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Air Fryer Accessories I Wish I Had From Day One
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items You got the air fryer, made some fries, maybe chicken wings, and now it just sits there. Sound familiar? If you've been stuck in a rut making the same three things because the basket is too small, stuff sticks, or you have no idea what else fits in t...
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Racks and Inserts That Let You Cook More at Once
Silicone Liners and Mats to Stop the Sticking
Pans and Baking Dishes That Actually Fit Inside
Tongs and Tools for Getting Food In and Out Safely
Oil Sprayers and Seasonings for Better Flavor
Cleaning Tools That Make Maintenance Actually Happen
Racks and Inserts That Let You Cook More at Once
The single biggest frustration was cooking for two people and having to run the air fryer in three batches. These solved the overcrowding problem overnight.
Grab this if you're tired of cooking chicken thighs one at a time. Doubled my capacity and dinner went from 45 minutes to 20. Should have bought it the same day I got my air fryer.
Customer reviews for COSORI Smart Air Fryer
Swap this in when you want crispier results on things like frozen fish fillets. Before I had this, everything on the bottom stayed soggy while the top burned. Problem solved.
Gotham Steel Nonstick 12.5' x 9.5" Crisper Tray Piece Set
Use this as a second tier inside a larger air fryer. My wife and I used to argue about whose food went first. Now both portions cook at once. Marriage saver, honestly.
Cooling Rack
Perfect for anyone running a 5-quart model who wants to stack veggies above protein. Fits snug, doesn't wobble, and cleanup takes about 30 seconds.
LILIANG 8 inch Square Air Fryer Rack Grill
Try making kebabs in the air fryer. Sounds weird, I know. But these skewers sit perfectly on the rack and the meat gets that char you normally only get on a grill.
Air Fryer Skewer Rack, Vertical Kabob Stand
Toss this into the basket for bacon. Fat drips down, bacon gets crispy all around instead of swimming in grease. Sunday mornings changed completely after this one.
CNKOO Checkered Chef Cooling Rack
Silicone Liners and Mats to Stop the Sticking
Scrubbing baked-on cheese out of the basket at 10pm was the closest I came to returning my air fryer. These liners ended that era.
Ditch the parchment paper that flies around and touches the heating element. These sit flat, nothing sticks, and they go right in the dishwasher. Bought my first pack eight months ago and they still look new.
OUTXE 2-Pack 8in Square Silicone Air Fryer Liners
Cut one to fit your basket if you need a custom size. Works great for sticky marinades, especially teriyaki chicken. Before this, I was soaking the basket overnight.
2 Pack Silicone Baking Mat Set, Nonstick Half Sheet
Keep these around for really messy cooks, like breaded mozzarella sticks or anything with egg wash. Toss them after and the basket looks untouched. Stock up because you'll burn through them fast.
8 Inch Air Fryer Disposable Paper Liners, 100Pcs
Fits right inside the basket like a little pot. Great for anyone who hates scrubbing. I make garlic parmesan wings in this and literally just wipe it out after.
WAVELU Air Fryer Silicone Pot
Use these under delicate fish that falls apart when you try to lift it out. Saved me from destroying three salmon fillets in one week. Pre-cut rounds fit without trimming.
Customer reviews for Parchment Paper Rounds,Set of 100
Perfect if you want to make egg bites or mini muffins. My kids request the egg bites every morning now. Each cup pops out clean, no greasing needed.
OULII 24-Piece Silicone Muffin Cups Set
Pans and Baking Dishes That Actually Fit Inside
Realizing I could bake inside my air fryer blew my mind. But regular pans don't fit. These do, and they opened up a whole category of food I wasn't making.
Bring this out when you want to make a small batch of brownies or cornbread. Fits perfectly in a standard basket. My neighbor asked me to make her birthday cake in the air fryer after tasting what came out of this.
BOKYAN 8-Inch (20.3 cm) Square Air Fryer Cake Barrel
Try a personal-sized deep dish pizza. The crust gets crispy in about 8 minutes and the cheese bubbles perfectly. Friday nights got a serious upgrade.
Wilton, Premium 6-Inch Non-Stick Round Cake Pan, Gray
For anyone who only needs a few muffins, not a whole dozen. Fits right in and bakes evenly. Blueberry muffins in 12 minutes, no preheating the big oven.
Farberware Nonstick Bakeware 12-Cup Muffin Pan
Use this for roasting small batches of veggies or reheating leftover pizza so the crust stays crispy. Before this I was microwaving everything and hating it.
Nordic Ware Baking Sheets
Pair this with a silicone liner and you can make frittatas, quiche, or even lasagna for two. Pulled off a date night dinner entirely from the air fryer using this pan.
Cuisinart Chef's Classic Bakeware 9" Round Cake Pan
Grab this as a backup baking pan when one is already dirty. Light enough that air circulates properly. Works especially well for cinnamon rolls from those crescent roll tubes.
casaWare 9-inch Springform Baking Pan
Tongs and Tools for Getting Food In and Out Safely
Burned my fingers on the basket rim exactly four times before I admitted I needed proper tools. Regular kitchen tongs were too long and knocked food everywhere.
These are the right length for reaching into the basket without your knuckles hitting the rim. Locked position means they store flat in a drawer. Retired my old floppy tongs immediately.
OXO Good Grips 9-Inch Tongs with Silicone Heads
Perfect for grabbing individual pieces like shrimp or chicken nuggets without launching them across the counter. The silicone tips won't scratch the nonstick coating either.
"Fokelyi 7"" Mini Kitchen Food Tongs, Silicone, Set of 3
Keep these next to the air fryer. The basket handle gets hot enough to leave a mark, learned that one the hard way. These grip the basket securely even when your hands are slightly damp.
GORILLA GRIP, Silicone Oven Mitts, 12.5", Blue
Use the small one to scrape under delicate foods like fish cakes without breaking them apart. Flexible enough to get under anything but firm enough to actually lift it.
HOTEC Food Grade Silicone Rubber Spatula Set
Toss the old mismatched set that's always tangled. These snap together magnetically so you grab one and go. Seasoning food before air frying got way less annoying.
Spring Chef Magnetic Measuring Spoons Set
Whip up a quick marinade or egg wash right before cooking. Small enough to use in a bowl on the counter without making a mess. Pairs well with the breading station approach.
KitchenAid Utility Whisk - Mineral Water
Oil Sprayers and Seasonings for Better Flavor
Plain air fried food tastes like plain air fried food. The right oil spray and seasoning combo is what separates sad reheated nuggets from something you'd actually crave.
Ditch the aerosol cans that gunk up your basket with propellant residue. This gives a fine, even mist of whatever oil you want. Avocado oil through this sprayer is what finally made my sweet potato fries crispy.
EVO 18 Ounce Reusable Oil Mister Sprayer
Keep a second sprayer filled with olive oil for savory stuff. Pumping it up takes three seconds and the spray pattern covers the whole basket. Way cheaper than buying cans over and over.
Misto Aluminum and Plastic Bottle Oil Sprayer, Silver
Shake this on literally anything before air frying. Pork chops, potatoes, even roasted chickpeas. My brother-in-law thought I spent 20 minutes seasoning a steak. Nope, just this.
Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning, 3.4 oz Bottle
Try this on air fried avocado slices or cream cheese wontons. The sesame and garlic combo gets toasty in the air fryer and smells ridiculous. People will wander into your kitchen asking what you're making.
Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning
For anyone who air fries chicken thighs weekly but got bored of the same flavor. This has a little heat and sweetness. Completely different vibe from regular garlic salt.
Weber Kick'n Chicken Seasoning, Gluten Free, 5 oz
Grab this if you don't want to deal with a refillable sprayer. High smoke point means it won't set off the smoke alarm like olive oil spray did that one time I'd rather forget.
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil Spray 4.7 oz
Cleaning Tools That Make Maintenance Actually Happen
Real talk. If cleanup is annoying, you stop using the air fryer. It goes in the cabinet and collects dust. These keep it fast enough that you'll actually use it every day.
Use the firm side on cooled baskets to get off stuck bits without scratching. Warm water softens it for gentler cleaning. One sponge lasts me about a month of daily air fryer use.
Scrub Daddy, Scrub Sponge, Scratch-Free, Model 1-COUNT
Spray this directly on the basket, wait 60 seconds, wipe. No soaking, no scrubbing. Whoever invented this clearly owned an air fryer. Stock up because once you start using it you'll spray it on everything.
Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray, Dish Soap
Keep a few of these under the sink specifically for the air fryer tray. They get into the mesh holes where food bits hide. Won't damage the coating like steel wool absolutely will.
Scotch-Brite Non-Scratch Scour Pads (6-Pack)
Perfect for getting crumbs out of the heating element area and the vents. Those tiny crevices collect grease over time and start smelling. Five minutes with these once a month prevents that.
Full Circle Micro Manager Bamboo & Recycled Plastic
For anyone whose basket has brown buildup that won't come off with regular soap. Small amount on a damp cloth, gentle circles, rinse. Looks brand new every time. Wish someone told me about this sooner.
Walgreens Bar Keepers Friend Cleanser Powder Delivery
Toss some dish soap in the handle and scrub the basket right after cooking while it's still warm. The brush head is replaceable so you're not using a gross sponge for months. Quick and done.
OXO NEW Good Grips Soap Dispensing Dish Brush