But just like otherhandy kitchen appliances, an air fryer must be cleaned regularly.

Learn the easiest way to clean an air fryerwe promise it’ll only take a few minutes.

Fill the basket halfway with soapy water and set the appliance to air fry for three minutes.

How to clean an air fryer

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Dump the water and give it one last rinse to reveal a clean interior.

Fill the basket with 1 inch of hot water and 2 tablespoons of dish soap.

Rinse and check for any grime or residue still clinging to the insert.

Materials needed to clean an air fryer

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Repeat steps 2 and 3 if necessary.

Rinse the components well.

Rub the paste onto the tough spots and let the paste sit for 10 minutes.

Adding soap and water to the air fryer

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Scrub gently with a soft-bristled toothbrush to remove the particles.

Rinse well and repeat if needed.

The heating element should never be soaked in a sink of soapy water.

Warming the air fryer for 3 minutes with the soapy mixture

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Wipe the heating element.

Rinse the cloth often as the grease is removed.

Allow the element to air dry for several hours before using the appliance.

Dumping out the water from the air fryer

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This can be sprayed on or used to soak the components.

Rinse and dry the items well.

Soaking the air fryer in soapy water

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Scrubbing the air fryer grates

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Cleaning the interior of an air fryer

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Drying the air fryer with a microfiber cloth

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