{"id":6130,"date":"2021-12-05T21:36:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-05T21:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/?p=6130"},"modified":"2022-10-09T23:27:58","modified_gmt":"2022-10-09T23:27:58","slug":"what-to-put-underneath-an-air-fryer-to-protect-your-countertop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/what-to-put-underneath-an-air-fryer-to-protect-your-countertop\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Put Underneath an Air Fryer To Protect Your Countertop"},"content":{"rendered":"
You have just bought a new air fryer and are completely \u201cin the zone\u201d and obsessed with cooking everything in it! If you\u2019re anything like me, then you\u2019ll know this to be true. <\/p>\n
Besides caring for your new air fryer, you will also want to stay vigilant about other aspects of your kitchen \u2014 such as your countertop.<\/p>\n
Air fryers are essentially mini convection ovens. This means that they can get very hot, and that heat has to release itself in some way. <\/p>\n
An item that is flat, heat resistant, and water resistant would go best underneath an air fryer to protect your countertop.<\/strong> <\/p>\n In this article, I’ll present the top five shortlisted items you may find around your home, or buy, that are appropriate to go underneath an air fryer. Any of the below materials work just fine, and hopefully this guide will assist in your decision making! <\/p>\n Keep reading to find out what to put underneath your air fryer to protect your countertop. <\/p>\n \n The brief answer is: yes. <\/p>\n If you want to protect your countertop, it is a responsible idea to buy something to place underneath your air fryer.<\/p>\n If you are a moderate user, like myself, then 180-200 degrees Fahrenheit of heat is being produced each day to cook food. This heat has to go somewhere, and unfortunately it goes on your countertop. <\/p>\n Kitchen countertops can be expensive. If you want to reduce wear and tear as much as possible, it is best to have a \u201cbuffer zone\u201d between the air fryer and your countertop.<\/p>\n If you haven\u2019t purchased an air fryer yet, but are doing research about which one to get, read our product comparison for the Philips and Nuwave air fryers<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n \n Don\u2019t worry, it is unlikely that an air fryer will break your counter top or burn it. <\/p>\n Now, if you are an extreme air fryer fanatic (using it every meal, every day!), then you may have experienced some damages. <\/p>\n This article will outline the preventative measures you can take to protect both your air fryer and countertop.<\/p>\n Buyer\u2019s tip:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n Ensure you read the manual for your air fryer. Some air fryer fans are on the bottom of the unit. You will want to allow enough ventilation for the air fryer to prevent overheating.<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ve cultivated a small at-a-glance chart for you to see acceptable materials to place underneath your air fryer.<\/p>\nShould You Put Something Underneath Your Air Fryer? <\/h2>\n
Will My Air Fryer Break My Countertop? <\/h2>\n
At -a-Glance Product Chart <\/h2>\n