Air fryer warning as popular food could 'clog up' the device this winter

Air fryer users are being warned a popular food could clog up their device this winter. With Christmas not far away, some Brits are already preparing for the most anticipated meal of the year: the delectable Christmas dinner.

This year, with air fryers becoming a cherished kitchen essential, people can look forward to quicker festive feast - and no more waiting around for hours on end. However before we start cooking, Philips, the inventor of the Airfryer, is warning against its use for certain dishes.

Although pigs in blankets are a festive favorite, preparing them in an Airfryer might not be advisable. Philips’ in-house Airfryer chef, Martin Senders, suggests that the risks outweigh the benefits.

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Whilst an airfryer may seem like the best tool to cook them in, Martin explains that even if you want that perfect crisp taste and to cook them faster, the bacon can create significant problems. The expert explains: “Bacon is high in fat, and as it cooks, it releases grease.

"In an Airfryer, as the air circulates, this grease can splatter and potentially ignite if it comes into contact with the heating element. This could not only create a lot of smoke but also pose a fire risk.”

“Over time, grease buildup can clog your Airfryer’s components, reducing its efficiency and potentially leading to mould. This makes cleaning more difficult and can result in lingering odours - not ideal for your festive meal.

“As well, when it comes to pigs and blankets, the bacon on the outside can cook much faster than the sausage inside. This could leave you with cremated bacon and an undercooked sausage, something you definitely don’t want to be serving up to your guests.

“Cooking pigs in blankets in your Airfryer would also require multiple batches, making it less energy efficient than using a conventional oven. Instead, let the Airfryer handle tasty honey-roasted vegetable sides, and if you have a dual basket model, you can even prepare them while cooking your turkey in the other compartment.”