An air fryer is a great invention that has taken everyone by storm and is now a part of every kitchen. People are going crazy over air fryer, using it for cooking and baking. It was new to everyone a few years back but thanks to the online sources that are full of amazing air fryer recipes.
One day while searching for a recipe I stumbled upon a video where the girl was using baking paper in air fryer and that caught me off guard. I knew you could use heat-resistant pots and moulds in the air fryer but can you put baking paper in air fryer? Many of you must have this question in mind too, so let’s find out baking paper’s compatibility with the air fryer and whether can it withstand the high temperatures of an air fryer.
Is It Safe to Use Baking Paper in Air Fryer?
Baking paper has been used in ovens for decades to line up the baking sheets but putting it in an air fryer does not seem like a good idea. Besides, all the odds you can put baking paper in an air fryer but not without taking precautionary measures.
Many recommend using baking paper for air fryer baskets for ease in cleaning up but in the process of making things easy for you, you may end up with undercooked food or burned paper.
Coming back to the question, can I put baking paper in air fryer? The answer is yes but to use it safely and cook your food perfectly in an air fryer try the following tips. All these tips are tried and tested and make baking paper completely air fryer safe.
- Do not put baking paper in the air fryer during the preheating step.
- Always use the baking paper in the air fryer with food on it.
- It’s better to use perforated baking paper, or baking paper that is air fryer-safe. If you are using regular baking paper, punch a few holes yourself. This way the heat spreads evenly and your food won’t be undercooked.
- Do not put the entire baking paper in the air fryer. Cut the paper according to the size of your air fryer basket. For better safety cut it a bit smaller so it does not block heat completely from the sides.
Bonus Tip
Are you planning to use baking paper in an air fryer? I have an amazing tip for you. Baking paper can be used safely in an air fryer up to 450 °F or 232 °C.
Baking paper is not recommended to be used in an air fryer. However, if you follow safety measures there is no harm in using parchment paper in the air fryer. If you are putting baking paper in the air fryer do not forget the safety tips we shared with you.
When to Use Baking Paper in Air Fryer?
Can you put parchment paper in air fryer? Yes, but you don’t need to put parchment paper in the air fryer for everything you cook in it. Only use baking paper when you are cooking something that might stick to the air fryer’s basket for example chicken wings.
- Do not use baking paper with anything more liquid or that has a runny consistency. Cook items like eggs directly in the air fryer’s basket without parchment or baking paper.
- Parchment paper does not make a lot of mess and cleaning the basket is a lot easier. So, I use it on and off for certain types of meals only. However, for daily use, I recommend a silicon liner, a lot safer than baking paper.
Moreover, silicon liners are reusable and dishwasher safe making them a more convenient option than parchment papers. Also, parchment paper can not withstand the high-heating environment of an air fryer and you will always be at risk of burning the food or the air fryer catching fire.
What to Use In Place of Parchment Paper?
Although using baking paper in air fryer is completely safe as long as you are following safety tips, still if you are scared to use it, aluminum foil is a good alternative for parchment paper.
Also, many ask if I can put parchment paper or aluminum foil in air fryer. Like baking paper, you can use aluminum foil in an air fryer but precautionary measures for using aluminum foil in the air fryer are the same as the parchment paper.
- Always cut the foil smaller than the air fryer’s basket size and fold it from the sides. Use aluminum foil in an air fryer with food on it.
- Do not use aluminum foil when cooking acidic food. Anything that contains plenty of tomatoes, vinegar, or anything citrus is not the best pair for aluminum foil. These items break down the foil content and give a metallic flavour to the food.
I have mentioned silicon liners before. These are a good alternative for parchment paper in the air fryer.
Also, silicon liners are reusable so you can use them as many times as you like, unlike parchment paper that you throw in waste after using. Moreover, perforated liners are best for allowing even airflow instead of solid ones that catch more oil and feel greasy.
FAQs
Can I use baking paper in an air fryer?
There are mixed reviews over using baking paper in an air fryer. Some say you should never use baking paper in an air fryer while others suggest following expert tips and using parchment paper in the air fryer without any worries.
Is it better to air fry with foil or baking paper?
Baking paper is a better option to use in air fryers. It is because aluminum foil components react with the food and give it a metallic taste which destroys the original flavour of the food.
Experts advise not to use baking paper or parchment paper in an air fryer because it is temperature-sensitive and also reduces the airflow inside the air fryer’s basket. However, if you use the baking paper in air fryer following the pro tips that we shared in this blog, your baking paper will neither burn nor your food will be undercooked.
