7 Airfryer Accessories You Absolutely Need to Try to Pair with Your Appliance

With the air fryer growing in popularity, it’s no surprise that many people want to make sure they’re getting the most out of their appliance.

There’s a whole bunch of them on Reddit airfryer community which has over 200,000 followers. Members share recipe ideas and tips and tricks on how to make the most of your air fryers. Among the many posts, users also ask for suggestions on which air fryer accessories are worth investing in.

I’ve taken the guesswork out of it and tested a bunch of accessories so you don’t have to. If you’re looking to take your air frying experience to the next level, these seven items are a great place to start.

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If I could only recommend one item to pair with your air fryer, it would be a pair of tongs. I use them almost every time I use my air fryer. They are perfect for flipping chicken wings or chicken thighs during the cooking process or for removing hot food from the air fryer after it is done cooking.

Make sure you get tongs with silicone tips so they don’t scratch your air fryer and the non-stick coating of most baskets.

Metal rack with skewers

Depending on what you’re cooking and the size of your air fryer, a double rack can add more cooking space and allow you to cook more than one type of food at a time. The metal skewers that fit perfectly on the top rack are ideal for cooking both vegetable and meat kebabs.

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Baking tins

Baking pans can provide the ability to make additional types of food in your air fryer, such as bread, casseroles, and cakes. The handle on the bread pan makes it particularly easy to lift it out of the air fryer.

Although these skillets are on the smaller side, they are perfect for cooking meals for two and reheating food. You can choose from six, seven, or eight inch pans.

Hot plate gripper

Although I was initially skeptical about this tool, I am now very impressed with its capabilities. This handy metal claw-like grabber is great for lifting hot items out of the air fryer that don’t have a built-in handle. They work especially well with pans and bowls with a rim.

Muffin holders

Make delicious muffins, rolls, or egg bites in this silicone baking accessory. The seven-cup mold is compatible with 5-quart or larger air fryer baskets. The holders are also nonstick, making them easy to remove after cooking. And Amazon shoppers love how easy the molds are to clean.

(Tip: You can place the pan in the metal pizza pan while it bakes. Then you can use the hot plate gripper to easily remove the pan from the air fryer.)

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Meat thermometer

A meat thermometer is a must in my household, especially when cooking chicken. Whether you want to cook a whole roasted chicken in your air fryer or other meat, the thermometer will let you know when the food has reached a safe temperature to eat.

Chicken must reach a core temperature of 74°C, while beef and pork must reach a core temperature of at least 63°C.

Silicone basket liners

These liners can make the cleanup process after cooking much easier and are even dishwasher safe. They are ideal for cooking food directly on the liner or combine with baking dishes to make removing the dishes from the air fryer a breeze.

Please note that these silicone baskets are quite thick, so if you are cooking directly on them you may need to increase your cooking time. They are compatible with air fryer baskets of 6 litres or larger.

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