Don’t use your air fryer to make tea… (stock) (Image: Getty)
People have been left in stitches by a viral post about making a using an .
The post on , which has been viewed more than 75,000 times, jokingly details how you can make your morning brew without touching your kettle.
“Just made a cup of tea in the air fryer,” the user said. “10 mins to boil the water at 200C. Then add a tea bag and a splash of milk (sugar optional). Pop back in for a further two mins at 180X until golden in colour.”
They concluded their post by saying it “tastes amazing” and shared a snap of a cuppa in an air fryer. The image, which has been shared on the internet before, cheekily gets the kettle in frame too.
It should be noted that this is obviously a wind-up, and you should not warm up liquids in your air fryer. The hot air can cause liquids to splatter, which is both dangerous and messy, while steam can actually damage the appliance.
Just made a cup of tea in the air fryer.10 mins to boil the water at 200c. Then add a tea bag and a splash of milk (sugar optional). Pop back in for a further 2 mins at 180c until golden in colour. Tastes amazing.
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Moreover, damaging your air fryer by putting liquids in it could void your warranty, as it is considered misuse.
Reacting to the post, other X users jokingly revealed how they (don’t really) make cups of tea using other kitchen appliances.
One said in jest: “Probably make mine in the slow cooker, should be ready in 12 hours or so.”
While another joked: “I usually make mine by turning the toaster on and putting my mug of water on top of the toaster. It takes about 45 to make a drink but it always tastes good.”
Others suggested that the joke might be lost on our friends from across the pond. One said: “Is this for the Americans?”
A second said: “This is brilliant. Hordes of angry Brits incoming…. and Americans who don’t see the problem.”