Nine best air fryer accessories including liners, racks and tongs
If you want to enhance the functionality of your favourite kitchen appliance, consider investing in these air fryer accessories.
From crisping up chippies to baking cakes to roasting entire chickens, air fryers offer endless possibilities when it comes to frying, roasting, drying and baking. The options are only limited to your imagination – and perhaps what air fryer accessories you’ve got on hand. With nothing over $65 on this must-have list, there’s no reason not to add a few to your culinary toolkit.
What accessories do I need with my air fryer?
It all depends on what you want to do with your air fryer. If you love baking, a cake tin or muffin liners are a must. For something more multipurpose, consider purchasing some silicone tongs, a small spatula or a non-stick baking mat for your air fryer.
What should you not put in an air fryer?
Air fryers can reach high temperatures, so you should not put any items into it that could potentially crack or melt from the heat. However, materials such as heat-safe silicone, glass and ceramics are safe.
Can you put a glass dish in an air fryer?
Glass can go in the air fryer if it is oven-safe and compatible with your air fryer’s temperature settings. The same applies to ceramic, metal and silicone kitchen products.
Air fryer accessories worth considering
1. Best air fryer accessory for home bakers
Silicone Cupcake Liners, $7.80 at Amazon Australia
Believe it or not, it’s possible to bake perfect muffins and cupcakes in the air fryer. All you need are some non-stick silicone cupcake liners like these to keep your batter from spilling all over the place. “These small silicone moulds seem perfect to use in any size air fryer,” says taste.com.au Food Director, Michelle Southan. “We all went crazy for these when they first came out. I am sure we all have some lying around in the cupboard.” If you don’t have any on hand, however, this 12-piece set from Amazon is your best bet.
2. Best air fryer accessory for pastries
OXO Good Grips Silicone Pastry Brush, $16.17 (was $26.95) at Myer
Give your air-fried baked goods a perfect finish with this durable, heat-resistant pastry brush. From egg wash to sugar syrup to melted butter, it can be used for all types of glazes and coatings. What makes this brush special is the gaps in the centre bristles that hold liquid for easy transport and spreading. Plus, it’s super easy to clean.
3. Best air fryer accessory for messy meals
Scullery Kolori Silicone Double Spatula, $10.99 (was $15.99) at House
A heavy-duty spatula like this one is a necessary air fryer accessory for any home cook. It’s the best way to scrape any left-behind food out of your fryer or manoeuvre under those pesky little bits that get stuck to the tray. Customers love it for its size, functionality and safety – it’s heatproof up to 240 degrees Celsius!
4. Best air fryer accessories for entertaining
Philips XXL Party Master Kit, $49, The Good Guys
If you’re cooking for a crowd, this two-in-one air fryer accessory set is the ultimate way to prepare more food in less time. The handy divider allows you to separate your Philips XXL air fryer into two different sections so you can crisp up different dishes at once. And the metal rack allows you to layer your food to maximise space and feed your guests faster.
5. Best all-purpose air fryer accessory
Morgan & Finch Silicone Tongs, $9.95 at Bed, Bath N’ Table
With their flexible, silicone-coating, these scratch-resistant tongs will help you remove food from your air fryer with ease. At under ten dollars, they’re a must-have air fryer accessory for any home cook, no matter what you’ve got on the menu.
6. Best air fryer accessory according to our editors
Kleva Silicone Trivet Mat, 2 Pack, $10 at OzSale
If there’s one air fryer accessory you should prioritise, taste.com.au food editor Amira Georgy says: “it’s definitely worth investing in silicon air fryer mats”. They make cleaning your air fryer easier, they help protect your air fryer’s surface from scratches and it saves you on spending money on baking paper liners. There are many variations on the market, but Georgy says, “make sure you grab one that’s perforated to ensure optimal airflow.”
8. Best air fryer accessory for sweet tooths
Healthy Choice Cake Tin Air Fryer Accessory, $19.95 at Myer
With this 8-inch cake tin, you can easily whip up your favourite desserts right in the air fryer. Compatible with 5-litre air fryers, this convenient accessory is beloved by home baking enthusiasts. It has an average 4.5-star rating and is touted for its non-stick finish, durability and hefty size.
9. Best all-rounder air fryer accessory
Avanti Silicone Airfryer Insert 20x19cm Set 2pc, $14.95 at Kitchen Warehouse
If you hate cleaning your air fryer basket then these inserts are for you. These silicon inserts feature circular ridges on the base and sides which help with air flow and circulation to ensure that your food is cooked to perfection. And, they’re dishwasher safe too.
Other Taste Test Kitchen content
- If you’re after the best air fryers, this guide should help.
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- If you’d like to up your baking game, have a look at the best stand mixers in Australia.
Our best air fryer recipes
- Air fryer porterhouse steaks
- Air fryer mini Oreo cheesecakes
- Air fryer nacho sweet potatoes
- Air fryer chicken wings
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