How to clean your oven and air fryer thoroughly

Why is regular cleaning important? 

Clearly, a dirty oven or air fryer is less pleasant and hygienic. Furthermore, it also affects the taste of your dishes, because old grease residues burn and cause smoke and a bitter taste. 

Additionally, a dirty appliance has to work harder to achieve the same result. You may not notice this immediately, but in the long term it can significantly reduce your appliance’s lifespan. Regular cleaning therefore prevents bigger problems and also makes maintenance much easier. 

How do you clean an air fryer? 

An air fryer requires a slightly different approach, as most of the dirt is usually found in the basket and on the rack. 

Always let your appliance cool down after use before removing the basket. 

Soak the basket in warm water with a little washing-up liquid. Any grease and baked-on residue will come loose by itself, so there is no need to scrub. 

Clean the inside of the air fryer with a soft, slightly damp cloth. It is important not to pour water into the appliance. Also avoid abrasive materials (such as scouring products), as these can damage the coating. 

What should you do with stubborn grease? 

Sometimes a quick clean is not enough, especially if you are dealing with heavily baked-on grease. In that case, patience is more important than force. 

Leave a mixture of baking soda and water to sit for at least an hour and repeat if necessary. Soaking the dirt like this helps to avoid having the need for scrubbing, which can damage surfaces. 

Adding a small amount of washing-up liquid or baking soda can help. The key is to choose the right moment and approach, not to sue as much product as possible.