Are You Using Aluminum Foil in Your Air Fryer? / myLot

@celticeagle (190002)

Boise, Idaho

November 21, 2025 3:28pm CST

The air fryer has become a very popular kitchen appliance over the last few years. Many are using aluminum foil in them to keep them clean. But, It is a good idea to check your owner's manual before doing so. Some manufacturers do not recommend using it at all while others have specific instructions on its use. And here are three reasons why: * Using aluminum foil can prevent food from crisping up nicely but instead keep it moist. It depends on the outcome you want. * Leaving it lose or letting it near the fan or heating element can cause damage to the air fryer and even cause a fire. * The risk of aluminum exposure in using it in this way is minimal but it is a good idea to limit exposure to aluminum in any form. Do you use one?

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222806)

• United States

22 Nov

I don't have one. Foil can definitely cause damage.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190002)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Nov

We will try this one at some point. I doubt we would invest in one.

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LindaOH

@LindaOHio (222806)

• United States

23 Nov

@celticeagle Some people swear by their air fryers.

@DaddyEvil (174708)

• United States

21 Nov

I gave our air fryer away years ago. I couldn't keep grease from accumulating in corners. I gave it one last good clean and passed it on to friends. I hated the thing!

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190002)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Nov

I doubt this one we were given is much good. It's small. We'll try it out. I've been curious about them for heating tator tots and such.

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@DaddyEvil (174708)

• United States

23 Nov

@celticeagle At least you'll be able to try it out and see what you think.

marguicha

@marguicha (230365)

• Chile

21 Nov

My friend Dixie has an air dryer and that made me decide not to buy one.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190002)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Nov

I doubt I'd invest in one.

Anna

@LadyDuck (502812)

• Italy

22 Nov

I tried an air fryer and brought it back to the store, I did not like at all.

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celticeagle

@celticeagle (190002)

• Boise, Idaho

22 Nov

That seems to be the consensus here.

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Anna

@LadyDuck (502812)

• Italy

23 Nov

@celticeagle I really cannot understand how it can be so popular. It gets greasy and it's hard to clean, it's a small space, the food that should get out crispy gets out burned or mushy. I tried to make French fries in it and it was a total failure.