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How to stop an air fryer from smelling


As brilliant as air fryers are, cooking food faster than an oven with crispier results, they can be prone to retaining odours after cooking strong-smelling items. It doesn’t have to be that way, as we show you how to stop an air fryer from smelling.

Luckily, there are multiple methods for removing odours, and we’ve rounded them all up for you below.

What you’ll need

The Short Version

  1. Soak basket and crisper plate in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes
  2. Wipe down the interior with a soft cloth dipped in lemon or lime juice, or a vinegar solution 
  3. Run a cycle with solution in an oven-proof dish at 200°C for two minutes 
  4. Sprinkle basket with baking soda and leave for a few hours to sit and neutralise smells
  1. Step
    1

    Soak basket and crisper plate in warm, soapy water for 30 minutes

    If there are any smells from the basket or crisper plate immediately after you’ve cooked something, leave the baskets to cool down before putting them in warm soapy water for half an hour. This should hopefully lift any smells and stains away.How To Clean An Air Fryer 2

  2. Step
    2

    Wipe down the interior with a soft cloth dipped in lemon or lime juice, or a vinegar solution 

    You can also wipe down the interior of your air fryer with a cloth or soft side of a dish sponge that’s been dipped in either lemon or lime juice, or a vinegar solution (equal parts water and vinegar).How To Clean An Air Fryer 5

  3. Step
    3

    Run a cycle with solution in an oven-proof dish at 200°C for two minutes 

    Take a small oven-proof dish and add two tablespoons each of lemon juice and white wine vinegar, and four tablespoons of water. Set the air fryer to 200°C for two minutes, add the ovenproof dish with solution in it, and run the cycle to deodorise the inside of your air fryer. Wait until the air fryer has cooled, and then thoroughly clean the basket and inside, as above.

    Don’t run the air fryer for longer than this, as the liquid can splash and cause damage; with some air fryers, using liquid can invalidate your warranty. Control Panel - Ninja Air Fryer MAX PRO 6.2L AF180UK

  4. Step
    4

    Sprinkle basket with baking soda and leave for a few hours to sit and neutralise smells

    For a longer-term option, you can also sprinkle the bottom of your air fryer basket with baking soda and add enough water to make a paste. Spread the mixture out and and let it sit for a few hours to try and neutralise smells before wiping the mixture away, and cleaning the basket.How To Stop An Air Fryer From Smelling 1

FAQs

Do I need to deodorise my air fryer?

It can be useful to deodorise your air fryer if you’ve got any lingering smells you want rid of.



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