Regardless of what your specific air fryer may be, switching it off before starting the cleaning process is a safe and smart move.

Even though the unit was out of warranty for over a year, within a week Cosori sent me a brand new unit free of charge. While an air fryer is different from deep frying, you should use a small amount of oil in an air fryer. While it’s recommended to have 4″ to 12″ of clearance around the sides and back for proper ventilation, it’s understandable that space can be limited. You can toss the food you’re cooking in a bit of oil, use a basting brush, or you can mist it with an EVO Oil Sprayer.

Whether you want to make traditionally fried foods like French fries and potato chips, or healthier options like vegetables, an air fryer can do that.

Safety comes first with the Swan Stainless Steel Fryer; it has a fixed oil container to keep hot oil safely inside the appliance when in use. Plus, unlike deep fryers, you don’t have to worry about getting burned by splashing oil if you use an air fryer. All of this is dishwasher friendly and we found hot water and an e-cloth worked well on the viewing window and inside areas, even after those flour-coated chicken wings had made a mess of everything, including the worktop, owing to the small gap in the casing where the lid closes. If there is an outlet on the wall near where you’re cooking, keep your air fryer 12 inches away, the back of it can get very hot! Your concern about protecting your cupboards is valid, so taking these precautions is definitely a smart idea.

I have read in your guide that you should never put an air fryer on a stove and keep it 12″ away from the wall. Baking soda is a great natural cleaner that you'll see in many of our care and cleaning guides, and scrubbing it away will help to rub any residue and absorbed oil away from the air fryer uni. A brilliant alternative to deep fat frying, this Kitchen Genie air fryer enables you to cook using little or no oil without losing flavour.