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Handling air fryer meals with care.
Whether you’re air frying food for a potluck or a party of one, these tips can help you reduce the risk of foodborne illness.
Prepping.
- Wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds before handling food.
- Keep raw meat, poultry, and seafood separate from cooked and ready-to-eat foods. Wash plates, utensils, and any surfaces that have touched raw meat before using them for cooked foods.
Cooking.
- Use a food thermometer to make sure foods reach their recommended internal temperatures:
- Fish: 145°F
- Whole cuts of beef, pork, veal, and lamb: 145°F
- Ground meat: 160°F
- Eggs: 160°F
- Poultry (including ground poultry): 165°F
- Casseroles: 165°F
- Avoid overfilling the air fryer basket, as this can prevent food from cooking evenly or reaching the proper internal temperature. Cook food in batches if necessary.
- Avoid leaving the air fryer unattended for long periods of time when cooking. Stay alert for the smell of burning food, smoke, or burning plastic. Some air fryer models have a recommended time limit for cooking at high temperatures. Always follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
- Don’t leave food in the air fryer basket. Store leftovers in shallow containers to help them cool quickly. Refrigerate within two hours.
Cleaning.
- Unplug the air fryer before cleaning it.
- Make sure to thoroughly hand-wash your air fryer’s basket after each use. Using the dishwasher can cause the nonstick coating to wear away over time.
- Once a month, clean the coils and the area around the basket to remove residual oil. Refer to your user manual for cleaning recommendations specific to your model.
Looking for inspiration for your next air fryer meal? We have a collection of recipes to shake up your menu. Try our Air Fryer Weeknight Beef Chimichangas for a quick weeknight dinner, or some Easy Air Fryer Candied Pecans for dessert.
Sources:
Air Fryers and Food Safety. United States Department of Agriculture. Last updated June 24, 2024.
Food Safety Tips for Air Fryers. University of Nebraska–Lincoln Extension: UNL Food. Last updated in 2025.
Watsky, David. My Air Fryer Safety Routine: Here’s How to Keep Your Kitchen and Home Fire-Free. CNET. July 10, 2025.