Okay, picture this: you’re air-frying something very light—like kale chips or a single slice of bread. The paper might still fly up because the food is too light to hold it down. In that case, skip the liner entirely.
Also, never use wax paper. That stuff melts. Wax paper in an air fryer is a one-way ticket to clean-up hell. Your air fryer will cry smoke. Your smoke detector will cry. You will cry.
And for the love of crispy edges, don’t use paper for greasy, fatty foods like bacon or sausages. The paper can get soaked in fat, which might catch fire if it’s too close to the heating element. Better to use the basket directly for those bad boys.
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So, What’s the Verdict?
Greaseproof paper in an air fryer? Yes, but with rules. Use high-temp rated paper (220°C or more). Keep it small. Weigh it down. And never, ever walk away from the air fryer the first time you try it. Watch it like a hawk watching a potato.
If you follow those rules, you’ll get a liner that catches all the drips, makes cleanup a snap, and keeps your chicken wings from sticking. It’s a beautiful thing. Just don’t be the person who uses birthday wrapping paper because “it looked similar.” I’ve seen it happen. Don’t be that person.
