Air fryers can start to emit bad smells and smoke if they aren’t cared for properly. Air fryer ownership has grown significantly in the UK, and these handy devices are used to make all kinds of dishes, such as fried chicken, roast potatoes and homemade air fryer pizzas. They are a go-to appliance for modern Brits as they mean little clean-up after cooking and less time standing over a hot stove.
While air fryers are a convenient appliance to have, which helps us save time when cooking, they require proper care. If you don’t, you may notice your air fryer emitting smoke and unpleasant odours. Experts have revealed the steps you should take to prevent this from happening with your air fryer.
A debate that has been ongoing for some time is how frequently you should clean your air fryer. Some people don’t clean their air fryers very often, especially when they use air fryer lining paper, which catches grease and fat while cooking.
However, others clean their air fryer after every use to ensure their food cooks as well as possible. Experts have revealed that the latter habit is the best.
Consumer group Which has revealed that air fryers tend to emit smoke and smells if they are not cleaned after every use. The experts urged air fryer owners to get rid of the grease, crumbs and small bits of food that collect at the bottom of the basket every time it is used to cook food.
“If you don’t clean them out before using it again, they can burn and cause unpleasant smells or smoke,” they revealed. “If you continue cooking, this can affect the taste of your food.”
Air fryers are usually washed by hand, although some models might have removable parts that can be placed in the dishwasher. While it is slightly inconvenient to have to clean your air fryer every time, baskets are easy to clean when this job is done regularly.
The longer you leave it, the more dirt will accumulate, making cleaning the air fryer a significantly more time-consuming task. Additionally, this build-up can cause the smoke issue.
