Taboola above article placeholder

Air fryer grease that’s ‘impossible to remove’ melts off in 5 minutes with 1 kitchen item

Air fryers are a great kitchen appliance, but they can be a pain to clean. One woman has shared a cheap and effortless way to get your greasy air fryer basket sparkling again.

Comments
By Angela Patrone, Senior Lifestyle Reporter

Dirty and clean air fryer basket

Air fryer grease that’s ‘impossible to remove’ melts off in 5 minutes with 1 kitchen item (Image: Angela Patrone)

Air fryers have made it possible to make delicious, crispy meals with less time and effort than ever before. However, while these hardworking appliances may not use much oil to cook tasty food, air fryers still fry food, which means they create spatter and oil. Therefore, they require regular cleaning so they can continue producing your favourite recipes reliably and efficiently.

For those in need of a simple method to get their air fryer sparkling again, one woman shared an inexpensive tip. Posting on the Mrs Hinch Army Facebook page, Adrianna Griffin suggested that dishwasher tablets are the solution to stubbornly stained air fryers.

Get cleaning tips straight to your phone Join us on WhatsApp

Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. Read our Privacy Policy

Transparent Container with Yellow and Green Tabs For dishwasher in an Organized Kitchen

One dishwasher tablet is all that it takes to lift grease off air fryer baskets (Image: Getty)

Convenient and hard-working, dishwasher tablets are a must-have for anyone who values quick and easy cleaning solutions.

Not only do they make washing up a breeze, but these pods can also hold their own when it comes to cleaning other parts of the house and appliances, such as air fryers.

Sharing a picture of a sparkling clean air fryer basket, Adrianna wrote: “Whoever said using a dishwasher tablet for the air fryer is a lifesaver. The pieces of food stuck to the tray were impossible to remove with just scrubbing.

“Just a five-minute soak with boiling hot water, a rinse and wipe, and the job was done. The grease stains had just melted away.

“I don’t even have a dishwasher, but I picked these up very cheap and thought they could be used for some cleaning hacks I've seen on this page.”

The concoction of enzymes, alkalis, and surfactants in these tablets is excellent for tackling grease stains, food marks, and even unpleasant smells.

These elements are not only beneficial for washing dishes but can also be utilised to combat grease, food, and odours elsewhere.

The air fryer basket appeared as good as new, devoid of any food remnants without the necessity to scrub — and it didn’t take much time at all.

Comments

Daily Express uses notifications to keep you updated