Sometimes I feel like my air fryer can do everything — after all, it can fry, toast and bake, among other things — but even the fanciest of air fryers doesn’t have solutions for all problems. Cleanup comes to mind; why do some air fryer baskets seem like they were designed to be impossible to clean?
If you’re in the same boat, you’re in luck, because there are plenty of air fryer accessories out there that fix common problems. Best of all, most of them are extremely affordable, yet you’ll wonder later how you cooked without them before, as some reviewers have asked themselves.
From cleaning your air fryer basket to handling hot appliances to even having to look up the right cooking time and temperature all the time, so many air fryer woes have met their match in a product on Amazon, and I’m here to tell you about them. Keep reading to learn about the air fryer accessory you’ve been missing out on, and get ready for mealtime to get even easier than it already was.
A three-pack of round silicone liners with handles
While the disposability of the parchment paper liners above makes them undeniably convenient for saving time, it's understandable if you'd rather buy something reusable to save money in the long run. These air fryer liners are made of flexible, food-grade, dishwasher-safe silicone. They're also nonstick and heat-resistant up to 428 degrees. The two handles make it easy to lift the liners — and your food — out of the air fryer without fuss.
Promising review: "I got these a few months ago, and I absolutely love them. They make air fryer use so much easier, and I find myself using the air fryer a lot more often. They're easy to clean in the dishwasher, they fit my air fryer basket perfectly, and I've been using them consistently for the past couple months and I see no wear and tear on them. I recommend them!" — T Wez
An air fryer cheat sheet booklet with cooking times and temperatures
As an air fryer newbie, most of my meal prep time was spent frantically Googling how long to fry different foods, because who can be bothered to memorize all the different cooking times and temperatures? It didn't help that I was often adapting heating instructions originally meant for the oven, too.
That's where this cheat sheet booklet can come in handy. With categorized pages that list the cooking times and temperatures for different foods, it takes the guesswork out of air frying. It has a large magnet on the back so you can stick it to your fridge (it's 7 by 6 inches), as well as a hook if you prefer to hang it from somewhere else in your kitchen.
Promising review: "What I like about this item is the magnet in the back which allows you to place it on your fridge for easy access. Plus the pages are coated with plastic so they can be wiped clean and will last a long time. I also like that it lists all temperatures in both celcius and farenheit since my airfryer is in celcius, makes it easy to know what to set your airfryer to. I highly recommend everyone who has an airfryer should get this!" — QueensNY
An oil sprayer to coat ingredients with precision
Though you've probably often heard that the whole point of air frying is that you don't need to use oil, a small coating on fresh ingredients can be helpful in adding flavor and crispiness to dishes like potatoes (just don't add it directly to the air fryer). Still, you don't need a lot of oil, so having an oil sprayer like this can help you control the amount easily.
Each spray releases 0.2 grams of oil, and has a front-facing nozzle with a rear handle so you don't have to get your hands dirty while you spray. The bottle is dishwasher-safe and allows you to both spray and pour depending on your oil needs. It holds 470 ml of oil, and best of all, it has a wide-mouth design so refilling it is made as easy as possible.
Promising review: "I have used several containers for olive oil. This is by far the greatest. It holds a good amount. I can pour easily & the sprayer makes it gold. I use it to spray the grill grates, spray my veggies during prep, & it is perfect for coating items for the air fryer. Also fits conveniently on the small shelf on my stove top." — Pete Brennan
These disposable parchment paper air fryer liners
Waterproof, oil-proof, nonstick and heat-resistant up to 450 degrees, these square parchment paper liners can help you keep your air fryer cleaner without so much hassle. The disposable liners are 8.5 inches square and made with food-grade parchment. Just place the pre-cut square on the bottom of your air fryer and throw it out when you're done — easy-peasy.
Promising review: "I use these with every meal I prepare in the air fryer as I like the natural material between the food and the non-stick surface of the fryer. Makes clean-up easier as well." — Mike B.
Or these two compact cheat sheets that can stick to your air fryer
If you don't even want to have to flip through a booklet to find the right cooking time, try these magnetic cheat sheets that show much of the same information but in only two laminated, magnetic sheets, one 10.5-by-6.5 inches and the other 5-by-5 inches.
The convenience factor of these comes with their size and the included double-sided tape, which is heat-resistant up to 230 degrees and waterproof: While you can put these magnets on your fridge, you can also stick them to the side of your air fryer itself, so you can just check the temperature and time as you put your food in.
Promising review: "I love these air fryer magnet cheat sheets so much I started giving them as gifts to my friends and family! I stick them out of the way on the side of my fridge, but use them ALL THE TIME. They are great for giving me ideas of foods I have that I could air fry, and they same me time as it’s an easy glance to see how long my chicken drum sticks need to cook rather than googling it every time I air fry something. Great size, love this product. Would easily recommend to anyone." — Whitney Henry
A two-pack of racks for frying and cooling
These racks are stainless steel and dishwasher-safe, and many reviewers have found them easier to clean than the baskets that came with the air fryers they purchased. The dense wire prevents food from falling through and making a mess, and the feet elevate your food an inch off of the bottom of the basket so air can circulate on all sides, encouraging even cooking. Best of all, these racks are versatile — you can also use them as cooling racks or for steaming, too. They're available in three sizes.
Promising review: "I love the Instant Pot Duo Air Fryer, but I like to make chicken wings and the basket that comes with it is an exercise in frustration. You can't use nonstick cooking spray or the supposed nonstick coating will peel, and it's hardly nonstick, at least for wings, even if you spray it with oil. These fit perfectly in the 8 qt. pot and the bonus is that I get more surface area compared to the basket. I use both criss-crossed, sprayed with Pam, and the wings don't fall through and the wings don't stick. I also use these in my Breville toaster oven/air fryer on top of the pan for air-fried baked potatoes, because the air fryer basket that comes with that device is impossible to clean. (The whole Breville is difficult to clean which is why I never use it for something as splattery as chicken wings.)" — KT
A silicone muffin pan for muffins, cupcakes and egg cups
While many air fryer accessory sets include muffin pans like this, you can also buy one separately. This silicone pan has 2.68-inch wide and 1.18-inch deep cups that are the perfect size for muffins, cupcakes or egg cups (just make sure you select the seven-cup version, as that's the one that will fit an air fryer of 5 quarts or bigger). The pan is heat-resistant up to 446 degrees, dishwasher-safe and flexible for easy cleaning and storage.
Promising review: "Starbucks who? I bought this muffin pan to see if I could recreate my favorite Starbucks eggcups at home. Can I get a HECK YES!!! This silicone non-stick egg mold fit perfectly into my air fryer and in 20 minutes at 400 degrees my egg cups were complete. The mold is very flexible so you have to be careful when putting it into our air fryer otherwise what is inside of it will spill. It is very easy to clean. I hand clean them because you need to get into the cup and get out the residue. I am going to try to make muffins next with time but overall i am very please with how it made the eggcup!" — The Real Chubby Momma
These plate gripper clips to ensure you don't burn yourself
For those with arthritis or other mobility issues, removing hot food from an appliance like the air fryer can be difficult and potentially dangerous. These gripper clips make it easier to pick up hot dishes and protect your hands, with their secure stainless steel clamps and non-slip silicone pads on the handles. Each gripper can lift up to five pounds with one hand (just make sure to use both hands and grippers on larger or heavier dishes).
Promising review: "I love these grip clips. Here's the deal, I have arthritis, and my hands can't grab the hot food out of the oven or the microwave securely. Also, it's hard to get hot pans out of my air fryer or my Instant Pot. With using two grippers at the same time, it is so much more easy and secure to be safe when removing pans or dishes. It's the same for being able to grab baking pans and casseroles from the oven. I've been waiting a long time for this product, I only wish I had invented it first!!!" — Purple Rose
A sliding tray to help you easily move your air fryer
We've previously covered this sliding tray that's gotten some attention on TikTok for how easy it makes moving around heavy appliances like an air fryer. As the reviewer below points out, it's also a great way to prevent your air fryer from leaving a stain as it cooks if you generally leave it right up against the wall — air fryers can cause heat damage to your walls if they're too close. This tray comes in two sizes.
Promising review: "A few months after purchasing a Ninja Foodi double-basket air fryer I realized, much to my dismay, that a brown stain had developed on the glass tile backsplash behind the fryer, even though I had positioned the fryer a few inches from the backsplash. I was able to scrub most of the stain off, but some of the grout remains slightly stained. I did an online search to find a way to prevent staining in the future, and found a post about these sliding trays that allow you to easily slide the Ninja Fryer well away from the wall each time you use it - thereby avoiding staining the wall or backsplash. So far this product has worked great and has solved the problem." — DD
Looking for an air fryer you’ll love? Check out these models previously recommended by HuffPosters:
A classic Cuisinart option that our editor swears by for her kids' favorite foods
An updated version that's currently on sale, senior editor Claudia Koerner likes this classic but sleek-looking Cuisinart air fryer and toaster oven for making adult food for her and kid staples like fries and nuggies for her little ones.
This machine can air fry, convection bake, convection broil, bake, broil, warm and toast. It can toast 6 slices of bread, bake a 4 pound chicken or 12-inch pizza at once with a 60-minute timer and auto shutoff. Best of all, this updated version has a "cool touch" handle, that's made to safely open and close the door.
A smart and splurgeworthy model
This Breville smart oven and air fryer is definitely a big financial investment, but it is well worth it. It features 11 cooking functions and smart technology that will tailor the interior's environment to whatever you're making. It's quick and versatile, allowing you to toast, bake, broil, roast, warm, air fry, reheat, slow cook and more. Highly-rated and popular among avid home cooks, this beauty looks as good on your counter as it makes delicious meals.
Promising review: "I’ve had probably half a dozen countertop toaster ovens in my lifetime. The Breville is a quantum leap in quality and functionality over any other countertop oven. The controls are easy to understand and use and provide smart settings for everything from basic toast to reheating foods to pizza (frozen or fresh) and many others. But all of the smart settings can be adjusted to your individual preferences, including time and temperature. The convection oven does a great job of quick and even heating. The results on our favorite take and bake pizza were excellent! We’re still experimenting with the air fryer but our first experience with frozen tater tots was great. A guide on the glass door shows you the level to set the rack for various types of cooking. I think the Breville oven is one of those products where you get what you pay for." — El Dorado Dave
A lavender air fryer that’s “aesthetically pleasing enough” to live on our editor’s countertop
Another drool-worthy option is this six-quart bucket fryer, recommended by HuffPost editor Lindsay Holmes from Drew Barrymore's home goods collection, Beautiful. "It's powerful, a great size, affordable and perhaps best of all aesthetically pleasing enough to be a fixture on my kitchen counter," said Holmes.
Noting that her last air fryer was bulky, loud and a "pain" to drag in and out of her cabinet, she says this one is big enough to cook everything she needs, without dominating the kitchen. It also lives happily out on display.
This modern, touch-screen option can air fry, roast, reheat or dehydrate. It comes in a bunch of fun colors and can make up to two pounds of French fries.
A Cosori model that offers maximum crisp
If you're a fan of crunch, then you want to check out this innovative Cosori air fryer. It uses powerful fan speed and hot temps to help your food get perfectly crispy and juicy. It has a 5-fan speed system that cooks food evenly and quickly, even with a large 6-quart basket. It's a very highly-rated and popular option at Amazon.
Promising review: "So easy to use and clean. Great Fryer for sure. So easy to operate and clean. I use liners and it does a great job especially with clean up. Has all the functionality you need. Have cooked several meals with it and it does the job. This is a must product especially if you can’t have a grill where you live. You will experiment with it and the pause ability lets you make sure you don’t overdo a meal. Touch screen is nice and the basket is large enough for us. I reheated wings and they turned out crispy and like new. You will love having this item. Highly recommend." — Melinda Dent
A sleek and functional air fryer from Our Place
Shopping writer Tessa Flores says she was mainly drawn to the Wonder Oven "because it looks so good and was an appliance I would actually enjoy displaying on my kitchen shelf." After finally making the purchase plunge, she confirms the performance matches the appearance. "It makes toast to perfection, crips items perfectly on the air fryer setting (just make sure there's none of the included cooking trays beneath the air fryer tray) and reheats leftovers incredibly fast. There's literally no warm-up time compared to a traditional oven."
This stylish, compact electric oven can air fry, bake, roast, toast, reheat and broil. It can hold up to a 4.5-pound chicken and can cook food on different levels, letting you cook on two trays at once. You can get it in four pretty color options.
An “intuitive” Ninja air fryer that multiple HuffPost editors own
This 4-quart option can cook up to two pounds of French fires at a time, can air fry, roast, reheat and dehydrate and has a "bucket" shape with an easy pull handle.
A compact model from the biggest name in tiny appliances
Available in four cute colors, this air fryer is as good-looking as it is effective — and it comes from Dash, an appliance brand that’s known for diminutive and functional cooking tools. Its small footprint makes it ideal for tiny kitchens and limited counter space, while the 2-quart fry basket makes it possible to feed a people quickly and easily. It has an auto-shutoff for safety and to avoid overcooking and will whip up delicious confections with ease. It's simple, easy and super versatile.
Promising review: "I’ve used air fryers before and always thought they have high utility and function, but they’re so bulky and kind of hideous so I didn’t want to buy one myself. I thought the Dash would be cute but probably not super functional. I was WRONG on the second count. It is cute and it’s not huge - to be clear, I would say it’s best suited for one person portions. But, it is extremely easy to use, the color is nice (gray), it’s not particularly loud especially compared to other air fryers, it’s got the versatility and function of full sized air fryers, is easy to clean, and the size is manageable if you want to leave it on the counter. I wish I had bought it sooner." — Sarah
A microwave-and-air-fryer hybrid that gets food “crazy crispy”
Senior editor Noah Michelson likes this Toshiba air fryer/microwave as a good-looking option that doesn't hog the counter. Unlike some others on our list, Michelson isn't head over heels for this machine but says it's a solid option for people with limited space. "It does do the job and it's amazing to not take up counter space with an air fryer and a microwave," he said. "I held out forever, but they are GREAT and s*** REALLY DOES GET CRAZY CRISPY."
This option from Toshiba can microwave, air fry, bake, broil and defrost. It has a 12.4-inch removable turntable that can fit a 12-inch pizza.
An indoor grill that changed one HuffPoster’s life
Growth strategist Adam Schubak swears by this "indoor electric grill" that also works as an air fryer. "When I say that this product changed my life, it's not an exaggeration," he said. "I started using this to prepare healthier meals after being diagnosed with type-2 diabetes and the various functionalities ensure that I'm never bored with my somewhat restrictive diet. I can't remember the last time I prepared a meal that didn't utilize my Ninja Foodi in some capacity."
If you like the sear and sizzle of food on the grill, this option gives you all of that safely indoors. The 5-in-1 design has a 4-quart crisper basket that can also bake, roast and dehydrate your food.
A Hamilton Beach hybrid air fryer with a ton of interior space
The ultra-roomy interior of this combination air fryer and toaster oven can fit a whopping 5-pound chicken, so you can feed your entire family with minimal effort. This unit has easy-t-use customizable controls with five modes that allow you to air fry, bake, convection bake or toast. It comes with an air fry basket, bake pan, broil rack, oven rack and front slide-out crumb tray.
Promising review: "I've had other toaster ovens and they were basically not very good. This one is excellent. It's compact but still fits a 12 inch pizza. Comes with a couple of different basket, pan, grills to cook on. Easy to clean. Cooks frozen fries and other items in less time than the food packaging says it will take. It does everything I need and replaces almost everything I used to cook in a regular oven." — Amazon customer
A combo Cusinart air fryer that keeps a novice cook fed
Another multi-faceted toaster oven and air fryer, shopping write Erica Kam likes this 7-in-1 option from Cuisinart. "I’m a novice cook and this thing makes sure I get fed most of the time," she said. "I can reheat leftovers, heat up frozen meals and even hardboil eggs with just a few twists of the dials. It’s also so convenient for smaller portions and limited counter space. As someone living in a tiny studio apartment, I probably would’ve passed on a separate air fryer if I had just bought a toaster oven, so I love that this does it all."
This baby can air fry, grill, toast, bake, broil and warm. The brand says it's whisper-quiet with a non-stick, easy-clean interior. It's big enough to toast six slices of bread, three pounds of chicken wings, a 12-inch pizza or a 4-pound chicken at a time.
Heads up: Kam's recommended pick is still currently available at Target, but the model has been discontinued. That said, Cuisinart makes an updated model that we'll also put on your radar later on in this list. Bonus: It's on sale right now!
This 11-in-1 air fryer that reviewers say is ideal for small spaces
Featuring 11 cooking functions including rotisserie, pizza, proof, toast, air fry and more, this Cosori air fryer might just replace all your other kitchen gadgets and accessories. it features a whopping 13-quart interior that heats up and cooks food quickly while reducing oil usage for healthier meals. It includes a rotisserie basket, fork, air fry tray and other accessories so you can make whatever your heart desires with ease.
Promising review: "We were looking for a multifunction toaster oven to replace our giant 15 year old countertop oven. This one is small enough to fit in our galley kitchen with limited counter space, but enough power to match our old one! This is our first air fryer and so far it crisps up food nicely. The toast function also browns the bread really well (our old one left the bread crispy but pale). It’s just two of us so the quantity of food it fits is sufficient. I imagine it would be a little hard to cook food for a larger family. We haven’t used the rotisserie function for chicken yet but I’m excited about it. The outside doesn’t get super hot, which is great because everything in our kitchen is so close together and the oven comes almost right up to the underside of the cabinets. Overall, easy to use with clear directions and great functionality so far!" — GL
A digital-display Cuisinart option that can accommodate up to three bagels
Former senior photo editor Chris McGonigal recommended this Cuisinart air fryer and toaster oven with a digital display. McGonigal especially like the toast function, noting it's nice to toast six bagel halves and multiple pieces of bread at the same time.
This machine can air-fry, bake, braise, broil, toast, roast, dehydrate, proof, slow cook, reheat and warm. It's large enough to roast a 4-pound chicken or bake a 12-inch pizza.