Are Air Fryers Easy to Clean?
Yes — if you buy the right one and clean after each use.
The best air fryers to clean have: a dishwasher-safe basket, a non-stick coating that survives daily use, a smooth interior with no exposed heating coils, and a removable crisper tray.
Basket-style fryers are almost always easier to clean than oven-style, because the removable basket separates the food from the heating element. Oven-style units require wiping down more surfaces.