Find out the best way to clean an air fryer and how often you should be cleaning it.
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Step 3: Clean the Removable Parts
Wash the removable parts in warm soapy water.
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(Or provided they’re dishwasher safe, you’re able to pop them in the dishwasher.)
Then wipe any soap residue off with a clean, damp cloth.
Just ensure your air fryer is unplugged first.
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But there are certain parts where an occasional cleaning will suffice.
Wiping down the interior after each use is also a good idea.
Feel free to wipe down your air fryer’s exterior after every few uses.
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Your air fryer’s heating coil can be checked every couple of months for oil residue.
The same goes for steel wool, metal scrubbers or abrasive sponges.
“A few approved sanitizers are chlorine, iodine and quaternary ammonium.”
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You also want to avoid submerging the main unit in water to not shock yourself or short-circuit the unit.
