Air Fryer Tip, How to Properly Season Your Air Fryer

How would you like your food to come out better, not stick and your basket is so easy to clean?  Have you heard of seasoning your air fryer basket before you use it? Probably not, it’s one of the best-kept secrets of air frying Today, I will teach you how to Season Your Air Fryer.

Do you know anything about cast iron pans? If you do,  you know that you need to season them. Same with the air fryer basket.

WARNING: Before you do anything please check your owner’s manual about this, since every9one’s air fryer is different a little bit, you need to make sure this process will not damage your air fryer. 

This is one of the most common questions, often asked in my Air Fryer Group.

Seasoning Your Air Fryer

You actually need very little to accomplish this task–

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• • Coconut Oil
  • Kitchen Towel
  • Soft Sponge
  • Soap
  • Warm Water

Preparing Your Air Fryer For The First Use–

1. Remove all packing material from the air fryer, make sure to check the top, and make sure that no packing (plastic) pieces are lodged in there. Sometimes people do not remove everything, resulting in a melting plastic smell. Even leaving a small plastic piece will cause a burning smell, that will smell like burning plastic.
2. Wash your basket. Always wash the basket, just with a soft sponge and some water and soap. Do not use any harsh abrasive sponges or Brillo as they will remove the finish of your air fryer.
3.  After you wash the air fryer basket, put it in at 400 degrees F, air fryer setting, for it to dry.
4. Using coconut oil, and a soft sponge, rub the coconut oil around the basket, coating both the bottom and the sides.
5. Return to the air fryer and
6. air fry for another 4 minutes at 400 degrees F.
7. Let cool, before using.

Common Questions:

How Often Do You Do This?

I recommend that you do this every 2 months.

I Already Used My Basket And Did Not Season It Is It Too Late?

No, it’s not too late, just do it before the next use. It will keep your basket from peeling and corroding. The baked grease will come out.

Can You Use Aluminum Foil On The Basket?

Yes, but you can not restrict the airflow. Otherwise, the air fryer will not function well.

Can You Use Parchment Paper In the Air Fryer?

Yes, it’s a great way to keep your basket clean, and it is great for easy cleanup!

Do I Have To Use Coconut Oil?

NO, you can use any other high heat oil, some of my favorites at grapeseed oil and avocado oil.

What Are The Easiest Ways To Clean An Air Fryer Basket?

I find that Dawn Powerwash works amazingly.

Some Helpful Products Used in My Air Fryer Adventures—

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EVOO Oil Sprayer, this is something that you shouldn’t even start air frying until you purchase one.  You will always need to “glaze” your food with a touch of olive oil, and you can’t use the PAM sprays, in your air fryer, read about that here.

An air fryer accessory kit, everyone needs at least one. You will say, no I have the same size pans already, but pretty soon, you will want the set, because it’s awesome, to have the perfect pan when you go to make something.

Some Helpful Charts & Information For Your Air Fryer Journey—

UPDATED AIR FRYER COOKING CHART

FROZEN FOODS, AIR FRYER CHART

AIR FRYER, HOW TO USE PARCHMENT PAPER IN THE AIR FRYER

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