Air fryers are among the most used appliances in our homes. As easy as they are to use, cleaning them afterwards can feel like a tedious task. While we tend to clean our ovens on a regular basis, they don't require washing after every single cooking session like our air fryers do.
Scrubbing away at baked-on spices or grease can sometimes be very difficult, as the tough stains are hard to banish. Grease tends to splatter everywhere in an air fryer, and it will quickly harden into a sticky, burned stain that will not come off a surface, no matter how much you try.
Bacteria can also fester when air fryers are not cleaned immediately, causing a smoky mess while cooking, which can set off fire alarms.
However, according to Avi Green, a cleaning expert from Grilling 4 All, there's an easy way to remove tough grease stains that does not need to be difficult, and all you need is a dishwasher tablet.
Avi said: "Dishwasher tablets are packed with cleaning agents designed to break down tough grease and grime. This makes them an excellent option for cleaning the components of your air fryer, which can often become embedded with hard-to-remove food particles."
The Express reports that dishwasher tablets are designed to break down food and grease on plates, making them perfect for cleaning an air fryer.
They will help loosen baked-on stains inside an air fryer, so you do not have to scrub at them for ages or use a harsh chemical cleaner in the device you use to cook food.
It is a quick and convenient way to clean an air fryer in minutes, and you will not even have to spend a penny, as most people already have dishwasher tablets in their kitchens.
To begin, unplug the air fryer, and remove the cooking components like a tray or basket. Place the removable parts in a sink filled with warm water, and add a dishwasher tablet.
Leave the air fryer parts to soak in the sink as you clean the rest of the device. It should leave them for at least 10 minutes to help remove the baked-on grease.
Fill a small bowl with warm water, dip a dishwasher tablet into the water, and rub any stains inside a air fryer with a slightly damp dishwasher tablet.
Make sure you are using a solid powdery tablet and not a gel dishwasher tablet, otherwise it will just dissolve. However, if you use the solid tablet, the stuck-on stains can easily dissolve.
Carefully rinse the air fryer with clean water, dry thoroughly with another cloth, and then resemble the cooking components. With your air fryer, you can be completely clean without any hassle or pricey cleaning products.