The sticky brown air fryer residue, gone

Why the residue won't wash off

It isn't grease any more. Repeated heating cycles polymerise the oil into a resin that dish soap can't emulsify. That's also why it survives the dishwasher and comes out feeling tacky.

The coating-safe cleaning method

1. 1

   Cool the surface and clear loose debris

   Make sure the air fryer basket is completely cool to the touch and brush or wipe away loose crumbs and ash so the foam reaches the grease itself.

2. 2

   Spray an even coat of GreaseKiller™

   Hold the bottle 4–6 inches away and cover the greasy area with a thin, even layer of foam. Don't flood it — the foam is designed to cling and work.

3. 3

   Wait about two minutes

   The formula gets under carbonised grease and breaks its bond with the metal. Heavy, long-neglected build-up may need 4–5 minutes or a second coat.

4. 4

   Wipe with a damp cloth

   Wipe in one direction with a damp microfibre cloth or paper towel. A soft brush helps on textured cast iron. Rinse afterwards and dry.

Protect the non-stick coating

• Never use steel wool, scouring pads or powdered abrasives
• Unplug the unit and let it cool completely first
• Keep spray away from the heating element and electrical housing
• Rinse the basket thoroughly with warm water and dry before the next cook