When to Use and NOT to Use Air Fryer Parchment Paper - How To Use Your Air Fryer

[@empoweredcooks]

Find the parchment paper here: pineandpepper.co/products/air-fryer-liners And the magnets here (just make sure your basket is magnetic!): pineandpepper.co/products/air-fryer-magnets-for-parchment-paper Cheat Sheet: pineandpepper.co/products/air-fryer-cheat-sheet Cookbook: pineandpepper.co/products/air-fryer-cookbook Thermometer: pineandpepper.co/products/instant-read-food-thermometer

[@scottyplug]

The magnets are showing as unavailable on Amazon. Are they simply sold out or . . . ?

[@empoweredcooks]

@@scottyplug yes they are sold out. These are not my product so I really have no idea when they'll be back in stock. :(

[@garrymacpherson6167]

@@empoweredcooks Look up sous vide magnets, they should do the job.

[@julietgover2832]

As an aged, disabled lady, my airfryer has been à miracle in my life. Have always used liners and the machine is immaculate.

[@LeslyeMcCulloch]

I’m late to the party! 75 year old widow with my first air fryer. Just came across your videos and have to say, if I never use my air fryer I will watch you just for your upbeat, adorable personality and facial expressions. lol. Now if I can just learn to cook without blackening my food, I’m back in the cooking game. Thanks for all your advice. 😊😊😊😊

[@Banagal]

I've used parchment papers ever since you taught us how, and I LOVE them!

[@taskman28]

I've been watching your channel since 2022 when I got my first Cosori AF and since upgraded to the Dreo ChefMaker. The Parchment paper with the sides are great to put under the basket and then use it to cook burgers. What a time saving hack. No more greasy bottoms. I do still have the ones with the holes but hardly use them now since I upgraded to the newer ones. Thanks Cathy for all your fun and user tips and hacks. I have to try those magnets, those look cool to use.

[@empoweredcooks]

Agreed on all of it! I haven't tested those magnets on the ChefMaker... hope it works for you!

[@reneesoli5345]

Put a piece of old bread on top of parchment paper, this will soak up all grease.

[@FranHines-r2f]

Your tips were so helpful. I especially liked the one on when to place the parchment paper in the bottom of the air fryer instead of the basket so that the grease will drain away, but the parchment will catch it in the bottom of the air fryer, saving some clean up. Thanks, Kathy.

[@lindajay8857]

As a new owner of an air fryer I LOVE your ideas. And they will same me some grief! Thanks

[@marshagoddard6862]

I have been using the parchment paper liners since I bought my air fryer 8 months ago. I hate the clean up otherwise. I know not to put the liners in while pre-heating the unit, so I have not had a problem with "blowup" burning. I can cook my entire meal with different times and foods using the liners that go up the sides! Baby potatoes, three colored peppers, and Sweet Thai Chili coated salmon all together. I just lift the whole liners out and serve!

[@jamilatoussaint8876]

Hi where do u get the liners to buy

[@kyrienthomas1728]

I’m the first timer to the air fryer which I’ve got yesterday and I also bought some parchment paper for it. The first fish and chips in it. Absolutely brilliant many thanks.

[@janicemcguire5839]

I just do not what to buy. I'm 86 and want to get one for just myself and Daughter. Could you suggest which brand to buy. I'm on fixed income though. Have to buy online as I cant get around the stores. Thank you

[@petesbasscovers4786]

Thank you, Cathy! Using parchment paper liners is a great idea. I now use them every day.

[@maryellerd4187]

Excellent video. The tip about placing the parchment under the rack is really helpful.

[@lindaevans6461]

Yes after watching your video i bought parchment papers.

[@dmasonjr99]

Thank you so much you solved my exact question! I just started having a problem of the paper going up into the fans! I need those magnets!!

[@nancyperrier3263]

Thanks for the video, I just bought some liners because, honestly, I was about to toss my fryer, too much cleaning. My daughter suggested I try liners, I have not used the fryer yet, received my liners yesterday, your video put my mind at rest.

[@flipfloppingwithMike]

Cathy, I gotta be honest...I am VERY glad I subscribed to your channel. I have learned a TON of useful tricks and now I can make chicken wings (and other things) with absolute perfection. Great job!!

[@empoweredcooks]

Yay! Welcome!

[@ScottScottJenniGerber]

We bought and used the parchment paper for the first time today. Worked out great. Thank you. Now we're gonna try the ones without the holes.

[@TheDollyce]

Thank you VERY MUCH for these tips! Especially appreciated putting the parchment paper UNDER the grill plate to catch drippings, while the food item is sitting right on the grill plate! Also loved the air fryer magnets! You don't know how many times I've been frustrated with the parchment paper curling over my (frozen) chicken-veg spring rolls! I cook 6 at a time, and they don't fill the grill plate sufficiently. Plus, we're supposed to give them space! Anyway, loved the tips! And I'm going to cook my salmon in my (Ninja) air fryer TONIGHT! I've always just cooked them in olive oil and a little water, kind of "poaching" or "steaming" them, and it's a futzy enterprise.

[@evitachapa431]

Thanks so much for the tip on the magnets. I've been using parchment paper since the air fryer's being used more often. For food like steaks I haven't used parchment paper, will need to try you hack on putting it at the bottom of the basket after preheating. For smaller items I cut my parchment paper to fit.

[@littlejoe1778]

I have used tin foil under and/or on top of the tray many of times, especially when I add cheese or other hard to clean up items. But I do like my dishwasher safe basket.

[@andyb7754]

Thank you for the tips. I use parchment paper and like it. I'll try the magnet trick because yes, the paper rolls up in my air fryer. I'll give it a try under the separator when cooking chicken because I hate the oily mess after I get the chicken cooked. Thank you again.

[@karleedu]

I bought 3 air fryer baskets about 3/4 inch deep and have little legs on them that I bought at Temu. I put the air fryer liners in and put one of these on top and I always have crispy food. They are the best investment I've made for my air fryer

[@2uksteve]

Instinctively, the idea of an extra basket/tray insert seems to make perfect sense - essentially the same as higher racks in a conventional oven. Of course, the higher they stand the closer they are to the air-fryer's heat source - so some allowance must be made for that. Are there any sources other than Temu?

[@karleedu]

@@2uksteve I haven't found these anywhere else. They are cost effective and sturdy. I've had them for quite some time and they wash up nicely

[@mar4kl]

I've been using reusable silicone liners. They're a lot easier to clean than the air fryer basket, and on the occasion when something actually sticks to them (like salmon fat!), I can use tougher cleansers on them than I would on an air fryer basket. They have ridges on the bottoms that the food sits on, which allows for some airflow, so I haven't had to adjust cooking times or temperatures. They have more structural integrity than a paper liner would, so they can double as air fryer baking dishes for recipes like the BBQ tater tots casserole. They do have some disadvantages, the first and most obvious of which is they have to be cleaned, and in a situation like yours, where you have a lot of people using your air fryer, including teenagers, there's a lot to be said for the convenience of disposable liners. Also, one of my silicone liners is prone to staining, and I can see that it will reach a point where it looks gross enough that I'll want to throw it out and buy a new one. But at under $10 apiece, they're a great value and meet my expectations.

[@saiyer526]

Nice! baking paper is a waste, costly, not sustainable.

[@cherylann8292]

Thats what i use also. I love it

[@arriesone1]

I don’t know if it’s just me but I’m finding silicon things acquire a soapy taste (they must absorb soap when washed) and that can transfer to the food. I’ve identified the taste of soap with some of my food! So I’ve stopped using them.

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

I was tasting something that I had just cooked with a Silicon Spatula. I thought maybe I didn't get the soap off. I rinsed them extra. I noticed it again another time. Bummer.

[@pegaseg70]

​@arriesone1 you can remove that taste by soaking them in baking soda and water overnight

[@donaldduke2233]

Didn't know you had liners. I bought Cosori liners from Amazon along with your cookbook and CheatSheet. I'm subscribed and rang the black bell. Today I used my Dual Blaze for the first time. Three steaks covered the bottom. Mixed every kind of meat rub I could find in the cabinet. Lightly sprayed pan and meat with the type of spray bottle I saw on your videos. Coated the steaks with combined rub mix and cooked at 400 for 8 minutes. THEY CAME OUT GREAT ! ! ! !

[@anthemward2877]

Good videoThis answered the questions I had that I went through about four other videos trying to figure out I grasp the concept that the liners existed before. I was looking for it but when was not to use them is the big thing. Thanks

[@heyfunny3036]

I just bought an air fryer, my first. Thanks for sharing this informative video!

[@John-wv6ei]

Which one you got? And is it quiet while cooking and doesn't make any real loud constant beeping sounds and does it smoke alot? Thank you

[@heyfunny3036]

@ hi, I bought the PowerXL Vortex at Target. It’s quiet, works exactly as promised and has not smoked at all. I expected an odor when I first used it, but there wasn’t one. I got it at Target during Black Friday sales for $50. So far, so good. I would recommend it.

[@John-wv6ei]

@heyfunny3036 have you had it longer then a year?

[@heyfunny3036]

@ no, I just bought it over this Thanksgiving

[@John-wv6ei]

@heyfunny3036 oh ok and can you put frozen foods in air fryers?

[@nancyreyes3105]

I've had an air fryer for years but I just got a Cosori DC air fryer and I love love it🎉

[@praeeo]

This was very helpful, thank you. So many questions and no answers until now... :) Hard to know the what and hows with these things, but loving it!

[@pacman_17]

The salmon test was interesting. I always avoided parchment paper because of the airflow. Thank you for another awesome video.

[@michellevalleskey3796]

Thanks so much for the video. I was wondering why my paper was burning. Had no idea until now that it gets sucked up. Definitely getting these magnets.

[@Rebecca-r7h]

Would love and appreciate an answer to this toxicity question. And a survey of which brands have and which do not have toxic basket coating.

[@CharleneAdkins]

Important question Google it there are sites

[@lorimagnificent8329]

Love the parchment liners! I seldom have to clean my fryer.

[@janetmiyashiro8902]

Great video tips delivered with humor but not silliness. Your taste testers are adorable.

[@solzmama679]

The Airfryer magnet are a good idea and I will definitely get them as use parchment papers and struggle with food being covered during cooking. Thanks for sharing

[@Schmoityface]

I found this helpful, thanks. Because I wouldn't bought them without knowing all the issues they can cause.

[@gailremp8389]

I must be radical.. I will watch this and enjoy it, but it’s so easy to clean your air fryer that it’s a sin almost. But I did watch some guy do something on skewers with some sauce. He had him sitting on an air fryer sheet that I could see. Oh well OK let me see what’s going. Thanks sweetie. Wonderful, as always.

[@leapylouie801]

Yep. Already use the liners

[@lyricessence]

Love, love love my parchments that I bought from you!

[@empoweredcooks]

Glad you like them!

[@ayotichristine]

The hack with parchment paper underneath the tray 🎉🎉🎉

[@rynneivarsson751]

Magnets! Genius. YaY Science! Thank you for that tip.

[@AuLily1]

I just purchased some of these a couple weeks ago, what a boon!

[@Tomatohater64]

Great tips. I need to buy one before the year ends. I really like the Cuisinart air fryer.

[@carolsze6559]

Thank you for this review/comparison. It was very thorough and answered many questions.

[@SILVERHAIREDWOLF]

I cannot find the magnets anywhere!!! New sub here love ur channel! Just brought my first air fryer so have a lot to learn😊

[@heyfunny3036]

Yes! Home depot sells magnet discs in a package of 6 that work perfectly! Around $4, works great!

[@SILVERHAIREDWOLF]

@ thank you so much!!

[@lindaandersen1051]

Love the idea of putting the liners UNDER the tray.

[@rodterrell304]

I got some months ago , they work great! This is very informative. Thanks

[@chelseab5467]

Thank you that was very helpful!

[@CarolanneTitmus-Greene]

Many thanks this is so informative. x

[@npinto824]

I bought silicone air fryer liners. Any thoughts on those?

[@ddoukopou]

Those parchment baskets are great for bread crumbing food, easy clean up.

[@tuijasaari1463]

Are these liners similar material as just normal baking paper?

[@franniemorris-caines887]

Thank you ❤ bought the magnets 👏🏻 shipped from USA to UK 👍😁

[@arlettebodam6731]

Thank you Katy pour Les conseils et astuces

[@PipPipS]

I found using the liners means i need to flip whatever I'm making midway through but without liners I don't need to do that. But as u say, to save my sanity and my airfryer from vigorous bathing every other day, using the liners or foil is a much better option 🤗

[@nancyreyes3105]

And I love your recipes. You are awesome. Your kids are great with the taste testing and your recipes are amazing❤ And I did have a problem with the parchment paper burning my husband did I think cuz we used it a couple times so that might be an issue too. But I love the magnets and I think I'm going to start using the papers again. I started and then I stopped when they burnt a little bit. But I'm either using my air fryer for dinner or I'm grilling everything When you live in a place where it's even still 105° in October, you don't want to turn any oven on or be over the stove, but I love to cook and make my own meals and the Cosori air fryer is a game changer! Thanks for all your recipes and I subscribed and I can't wait to see more. Maybe some game day recipes. I know you've done some wings but I haven't seen any in a while. I've seen some from some other cooks though, but you seem like the air fryer Queen. Love to see your recipe🎉❤

[@empoweredcooks]

:) Thanks Nancy! I do have some wings/game day recipes here! kzbin.info/aero/PLtE0v7k4B7O9wA_wqqQ3bvL37VK0toM2Z

[@unitoolzee]

I cook chicken thighs in the air fryer at least 4 times a week, and these liners are a game changer. I just increase the heat a bit and they work great. The fryer stays so clean! I don’t use them when I’m cooking ribs in the fryer, tho. Too much grease!

[@midsouthhomestead7527]

Thank you so much for your tips.

[@dwin6005]

Yes, I use them every time when I use my air fryer. But I also use it now when I'm baking my own bread (I bake it in a round cake pan in my normal oven, also convection). So simple: Take dry baking-mix, mix it with water, put a lid on the bowl, wait 8-12 hours, put the baking-paper in the baking pan, put the bread dough on the baking paper, put the pan in the airfryer or convection owen for 50 minutes (convection oven 180°C, airfryer 160°C - I'm in germany). Take the bread by the paper, out of the pan, peel of the paper, enjoy healthy fresh warm bread - faster than you can buy it without having stress! I love it!!! :-D Greets from Germany - happy weekend to you all! Edit recipe for the bread: 500 grams of dry baking mix and 350ml of water make a bread that fits perfectly in my air fryer (square basket, 20.5 cm wide/long inside the basket). It will take a few seconds to prepare, 8-12 hours rest and then 50minutes to bake it.

[@dwin6005]

In germany we call it baking-paper.

[@maxineb9598]

I bake my bread in foil loaf pans in the airfryer.

[@MrsSeaHag]

I bought my air fryer last spring and have maybe used it 3 times. I’m 68 and it’s just my hubby and I so it should be perfect. I just keep forgetting I have it.

[@cindymahone1604]

@empoweredcooks, Is there a way to keep your food from blowing around inside while it’s air drying?? Ex: making tortilla pizza’s, the pepperoni’s fly around while air frying!! 🤔

[@lynnhughes]

Use a small cooling rack. I have 6inch round one and it works great.

[@judycroteau482]

@@lynnhughesYes put the rack over the food to hold down the bits that might fly up.

[@Deb-d2o]

What about silicon liners? Are they any better than parchment paper liners?

[@Salini-w2s]

Is baking sheet using for roasting

[@carolsferra3582]

I just got your book yesterday!!!!

[@bridgetdoman1386]

I've been using these liners between the two parts of the basket for the last 3 years I've had an air fryer, helps to keep the bottom clean and collects any fat etc produced when cooking meat. Let's the air circulate.

[@helenkaymckinney]

Live the parchment liners😅

[@RJ-pu8yh]

How do you know the magnets and casings dont give off chemicals under heat?

[@marybethfrain7165]

Thrilled for a new video 😊😊

[@Geek4687]

What temperature what setting and how long to cook salmon?

[@zack2366]

so what about the teflon - whats your thoughts about that with basket fryers

[@tonywilson9950]

when baking bread with out a tin do you leave the trivet in or place the bread on parchment paper on the bottom of the air fryer? Also how to deal with the wet bottom?

[@Sharon-bi1rn]

My instant pot duo crisp is coming. I think stainless is not magnetic, so cant use your great hack. Where do i get the risers to lift up food for better airflow? Are their paper liners with holes for more airfliw, or dont need? Since i like crisp skin on my salmon, do i sauté first or after the air frying step?

[@telboyynwa699]

I cut about 15mm off the outer edge of the parchment making the sides shallower, this creates better airflow which is what the airflow fryer is about.

[@amandam6293]

The magnets are no longer available on Amazon. Do you plan to have them for sale on there again or are they no longer being made? TIA!

[@vidarbentestuen3819]

A little bit of water in the bottom will also help. especially for your baked bread ect.

[@marilynredmond9502]

Bought the liners. Hope the magnets are available soon.

[@empoweredcooks]

I see they are available! www.amazon.com/WM-infinite-Silicone-Magnetic-Holding/dp/B0CQ54XNLC?crid=3KT28SPDQRCNJ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.qAGnKNJjxjt0xjSeQRXtHA9FMHQX7MfaBtWNv_s9oSIERk6mF76ZGaGWraPo8IPCYRMJzbvezt0PqkqSVg_sWs-YBkgxuKtoelNPgXAR7XuxyvAazG7OG0stBmPy1IGn.8CuANCrGU3lHUKpMG7V7NBJ8IhjDSWalaW7g7RBXWpU&dib_tag=se&keywords=wm%2Binfinate&qid=1726161116&s=home-garden&sprefix=wm%2Binfinate%2Cgarden%2C169&sr=1-1-fkmr0&th=1&linkCode=ll1&tag=pinepepper-20&linkId=34e65b0d68cd8f915f9c348ffe831d8c&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl

[@crojemupeo]

Does parchment go on top of the crisper tray, or under it? If you use a liner, do you still use the crisper tray? I'm not understanding how to layer these things.

[@fishdakalang2784]

HI I HAVE A QUESTION MY AIR FRYER IS 7.5 QT SHOULD I BUY 8 inch liners? Thanks

[@GolzeD2009]

I used to rely on aluminium foil but my mother gave me a box of these liners to try, and now I've been using them non stop for the past 2 months! The only downside is that they don't come in many different sizes.

[@PEPSIKERR]

I’m new to the air fryer, who knew S’mores could be make that easily? Not me! Grand kids fun here we come.

[@bikeny]

I keep forgetting to buy them. I have a question with regards to cleaning. I probably missed the bit in the owner's manual on cleaning the top heating element and everything else up there, so when I recently heard about 'hey, clean the top of the air fryer' I found to my dismay that yeah, it's kinda brown and all. So, what suggestions do you have for easily getting the top stuff clean (or just less dirty)? Thanks very much.

[@dirtyketovore6175]

Dollar tree now sells them round though, large ones 15 and small ones 20. they also sell small round magnets in the craft section. a few small magnets and 8c paper a piece.

[@katyp.2495]

I've been using parchment paper liners in my air fryer for several years and I'm always very wary that they can float around if not properly weighed down. The magnets you used would be so useful, but I can't see anything like them for sale here in the U.K. 🇬🇧. unless I'm not looking in the right place 🙁.

[@sumSum5853]

What if you have an air fryer with trays like the trap door kind that accommodate 2 trays?

[@Dae.Dae617]

If i make dinner rolls with the parchment paper, will it be okay? I mean, you roll the dough up and let it ret & rise in the airfryer container, then bake?

[@dianamccary]

Do they make the liners for the minis?

[@croberts709]

My husband is convinced they add a smell to the food! I don't smell it but he's convinced. He volunteered to always clean the air fryer (and he does) so I can only use them when he's not around.😁

[@gerrybaldeschwiler1362]

Went to website to purchase magnets-only info indicates they are being sold by Amazon which lists them as "currently unavailable"-frustrating. Where might these be purchased? Second question, have you heard of cleaning air fryer by adding water and detergent into the fryer and turning it on (forget time and duration)?

[@jorgeomarcosmerivera4871]

Love the magnets, looking for those for a while 👍

[@nancyritchey4399]

where did you find them?

[@empoweredcooks]

They are back in stock! pineandpepper.co/products/air-fryer-magnets-for-parchment-paper

[@DangerZone-w6y]

I cook cubed (teriyaki) chicken almost everyday.. and I use liners, and they save me clean up time like no tomorrow.

[@nijabudeenmohammedn5354]

i started using stainless steel plate , is it placed over the non stick plate , or just placed alone on air fryer, stinless steel plate o rparchment paper over the non stick plate which one is better?

[@lesleyf3049]

If I make salmon fillets with the skin on the bottom, will the parchment prevent them from getting crispy?

[@Djepette]

Bonjour, je ne trouve pas la référence pour les aimants qui tiennent la feuille de cuisson merci par avance pour votre retour.

[@kimkusterTN]

I love arcent paper!

[@kimkusterTN]

I meant PARCHMENT paper! Sorry for the typo

[@Lmitch1224]

I have parchments but find I don't usually use them. I always have aluminum foil around so I just use a piece of foil cut a slight bit larger than whatever I'm air frying, turn up the edges of the foil to make it a tray to contain any juices. Then easily lift the foil out when it's done.

[@cleverhype]

Can you please tell us if yourparchment paper has any PFAs in it? Amazon description doesn't say

[@gibby7233]

i use silicon liners, just take them out and wash them now and again with soapy water

[@roselybrink]

Yes use liner's since I learned this hack from you! LOL

[@Leslie27275]

Do you have a good recipe for grilled cheese? I tried buttering both sides of bread, used parchment paper, cooked 10 minutes at 380, turning after 5 minutes but the cheese didn’t melt.

[@sheryl7837]

I use these liners often!

[@symplysimon2822]

I have a Cosori Blaze (Dual Burners)....magnets are not working on mine?

[@buzby303]

Finally joined the air fryer world & received my Cosori air fryer On this model the basket has screws holding it in so do people remove these or just leave them in I just thought it be a pain removing them every time I wana put the filters under the top grill part of the basket 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@empoweredcooks]

Hmmm, which model did you get?