A cleaning enthusiast has posted a simple method for removing stubborn grease and stuck-on food from air fryer components, saying the trick saves time and effort compared with long periods of scrubbing.
The tip was shared in the Mrs Hinch Army Cleaning Tips Facebook group by a user who identified herself as Adrianna, and was reported by the Daily Mail. Adrianna wrote that dissolving a dishwasher tablet in boiling water and soaking the removable trays and baskets in the solution quickly loosened residue that resisted normal cleaning. "Whoever said using a dishwasher tablet for the air fryer is a lifesaver," she wrote. "The pieces of food stuck to the tray were impossible to remove with just scrubbing."
Air fryers have become widely used for quick, lower-fat cooking, but users and manufacturers alike stress that regular cleaning is needed to maintain performance and prevent buildup. Although many air fryer recipes call for little or no oil, food particles and vapours can leave a greasy film on baskets, trays and the interior, making some stains difficult to remove by hand.
According to Adrianna’s post, the process is straightforward: dissolve a dishwasher tablet in boiling water to create a soaking solution, then submerge the removable parts until residue loosens and wipes away. She said the approach cut the time spent on the task compared with repeated scrubbing. The post attracted attention in the online community that follows cleaning influencer Sophie Hinchliffe, known as Mrs Hinch, and the Facebook group that shares related tips and hacks.
Members of the Mrs Hinch Army frequently trade household cleaning methods for a range of appliances and surfaces. Posts in the group typically include step-by-step descriptions of ingredients and timing, followed by before-and-after photos, though those details vary by user and appliance model.
Appliance manufacturers generally advise consulting an owner’s manual for specific cleaning instructions and recommended products. The extent to which dishwasher tablets are safe or effective for all air fryer designs was not specified in Adrianna’s post, and results may differ based on materials, coatings and the degree of buildup.
The dishwasher-tablet tip adds to a body of user-shared techniques aimed at reducing the time and effort of routine kitchen maintenance. As air fryers remain a common countertop appliance, consumers continue to exchange practical approaches for prolonging performance and keeping cooking equipment free of grease and food residue.