Baking paper is the perfect little extra to make life easier with your air fryer! It prevents food from sticking to the basket, makes cleaning super quick, and protects the cooking chamber from drips of sauces or melted cheese. Whether you're cooking marinated vegetables, fish, or even cookies, baking paper minimizes mess and keeps your appliance spotless 🧼.

Using baking paper also helps to avoid flavor transfers between two cookings and to maintain the crispy texture thanks to the hot air that circulates freely (especially if you use perforated paper).

For even more ideas, check out our favorite Air Fryer recipes !

• Never place baking paper on its own: It can fly away and touch the heating element. Risk of fire!
• Always place food on top: Their weight keeps the paper at the bottom of the basket.
• Be careful with the temperature: Baking paper can withstand high temperatures (up to ~220°C), but check the instructions for your brand.
• Use suitable paper: Opt for pre-cut and perforated sheets, or perforate them yourself for better ventilation.
• No preheating with empty paper: Put the sheet on only when you add the food.

According to experts, such as this Darty guide , you must remain vigilant to avoid any incident in the device.

1. Cut or choose a sheet that fits the size of your air fryer basket.
2. Make small holes if the paper is not already perforated, to allow air to circulate properly.
3. Place the paper at the bottom of the basket , then place the food directly on top (fries, fish, nuggets…).
4. Check that the paper does not come up over the edges , otherwise it could burn on contact with the heating elements.
5. Don't overload! Too much food = less crispiness and reduced air circulation.

Simple, quick and efficient 😋!

• Use reusable silicone mats (non-stick and eco-friendly 🥗).
• Aluminum foil can sometimes work, but be careful: some foods don't react well to aluminum, and it traps heat. Always use baking paper!
• A little oil spray on the basket is enough to easily remove food, without using a sheet.

To get equipped or find more tips, take a look at our Air Fryer collection !

• Is baking paper dangerous in an air fryer? No, if used correctly (under food, never alone, and appropriate for the temperature).
• Can I put in a whole leaf? Yes, but it must fit the shape of the basket and be covered with food.
• Does the taste or texture change? No, you keep the crispiness, especially if the sheet is perforated.
• Do you need to wash the basket afterwards? Yes, but it's much faster thanks to the baking paper!