She added: “Simple practices such as not leaving air fryers unattended, avoiding excessive amounts of oil when cooking, placing air fryers on non-flammable surfaces, and ensuring proper ventilation during use can significantly reduce fire risks.
“In the unfortunate event of an air fryer fire, never throw water on an electrical fire.
The company has revealed a concerning trend in home insurance claims related to air fryer fires over the past four years, with some incidents resulting in extensive fire and smoke damage.
Air fryers are causing significant fire damage in homes, leading to insurance claims averaging tens of thousands of pounds, insurer Aviva has warned.
The research also indicated that many people do not always follow guidelines and advice when using their air fryer, with only around a fifth (21 per cent) saying they strictly follow the manual provided with their item.
