How to properly use an air fryer parchment paper liner?

Cooking with an air fryer is fun and simple! Did you know you could also make it easier with a parchment paper liner? That's right! A liner helps you keep your air fryer clean and your food tasty. Here’s how to use a parchment paper liner in your air fryer.

Advantages of Utilizing a Parchment Paper Liner:

Prevent Food From Sticking: A parchment paper liner prevents food from sticking to the air fryer basket. This makes cleanup easier!

Stops Your Food from Burning: The liner acts as a barrier between the food and the hot air so your food doesn't burn.

Aids in Flavor: The parchment paper liner keeps juices and flavorful components in your food, improving its overall flavor.

How to Use a Parchment Paper Liner in Your Air Fryer Correctly

Line the bottom of your air fryer basket with a piece of parchment paper, cut to fit.

Line the bottom of the basket with parchment paper. Ensure that it lays flat and covers the entire bottom.

Place your food on top of the parchment paper and cook as you normally would.

Avoiding Common Mistakes:

Do not use too small of a piece of parchment paper wax paper. It may not cover the bottom, and food can stick.

Don’t use an oversized piece of parchment paper. It can interfere with the air flow and the cooking.

Avoid non-heat-resistant parchment paper. It may ignite in the air fryer.

Cleaning and Maintaining Your Parchment Paper Liner:

Clean after every use by removing the parchment paper liner and discarding.

Towel down the air fryer basket to collect any food bits.

If the parchment paper liner is reusable, wash it in warm, soapy water and allow it to dry before each use.

Recipes that are fun to make with a parchment paper liner:

Cookies: Make cookie dough and bake it in the air fryer until golden brown on top using a parchment paper liner.

To Make chicken tenders: Because you coat chicken tenders in breadcrumbs, place them on a parchment paper liner in the air fryer for a crispy meal.

Roasted vegetables: Mix your preferred vegetables with olive oil and seasonings, parchment paper baking paper and place them in the air fryer on top of a parchment paper liner for a better-for-you side dish.

A parchment paper liner in your air fryer will make cooking easier and tastier. As long as you follow the guide, don’t do it wrong, and clean your liner well. These tips will make you an air fryer pro in no time!