Banish ‘years of grease’ in your air fryer with 60p hack cleaner swears by (Image: Getty)
have risen in popularity thanks to their quick cooking abilities.
However, they can get greasy very quickly, and if this isn’t soaked off immediately, it can turn into baked-on sludge.
Taking to the Cleaning Tips Facebook page, one fan asked for help regarding the .
Sharon Darlington said: “What is the best way to clean air fryer drawers? Mine have years of grease stuck on.”
The post attracted more than 60 comments from group members, all of whom recommended their methods.
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Gina Trotz commented: “Hot water and detergent, it costs pennies and is very effective.”
Deb O’Neil said: “Steep in hot water with cheap washing up liquid, comes up like new every time.”
Louise Simpson added: “Soak in hot water and washing up liquid as soon as you take the food out, then rinse when you’ve eaten. My clients use their air fryer lots and I use this method all the time.”
This method helps to dissolve the grease and grime, making it much easier to remove when it comes to washing up.
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Washing-up liquid can be picked up for as little as 60p from supermarkets like Asda and Lidl.
It is recommended to wash an air fryer after every use to prevent a build-up of dirt and bacteria.
If the basket becomes caked in grease and grime, it can even impact the efficiency of the appliance.
Other group members recommended soaking a hard dishwasher tablet in the air fryer if it is super stubborn dirt.
The cleaning agents in a dishwasher tablet help to break down fats and oils, making it much easier to rinse away.
Simply place some hot water into the basket along with a hard dishwasher tablet and leave it to soak, preferably overnight.
Rinse away the dirty water and gently scrub the basket or insert to unveil a sparkling appliance.