The humble air fryer, found in many UK homes, effortlessly cooks meals without the hefty cost of a traditional oven. While an incredibly convenient appliance, air fryers still pose the problem of cleaning, with even the swiftest machines leaving behind some debris.
Air fryer owners are all too familiar with the inevitable greasy basket that accumulates grime and presents difficult-to-clean areas and tricky components. Neglected maintenance means our cherished device may end up caked with grease and stubborn burnt-on food residue, reports the Express.
Fortunately, Lina, known for her TikTok cleaning page @lovinglylina, has revealed a simple hack to restore air fryer baskets to their original shine. Utilising just two household staples, Lina demonstrates an effortless cleaning method for even ‘super greasy’ baskets and trays, calling for a bit of baking soda and washing up liquid.
The TikToker unveils her approach, which she touts as “the easiest way to clean your air fryer in two minutes.”
How to clean an air fryer with 2 ingredients
- Start by pouring some baking soda and some dish soap into the basket of your air fryer.
- Then boil some water and pour it all over until it’s covering the tray
- Put on your air fryer at 400 degrees for about two minutes
- Take it out and give the basket and tray a good rinse.
Admirers who put the trick into action were full of praise. An fan commented: “Thank you! Tried it and it worked a treat! Saved so much time and effort!!”
Another said: “I literally threw away my instapot fryer cause I COULD NOT get that gunk off! Thank you!!”
However, some comments expressed worry that the method might leave a residue on the basket, while others simply suggested that air fryer liners might be a simpler way to keep the basket clean from the get-go.