Lining your air fryer basket with a round of parchment paper is the perfect way to keep your air fryer squeaky clean and slash the time it takes to clean up.
Parchment paper is a wonderful alternative to aluminum foil for both oven baking/roasting and air-frying.
Air fryers work by circulating hot air, which originates at the bottom of the fryer. Lining it with foil can constrict the air flow and your food won't cook properly. If you are going to use aluminum foil in an air fryer, use a small amount in the bottom of the basket, making sure not to cover the food.
No, using baking paper and tin foil in your Philips Airfryer is not recommended for the following reasons: If you cover the bottom of the basket, the airflow inside the Airfryer is reduced. This results in the diminished cooking performance of your Philips Airfryer.
Yes, you can put aluminum foil in an air fryer. Tasteofhome.com explains that due to the air fryer's cooking process consisting of rushing hot air, your aluminum foil and the meal it's with will not be ruined by the air fryer.
So after all that, you might still be wondering whether you should use an air fryer liner or not. The answer is, it is completely up to you!
So, the question many people are asking is, can you put paper towels in air fryer? The answer is no; you can not! If you want to use them, they will pose a fire hazard and cause a fire in your home and your air fryer to combust. So, never, ever use a paper towel in the air fryer!
You might also use an aluminum pan to cook in, which is also okay to use in the air fryer. Disposable foil pans can be a great way to reheat food in the air fryer, like lasagna or a casserole.
Make your own, homemade!
Yes, it's easy to make if you only plan on using the liners a few times a year. Just cut regular parchment sheets to the size of your air fryer. Use a hole puncher and punch a bunch of holes in the paper. The more holes, the more air circulation you'll get during cooking!
No, it is only designed for use in a conventional or fan oven.
Potential drawbacks of using foil in an air fryer
Foil can block airflow: when using foil in your air fryer, make sure you are not blocking airflow. It's designed to cook with hot air flowing up and around your food. If the foil blocks the air from circulating, your food will not cook as intended.
Any glass you use in an air fryer should be tempered and oven-safe. The best options for air fryer cooking are those glasses made of borosilicate glass, like the well-known brand Pyrex. What is this? This particular type of glass is made in a 1000 degree F oven, making it super durable!
You can use any ovenproof dish or mold in the Philips Airfryer, whether it is made of glass, ceramic, metal or silicone. You can also use silicone or paper cupcake cups or molds to bake cupcakes, muffins or small gratins.
Wax paper is nonstick, but unlike parchment paper, it is NOT heat-resistant. At high heat, the wax will melt and the paper can catch fire. So never use wax paper in the air fryer or oven- it's a fire hazard.
Don't: Plastic
Unfortunately you cannot heat up your foods in plastic containers, such as Tupperware and plastic takeaway containers in the airfryer (like you can in a microwave). The general rule of thumb is what can go in an oven, can also go in the airfryer.
There are four main types of oven-safe dishware: glass, metal, cast iron, and ceramic, though not all glass is necessarily oven-safe (as we learned with Pyrex recently). Since air fryers are again, essentially mini convection ovens, any oven-safe dish should be safe in an air fryer.
Paper plates are designed for single use and cannot handle the heat produced by an air fryer. The intense heat can cause the paper to warp and even catch on fire, leaving you with a mess that not only ruins your meal but can also be dangerous!
The short answer is yes, but there are a few things to keep in mind. With silicone moulds being heat-resistant (up to as much a 250 °C) you don't need to worry about them melting or warping in the high heat of an air fryer.
Can You Use Silicone Liners or Mats in Air Fryer or Regular Oven? Yes you can because these silicone accessories are usually heat resistant up to about 430°F.
Compared to parchment paper, silicone typically makes for a better air frying experience: These liners are usually heat resistant up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, according to Air Fryer Cook, so you can safely crisp up most foods without worrying about the inside of your device catching on fire.
Basically, any metal cookware that is marked as oven-safe can be used in an air fryer. Examples of oven-safe metals include aluminum, cast iron, and stainless steel. Products marked as oven-safe have been tested to withstand high heat and remain usable and food-safe.
With holes to help the hot air circulate and cook your food to perfection, our air fryer liners suit the job perfectly. Parchment paper can handle the heat inside your air fryer - up to 428°F (220°C). To get the best results, add the parchment paper to the air fryer basket at the same time as you add your ingredients.