Unplug your fryer and soak a cloth in warm, soapy water. Ensure you squeeze excess water from your cloth before wiping the exterior of your machine. Don’t be tempted to use any harsh cleaning sprays ...

Air fryers are seemingly magical countertop cookers that produce perfectly crispy food, often on par with what you’d get from a deep fryer—and without the grease stench that comes with deep-frying.