I degreased my air fryer in four minutes without scrubbing - not vinegar or baking soda
Cleaning air fryers can be tricky, but I recently discovered a hack which melts away the grime, and it's natural and affordable.
Easy and quick method to clean your air fryer
Air fryers need to be cleaned regularly to prevent a buildup of food residue, grease and oil which can lead to a number of issues.
These can include unpleasant odours, reduced cooking performance, food that tastes off and burning-on food.
However, due to the plates within air fryers, it can be tricky to clean, with many people using the appliance many times before cleaning it.
I recently tried a number of cleaning hacks to discover the quickest one, and it took under four minutes.
This was using citric acid which can remove rust, limescale and grease whilst providing a gorgeous scent.
Citric acid is a compound originally derived from lemon juice and comes in a powder form for cleaning.
To clean my air fryer, I started by adding a scoop of powder to my air fryer and filling it up with warm water.
Instantly grease and food particles started to become loose, but I was intrigued to see whether it could tackle the grease on the bottom of the plate.
I left it to soak for around two minutes before running it under warm water and rinsing it to make sure all the powder was removed.
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All of the grease and grime were banished instantly, and it didn’t require any scrubbing at all.
I rinsed the air fryer drawer once more before making sure it was fully dry and returning it to the appliance before repeating this with the other drawer.
I used Elbow Grease’s citric acid which comes in a handy tub and can be picked up from a variety of retailers including Wilko for as little as £1.49.
The description of the product reads: “It cuts through grease and grime on a wide variety of surfaces, making it essential for your cleaning cupboard.
“With a scoop included, it removes rust, descales and degreases while providing a zesty freshness.
“The uses of this natural cleaning product are endless. Not only can it be used around your home, but it is safe to use on boats, caravans, engines and alloy wheels too.”
It’s 100 percent natural and is great for households with pets or children for effective but harmless cleaning.
