Snapped up a swish new air fryer? Congrats! You're one of many who are on their way to creating cost-effective and tasty food. Next stop: investing in some air fryer liners. Whether it's food, energy, or even dish soap, everything seems to be increasing in price at the moment. Luckily, this countertop kitchen appliance is giving ovens a run for their money. But with a busy schedule, who has time to wash their entire air fryer after each use? Not us!
We've been having so much fun prepping (and eating) tasty food in our test kitchen. Clean up? Not so much. Yes, many of the best air fryers have dishwasher-safe parts, but if you don't have a dishwasher, or you want to reuse your air fryer, you'll often have to tip bread crumbs and batter out and give it a quick rinse. I know, first-world problems, but an air fryer liner will be your BFF if you're bored of standing at the sink to clean your basket.
These silicone "sheets" are the answer to not having to rinse your baskets, drawers, or compartments every time you make a meal or snack. In our eyes, they're an eco-friendly hack to aluminum foil over your oven trays as they can be washed and reused.
Cheap and cheerful, grab these heat-safe accessories for mess-free meal prep. All of the ones we spotted on Amazon below are on sale so you can buy a bunch for cheaper. We've listed air fryer liner deals in both the US and the UK, so you can shop based on where you're currently air-frying your food.
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Should I use a liner in my air fryer?
We've raved about air fryer liners throughout this whole article, but they really are a great investment. Using one of these soft pieces of silicone can help protect the non-stick coating on your machine (and therefore stop it from rusting). If you're buying an Amazon air fryer, adding a few air fryer liners to your order is a no-brainer.
What kind of liner can I use in an air fryer?
There are three things to note when choosing an air fryer liner: material, shape, and size.
Material: You can go down the disposable parchment paper route, but we've found find that the rubbery version is a much more sustainable and fuss-free option that you don't have to replace so frequently.
Shape: Do you need a soft square, round, or two rectangular air fryer liners? If you're hoping to bag a Ninja dupe, you'll most likely need rectangular liners rfor a dual-drawered appliance.
Size: Whether you have a compact air fryer or a large convection oven, finding the right-sized piece of silicone is essential. Ensure you can fit all your food onto the liner by doing your due diligence when it comes to dimensions.
Other air fryer liner features: Look for air fryer liners with handles to lift food easily out of the basket. Air fryer liners with perforations will help drain off any excess fat for crispier results.
How to clean an air fryer liner
The majority of air fryer liners are dishwasher safe, though they are admittedly also super easy to hand wash, too. Silicone liners are super non-stick so they shouldn't require scrubbing — just a little dish soap will get them looking good as new.
For a more thorough guide on de-gunking your gadget, we've got a whole six-step manual on cleaning an air fryer, too.
Can I use an air fryer liner in my oven?
Yes! Check the packaging of yours but usually, they can withstand super high temperatures and are suitable for oven use, too. You can also use them in your microwave to save on inevitable messes.