DON'T Boil Water in your Air Fryer! 🫢 😱 This is How I Clean My Air Fryer Basket and Heating Element

[@minng2631]

So glad to find a video on cleaning the heating element. I find that a lot of people did not realise the need to clean this area.

[@MeemReviews]

Oh thank you, yes, especially those that are new to air fryers! Thanks for the comment!

[@Sincere4Eva]

They should make the designers of these air fryers clean them in 15 minutes or less, then they’ll understand the need to have the heating elements be removable like an electric stove does.. then cleanup will be a breeze.. thanks for the tips👏🏾👏🏾

[@George_vgp]

Sad that we experienced this and our air fryer heating element got rusted and the air fryer is dead.

[@graveseeker]

@@George_vgp That's why it's important to run the air fryer for a while at 400 to drive off the moisture that causes rust (as well as the leftover chemical residues).

[@Fatima.Creates]

​​@@George_vgpdo you mean that it stopped working because of the rust! 😢

[@robertforant7599]

I have a Gourmia AF. You are so good in educating people (myself included) on how to use and maintain an AF. Keep up the good work !

[@MeemReviews]

I appreciate the comment, thank you!

[@Khani20]

Hi I have Gourmia air fryer and i am so glad to found your channel. Please keep sharing more air fryer recipes. Thanks

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you for the comment. You can also follow me on IG and FB, I usually share recipes and tips since KZbin is more for Product Reviews. facebook.com/MeemReviews instagram.com/meem.reviews

[@luzroman7988]

Thank you for being so thorough. Your tips for using a bottle brush to clean under the coils nd adding boiling water to the basket so the steam could soften the grease prior to cleaning were most helpful. I have a Corsori and there's very little room underneath the coil to clean the fan blades. I clean the air fryer after every use but was mainly concerned with the coils over and under. Thank you!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@janp4489]

This is the best Air fryer cleaning video I have ever seen.

[@MeemReviews]

Yay! Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed it and found it very useful! 😊

[@msJjbluematrix]

Mine started smoking tonight. I took out the basket and nothing looked wrong, so I looked at the element. Yup. It needs to be cleaned. Thanks for your help. The designers should look into this honestly and make it easier to clean

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome and totally agree they need a better design! Thanks for the comment 🤗

[@lindap-l9e]

Thank you!! This video helped a lot and is the only one that I found that does it properly, including the burn-off!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, I'm glad it helped! 👍 😊

[@lakeshiataylor]

Thank you! The first video I found that cleans the top of the air fryer.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful.

[@xmoshpitxmafiax]

I don't know why I thought getting any water on the coils would destroy it and am very thankful that your video has taught me better! Looking forward to having a much cleaner appliance now.

[@MeemReviews]

Awesome, you're welcome, just be careful not to let water fall through any of the holes and you should be good! Thanks for the comment!

[@deshstan]

Lady, you are a lifesaver! Thank you so much for the tips!!! Cheers!

[@MeemReviews]

You are so welcome, I'm glad it helped! ☺️

[@seraiahpotters1060]

Thank you for the tips. Very helpful! ❤ I sneaked in your channel and I realized you have a lot of air fryers! 😮

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, I have been reviewing air fryers for the past 5 years. I have gained a lot of experience and knowledge using different brands. Be sure to subscribe for lots of air fryer tips, recipes, and reviews! 🤗

[@Sammysee10]

Excellent video! Thank you, I always forget about the silicone parts!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! I'm glad I could help! 🤗

[@lesliealexander4925]

Excellent video! Easy to follow instructions! Thank you soooo much! 😊

[@MeemReviews]

You are so welcome! Thanks for the comment!

[@philinspain65]

Top tips! Flipping it and using the bottle brush are great ideas. Thanks!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome! Glad I could help! 😊

[@chickhammond9171]

hi there , thank you for a great video , i do almost what you do , but my element is much tighter , , im going to invest in a handheld steamer , and maybe try a little oven cleaning foam first , and see how that goes ? hopefully one day a manufacturar will invent a removable element ,and fan , wouldnt that make life easier LOL . Again , thank you for taking time to make this video , regards Gary :)

[@Veribluci]

I really enjoyed your video. Thank you so much for all of the helpful information! Can’t wait to try your recipes!

[@MeemReviews]

You're so welcome, thank you for the comment!

[@eitherphone]

Just a first whip clean before using, sharp edges near the fan cut my finger badly, and blood was everywhere! I found the crispy tray has sharp edges too.... I am now so scar of cleaning it at all!

[@dekelsey17]

Great video! I was wondering where can you get the flexible bottle brush like u used! I like it! Thank you. Dan

[@MeemReviews]

I bought it from the Dollar store lol!

[@deviantrat6001]

Hi Meem, can you link that scrubbing brush because I would like to buy that.

[@MeemReviews]

Hi, yes, I have left all the links in my description box now for your to check out. But honestly, you can find them at the Dollar Store if you have one where you are. 🤗

[@jimjones5644]

Just curious you said you added a little bit of water to get the cream to foam up a little bit how did you do that did you add it to the brush did you dip the brush in water did you spray water on the cream how did you do that? Thank you.

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, I dampened the brush with water, and shook off excess water so it didn't drip.😊

[@montrich1]

Everything I've cooked in this unit has come out great kzbin.infoUgkxD4Qeo-HRLxMfom_PDinM_SBfes00qJsB ! Everything tastes so good. Some of the recipes I've changed a little to improve the taste. For instance, for french fries which call for no oil, I spray them with olive oil and season them with salt and pepper. They come out great! It makes the best toast I have ever eaten. The recipe I use calls for lightly buttering both sides of the bread. It calls for cooking at 400 degrees for 5 minutes on one side and then 2 minutes on the other side. This time has a lot to do with the kind of bread you are using...so keep an eye on it. Also, the fans in this Ninja are a lot stronger than other air fryers. So lay a metal spoon or something on the bread to keep it from flying around. It's a little extra work to use your Ninja as a toaster but it is worth it!

[@MeemReviews]

Agreed!

[@hattiedraper1061]

Very thorough. Thank you.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@roserebeiro9920]

Hi, thank you for this great video! I have the newer gourmia air fryer with the glass window in the basket. Do you have any tips or videos on cleanin inside the 2 window panels?

[@MeemReviews]

You’re welcome! Try the CIf cleaner on it, if you have stuck on grease.. try to use a scrapping tool if you can. Make a Baking soda paste and let it sit for about an hour or so before wiping it clean. Hopefully one of these will help. I’m waiting for this one to go on sale in Costco before I buy it and review it lol 😂

[@TargetedPerson4815]

What if I got the electrical part wet? Do I need to open it up to remove the liquids? Or just not use it for awhile?

[@MeemReviews]

uh.. yes, I would be careful, dry it out before using it.

[@TargetedPerson4815]

@@MeemReviews yes, I did that. dried it out with fans. The electric cord seems to be protected when i opened it up and now I'm using it again.

[@graveseeker]

@@MeemReviews You cannot get to what needs to be dry. If you think you got liquids past the shield at the top, use MR's fan method and plenty of time before you power it up.

[@trevorbelmont4633]

You can still cook food that have liquids in them, provided you wrap/cover it with aluminum foil.. right? and you still had to steam the airfryer in the end so its still moisture inside the air fryer..

[@MeemReviews]

No and No. You shouldn't cook liquid foods in this air fryer and I didn't steam the air fryer in the end, I did a burn off using the air fry setting.

[@juniorjones79]

I ruined my last one spraying toò much elbrow grease in an the liquid got into electrics. I use toothbrush but where do you get the bottle brushes from please, this ome looks better than the ebay ones

[@MeemReviews]

I bought this one from the dollar store lol!

[@camryhsalem5139]

Great video ❤ I prefer not to use the air fryer for 24 hours after cleaning the heater.

[@MeemReviews]

Great tip!

[@nixonfleming893]

It hard clean around heating area with hands .i try cutting off peice of srub pad try cleaning sides around heating coil .i try using old toothbrush that didn't work but i guess i have try get one of those brush u were using in airfryer.i don't think baby bottle brush will work .but i look for long flexible brush .i try dish soap see if that work .i have oven cleaner but i not going use that on air fryer because it different working machine. Maybe ajax may work .did u put like plastic around hole inside airfryer so none dish soap get inside of it after done srubbing and wiping it out .u can peel plastic off .i do that when i srub inside best i can get it clean .

[@MeemReviews]

avoid oven cleaner, I've seen lots of posts about how it ruined air fryers. Use very little Vim/Cif/Ajax just to create a cleaning solution and not make it soapy and watery so it doesn't go into the hole.

[@MichaelOrtello-ek7wi]

Where can I get that cleaning solution? Vim/Cream Crème?

[@MeemReviews]

You should be able to find it in your local supermarket in the cleaning aisle.

[@Dannycorleonee]

How do you remove the crisper tray?Mine is stuck at the bottom and I can't get a grip to remove it

[@graveseeker]

Use a flat blade screwdriver. Wrap the tip in a washcloth, insert it in one of the larger holes and use it to pry out the crisper tray.

[@graveseeker]

Have you tried spraying on alcohol to break down the grease and then cleaning with a baking soda/hydrogen peroxide mix?

[@MeemReviews]

No, since I already found something that works, I'll stick with this. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@ayeshanasir9916]

Since its non-stick coating, after each use I simply wipe it with kitchen towels esp. If there's oil in there so it will be easier to use until I get time to wash it again

[@MeemReviews]

Great tip, thanks for sharing!

[@SuperNewMom1]

This is exactly what I did with dawn power wash and then bartender’s scrub and finally oven off which worked perfectly.

[@MeemReviews]

wow, three different cleaning products, you should try the cream I used, hopefully you can get your hands on it!

[@iamlegend3669]

Nice job, love your accent!

[@MeemReviews]

Lol, thank you! 😃

[@linyoung7616]

Thank you for this video. I love the accent too. 👍😄

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome and thank you too! 😊

[@leeshoo4396]

Thank you for this very informative information

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, I'm glad you found it useful!

[@zangagon8553]

I sprayed water in my and had it upsode down and now it wont fully turn on but some od the buttons light up when its plugged in is it because it needs to dry out more or dod i completely ruin it?

[@MeemReviews]

Use a cloth to dry cloth to wipe all the areas that you can reach. Let the areas you can't reach dry out completely before turning it on. Please be careful.

[@graveseeker]

If you had water on internal components when you turned it on, you may well have burned out some of those components and ruined your air fryer. Wait a minimum of 15 days before you try again. This is why I don't turn my AF upside down. Lay it on its side so that you can access the front and drips will fall on the plastic sides instead. You can also do it while upright but you have to bend yourself into a pretzel. 🤣

[@cathyjones8875]

How do you clean the fan in there? The fan gets a lot of grease on it too and you can’t get in there t cl

[@MeemReviews]

Unfortunately, I don't think you can (at least not without injuring yourself or your air fryer lol!)

[@louisvl10]

Thanks! i think airfryer makers would rather have you buy a new fryer as this is very hard to clean 100%... the heating element should be kept somewhat clean because if it's covered by too much grime, it'll overheat and die.

[@MeemReviews]

Indeed. 😊

[@TheOnlyKirby90210]

What is the long flexible brush called?

[@MeemReviews]

its a flexible bottle brush, or bottle brush with a flexible neck.

[@yannahao]

I saw you had a few air fryer including ninja foodi. Which one u like most ?

[@SIMARSONG]

Very useful! Thank you!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, glad I could help!

[@leeshoo4396]

I’ll have to google where I can get the liquid product mentioned

[@MeemReviews]

yeah, i'm not sure if its available everywhere but they have been around for decades!

[@bettyrobinson5843]

Very informative video ,thank you. I clean the basket and crisper tray as you illustrate HOWEVER: I did not follow the manual instructions and use a spray bottle for oil but instead used cooking spray (which many recipes direct) and now there's a sticky 'coating' on it--do you have any suggestions as to what cleaning agent I could use for that?

[@MeemReviews]

1) I mostly clean with a bristled brush, some of the harder stuck-on grease needs a little soap and warm water soak before i use the bristle brush to scrub away. 2) Dishwasher. 3) If you don't have a dishwasher and have stubborn grease.... try to buy a small pack of dishwasher tablets. Fill the basket with hot water, drop in the tablet and let it soak for a few hours, then use a non-abrasive sponge to wash it all out. Hopefully, some of these will help.

[@christinatheron3781]

Do I buy Dawn cleaner?

[@christinatheron3781]

Where do I buy Dawn Cleaner?

[@MeemReviews]

You can buy it from your local store, it's everywhere. I will leave links in my description box for you to check it and see if you can buy it.

[@christinegitsham5809]

Thank you so much, great practical guide.🙂👍🏼❤️

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome, thanks for the comment!

[@jimbuckley4986]

Very helpful. Thank you so much

[@MeemReviews]

You're very welcome!

[@M68BI]

Excellent presentation, great helpful video ill try to locate Vim or use Dawn Power wash. Best of success on yr channel. Ill subscribe on my many channels.

[@MeemReviews]

Thank you glad I could help, thanks for the comment!

[@elenaromo2599]

Me parece muy lógico solo limpiarla con el vapor del agua muy caliente ya que pienso si se dañaría si la meto con el agua y la prendo gracias por el consejo ❤😊❤😊❤

[@MeemReviews]

sí, por favor, tenga cuidado de no llenar con agua. (translated from google lol! 😁)

[@tesslevmart]

It’s difficult to turn my air fryer upside down as my controls are on the top so it doesn’t sit flat… help!!!!

[@MeemReviews]

Ohh… are you able to lay it on its side and try to reach ?

[@thornea7015]

Please always hold the fan firmly or fix it in some way during cleaning and DO NOT move it as shown in the video. These movements can destroy the rotating mechanism.

[@MeemReviews]

as long as you don't use to much force you should be ok, common sense.

[@authorara996]

useful tips for cleaning

[@MeemReviews]

hope they help!

[@alanemery464]

Mine is pitted on the aluminium 😊 and one silicone was missing

[@MeemReviews]

get it replaced.

[@shreddder999]

On your recommendation I used CIF and it did *absolutely nothing!*

[@MeemReviews]

lol, it worked for me as you can see in the video. 😂

[@shreddder999]

@@MeemReviews Well, if I were interested in being a KZbinr, I'd gladly show you how it *didn't* work at all on mine!

[@brianneve7906]

Excellent

[@MeemReviews]

thanks!

[@desild5869]

Are there ANY other air fryer designs enabling easier or thorougher cleaning even if they are bulkier or cost more? The design seen here is THE most common one, with many advantages but also the MAJOR disadvantage of being difficult to clean when it comes to the heating element and especially the fan. Some have a protection grill right after the heating element, which makes it practically impossible to do even the cleaning shown here. I heavily dislike the idea of applying chemicals to the heating element and the fan and not be able to rinse them off with abundant water. Even when cleaning as seen in this video, I can't shake off the thought there will be some food contamination from chemical residues left behind the fan, on its blades and on the unseen side of the heating element. I would love a design that allows you to easily pop out the heating element and the fan, leaving that smooth metal indent free to be rinsed quite well with a damp cloth.

[@MeemReviews]

I hear you! And I have yet to see any that are easy to clean. Although, a handful are now adding a self clean feature, like the Typhur - also on my channel here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rXOndmytetesqpIsi=00MgKMDQFXu1owX- but it’s more of a burn off process.

[@sunuman4454]

Good vid. X

[@MeemReviews]

Thanks, hope you found it useful!

[@kousarkhan9767]

Mam its not dishwasher safe?🤔

[@MeemReviews]

The basket, tray and rack are dishwasher safe. But not everyone has one and I wanted to show how easy it is to clean by hand wash. I mentioned it in the video.

[@kousarkhan9767]

oh ok so good mam☺️

[@binhminh417]

Thank you!

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome!

[@mariahwebb1123]

LOVE! Thank you(:

[@MeemReviews]

You're so welcome!

[@JasonSmith-qx3zh]

Dishwasher just get off stuff you can hand wash specially after use it for a while.

[@MeemReviews]

The heating element needs a bit more work sometimes,

[@munaaloush221]

U can write name of the cleaner u used

[@MeemReviews]

Yes, depending on where you live, Cif or Jif.

[@kinglew0773]

I think mine is past cleaning at this point. It looks like a dirty car engine

[@MeemReviews]

Lol.

[@elizabethmarx8144]

I use coca cola in a spray bottle to clean the top and element...

[@MeemReviews]

OK, waste of a drink, but whatever works for you.

[@graveseeker]

Doesn't that leave a lot of sugar residue that will burn?

[@graveseeker]

Coke if FAR better for you used as a cleaner than in your gut.

[@davidwayne9982]

That's Ridiculous..... put water in a dish add a little vinegar and set it for sTEAM for 10 min. or more-- and it just wipes clean easily. (and RIGHT SIDE UP- so no chance of hurting the electronics)

[@MeemReviews]

There is no STEAM option on air fryers and I have no intention of boiling water in mine. Feel free to do as you please with yours.

[@davidwayne9982]

@@MeemReviews Mine is a speedi meal ninja airfryer and it DOES have steam mode.. and if you don't want t boil bater in it-- that's fine.. won't hurt it..

[@brycefrazier8173]

If I had to clean as you show I would not have an air fryer

[@MeemReviews]

👍🏼

[@beeblack2210]

I clean my air fryer after every use.

[@MeemReviews]

awesome!

[@robertkat]

I keep mine clean by not using it.

[@MeemReviews]

You're missing out on so much!

[@kindke]

This is why I dont buy air fryer, the heating element is far too difficult to clean

[@MeemReviews]

I wouldn't put off buying it for this reason, it's a great appliance. This is more of a deep clean that you can do depending on how often you use or types of food. For example naturally fatty foods will splatter and create more grease to clean. But there are lots of other foods you can cook using other functions, bake, dehydrate, roasting veggies, endless options! Try it, you will love it, I'm sure!

[@thethinkingman-]

they say you should never clean an air fryer because it wipes away all the flavors which you want for the next meal. but if food gets stuck in the fryer it will usually just get burned off next time you cook. thats what makes air fryers so good when you have lots of guests over. NO CLEANING !!!!

[@MeemReviews]

OK, whatever works for you (and your guests!)

[@thethinkingman-]

@@MeemReviews your welcome... as they say you is never to old to lern !

[@xmoshpitxmafiax]

Who is "they"? It's an air fryer, not a cast iron pan. And even cast iron pans get washed... This is why you can't just eat at anyone's home 🤢

[@thethinkingman-]

@@xmoshpitxmafiax you should scrape the food off of a cast iron pan then simply wipe it with a towel. if you washed it you would simply wash away all the good flavors you built up over the years! as they say Dont over think it !!!! goodness gracious!!!!!!

[@graveseeker]

A layer of fat will protect metal from oxidizing but a layer of fat will also burn. That buildup will eventually catch fire and ruin your day.

[@HipHopTV_Official]

Im keen as not to do this

[@MeemReviews]

why?

[@Angry-PM]

seriously? Put a water inside is a hazard, but using CIF is not a hazard... right?

[@MeemReviews]

I'm using a very small amount, and cleaning it away, also running the air fryer to burn it all off. I think it's pretty safe, we've been cleaning our stoves with it all our lives and I'm still alive and well. Feel free to fill your air fryer with water and let it run until it splashes into the wires or your air fryer no longer works or find something that works and share that idea instead.

[@Angry-PM]

@@MeemReviews after "to burn it all off" I don't even know what to say... "fill your air fryer with water and let it run until it splashes" - do I say to have a full basket of water? "share that idea instead" - it's not needed to have an alternative just to warm people that method is not completely safe, and especially to make a note about a clickbait title usage.

[@billyparks6860]

The video was nice but that oven was not dirty at all I have one she can use next time,

[@MeemReviews]

👌

[@lesleymartin2682]

Very helpful. Thank you.

[@MeemReviews]

You're welcome!