely dirty.”