Here’s the secret sauce: Never let the paper fly around. The air fryer’s fan is powerful—like a tiny tornado. If you just toss a loose sheet in there, it’ll lift up and touch the heating element. That’s a recipe for disaster, literally.
So weigh it down. Put your food right on top of the paper. Or use those pre-cut parchment liners with holes. They’re sold online and work perfectly. Or make your own by punching a few holes in a sheet of greaseproof paper. Science!
Amazon.com: 200Pcs Air Fryer Disposable Paper Liner, Non-stick Air
Pro tip: Never preheat your air fryer with the paper inside. That’s like running a marathon without tying your shoes—just don’t. Add the paper after it’s preheated, or add it with the food from the start.
What foods are best for greaseproof paper?
Think: anything that won’t release a lot of liquid. Frozen fries, chicken wings, veggies, or even bacon—yes, please! But avoid wet marinated stuff or things that drip heavy sauce. That liquid will soak the paper and make it stick, or worse, burn.
Also, please don’t use it for super greasy foods like raw bacon with tons of fat. The paper can’t handle that much grease pooling. It’ll become soggy and maybe even catch fire. Your air fryer is not a deep fryer, remember that.
