The air fryer is truly the star for healthy cooking with minimal fat 🥗. But sometimes, lingering odors appear after certain dishes (fish 🐟, marinated meats, fries, etc.). The cause? Food or grease residue stuck in the basket or the cooking chamber. With the heat, it cooks again and releases unpleasant smells… Fortunately, there are solutions to keep your appliance looking like new!

• Clean the basket after each use: A simple rinse under warm water with a soft sponge and dish soap is all it takes. Don't wait for the grease to dry!
• Remember the heating element: Sometimes splashes reach the top of the appliance. Wipe it with a damp cloth (with the appliance unplugged!).
• Dry each item thoroughly: Humidity promotes unpleasant odors. Once cleaning is complete, allow everything to air dry.
• Avoid abrasive products: They damage the coating and retain residue more easily, which can cause odors…

• Fresh lemon: Cut a lemon in half, rub the bowl and basket, then leave for ten minutes. Rinse: guaranteed freshness effect 🍋!
• Baking soda: Sprinkle a tablespoon at the bottom of the basket before washing it; the odors are absorbed naturally.
• White vinegar: Run your air fryer empty (with a clean basket) with a bowl of vinegar inside for five minutes. Let it sit, then ventilate the appliance.
• Bay leaf or thyme: Add a few dried leaves to the basket while cooking; it's perfect for delicately flavoring without overpowering the taste! 🌱

• Preheat your air fryer: This prevents food from sticking and cooking too slowly (a source of odor!).
• Never overload: The more food there is, the worse the air circulation and the stronger the smell. Respect the capacity of your model.
• Use special air fryer baking paper: It limits splattering and makes cleaning easier.
• Ventilate the room: After use, open the window for a few minutes. The odors will dissipate more quickly!
• Clean as soon as possible: If you cook fish or spicy dishes, wash the appliance as soon as it has cooled down to avoid lingering odors.

To learn more, discover the Air Fryer odor-fighting method on a reference website 🔗.

• Why does my air fryer smell like new plastic?
  First time using it? This odor will disappear after a few empty cycles (clean basket, 200°C, 10 min). After that, thoroughly wash all the parts before the first use!
• Can the smell of fish be prevented?
  Yes, add a few drops of lemon or vinegar to the basket. Clean quickly after cooking 🐟.
• Do I need to wash my air fryer after each use?
  Yes, that's the key to preventing the buildup of grease and therefore odors. A few minutes is all it takes each time 🧽.
• Are there any odor-control accessories available?
  Some absorbent filters or mats exist (look at the Air Fryer Neary collection ), but maintenance remains the most effective.