Air Fryer Neglect Poses Health Risks, Fire Hazards, Experts Warn

Imagine your air fryer is like a mini oven that blows hot air very fast to make food crispy.

When you cook things like fries or chicken, tiny bits of food and oil can get blown around and stick inside.

If you don't clean these bits out after each use, they can build up and get burnt, just like food left in a pan for too long.

This burnt stuff can start to smoke, which might seem like the machine is broken, but it's just dirty!

It can also make your food taste bad or even spread germs that can make you sick, like E. coli.

So, experts say it's important to clean the basket and wipe the inside after you use it, and give it a good scrub every few times you use it to keep it safe and working well.