{"id":7103,"date":"2022-05-15T23:59:33","date_gmt":"2022-05-15T23:59:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/?p=7103"},"modified":"2022-06-06T14:26:31","modified_gmt":"2022-06-06T14:26:31","slug":"can-you-put-wax-paper-in-an-air-fryer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterfood.co\/can-you-put-wax-paper-in-an-air-fryer\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Put Wax Paper In An Air Fryer? [Quick Answer & FAQ]"},"content":{"rendered":"

You\u2019ve just received your new air fryer and now you want to put everything inside it. <\/p>\n

Tasty salmon that\u2019s a little crunchy on the outside, but juicy in the middle? Definitely cooked best in the air fryer. <\/p>\n

French Fries that come out golden and have just the right amount of bite to them? Takes half the time to cook in the air fryer!<\/p>\n

The opportunities are endless, but as with any kitchen tool, there are a few rules to observe. This enables  you to take good care of your new and shiny appliance. <\/p>\n

You may be tempted to try out different things in the air fryer. Items that could help you with cooking. <\/p>\n

Cooking and baking can be messy! If you\u2019ve ever thought of wrapping something in wax paper to reduce cleanup of the fryer basket and interior, you\u2019re not alone. <\/p>\n

Did you know certain materials are not suitable for use with an air fryer? Wax paper is one of them. <\/p>\n

You shouldn\u2019t use wax paper in an air fryer because you may wind up with burnt food and a damaged air fryer. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Keep reading our guide to learn more about the different papers you can safely use in your air fryer and the ones to avoid. <\/p>\n

Using Different Items in an Air Fryer <\/h2>\n

Food cooks in the air fryer via a very powerful fan and high heat<\/a>. This method of cooking means that you don\u2019t have to use any oil* in the process. <\/p>\n

With such a  versatile kitchen appliance sitting on your countertop,  you may find yourself wondering about using different materials in your air fryer. <\/p>\n

*Health tip: Are you sick of using oil when cooking? Take a look at our fun guide on how to cook an egg without oil<\/a>. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

What are the Benefits of Using Paper in An Air Fryer? <\/h2>\n

Lining the air fryer basket with something like foil or paper can protect the fryer in the long term. You must have noticed this before. When you cook food in an air fryer without any protection, it ends up greasy, leaves an unpleasant odor,  and sometimes is hard to clean. <\/p>\n

Just to recap on the upsides of using paper in your air fryer: <\/p>\n

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