So, you’ve finally caved in and purchased an air fryer (we told you it would be revolutionary); now, it’s time to deck it out with practical accessories that will take the air frying experience to the next level. Not only do air fryers help you sort out easy weeknight dinners, you’re able to create healthier versions of your favourite recipes with less oil. It’s been a popular small kitchen appliance in many Aussie kitchens that can be used for an array of recipes – air fryer salmon, anyone?
While most air fryers come with your essentials, such as a basket or tray, there are a few accessories that you can add – in addition to this – that will make the already easy process even easier. From mess-free liners and baskets to cooling racks and trays, we’ve found the best air fryer accessories on the market right now.
2024’s TOP AIR FRYER ACCESSORIES
- Stainless steel air fryer racks, $19.89, Amazon
- Soleader plate gripper (set of 2), $25.90, Amazon
- Air fryer double layer rack with skewers, $18.99, Amazon
The best air fryer accessories 2024
Stainless steel air fryer racks
$19.89, Amazon
Best for: cooking kids’ favourites
Are the little ones begging for chicken nuggets for the second time this week? This set of three stainless steel air fryer racks is perfect for making a large batch of nuggets, fries, onion rings, or similar at once. Gone are the days of doing multiple batches (not to mention the nightmare of having multiple kids waiting for you…impatiently), just crispy golden goodness at your fingertips.
Sizes: 20cm x 20cm x 9cm
Materials: Stainless steel
Key features:
- Set of 3
- Fits most 7.5 – 8L square air fryers
- Stackable design
Soleader plate gripper (set of 2)
$25.90, Amazon
Best for: keeping your fingers safe
Keep your fingers safe when removing your air fryer dishes when you’re ready to serve. These grippers feature a long flat gripping head that is designed to reach narrow spaces easily – you can use it to take out the entire inner basket or trays within your air fryer safely, or you can use it when you’re melting chocolate using the double boiler technique over a stove, too. Equipped with an anti-slip silicone padding, the handle is easy to use with bowls and trays of all sizes and weights.
Materials: Stainless steel
Key features:
- Set of 2
- Designed to use in narrow spaces
- Anti-slip silicone grip
Air fryer double layer rack with skewers
$18.99, Amazon
Best for: skewers
This double-layer air fryer rack is not what it seems. While, yes, you can use it as a regular two-shelf rack for your favourite recipes, the top layer is actually comprised of individual metal skewers, meaning you can make the most succulent skewers without stress. Plus, the entire rack is dishwasher safe, too, so cleaning up is easy.
Size: 20cm diameter
Materials: Stainless steel
Key features:
- Double rack design
- Top rack designed to be used also for skewers
- Dishwasher safe
Linzom air fryer silicone trays (4-piece set)
$21.99, Amazon
Best for: small kitchens
When it comes to small kitchens, choosing the best of the best small appliances to add to your collection is a tough decision to make. And if a small air fryer has made it onto your list (and your benchtop), finding accessories that take up little storage space is key in ensuring your kitchen doesn’t become a cluttered mess. These silicone baking trays fit most standard air fryer sizes and can collapse for easy storage – now, this is a space-saving design we can get behind!
In addition to being space-saving, these trays feature raised grooves to help drain excess oil, handles for easy removal with included silicone gloves, and are dishwasher safe.
Size: 20.5cm x 20.5cm s 0.25cm
Materials: Silicone
Key features:
- 4 piece set
- Collapsible space-saving design
- Comes with silicone gloves
Joseph Joseph Multi-Grip Mandolin Plus in white
$53.97 (usually $89.95), Myer
Best for: easy food prep
Slice your vegetables for the air fryer easily with a must-have kitchen gadget – the handy mandolin. Though, at times, mandolins look like scary contraptions straight out of a John Carpenter film, this one from Joseph Joseph is on our list for one reason, and one reason only – its precision food grip tool. The grip tool not only protects your fingers but allows you to prepare a wide variety of foods of differing shapes and sizes. Our favourite part is the pinch grip top at the top of the tool that allows you to hold smaller foods easier, like radishes or garlic cloves. Plus, mandolins are getting all the love right now, thanks to that viral TikTok cucumber salad…
Key features:
- Table-top design
- Food-gripper included
- Perfect for food prep
Bakemaster silicone air fryer baking cups (set of 12)
$14.95, Kitchen Warehouse
Best for: easy food prep
Did you know you could do so much more than just air fry with an air fryer? With the help of these silicone baking cups, you can make muffins and cupcakes that are the perfect size for lunchboxes. Comes in a set of 12.
Size: 7cm in diameter
Materials: Silicone
Key features:
- Set of 12 baking cups
- Easy food release
- Hand wash recommended
2-in 1 oil spray and dispenser bottle
$8 (usually $9.90), Amazon
Best for: adding extra crisp
Now, we know that air fryer recipes are known to be oil-free (or very little oil). But, sometimes, you might want to add a small spritz to make those fries a little bit more golden – and we won’t blame you. This oil dispenser from Amazon has garnered 8004 reviews on Amazon with an average rating of 4.3-stars. It’s a multi-purpose tool that can be used for air fryer recipes or on the stove for a juicy steak, too. You can use the premium nozzle to spray your oil or use its oil pouring function as you need when cooking – so versatile.
Key features:
- 2-in-1 design: oil sprayer and pourer
- Glass bottle
- Gravity-sensor lid
- Anti-clogging filter port
What accessories do you need for an air fryer?
When reading any guide, picking out the items that fit into your life and preferences is key. While you won’t need every accessory you can find for air fryers, finding ones you’ll use consistently is worth the investment. If you could only choose one air fryer accessory to add to your collection, make it a silicone liner or basket. It makes cleaning your air fryer easy, as you can just pop the liner into the dishwasher after every meal. Other accessories at the top of our list are tongs or grippers to ensure your fingers stay safe while operating the appliance.
Can I put aluminium foil in an air fryer?
Unlike microwaves, you can use aluminium foil in an air fryer (hooray!). Ensure you’re careful when handling it, as foil can get hot.
What is the 10-20 rule for air fryers?
Air fryers are colloquially known as mini-ovens. However, the way you operate an oven differs from that of an air fryer. So, if your recipe requires an oven set at a particular temperature and time, but you’re using an air fryer, just convert the temperature by reducing the temperature by approximately 10ºC and reducing the time by approximately 20 per cent. Easy!
This article originally appeared on Home Beautiful and is republished here with permission.
