{"id":3478,"date":"2022-08-08T13:59:04","date_gmt":"2022-08-08T17:59:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/?p=3478"},"modified":"2022-11-13T02:02:42","modified_gmt":"2022-11-13T06:02:42","slug":"can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Use An Air Fryer Without A Basket? (Discussion)"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>img#mv-trellis-img-4::before{padding-top:66.64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-4{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-5::before{padding-top:66.64%; }img#mv-trellis-img-5{display:block;}img#mv-trellis-img-6::before{padding-top:133.26226012793%; }img#mv-trellis-img-6{display:block;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"air frying potato wedges\" class=\"wp-image-2867\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"air frying potato wedges\" class=\"wp-image-2867 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-735x490.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-335x223.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-347x231.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-520x347.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-640x426.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x-150x100.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/basket_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-4\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Air frying potato wedges<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An air fryer is an amazing invention in the world of kitchen appliances and has many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.webmd.com\/food-recipes\/air-fryers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">advantages<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As it is a new thing in the market, people are still getting knowledge about how it works and what are the limitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It also happens that people buy air fryers but their basket is nowhere to be found which leads to confusion if the air fryer would still work without a <a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\">basket<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Short answer:<\/strong> <strong>Yes, you can cook food in an air fryer without a basket but the food will take longer to cook because of the airflow being compressed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The air fryer basket has small holes in it through which hot air is passed and cooks food evenly and if you take out the air fryer basket and put your food in the bottom of the air fryer, hot air flow will be interrupted which increases the cooking time of food. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, for cooking large portions of food by making sure that the air fryer remains in the same position its airflow is not disturbed. You can directly place your food on the cooking surface by covering it with a baking sheet or oven-safe dish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several accessories available in the market for the air fryer to cook multiple dishes which are usually impossible to cook without a tray. Parchment paper can also be used to cook food with less oil and grease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this article, I&rsquo;ll help to let you know everything that needs to be known to make you decide if your air fryer would still work efficiently without a basket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So let&rsquo;s start!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Does_every_air_fryer_come_with_a_basket\" title=\"Does every air fryer come with a basket?\">Does every air fryer come with a basket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Is_it_okay_to_use_an_Air_fryer_without_a_basket\" title=\"Is it okay to use an Air fryer without a basket?\">Is it okay to use an Air fryer without a basket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Why_would_you_want_to_use_the_air_fryer_without_a_basket\" title=\"Why would you want to use the air fryer without a basket?? \">Why would you want to use the air fryer without a basket?? <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#When_do_you_need_to_Air_fry_without_a_basket\" title=\"When do you need to Air fry without a basket?\">When do you need to Air fry without a basket?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Cooking_larger_portions\" title=\"Cooking larger portions \">Cooking larger portions <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Foods_that_require_more_than_one_utensil\" title=\"Foods that require more than one utensil \">Foods that require more than one utensil <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#What_alternatives_can_be_used_as_an_air_fryer_basket\" title=\"What alternatives can be used as an air fryer basket?\">What alternatives can be used as an air fryer basket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Can_you_use_an_air_fryer_without_a_basket\" title=\"Can you use an air fryer without a basket?\">Can you use an air fryer without a basket?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#How_to_clean_an_air_fryer\" title=\"How to clean an air fryer?\">How to clean an air fryer?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion \">Conclusion <\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-you-use-air-fryer-without-a-basket\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles \">Related Articles <\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_every_air_fryer_come_with_a_basket\"><\/span>Does every air fryer come with a basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, every air fryer comes with a basket but some air fryers also have additional features and accessories such as shelves to make cooking a lot easier. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some air fryers such as <strong>Philips Avance Air fryer <\/strong>allow you to cook multiple dishes, all at once! However, if you&rsquo;re looking for an air fryer with a basket to cook fish and chips in it so, make sure to look at that feature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is important to realize that the air fryer basket is the major and important part of an air fryer to cook food efficiently. Hence, it shouldn&rsquo;t be overlooked. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x.jpg\" alt=\"An air fryer basket is best for making food in small portions. \" class=\"wp-image-1984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x.jpg 1250w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-735x490.jpg 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-335x223.jpg 335w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-347x231.jpg 347w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-520x347.jpg 520w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-640x426.jpg 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-960x640.jpg 960w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1250\" height=\"833\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x.jpg.webp\" alt=\"An air fryer basket is best for making food in small portions. \" class=\"wp-image-1984 lazyload\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x.jpg.webp 1250w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-735x490.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-335x223.jpg.webp 335w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-347x231.jpg.webp 347w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-520x347.jpg.webp 520w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-640x426.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-960x640.jpg.webp 960w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-1080x720.jpg.webp 1080w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x-150x100.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/cookies_1250x.jpg\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-5\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An air fryer basket is best for making food in small portions. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Air fryers use hot air to cook food while deep fryer uses fat-based oils to cook, and that&rsquo;s why air fryer food is not identical to deep-fried food, either in taste or in calories. Air fryers are also referred to as small but powerful ovens that can cook vegetables, <a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-chicken-wings-be-stacked-in-an-air-fryer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"125\">chicken wings<\/a>, and even cake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_it_okay_to_use_an_Air_fryer_without_a_basket\"><\/span>Is it okay to use an Air fryer without a basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yes, it is okay to use an air fryer without a basket.<\/strong> Some people want to use it with other accessories if they&rsquo;re oven safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So don&rsquo;t worry, the air fryer is completely oven safe and you can put any pan or tray in it as long as it is also oven safe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But to make the air fryer work perfectly, try not to put anything in the air fryer which interrupts its airflow as it will damage its functions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The standard position of the air fryer basket is to place it a little above the bottom to ensure the path of hot air. So, anything which is placed near the food other than the basket can affect the performance of the air fryer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_would_you_want_to_use_the_air_fryer_without_a_basket\"><\/span>Why would you want to use the air fryer without a basket?? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When you want to cook food that is larger than the size of the basket then it&rsquo;s time to use an air fryer without a basket. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>People often complain about the capacity of the basket when they try to cook something different which doesn&rsquo;t fit in the basket which leads to the burning and cooking of food from inside. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An air fryer without a basket would be a great option for people who don&rsquo;t want oil and greasy food as the air fryer basket is designed to circulate the heat around the food to make it crispy and juicy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/philips-airfryer\/s?k=philips+airfryer\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/philips-airfryer\/s?k=philips+airfryer\" target=\"_blank\">Philips<\/a><\/strong> Air fryer would be the perfect fit for you if you want to cook something large in the air fryer basket to make it turn out delicious and nutritious.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_do_you_need_to_Air_fry_without_a_basket\"><\/span>When do you need to Air fry without a basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>There are two main reasons to cook food without a basket.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cooking_larger_portions\"><\/span>Cooking larger portions <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As air fryers are small conventional <a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/can-an-oven-work-similarly-to-an-air-fryer\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"311\">ovens<\/a>, their basket capacity is typically small which doesn&rsquo;t allow an entire chicken in it.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To make space for more food, it is normal to replace the basket with a grill rod or with other accessories because with a small basket you can cook only a small portion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To cook larger portions of food, you can try <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Instant-Pot-Vortex-Pro-10\/dp\/B07VM1HQ87\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Instant-Pot-Vortex-Pro-10\/dp\/B07VM1HQ87\" target=\"_blank\">Instant Vortex<\/a> Pro 10 Quart which is good for air frying food without a basket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the following video to know how can you remove the basket from the air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cosori Air Fryer: How to Remove Basket \/ How to Open\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WH7bAtrjB-A?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">How to remove the basket from the air fryer? <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Foods_that_require_more_than_one_utensil\"><\/span>Foods that require more than one utensil <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At times, you need additional utensils to cook food to perfection. For instance, if you&rsquo;re going to cook cupcakes in an air fryer you won&rsquo;t be needing the basket but some molds which come inside the air fryer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reason for making cupcakes without oil is because they need oil so a basket wouldn&rsquo;t be the best option for it. As of now, you must have known that air fryers are versatile and doesn&rsquo;t limited to frying food only and can also be used in making pizzas and cakes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_alternatives_can_be_used_as_an_air_fryer_basket\"><\/span>What alternatives can be used as an air fryer basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out the following chart to get to know the things which are alternatives to air fryer baskets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Oven proof tins<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Commercial accessories <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Glass<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Stainless steel racks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Ceramic<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Trivets<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Metal<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Baking pan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Silicone<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Silicone molds<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alternatives of Air fryer basket. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The cooking size of your food also suggests which tin or accessory to use from the above list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_use_an_air_fryer_without_a_basket\"><\/span>Can you use an air fryer without a basket?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people are intimidated by the idea of using an air fryer without a basket, but it isn&rsquo;t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>If you know how to use your air fryer correctly, you can do more than just fry chicken. If your basket replacement obstructs the airflow, your food will not cook evenly. The only thing worse than unevenly cooked food is charred food. So, if you forget to check the airflow, you might end up with some burnt food.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your food will not cook evenly if your basket replacement obstructs the airflow. Burnt food is the only thing worse than unevenly cooked food. If you forget to check the airflow, you may end up with burnt food. I also advise users to use alternatives such as the metal rack.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>You can easily bake some cakes by replacing the basket with an elevated pan (which allows airflow through the bottom).<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you want to make cupcakes, use silicone molds instead of the pan. Examine the instruction manual for your machine to get an idea of what to set the timer to.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>If you&rsquo;re a home cook like the rest of us, chances are you&rsquo;ve already misplaced that instruction manual. There&rsquo;s no need to be concerned because you can always look up the time on the internet.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_clean_an_air_fryer\"><\/span>How to clean an air fryer?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unplug the air fryer and remove the basket to clean the heating element. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Soak the heating element for 30 minutes in a vinegar and water solution. Allow the heating element to air dry after rinsing it with water. Unplug the air fryer and <strong>remove<\/strong> the basket to clean the interior. Fill the air fryer halfway with warm water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wipe away any grease or food particles with a sponge. Allow the air fryer to air dry before reusing it. Wipe away any dirt and grime on the outside of the air fryer with a <strong>damp cloth<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-rotated.jpg\" alt=\"Air fryer food is crispy and moist. \" class=\"wp-image-2365\" width=\"1250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-rotated.jpg 938w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-540x720.jpg 540w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-240x320.jpg 240w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-735x979.jpg 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-251x335.jpg 251w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-260x347.jpg 260w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-390x520.jpg 390w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-480x640.jpg 480w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-576x768.jpg 576w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-810x1080.jpg 810w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-640x853.jpg 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-150x200.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-rotated.jpg.webp\" alt=\"Air fryer food is crispy and moist. \" class=\"wp-image-2365 lazyload\" width=\"938\" srcset=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-rotated.jpg.webp 938w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-225x300.jpg.webp 225w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-768x1023.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-540x720.jpg.webp 540w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-360x480.jpg.webp 360w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-240x320.jpg.webp 240w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-735x979.jpg.webp 735w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-251x335.jpg.webp 251w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-260x347.jpg.webp 260w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-390x520.jpg.webp 390w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-480x640.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-576x768.jpg.webp 576w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-720x960.jpg.webp 720w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-810x1080.jpg.webp 810w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-640x853.jpg.webp 640w, https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-150x200.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 760px) calc(100vw - 96px), 720px\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/20220704_230229_1250x-1-rotated.jpg\" height=\"1250\" id=\"mv-trellis-img-6\" loading=\"lazy\" data-trellis-processed=\"1\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Air fryer food is crispy and moist. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The air fryer can <a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/which-air-fryer-is-safest\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/which-air-fryer-is-safest\/\">safely<\/a> work without a basket but somewhat it affects the cooking time of the food.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For cooking large portions of food, a grilling rod or tray is a better option than an air fryer basket.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>At times, the food needs more utensils to cook than an air fryer basket.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The air fryer basket is necessary to cook food perfectly and by removing it, the functions of the air fryer get interrupted. <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles\"><\/span>Related Articles <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\">What Can You Cook in Air Fryer Rotating Basket?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/which-air-fryer-is-safest\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/which-air-fryer-is-safest\/\">Which Air fryer is the Safest? <\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/do-ninja-air-fryers-cause-cancer\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/do-ninja-air-fryers-cause-cancer\/\">Do Ninja Air Fryers cause Cancer?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>t also happens that people buy air fryers but their basket is nowhere to be found which leads to confusion <strong>if the air fryer would still work without a <a href=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/what-can-you-cook-in-air-fryer-rotating-basket\/\">basket. <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>So <strong>yes, you can cook food in an air fryer without a basket but the fo<\/strong><strong>od will take longer to cook because of the airflow being compressed<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The air fryer basket has small holes in it through which hot air is passed and cooks food evenly and if you take out the air fryer basket and put your food in the bottom of the air fryer, hot air flow will be interrupted which increases the cooking time of food. <\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1714,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"disable-in-feed":false,"article-schema-type":"","disable-critical-css":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[10],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3478"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3478"}],"version-history":[{"count":42,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3478\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":18171,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3478\/revisions\/18171"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1714"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3478"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3478"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/yumfryer.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3478"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}