It\u2019s easy to think that there is something wrong with your air fryer if there is a terrible smell emanating from it. It\u2019s brand new and it smells horrible you ask yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
I was recently emailed this question by a\nreader. She asked \u201cwhy does my air fryer smell\u201d? In this case, it was brand new\nand all the manufacturers guidelines had been followed to a tee. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this post, I will directly address her\nconcerns. I will tell her why she should not be overly concerned\u2026but also guide\nher to whether she should be returning her new air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is it such an issue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, it is a concerning smell. Aside\nfrom the fact that it does not smell good, the quality of the cooked food is\ncompromised. It will leave a slight residue on your food which will make it\ntaste a little bit strange. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It may also be an indicator that something\nelse is wrong with the unit which may well be a safety issue. However, as we\nwill learn here, this is a very common thing happening here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I would suggest that you follow the steps\nbelow before you start to consider the worst. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If your air fryer smells of plastic, don\u2019t\npanic. Hopefully the issue will not be overly serious. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason why your air fryer smells of\nplastic is simply down to the manufacturing process. The vast majority of parts\non an air fryer are plastic. This plastic has a protective\ncoat<\/a> placed on it during the process as a protection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This surface protection must be removed\nhence why manufacturers ask you to give the item a thorough clean. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In most cases, it is quite difficult to\nremove the surface protection\u2026and you can\u2019t see it either which makes it that\nmuch more difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There are principally two ways that you can\nremove the plastic smell from your air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first is to clean<\/strong> it as\nrecommended by the manufacturer\u2019s guidelines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Second method is to actually use<\/strong>\nyour air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I will discuss these steps in more detail. <\/p>\n\n\n\n People treat their air fryers like they\ntreat their microwave. It gets used but the clean-up probably isn\u2019t as thorough\nas it could be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Obviously, this is a mistake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Especially if the air fryer is new. You\nreally need to clean it properly to remove that protective surface. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Your air fryer needs to be cleaned properly\nin order for it to perform properly. Not cleaning it will mean that the smell\nof one food, can transfer to another. This can bring a strange taste to your food.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n At worst, a build up of grease can break\nyour air fryer. There is also the real potential of it smoking your kitchen out\nat the grease begins to burn. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The solution is simple, clean your air\nfryer. Here\u2019s how to do it properly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning the basket<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is the part that comes into contact\nwith the food, therefore it will collect the most dirt food and grease. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Cleaning it should be as simple as using detergent and hot water<\/a>. If there is food stuck onto it, you may be better off soaking it for a while and then using a silicone pad to rub the grease off<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Importantly, never use an abrasive sponge.\nThis will damage the non- stick coating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have a dishwasher<\/a>, this also works well. Read more about putting air fryers in a dishwasher<\/a> here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Clean the inside of the air fryer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This is where the heating element is\nhoused. I\u2019m sure that I don\u2019t need to remind you to unplug it from the socket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, the same principle as cleaning the basket.\nSimply use a soft cloth or sponge, and hot water to clean it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you do have some food stuck on there,\nuse a silicone cleaner or a brush to clean it off. You can add a small amount\nof detergent but keep it to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Remember to allow it to dry fully before\nyou consider using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Give the outside a clean<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The outside of your air fryer also attracts\nplenty of dirt. Whether it is dust or the result of being placed close to other\nappliances. They also need cleaning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Simply wipe it down with a sponge and hot water.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n Using this cleaning steps, you will keep\nyour air fryer in the best condition. It should really help to clean off that\nresidue although you may need to remove those steps. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Using the air fryer at high temperature\nremoves this residue. This is because it burns at high temperature, hence why\nyou get that burning plastic smell. Instead of doing so slowly over multiple\ntimes, you can make this process faster by running it at high temperatures\nwhilst empty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Doing this a few times should remove any\nplastic smell. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Is it an electrical issue?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you think that it is an electrical\nissue, you should stop using it immediately. If you think that it is an\nelectric burning smell where you thing there is a component burning, this is a\nfire hazard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Immediately stop using it and start a\nreturns process at the retailer or contact the manufacturer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Running through these steps should remove\nthe issues you have. It is certainly not worth worrying about it initially as\nmost air fryers have the same issue. It is especially prevalent in lower cost\nmodels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, there we have it\u2026here is why your air\nfryer smells bad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See you soon\u2026 Jayne x <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It would be really nice if you could share this article and image on your\nsocial media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s just a couple of clicks for you but it means the world to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thank you so much\u2026Jayne x<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nWhy does my air fryer smell like plastic?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How to remove plastic smell from air fryer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. How to clean your air fryer<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
2. Cycle your air fryer at high\ntemperatures<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Since you are here\u2026can I ask a favor?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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