To prevent grease build-up in your air fryer, all you need is a slice of bread (Image: Getty)
experts have shared an innovative way to make sure excess grease gets soaked up and doesn’t ruin your
Grease can build up in an after cooking – especially if you don’t clean after use – and if left unattended, could pose a potential fire hazard.
If you’re used to cooking foods which can spit out fat or grease, there may be a way to slow down grease build up while you’re preparing dinner.
Food experts at recommended placing a slice of bread in the air fryer as a solution.
There may be an occasion where you notice your air fryer smoking, potentially from a piece of which has fallen through the basket and into the drip pan, or you’ve overloaded the machine.
Place a slice of bread in the air fryer’s drip pan (Image: Getty)
If you know you’re planning on rustling up something greasy, there’s a way to avoid any issues with grease.
Chewhound explained: “On the other hand, if you know ahead of time that something you’re cooking is on the greasy side and likely to smoke, try placing a slice of bread in the drip pan.
“The bread will soak up any excess grease that drips into the pan, ultimately preventing that dreaded cloud of smoke from hovering over your kitchen.”
This works particularly well if you’re cooking foods which are considered greasy, such as bacon, burgers, or even chicken.
However, if you forget and find yourself with a wisp of smoke coming from the gadget, Chewhound also offered an immediate solution as well.
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This hack is perfect for when you’re cooking things like bacon (Image: Getty)
This time, they suggested adding a small amount of water into the drip pan, around a couple of tablespoons worth.
“The interior heat will quickly turn the water into steam and take care of the smoke problem,” they wrote.
To make sure you reduce the amount of grease left in the air fryer basket, wash it after every use.