Im a big air fryer fan. In fact, since they've become a signature kitchen appliance, I've tested more than 15 models of air fryers. Single, dual-zone, tri-zone, an air fryer that doubles as a slow cooker — you name it, I've cooked in it. So, it came as a rather big surprise when I recently learned something you're not supposed to do with an air fryer, which I've been doing for years. And stupidly, I hadn't even realized this was one of the most common air fryer mistakes.
Yes, the rumors are true: just like your non-stick fry pan, you're not supposed to use metal utensils in an air fryer. This is because of those easy-to-clean grates, which sit in your air fryer baskets — they're dipped in a special non-stick coating that is easily scratched when it comes in touch with anything sharp. And once scratched, it could release those 'forever chemicals' into your food.
