Testing VIRAL TikTok Air Fryer Cleaning Hacks - Do They Even Work?!

Will these air fryer cleaning hacks we see on TikTok even work? I'm testing it out today!

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[brandijrivera]

I’m with you Cathy, I wash my air fryer once it’s cool, so it’s ready for the next time. I also use the Dawn Power Wash, it really works great.

[g.d.anonymous]

Thank you, thank you for being so concerned about all of that grease going down the drain. Not only is it bad for the drains, it's terrible for the environment.

[juliaedwards-dake]

I love your channel. I bought a Cosori and have been using for three years. My Foodie community loves you advice and your channel. Thanks for the hack-advice.

[kellysmoot]

I wash it like I do my dishes, get grease out like you did, and wash in sink. Use scrub brush for tray in bottom. Guess I don't see why it's so hard and tricky for people. Lol.

[yuenyeewai]

It is very very easy to clean, first wipe grease off with paper towel, then just wash it with normal detergent with warm water and a sponge, and rinse. take less than 5 minutes for 7 L Cosori. Not sure why people made it more complicated then it is. 🧐🧐🧐🧐

[anaonthenet]

It's incredible how people can complicate things when they're actually very simple. Thanks for the test

[susiesnowflake]

Can tell you from personal experience, boiling soapy water on a non stick surface, (pots & pans) leaves a soapy smell even after being thoroughly rinsed. Plus you can taste the soap the next time you cook in that pan. The soap absorbs into to non stick surface when you boil it. Just boil water only for really stuck on food. Then follow up with power wash. Never boil soap in non stick surfaces.

[edwardarsena]

I agree But show us a video on the best way to clean the top burner of the air fryer do you recommend removing the burner to clean it? we also have the casori.

[fireupthesky]

I clean it everytime I use it and it is so easy.the grease goes off without even scrubbing.

[Wender-ella]

I have the Cosori 5.8 quart, and find it so hard to clean the fan inside at the top. Any tips?

[mlynlim]

Totally agree! Clean after you are done everytime

[stun]

I’ve found that when you use oil to cook - even in a non-stick air frier or wok, frying pan etc, and try to wash the ‘washable’ non-stick pans there is always some residual oil/grease on the non-stick surface… So, what I do, like yourself, is remove as much as I can with paper towels and bin-it - so it does not go down the drain… Then I use liquid dish-wash soap (in the UK our No1 product is ‘Fairy Liquid’), and scrub lightly with soft scouring pad and a tiny bit of water… I then rinse in hot water and wipe around, and as if by magic, it’s clean, and no surface grease/oil left… I then leave to mostly dry off on the drainer, and give it a quick wipe before putting away…simples…😊

[Richie]

Thank you Cathy for another very informative vid.

[MelsHobbyCorner]

I was just watching your video and when you asked Alexa to set a timer for 10 minutes, mine did as well. LOL Also, I don't blame you one bit for not wanting to put all that grease down your drain. There's absolutely no way I would do that either! I'll just stick with cleaning my air fryer after every use with Dawn Power Wash!

[gnic]

Great tips Cathy, it is way better to wipe the grease out first.
Not only the cost, but the dishwasher tabs are harsher on the coating, if you're going to use a tab you may as well just toss in dishwasher, which I don't think they are rated for.

[Airfun]

If you don't want to continually use papertowels, just scoop out grease and bits with a spatula and tap off in the garbage. Or depending on what it came from, into a dish for flavouring and oiling something else.

[sofyalizzy]

I learned about dawn power wash from you. I do EXACTLY what you do - wipe out as much grease as I can and then I hit it with power wash.

[cindywiley]

I do love your videos! They are entertaining and I can tell you work very hard at it along with taking care of your family. I just bought the Cosori 5.8 qt. and I love it. With your help I ‘m sure I can make some delicious meals. Just a tip, I use the dawn powerwash also but it is expensive. I saw this on another channel. Add 1 inch of dawn to an empty powerwash bottle. Add 1 tablespoon of alcohol and fill with water. If it will not spray, squeeze the bottle when putting the sprayer back on and get all the air out. Works just as good !😊

[kathlynsteinman]

You made my Alexa set a timer for 10 minutes. 🤣😅😂 I'm not sure why I find that so funny, but she was given to me as a gift and I rarely use it.
I really enjoy watching your channel. I've learned so much about my air fryer. Love your family, too.

[patmulh]

That’s not to say water can’t be added to the basket — 1-2 tablespoons can be added prior to cooking to maintain moisture. This small amount of water would essentially evaporate and turn to steam. Adding a small amount of water can also help contain any fatty drippings, which reduces smoke because it doesn’t burn to the base. Consequently, your kitchen won’t fill with that horrible smell and this makes clean-up easier too.

But, you cannot boil or steam in a traditional air fryer. These appliances are designed as convection ovens and the inside cannot reach a high enough temperature to boil the water — that’s why raw rice grains are one of the things you should never put in an air fryer. The vents on your air fryer will also release any steam produced, so this too is counterproductive. Essentially, adding more than a couple of tablespoons of water to your air fryer is a big no-no. If you google it....tells you all over the internet.