People are only just realising the hidden and ‘grubby’ area in air fryers – so is yours one meal away from a house fire?
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PEOPLE are only just realising there's a hidden and very ‘grubby’ nook inside air fryers - and it could mean you are just one meal away from a house fire. So if you’ve got the beloved gadget in your kitchen, you’ve come to the right place and will need to listen up.
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Air fryers are loved by many around the globe and are renowned for their ability to crisp up frozen food, reheat yesterday's leftovers, or even tackle a hearty Sunday roast. They’ve become indispensable for many and are also known to be an energy-efficient alternative to the traditional oven.
![[Roasted chicken and potatoes in an air fryer.]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/hand-cooking-whole-roasted-chicken-940050542.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But if you use the go-to tool to slash bills and spend less time in the kitchen, you’ll need to take a close-up look inside yours before your next meal. To ensure your air fryer remains your trusted culinary sidekick, regular cleaning is vital, with experts urging users to clean the basket after every use.
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But it turns out there's a secret nook that many of us haven't found until now. One foodie took to social media to share her discovery, leaving many open-mouthed. Posting on TikTok, a content creator named Sarah shared a video of the top of the inside of her air fryer, showing the heating element covered in grime.
Stunned by the hard-to-reach mess, Sarah shared her concern and wrote: “POV: You saw a TikTok telling you to not look at the top of your air fryer but curiosity got the better of you and now you’re wondering whether you’re one air fried meal away from a house fire or not.”.
