I have been air frying since 2017, so throughout the years I have witnessed several stories and pictures of granite countertops cracking, counters buckling, fires, so I am here to give you some solid advice, about what you really should be putting under your air fryer, whether you think it gets hot or not.
Remember to read your manual first, because some fans are underneath the air fryer and blocking the fan, could cause the air fryer to overheat.
THIS IS IN CAPS BECAUSE IT IS IMPORTANT
DO NOT PLACE YOUR AIR FRYER DIRECTLY ON THE STOVE AND SECOND WARNING, ALWAYS UNPLUG IT WHEN YOU ARE NOT USING IT.
Extra Large Multipurpose Silicone Pastry Mat
This is what I use under my Omni, it was only $15.99, so I considered it as safety insurance against cracking my expensive granite countertops, it has served me well. I have replaced it 2x in my 3 years of air frying only because it was getting ratty. This is heat resistant until 482 degrees F.
Here are some solid suggestions, and a couple down below, if you are lacking space in your kitchen:
Silicone Pot Mat for Countertop
Depending on the size of your air fryer, this is heat resistant up to 480 degrees F.
Insulated Non-Skid Counter Protection Mat/Liners
These are actually my favorite because they are really designed for hot pans, and if you get a couple, you can put one under the air fryer, and have a second on the side to remove the hot dishes from, and put them there.
Super Kitchen Large Multipurpose Silicone Nonstick Baking Mat
This is perfect for the large Omni’s and Vortexes, any oven. The size is huge.
Silicone Mat, Countertop Protector Thick (Extra Large) Heath Resistant and NonSkid
Again, perfect for any air fryer, large or small. I like the size of these so that you can have extra space. The only problem is that it is only heat resistant under 390 degrees F,
Farberware Glass Cutting Board
This model does not list how heat resistant it is, but it’s tempered glass. Always check any glass product you are purchasing before placing it under the air fryer.
This is a really inexpensive way, but the only problem readers have is you have to keep on shifting them, unless you can find a large enough tile at Home Depot or Lowes, but remember to check the heat resistant level, before putting it under your air fryer.
These are a few alternative items, for storage. Many air fryer users have been using them, but a word of caution, check with your stove and air fryer manufacturing guidelines, as they could not be good or safe for your model (Word of Caution, as I want everyone to be safe)
Farmhouse Noodle Board Stove Cover
Hello
We purchased a kitchen island with a natural wood top for our emeril 360 XL air fryer. This is not butcher block. What is best to put under the air fryer? You have so many suggestions, but not sure which to use.
Thank you in advance.
Look for anything that is heat resistant to at least 500 degrees F.
I’m a general contractor and I have built countless kitchens. The air fryer is relatively new (to me anyway) appliance my clients and friends love to use. However recently, I have a neighbor whose new quartz countertop suddenly popped while the air fryer was on. Is there anybody else having these issues?
My quartz countertop cracked from the air fryer! Yikes! Fortunately it was a small counter top and not our big island. Wish I had known this could happen.
I use a bamboo wood cutting board. under my new Ninja XL. Do you think that is a good selection?
If what I use and never had any problems
Super handy post! I have very limited counter space so was trying to find out why I shouldn’t put my Vortex Plus on my glass stovetop.
I bought the Farberware glass cutting board to keep under my air fryer before I first used it. The size is perfect, and it does exactly what I wanted it for.
Hi Laurie 🙂 Thanks so much for all the great tips and recipes, you’ve made this AF newbie pretty excited to try almost everything! lol. I have a Ninja Foodi Grill, and a kitchen so very small, it should be illegal, ugh! I put a heavy cookie sheet (18″ X 13″), upside down, on both right-side burners of my ancient, apartment size electric stove. I removed both burner knobs (never use either of those anyway, but I’m a safety girl :). The AF vent is at the top of the back side – high enough that it blows air right above the panel with all the burner knobs. Think thats ok? I have one other place I can put the AF, and that has cheap linoleum – and I think the cookie sheet might slide around a bit. Thanks for your help!
Thank you for your email. Truthfully, the best thing to put under any air fryer is a silicone mat as it will protect against damage and keep your air fryer in place. Providing no safety concerns.
Wow, I didn’t realize these could damage a countertop. Thank you for the wonderful tips!!
I just got an air fryer, don’t have a lot of counter space so thought about sitting it on my smooth top stove. I don’t use the stove so no chance of turning it on. If no, what is the best thing to put under it so as not to damage my quartz countertop.
Thank you very informative