45 Air Fryer Hacks That Are a Total Game Changer

Air fryers are all the rage these days — and for good reason. Air fryers are basically amped-up convection ovens, and their versatility has made them an extremely popular kitchen tool. There can be a learning curve to using one, though, and that’s why we’ve brought you a compiled list of air fryer hacks that’ll change your life for the better!

Make Snacking Easy

Snacks are one of the most fun things to eat. There's such a big variety, and they're convenient. No one wants snacks that take forever to prepare, because it defeats the whole purpose of a snack being a quick and convenient food!

That's where air fryers come in. You can toss just about anything into the air fryer for a few minutes and have the perfect snack for whatever mood you're in, like crispy seasoned chickpeas.

Heat Leftovers the Right Way

Everyone knows that one of the worst things about leftovers is when you reheat them in the microwave and they come out mushy or soggy. It often makes you not even want to eat them.

The air fryer, however, will make you feel like you're eating your leftovers fresh, and it's especially good for fried or crispy foods, like pizza or french fries (because microwaved french fries are awful!). So now, there's no need to worry about taking leftovers home.

Avoid Sticking With a Simple Trick

It's so frustrating to pull something delicious out of the air fryer just to discover that it's stuck to the tray despite the non-stick coating. But, there's an easy way to avoid that happening, and it involves oil.

You can use an oil with a high smoke point, like safflower oil, to grease the bottom of the basket a little bit. Doing this ensures you won't be wasting time scraping your food off and can get straight to eating.

Get Kids to Eat Veggies

Did you know there's a scientific reason your kids don't like to eat vegetables? Back when we relied on smell to forage food, bitter tastes (which veggies often have) signaled things were toxic for us.

While we don't forage anymore, that veggie aversion has stuck around. But you can find sneaky ways around it by air frying them, which gives them a unique texture and makes even the pickiest eater more likely to try them.