Because you asked — this is how often to clean an air fryer

Air fryer, cleansing spray and dish brush on purple background

If you've typed "how often to clean an air fryer" into your search bar — then I assume you sit in one of two camps. Camp A is concerned that they clean is too often and will end up scrubbing off a layer of non-stick. And Camp B.... well, I can smell that greasy basket from here, SNM.

Of course, there have been times when I've come in late from a night out, cooked some nugs to soak up the liquor, and haven't been bothered to clean my small air fryer. But I know if I leave it any longer, I'm opening a whole Pandora's box of sore tums (caused by pathogens) and the risk of practically inviting pests in for an all-you-can-eat. Oh, and did I mention that being a lazy babe can kill your countertop convection oven (RIP, air fryer 💀)