{"id":1606,"date":"2022-12-01T20:48:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-01T20:48:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/areyouhungry.blog\/?p=1606"},"modified":"2022-12-01T20:48:48","modified_gmt":"2022-12-01T20:48:48","slug":"what-can-you-put-in-a-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/areyouhungry.blog\/?p=1606","title":{"rendered":"7 Things That Are Air fryer Safe & 4 Things That Aren’t!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Meta: <\/em>Air fryers have become incredibly popular in recent years. Read this to find out 7 things that you can safely put in your air fryer and 4 you should avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In recent years, air fryers have become all the rage, and it is easy to see why! Once you get used to your air fryer, you will quickly realize all the benefits. It\u2019s more efficient, more effective, and often better <\/em>at cooking food than your regular oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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However, if you\u2019re new to using an air fryer, you probably have a lot of questions about them. What can you put in there safely? How do you make sure you use the whole thing safely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, I\u2019ll be taking a look at 7 things that you can safely put inside your air fryer and 4 things that you should avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you want to find out more, keep on reading! By the end of this, you will know everything you need to in order to use your air fryer safely and make some delicious meals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>7 Things You Can Safely Put in Your Air Fryer<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s kick this off by taking a look at 7 things that you can safely put inside your air fryer when you are using it for cooking. While using these things in most air fryers is safe, it\u2019s always worth checking the manual for your specific air fryer just to double-check.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Always better to be safe than sorry, and you should never assume anything for the safety of everyone involved. While air fryers are great, they can also be dangerous when used incorrectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. Aluminum Foil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The first thing that you can safely use in your air fryer is aluminum foil. Your air fryer is not a microwave! There are a number of different uses for this in your air fryer, but one of the most common is to protect food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to heat your food through, but don\u2019t want it to burn through direct exposure to the element, then you can use aluminum foil to wrap it up. Simply wrap the food in aluminum foil and ensure it is tightly sealed before popping it into the air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, you can loosely place the aluminum foil over the food – just make sure it\u2019s secured somewhere, or else it will lift.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use aluminum foil to line the bottom of your air fryer. This is something that a lot of people do to make the cleanup process easier because things can get messy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thankfully, this is perfectly safe to do. Just ensure that the foil is weighed down by the food on top of it before <\/em>you set it to cook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2. Ovenproof Dishes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Any ovenproof dish used in your microwave or oven is also perfectly safe for use in your air fryer. So, that Pyrex dish you have sitting around and are too afraid to use? It\u2019s perfectly safe to use that in your air fryer!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The basket in your air fryer is perfectly designed for holding food, but it can be a pain to clean. So, if you want to make cleaning up easier or simply want to be able to fish out your food with less hassle, using an ovenproof dish is a good idea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve had an air fryer before, you know<\/em> how those baskets can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3. Silicone Utensils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are using your air fryer to prepare a complete meal, you might need to use utensils. It can be easy to assume that metal utensils will be the best option for the job, but this isn\u2019t actually the case. Instead, you should use silicone utensils.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Metal utensils can damage the non-stick coating on the inside of your air fryer. Silicone utensils, on the other hand, won\u2019t do any damage at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can get all sorts of silicone utensils, including tongs and spatulas \u2013 and they will all be perfectly safe to put in your air fryer. These utensils are also super easy to clean, so there\u2019s really no loss here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4. Parchment Paper<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just like aluminum foil, parchment paper is also safe to use in your air fryer. If you are cooking anything sticky in your air fryer, then it\u2019s a good idea to use parchment paper. Similarly, parchment paper is definitely recommended if you plan on using your air fryer for baking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I use parchment paper in my fryer by simply cutting it up and lining the bottom of my air fryer with it. Always make sure that the food you want to cook is spread evenly across the paper. If you don\u2019t, you will just end up with parchment paper flying around the inside of your air fryer. While not inherently dangerous, it\u2019s bound to get very annoying very quickly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While it\u2019s recommended that you use parchment paper with sticky foods, this isn\u2019t the only time that you can use it in your air fryer. Use parchment paper when you are cooking anything <\/em>in your air fryer to make cleaning up a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s totally safe and makes life a lot easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>5. Ceramic Bowl<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Using a ceramic bowl in your air fryer is also perfectly safe. This could be useful if you don\u2019t want to use multiple cooking appliances to make a meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of making macaroni on your stove, you can simply put all the ingredients together in a ceramic bowl, then put them in the air fryer. The finished result is totally delicious and easy to cook too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>6. Wooden Utensils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve already advocated for the use of silicone utensils in an air fryer, but if you don\u2019t have these to hand, wooden utensils are safe, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like silicone utensils, wooden utensils won\u2019t damage the non-stick coating inside your air fryer when you use them. They also won\u2019t heat up as you use them to handle the food inside your air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, they\u2019re generally a much better and safer option than metal utensils for your air fryer. Depending on the quality of the wooden utensils, they can also be a lot cheaper, too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>7. Instant Read Thermometer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can safely use an instant-read thermometer in your air fryer. If you\u2019re used to baking cakes or cooking fries in your air fryer, then you might be puzzled as to why <\/em>you would want to use an instant reading thermometer in your air fryer. The answer is actually pretty simple \u2013 meat!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you\u2019re cooking meat, it\u2019s essential that you check the internal temperature to ensure that it\u2019s completely cooked. Only when meat is cooked thoroughly is it considered safe to eat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s where your instant-read thermometer comes in handy, and you can safely use it in your air fryer! This means that there\u2019s basically nothing that you can\u2019t<\/em> use your air fryer to cook. Pretty handy, huh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4 Things You Should Avoid<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Now, let\u2019s take a look at 4 things you should avoid using in your air fryer. If you\u2019ve been using any of these in your fryer, this is your warning to stop immediately!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>1. Plastic Utensils<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First up, I wouldn\u2019t recommend using plastic utensils in your air fryer (or any plastic, for that matter). Metal utensils aren\u2019t ideal for your air fryer since they can damage the non-stick coating inside it. However, plastic utensils can do even more damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Plastic isn\u2019t suitable for use at high temperatures because it melts. Your air fryer will get very hot, and there\u2019s a very good chance that the plastic will melt. If that happens, your fryer is almost certainly done for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>2. Water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Water shouldn\u2019t be used in your air fryer. There shouldn\u2019t be a need for it, and steam could damage the mechanics of the air fryer very quickly. If you\u2019re following a recipe that requires water, only use tiny amounts. That way, it shouldn\u2019t be a danger to the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>3. Wet Foods<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, any wet foods are not suitable for cooking in your air fryer. This includes food with sauces and foods that are covered in fresh batter. The only objection to this rule is meat marinades. Why? The water content.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>4. Olive Oil<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Finally, olive oil isn\u2019t suitable for use in your air fryer. This is largely due to the same reasons why water isn\u2019t suitable. In addition to this, using olive oil in your air fryer also leaves your food with a strange aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the end of the day, air fryers are so popular because they don\u2019t need oil (or at least a lot of oil) to cook food. For this reason alone, I wouldn\u2019t recommend putting olive oil in your air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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Hopefully, this post has been helpful to you! I know there are always a lot of questions about how to safely use an air fryer when you first get one. However, it\u2019s a pretty simple piece of equipment to use as long as you know the dos and don’ts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what you can<\/em> put in your air fryer and what you definitely shouldn\u2019t<\/em>, hopefully, you\u2019re feeling a little better about it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With that being said, good luck using your air fryer! I\u2019m sure there are many delicious meals to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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