"Can you use parchment paper in an air fryer?" This is a common question that comes to mind for new users. Let us explore together if we can use parchment paper in an air fryer.
Ever since I started using the air fryers, I'm addicted to using this new-age kitchen gadget. It's the perfect way to make healthy, delicious food without all of the added fat and calories.
How does an air fryer work?
An air fryer is a small appliance that cooks food by circulating hot air around it. The appliance comes with many features like - air fry, grill, bake, or roast food.
Air fryers are popular because they are healthier than traditional methods of frying foods, such as using oil. Also because of their compact size, they occupy lesser space on the kitchen countertop.
But how does an air fryer work?
Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food, using a fan to create a convection current. This hot air makes the food crispy on the outside while remaining moist and juicy on the inside.
And because air fryers don't use oil to cook food, they're a healthier option than traditional deep fried foods.
In short, the air fryers cook food in a similar way like the convection oven. But because of the smaller size and the high speed fan, the cooking time is much lesser as compared to the oven.
So why would you want to use an air fryer? Here are just a few reasons:
- They make food healthier. As we mentioned, air fryers don't require oil, so they are a healthier option than traditional fried foods.
- They're convenient. Air fryers can cook food quickly and easily, so they're great for busy weeknights or when you don't feel like cooking.
- They're versatile. Air fryers can be used to cook a wide variety of foods, so you can use them for everything from appetizers to main courses. You can make everything in the air fryer that you can make in the oven.
- These are compact in size and won't occupy a lot of space on the kitchen countertop. So if you have space issue, you can replace your oven with an air fryer oven.
- It doesn't heat up the whole kitchen unlike the traditional oven while cooking. This is a great relief in hot sunny days. With an air fryer, you can enjoy the same oven baked or roasted food but without heating up the whole room.
So If you are planning to get one, don't think more and grab one. You will love the air fryer and the food you make in it.
Can I use Parchment paper in the air fryer?
But one question that I'm often asked is whether or not you can use parchment paper in an air fryer. The answer is - "Yes, you can use parchment papers in the air fryer." Check out the precautions while using the parchment papers in the end of the blog post.
In fact, using parchment paper can be a great way to prevent sticking, prevent making the basket greasy, and ensure that your food comes out perfectly every time.
So next time you're whipping up something in your air fryer, don't forget the parchment paper.
What kind of parchment paper works for the air fryer?
For air fryer, you should buy the perforated parchment papers. The perforation allows the hot air to pass through the bottom cooking the food evenly. These are easily available in the supermarket or in Amazon Ecommerce site you may order online. I get them from Amazon for my air fryer.
This also comes in square size or rounded and you ca choose your type depending on the shape and size of your air fryer basket.
Also you can get the liner without perforation for making food that are liquid like cake batter, frittata, omelette etc. Below are the links to few options you can choose from.
How to make your own Air Fryer parchment paper from regular butter paper?
If you don't have the parchment paper and need immediately, can make your own at home easily (DIY). For that you need regular butter paper and a punching machine (the small ones). Make perforation on the paper using the punching machine. Or with help of a scissors, make small cuts on the paper. This is for the air to pass through the holes cooking food evenly.
Precaution while using the parchment paper in the air fryer
While I said, yes you can use parchment paper in the air fryer, there are few things you need to take care of while using parchment paper or liners to avoid any unwanted accidental situations.
- Don't use the parchment paper while preheating the air fryer. It may blew up to the heater and may catch fire causing hazards.
- When you place the parchment paper in the air fryer, make sure there is some weight on it to stop the paper from flying inside the air fryer.
F A Qs
Yes parchment paper is safe to use in the air fryer but with a caution. You have to follow the safety rules and careful while using parchment papers. Though you can use this, I would recommend use it moderately only when it's necessary and skip using regularly for every dish you cook in the air fryer. e.g. roasted vegetables, etc
It's not, unless it blew to the heating coil. So while using the parchment paper, be careful and follow the tips mentioned above for a safe use of it. Make sure to put some weight on them to stop it from flying to the heating coil.
You can line the air fryer basket with perforated parchment paper allowing the hot air to pass through the perforation while cooking food evenly. You can use aluminium foil also but make sure that won't cover the basket completely.
You can also use the other shallow liners for making cakes, muffins, omelets, frittata, pies, etc. You can also use silicone moulds for cooking in the airfryer. The things that works with the oven will surely work with the air fryer too.
You can use aluminium foil also but make sure that won't cover the basket completely. Read it here.
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