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Air fryers have become increasingly popular in every household kitchen. Do you know how to clean your air fryer when newly purchased and after usage? Follow this article from Mytour for detailed instructions.
1. Steps to clean your air fryer when newly purchased
Have you mastered the art of cleaning your air fryer?
Since most air fryers have similar structures and components, you can apply the following cleaning steps to popular models like Roler, Coex, Lock&Lock, Philip,...
Step 1: First, take the air fryer out of the packaging, remove all packaging material, and labels from the product
Step 2: Take out the frying tray and clean it thoroughly. You can wash it with hot water and dish soap, then let it air dry or wipe it dry.
Step 3: Use a damp cloth to clean the body of the fryer both inside and out.
If you have completed all 3 steps of cleaning the air fryer without oil for the first time, and it still has an unpleasant plastic smell, then try the following methods.
2. Tips to Eliminate Plastic Smell in Oil-Free Air Fryer
Lemon juice or lemongrass oil will effectively eliminate the plastic smell in a new oil-free air fryer
You should repeat this process twice to completely eliminate the plastic smell. After the fryer cools down, take out the frying tray, clean it thoroughly, and let it air dry. Wipe the fryer's exterior and interior with a damp cloth once again.
Use coffee grounds/tea leaves
Cleaning a new oil-free air fryer with coffee grounds or tea leaves helps eliminate odors effectively.
Don't rush to discard coffee grounds or tea leaves after use; instead, use them to eliminate odors. Place the grounds/leaves in a heat-resistant metal or glass bowl. Then, set the temperature to 200 degrees Celsius for 3 minutes.
Finally, when the fryer is completely cool, take out the tray, wash it thoroughly, and let it air dry. At this point, your oil-free air fryer is ready for the first cooking adventure.
Utilize fresh lime
Slice 2-3 fresh limes into thin pieces. Then place them in the pot, set the temperature to 180 degrees Celsius, and set the timer to turn off within 4 minutes. The nitric acid in lime helps effectively eliminate the plastic smell of the new pot.
Repeat this process 2-3 times to ensure that the unpleasant plastic smell completely disappears. After the pot has completely cooled, clean it thoroughly, let it dry, and then use it.
3. Steps to clean an oil-free fryer after use
This is the first and crucial step to avoid electric shock or damage to the fryer. After the fryer has completely cooled, move on to step 2.
Step 2: Clean the tray and frying basket
It is advisable to clean the frying tray immediately after use.
To clean the tray, pan, and frying basket, you need warm water, dishwashing liquid, and a soft scrubbing pad. If the dirt is too stubborn, sticking tightly to the basket or the bottom of the pan, you should soak it for about 10 minutes to make it easier to clean. Then, dry the tools before putting them back into the pot.
Step 3: Clean the heating element and rods
To clean the heating element, use a soft cloth and proceed gently
Flip the fryer upside down to clean the rods. This is an easily forgotten area but accumulates a lot of grease.
Clean the inside of the pot with a soft cloth or a soft foam piece along with hot water. You can also use a damp paper towel, a durable non-woven fabric type, to wipe the gaps inside.
If there is food residue sticking to the heating element, use a soft bristle brush for cleaning. Avoid using hard brushes or steel brushes as they can damage the outer coating of the heating element.
Finally, after completion, use a clean, soft cloth to wipe again and run the machine for a few minutes. At this point, if any food residue is not completely cleaned, it will come off and fall into the pot.
Because this is a challenging part to clean, you need to wipe it regularly. Avoid leaving it for too long, as stubborn stains will become more difficult to clean.
4. Notes on cleaning oil-free fryer
Important considerations for cleaning the oil-free fryer to extend its lifespan.
Improper cleaning of the air fryer may reduce its lifespan and affect the quality of your meals. Here are some tips for maintaining cleanliness:
- Never use glass cleaner or strong detergents for cleaning the fryer.
- Avoid using cleaning pads with hardness or sharpness that may impact the non-stick layer inside the fryer. Use a soft cloth, a soft-bristle brush, warm water, and diluted dish soap for cleaning.
- After cleaning, use a soft, damp cloth to wipe the entire exterior and interior of the fryer thoroughly one last time.
- Store the air fryer properly. Place the frying basket inside the fryer and keep it in a dry place. Avoid exposing the fryer to low humidity or direct sunlight.
Hope that the information shared by Media Mart has helped you understand how to clean an air fryer when newly purchased and after use correctly. Currently, Media Mart offers air fryer products at competitive prices. If you wish to purchase or need advice, please call us at 1900 6788
