Cleaner's £2 hack 'works every time' for getting hard grease off air fryers
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Air fryers have become the latest kitchen must-have, flying off the shelves as soon as they're restocked, with many opting to ditch their conventional ovens to cut costs. They're especially economical when cooking in small batches and offer a healthier option by using less oil. Despite their compact and energy-efficient design, cleaning them can be a bit of a nightmare due to their size and shape.
The food is placed into a perforated basket which becomes a challenge to clean once caked in stubborn grease and oil. However, devotees of cleaning guru Mrs Hinch, whose real name is Sophie Hinchliffe, have divulged an effortless and inexpensive hack for sprucing up an air fryer.
In a Facebook group dedicated to sharing cleaning tips inspired by Mrs Hinch, one user pleaded for advice: "I picked up an air fryer from Facebook but I need to clean it. I've tried Pink Stuff and washing up liquid. Any other tips? It's pretty hard on there.".
The query was met with numerous suggestions, but the standout solution involved two common household items – bicarbonate of soda and lemon juice. One member recommended: "Leave it to soak in bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice and hot water, you might need to do it a couple of times but I swear by this method!" Another concurred: "Lemon and bicarbonate of soda made into a paste and put on for an hour before washing off.".
