I use parchment paper cut to size using the air fryer basket as a template. Fold the paper then use an office hole punch to make the holes through several layers. Simple and saves on cleaning up time. Thanks for the video. Love watching the taste testers! Love your cheery presentation
that's very clever and saves money ! Going to Staples to get a puncher !! * Maybe parchment for AF's will get cheaper with competition and may get to retail stores. We'll see !
WoW! I just happened to stumble across your videos and I'm HOOKED!! I binged watched about A TON of 'em and you definitely got my vote. I'm a single senior (although I don't feel senior) and I live on a houseboat. That being said, space for me is at a premium. I do have a 2 burner counter top electric stove, a microwave oven and a counter top convection oven,all of which I use. What draws me to the air fryer in the size. From watching your videos, and for the amount of time and space they all take up, and the fact I'm only cooking for one, the air fryer is really all I need. I'm so impressed with your knowledge and your simple and easy manor and the way you explain everything, I'm a convert. Love your videos and keep up the GREAT work 👍
I totally enjoyed this comparison! I have never used parchment paper of any kind and find clean up easy, just soak the basket in a sink of soapy water for a few minutes and it comes clean in seconds! This just confirmed I can do without it. So thank you! I am so anxious to see what was delivered today, please show it soon! Thanks for all the tips and tricks and recipes you share! Huge fan here!
"just soak the basket". What about the grease that's left over? I hope you wipe it up first and don't just dump it down your drain. Well, if I was a plumber, maybe I'd hope you did, but it definitely is not good for the drain pipes.
I saw your demonstration test about parchment paper. I am a On a small budget since I retired. I can buy parchment paper from the dollar tree. O made a template to match my bottom tray. I cut out 30 liners, then took a punch hole maker and went to town folder in fourths the punched holes all over. It lets the grease flow downward the and the air flows all around. Try it you’ll like. Stay safe and enjoy life.
Hi Cathy Just cooked a whole chicken using the recipe in the cook book. Got my book soon as it was released. Love it. Many good recipes and tips. Anyone having doubts go ahead and order the book. You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks to you, parchment paper was a game changer in my rectangle oven with a wire basket. Started with regular parchment and stuck holes in it. What a hassle!! Found some with holes on Amazon, works great at preventing food sticking on the wires and falling down through it.
Thank you for this. I tried regular parchment paper at first, then ordered air fryer parchment paper. Maybe I'm lazy, but air frying is a quick way to cook. I couldn't see spending a bunch of time cutting out and hole punching parchment paper. It's just me, so I may not use the air fryer as much as some may. I like the air fryer parchment paper. It soaks up some of the grease and most times it means I just wipe out the air fryer with a paper towel when done. As to the silicone liners, I don't imagine they soak up any grease at all. Waiting for your review on them.
For cleaning the basket, I like to use the Dawn spray soap on it. Let it sit for a few and it cleans up great. Thank you for all the tips and recipes. You are my go to for all things air fryer!
I second the spray soap! On top of me just liking it in general, I love that you can do a soap soak without having it submerged. Super convenient for apartments with single sinks!
Oddly enough, I learned about the powerwash spray on here, in the “How to clean your air fryer video”. If you run out of powerwash, keep the bottle & google DIY powerwash refills. Turns out it’s just Dawn, alcohol & water.
When you want to refill your Dawn spray soap just buy regular Dawn dish soap and fill the spray bottle 30% with dish soap and the rest with water. Now try spraying. It should look exactly like the foamy spray you expect. That is literally how dawn produces the stuff so by the bottle once , make it yourself because and save a ton of money
CLEAN UP TIP : soak with DAWN - big box store has a BOTTLE BRUSH (under $2) is sturdy with a long handle (no need to get hands wet) - bristles are stiff enough to clean basket but soft enough not to damage - works great! Dear Kathy: thanks for your chicken breast video that advises 3 minutes per side - everywhere else on the internet advises much more time causing them to be over cooked - this was a game changer for me.
Yes please do a video comparing the silicone mats and the air fryer parchment paper. I soon will be buying an air fryer and would really be excited to know.
Also cut the roll to fit better, the extra you have on the wings blows down and covers food keeping it from cooking as well. You need to turn food over regardless for crispy doneness. Again TY
Remember everyone - to click the like button! Sometimes if I don't watch a video live I forget and have to go back to click it. This really does help the TH-camrs like Cathy to continue to help us with our Air Fryers.
preheating really helps reduce sticking. Then all you have to do is clean up any oil. If you want to reduce sticking to any metal surface, preheat it before adding oil or anything oily.
I have a Kalorik oven style air fryer with trays. I do not know what type of coating is used on the trays, but cleanup is always quick and easy - even with bbq wings. I soak the vented trays inside the bottom nonvented tray (little water required) for 5 minutes and cleans right out. My son-in-law has a basket style air fryer and would rarely use it due to difficult clean up. I bought him the parchment liners (using your link), and he is using it more now. Keep the videos coming.
Exactly - you don't know if the silicone is healthy or the coating or if aluminum exposure is good for us. Parchment looks like and excellent alternative.
You were reading my mind! I wanted to know more about air fryer parchment paper and I couldn’t find anything. I would love to see a comparison with the silicon ones! Can’t wait for the new Cosori video!
I don't use parchment paper because I find cleanup very easy with the air fryer. Your new kitchen is absolutely beautiful and I know you are enjoying it. I bought my daughter an air fryer and had it delivered by Costco to her home in Ottawa. I will fly to visit her early in March and we will do some of your recipes together from your cookbook. Blessings to you and yours from a sister in Christ. I really enjoy your videos and I am hooked on air frying.
Thank you for all the testing you do. Bought an air fryer about 2 months ago and absolutely love it! Your channel convinced me to buy one and have not regretted it at all. Keep your videos coming, I watch them all.
I just bought an air fryer so this was helpful. I wish I could have seen what condition the bottom of the fryers were when you were ready to wash them. Thanks.
I use a dual zone Ninja and have found the silicon basket inserts and wire trays to be absolutely brilliant. Saves on washing up time and no need to scrub the non-stick coating on the pans themselves.
I use the air fryer parchment paper when cooking chicken breast and pork chops or pork loin. They work great. Toss them in the trash and makes cleanup of the cooking grate much easier.
Yes - Please I would love to see the side by side with silicone vs air fryer parchment paper. I do have the silicone and have used it in my Cosori and didn't know to spray it with oil. But it never sticks I haven't cooked saucy or cheesy stuff in it with it. My Cosori washes up so well. - Thank you Cathy for all your videos and yummy recipes!
Hi Cathy, I'm looking at the parchment paper and thinking that because there are holes on it, you would still have to clean the airfryer basket. I would just rather use silicone baskets, which I'm using now, and I think they're brilliant.
I use sheet roll, perforated precut parchment and foil. Doesn’t affect my cooking but helps with clean up in basket but not really underneath. For light flat items like toasts muffins Bagels halfed (butter afterwards) sausage patties etc I place a rack on top of food to keep from blowing around (it does) works great. Thanks for your vids I have learned so much 👍😬
In my opinion, parchment paper is not needed at all. The air fryer baskets are ultra non-stick, so after cooking, a wipe with a paper towel will get most of the drippings, then you just give a quick wash. No matter what you use or not use, you still have to wash the basket. Parchment works best for aluminum sheet pans and baking pans in a regular oven. In those applications, it will minimize your cleanup. Additionally, if you were going to use the parchment from a roll, one would think you'd try to trim it a bit and not just jam the full width in the basket as you did. Cutting to fit and punching a few holes in the roll paper would work fine. Good video!
I mostly use parchment paper for doughy things like calzones, empanadas and hand pies. Regular parchment paper with a few holes punched in with kitchen scissors. I flip them over after 6 minutes and finish the other side for 4 mins more. They're nicely browned and cleanup is a breeze. Without parchment some dough always sticks to the tray.
I love using the parchment paper, you can make your own folding and hole punching if you like. My two cents, “ Don’t try Philly Steak Subs without Parchment 📜 Paper!” Thanks Cathy much love 💕
I feel parchment paper didn't get a fair run it. It was always a huge piece that come up the sides. I feel it should have been cut to same size as foil or air fryer insert size to allow similar cooking and maybe better run off of juices and fat
I bought 2 types of parchment paper..one flat and one shaped like a bowl. FYI, I did not preheat so maybe that was my problem. However, the paper burned, made smoke all over my apartment so I put the paper away and ordered silicone bowls. They cut down on the cleaning but you do have to flip food over at least once since there are no vent holes. I don't use my fryer much because it's a pain to clean. I'd like to know why the paper burtned....
Thanks for sharing, I just purchased a double pack of parchment paper at Costco...I'm going to cut and fold then put in my 3hole paper punch to see if I can get that great results.
Thanks for this video. I bought a 9qt air fryer today and debating whether to open the box or return altogether. I did not realize parchment paper was involved. After a couple of videos, I am thinking that my regular oven is all I need and likely will return the air fryer. It was great to watch your taste testers! The young lad kept taking a bit and putting the rest back in the platter, lol. That was funny.
Hey Kathy! Yes please do a video with the silicone liners. I have the same ones you showed there, and the same air fryer. I do wonder about the air flow and heat conduction from the basket. I also had a go at making some out of parchment paper and, well, I'd like to see you tackle that one. Thanks!!
My air fryer, a T-fal has a steam, grill and fry capability which is what I wanted. My problem is figuring out the right cooking temperature and timing for the different foods.
I do believe Cathy addressed that in one of her How To videos, I just don't recall which one. The notes I jotted down says to decrease temperature 20-25% and the cooking time by half; adding 5 minute increments as needed. Hope that helps. 🙂
I use the parchment liner/bowls with sides… I use a metal cooler like you use on the top of the cookies on the bottom of the liner for drippy food. And clean up is a snap! On cookies, especially sloppy ones I use a punch to make holes on the bottom of the liners . Also the sides .
Hello Kathy thank you for doing the testing so we don’t have to ! I look forward to yr videos thank you for all the work you do I’ve ordered your book and am looking forward to receiving it
Parchment paper is used a lot by e.g. chefs and pastry chefs too, not only bakers. And I thought all people cooking and baking in their homes were familiar with it too. I buy airfryer liners myself, out of laziness, but if I were to make them myself now, I would just skip the holes, in my experience, they don’t make much of a difference! I mean, I use alu foil pans and baking pans all the time to save on cleaning and it works perfectly even if there’s no holes! So… No holes really needed! It’s just a small convection oven and the fan(s) is very capable at moving the hot air around! Looooove my Cosori(s) - got my new upgrade (Dual Blaze) just yesterday! 🤗
Hi Cathy!!! I enjoyed your video today. I have a Ninja AF. These machines are really hard to clean. Even tho I use papers in mine and a Silicone pan it gets grease in it. I soak it and scrub it but it always feels greasy or like it's baked on it.Thanks for this test today. Always enjoy your taste testers!!! Great video my sweet friend!!!
I've never used any type of liners into my airfryer. I usually soaked the inside of the basket immediately with hot soapy water after using and within a few seconds, washed and wiped dry; I've never had a problem in many years! Btw, if I needed perforated parchment liners, I can make them myself; I use that and foil in my regular oven plus a silicone mat.
Yes'm, as you were talking about Air Fryer Parchment Paper I was thinking "Heck, they ain't got stuff like that in the Philippines"... Then you offered to show us how to make it. So yes please, I would like to see that. Can you compare Parchment w/holes, Parchment cut down like your foil size, the silicone, and foil folded/cut smaller than the bottom of the fryer? I have one of the toaster oven looking type air fryers (but not long enough to use it yet, all stainless so I am waiting for non-stick spray to be delivered) if that makes a difference?
Great video! You have a couple of cute taste testers. :) :) I haven't used parchment paper much, but I do line my air fryers with tin foil to catch the grease of crumbs and no messy clean up, just wait for the stuff to cool and gather up foil and throw away. If there are any little spots just wipe out. Thanks so much for sharing!!
@@sindykoh1240 I take my basket out and line the bottom of the pan, go up the sides, it catches all the grease and stuff then I gather it together and throw away when done easy clean up, either no grease or a very little bit. :)
@@maryraybon2305 👍😘Thank so for your kind sharing n reply, I am going to use your method for sure to get away with all the oil n washing whenever I use my new Air Fryer.. 😍
my way i cut to size the greaseproff paper just smaller than the crisper plate, its cheap you get a lot of it and its a game changer, that way the air still gets to circulte around the edges of the cripser. no more messy draws just roll up the paper and throw it away and give the basket and tray a quick wash. you cant be too carefull with a thin non stick coating like all the models have, you would think they would give you an option for a stainless steel crisper but i have looked high and low and i cant find one. i baught a dual basket one recently and have been exprementing over the weekend.
Hope for help, should I always use the crisper plate or just put food in basket? Number 2 does the parchment so in bottom of basket or on top of crisper plate? Please help
I was just thinking of trying parchment paper too. I have the silicone with holes. Its just as as messy but cooks fine. I was also thinking it keep it from rusting as fast like our first one the family used so much in a year or two was rusted. How can you keep the airfryer from rusting?
Wow that is exactly what I have been doing I buy parchment paper and aluminum foil, make a template and cut my own to use in my air fryers...We love our AF use em daily
Have parchment paper in my pantry, just never used it. Lol. Of course now I will. I have a hole punch with my craft stuff so punching holes will be easy peasy.
I would like to see if the silicone mats alter the cooking procedures and results vs the air fryer parchment. Before knowing that the pro I can see for the silicone is that over time it should save money as you purchase once and reuse. The cons I see are that you must use oil (as you pointed out that the silicone mats, unlike much other silicone cooking items, are not non-stick. The other disadvantage is that they must be washed, and probably by hand as their flexibility would not make them good candidates for dishwasher cleaning as they would flop over not allowing inside to folded over part to get fully cleaned and rinsed - well, that's what I think will happen. I'd have to test it to know for sure. Or watch your show. Hint hint Maybe you could make that part of the test and you could add that information. BTW I love your tests, experimentation, recipes and especially the honest unbiased evaluations you, and your family, give. The kids' reactions are the best. Honest, very descriptive and come with great facial expressions and occasionally sound effects. Sharing your kids with us adds a great deal to your channel. (Tell them they are Stars. But not to let it go to their heads. They are great just the way they are.) But you too, Cathy, give us unbiased, thoughtful and honest suggestions, evaluations, tips and cautions all which help us avoid pitfalls and enjoy success. Thank you. Believe it or not, I do not yet have my own air fryer. Not only did I need to save up but in redoing the kitchen I will finally have enough room for it to permanently stay on the counter. I decided to wait until the renovation was finished, the dust has settled and it will have a home of its own instead of waiting in a box I will, undoubtedly, trip over. Yet, because of watching so many of your excellent videos ( justI had to throw that in) I already feel like a pro. I actually have two friends that call me with their air fryer questions. I think that's funny. But that's the power of the knowledge you've given me even when lacking much experience. While I do have some experience from cooking at family and friend's homes I cannot wait until I have an air fryer just sitting on my counter to be easily used frequently. Cooking at homes other than my own has given me the opportunity to try several different brands of air fryers. You had already sold me on a 5.8 qt Cosori (which I did get to use and have fallen in love with) but now I see there is a new Cosori that has heating elements on both the top and the bottom. It's also larger. I hope that those boxes that arrived while shooting today's video contained one of them. I am anxious for you to use it and give us your evaluation. With two heating elements I suspect there will be a number of changes in technique and cooking temps and times. As not many air fryers on the market currently have the dual elements I'm thinking most people will continue to be needing recipes and instructions for the one element versions. However, if this two element version that Cosori has put out is very good with some major differences, including, maybe, even shorter cooking times (after all, that's one of the air fryers leading attractions for people) it may not be long before other brands are producing two element designs as well. To be the most help to the most people I imagine you will continue cooking as you are now with the top element version. That makes sense. I am hopeful, though, that as you use the new Cosori you will take note of the differences applied to those recipes, your recipes. Also, hopefully, you will be able to generalize those changes so that if (after seeing you use it and hearing your evaluations) I elect to purchase the newer model you will have given us some pretty standard guidelines for adjusting current air fryer recipes, say from your new book, to where we can successfully use them in the two element machine. Cosori seems like a good company so I'm hoping they give us conversion information as well, but the info coming from you will all be based on common sense, good observations and your experience and expertise.. That I will trust. I was planning on ordering a 5.8 qt Cosori in two weeks UNTIL I saw the new one. Even though I am so anxious to get one and use it now I want to wait and see what you think. I do hope one of those boxes has a new model in it. If not, please inform Cosori your subscribers are anxiously waiting for demonstrations and your assessment. If the new model wasn't in one of those boxes ask them to send it to you post haste. I'm sure they were going to gift you one anyway. That's just good business on their part. We just want it sooner. You can also tell them that because of your use and praise of the 5.8 qt model when I got a different air fryer for Christmas I had my niece send it back for a refund and add that amount into my Amazon account for when I order my Cosori They've got to know what an asset you are to their company. They couldn't have a better spokesman (woman) for their brand. So, with baited breath, I will be waiting and watching for your use, comments and evaluation of the new model. I hope I can say "Coming to the Fabulously Frugal TH-cam channel soon!"
Thank you, Deborah, for your most kind comment and suggestions. One of the boxes that arrived is the new 6.8 qt Dual Blaze air fryer and I am so looking forward to using it and showing you all! Stay tuned!
Please do video on the silicone air fryer mats I am so interested you are such a rock star!!! Thanks Cathy your the best! Your recipes are amazing! I have learned so much from you having my air fryer!
L0ve yourvideos as i bought an air fryer . havent used it for 8 mos , thanks to you im using every day. love love your cookbook too. please compare parchment vs silicon
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if it is worth getting the perforater parchment papers. Will you please also make a video to compare between the silicone mats and the parchment paper?
What about liners without holes and that have some of the paper going up the sides? I am fed up of trying to clean the grate after cooking pork chops or chicken. I have to soak the grate then scrub to get the food off so I was going to try the parchment liners without the holes. Have you used those? TIA
I cant find that cookbook on Swedish sites. Do the US version have both measurements in it? Like cups and deciliters? Kind of a hassel always to convert everything in a recipe.
Hi, there, needed some advice, I am trying to do this recipe. *Thsi Sweet Chili Pork Rib* in Airfryer, So shld I use aluminium foil to seal up act an wrapping envelope ✉️. Or just to use parameters paper with or without holes.. any advice or suggestions.. many tks..
A test with the silicone mats would be a good idea although I already know the answer. I purchased one for my fryer on a recommendation that it would reduce the wear and tear on my fryer basket, It may well do so but due to the heat non-conductivity of silicon it means more faffing about turning and shaking and in the end I just use my mat on the counter top to put hot pans on. PS Love the show.
Hi, I just found your videos. This is the first one I have watched. I am commenting before I've even finished watching because. . . . your tasting panel is the best! Love, love hearing from your children.
I would try regular parchment paper in the middle of leaving edges around the sides for more airflow, and I would cook it a little bit more and see if that works
I have to admit I did this 2 days ago not thinking. Couldn't figure out why the fryer was making a weird noise. My son checked and the paper had flown up and stuck to the fan. Won't do that again.....lol.
I use parchment paper cut to size using the air fryer basket as a template. Fold the paper then use an office hole punch to make the holes through several layers. Simple and saves on cleaning up time. Thanks for the video. Love watching the taste testers! Love your cheery presentation
Yep! Me too.
That’s what I do to! Saves me money and clean up while giving it more air to cook well.
Brilliant! I'll try that
that's very clever and saves money ! Going to Staples to get a puncher !! * Maybe parchment for AF's will get cheaper with competition and may get to retail stores. We'll see !
Dollar stores has the hole puncher for $1.25
WoW! I just happened to stumble across your videos and I'm HOOKED!! I binged watched about A TON of 'em and you definitely got my vote. I'm a single senior (although I don't feel senior) and I live on a houseboat. That being said, space for me is at a premium. I do have a 2 burner counter top electric stove, a microwave oven and a counter top convection oven,all of which I use. What draws me to the air fryer in the size. From watching your videos, and for the amount of time and space they all take up, and the fact I'm only cooking for one, the air fryer is really all I need. I'm so impressed with your knowledge and your simple and easy manor and the way you explain everything, I'm a convert. Love your videos and keep up the GREAT work 👍
Hope you make some delicious recipes!
Yes, please do a video using the silicone mats. It'll help bring a comfort level to those new to air frying. 🙂
You got it!
Yes please compare the silicone mats.👏
Yes, please show. How you do it.
I know I don't like those silicone pots for air fryers, they're too hard to keep clean.
I would love to see a video of the silicone mats an pots.
I totally enjoyed this comparison! I have never used parchment paper of any kind and find clean up easy, just soak the basket in a sink of soapy water for a few minutes and it comes clean in seconds! This just confirmed I can do without it. So thank you! I am so anxious to see what was delivered today, please show it soon! Thanks for all the tips and tricks and recipes you share! Huge fan here!
"just soak the basket". What about the grease that's left over? I hope you wipe it up first and don't just dump it down your drain. Well, if I was a plumber, maybe I'd hope you did, but it definitely is not good for the drain pipes.
@@winfidel Of course you remove the grease first, that goes without saying!
I love the liners with Sides and it’s made for easier cleanup
I saw your demonstration test about parchment paper. I am a
On a small budget since I retired. I can buy parchment paper from the dollar tree. O made a template to match my bottom tray. I cut out 30 liners, then took a punch hole maker and went to town folder in fourths the punched holes all over. It lets the grease flow downward the and the air flows all around. Try it you’ll like. Stay safe and enjoy life.
Thank you so much for sharing, Nikki!
Hi Cathy
Just cooked a whole chicken using the recipe in the cook book.
Got my book soon as it was released. Love it.
Many good recipes and tips. Anyone having doubts go ahead and order the book.
You won’t be disappointed.
Thanks to you, parchment paper was a game changer in my rectangle oven with a wire basket. Started with regular parchment and stuck holes in it. What a hassle!! Found some with holes on Amazon, works great at preventing food sticking on the wires and falling down through it.
I cut a piece of parchment paper to fit mine. I also place a piece of foil under the basket to catch juices/grease. Makes clean up really easy 😌
Thank you for this. I tried regular parchment paper at first, then ordered air fryer parchment paper. Maybe I'm lazy, but air frying is a quick way to cook. I couldn't see spending a bunch of time cutting out and hole punching parchment paper. It's just me, so I may not use the air fryer as much as some may. I like the air fryer parchment paper. It soaks up some of the grease and most times it means I just wipe out the air fryer with a paper towel when done. As to the silicone liners, I don't imagine they soak up any grease at all. Waiting for your review on them.
For cleaning the basket, I like to use the Dawn spray soap on it. Let it sit for a few and it cleans up great. Thank you for all the tips and recipes. You are my go to for all things air fryer!
Thanks for the tip, Toni!
I second the spray soap! On top of me just liking it in general, I love that you can do a soap soak without having it submerged. Super convenient for apartments with single sinks!
Agree about Dawn Platinum Powerwash. It's great for cleaning not only the hot air fryer, but also other plans used for eggs, etc.
Oddly enough, I learned about the powerwash spray on here, in the “How to clean your air fryer video”. If you run out of powerwash, keep the bottle & google DIY powerwash refills. Turns out it’s just Dawn, alcohol & water.
When you want to refill your Dawn spray soap just buy regular Dawn dish soap and fill the spray bottle 30% with dish soap and the rest with water. Now try spraying. It should look exactly like the foamy spray you expect. That is literally how dawn produces the stuff so by the bottle once , make it yourself because and save a ton of money
CLEAN UP TIP : soak with DAWN - big box store has a BOTTLE BRUSH (under $2) is sturdy with a long handle (no need to get hands wet) - bristles are stiff enough to clean basket but soft enough not to damage - works great! Dear Kathy: thanks for your chicken breast video that advises 3 minutes per side - everywhere else on the internet advises much more time causing them to be over cooked - this was a game changer for me.
Yes please do a video comparing the silicone mats and the air fryer parchment paper. I soon will be buying an air fryer and would really be excited to know.
Also cut the roll to fit better, the extra you have on the wings blows down and covers food keeping it from cooking as well. You need to turn food over regardless for crispy doneness. Again TY
Remember everyone - to click the like button! Sometimes if I don't watch a video live I forget and have to go back to click it. This really does help the TH-camrs like Cathy to continue to help us with our Air Fryers.
preheating really helps reduce sticking. Then all you have to do is clean up any oil. If you want to reduce sticking to any metal surface, preheat it before adding oil or anything oily.
I have a Kalorik oven style air fryer with trays. I do not know what type of coating is used on the trays, but cleanup is always quick and easy - even with bbq wings. I soak the vented trays inside the bottom nonvented tray (little water required) for 5 minutes and cleans right out.
My son-in-law has a basket style air fryer and would rarely use it due to difficult clean up. I bought him the parchment liners (using your link), and he is using it more now.
Keep the videos coming.
Exactly - you don't know if the silicone is healthy or the coating or if aluminum exposure is good for us. Parchment looks like and excellent alternative.
I use the air fryer parchment discs always.... Saves me a ton of time by avoiding messy cleanups!
@G. H Not at all. Done perfectly!
You were reading my mind! I wanted to know more about air fryer parchment paper and I couldn’t find anything. I would love to see a comparison with the silicon ones! Can’t wait for the new Cosori video!
Thanks for the tip using the rack to hold down the parchment paper. I'll try it
I don't use parchment paper because I find cleanup very easy with the air fryer. Your new kitchen is absolutely beautiful and I know you are enjoying it. I bought my daughter an air fryer and had it delivered by Costco to her home in Ottawa. I will fly to visit her early in March and we will do some of your recipes together from your cookbook. Blessings to you and yours from a sister in Christ. I really enjoy your videos and I am hooked on air frying.
Thank you for all the testing you do. Bought an air fryer about 2 months ago and absolutely love it! Your channel convinced me to buy one and have not regretted it at all. Keep your videos coming, I watch them all.
Yes, I have the silicone mats but haven't used them yet. Looking forward to your opinion. You helped me get started using my new Cosori Air Fryer.
I just bought an air fryer so this was helpful. I wish I could have seen what condition the bottom of the fryers were when you were ready to wash them. Thanks.
I use a dual zone Ninja and have found the silicon basket inserts and wire trays to be absolutely brilliant. Saves on washing up time and no need to scrub the non-stick coating on the pans themselves.
I use the air fryer parchment paper when cooking chicken breast and pork chops or pork loin. They work great. Toss them in the trash and makes cleanup of the cooking grate much easier.
Yes - Please I would love to see the side by side with silicone vs air fryer parchment paper. I do have the silicone and have used it in my Cosori and didn't know to spray it with oil. But it never sticks I haven't cooked saucy or cheesy stuff in it with it. My Cosori washes up so well. - Thank you Cathy for all your videos and yummy recipes!
Hi Cathy,
I'm looking at the parchment paper and thinking that because there are holes on it, you would still have to clean the airfryer basket. I would just rather use silicone baskets, which I'm using now, and I think they're brilliant.
Yes I like the foil for easier clean up used it for year depending if you like juicier or dryer meat you can always put holes in anything you use
I use sheet roll, perforated precut parchment and foil. Doesn’t affect my cooking but helps with clean up in basket but not really underneath. For light flat items like toasts muffins Bagels halfed (butter afterwards) sausage patties etc I place a rack on top of food to keep from blowing around (it does) works great. Thanks for your vids I have learned so much 👍😬
Yes new video on silicone I bought some but haven’t used it yet
Good to know! Thanks, Sharon012!
Your kitchen is coming together so nicely!!!
Thank you, friend ♥
Just got my Cosori!!! It is a beautiful white. Thanks to you, I was able to cook like a pro day one.
In my opinion, parchment paper is not needed at all. The air fryer baskets are ultra non-stick, so after cooking, a wipe with a paper towel will get most of the drippings, then you just give a quick wash. No matter what you use or not use, you still have to wash the basket. Parchment works best for aluminum sheet pans and baking pans in a regular oven. In those applications, it will minimize your cleanup. Additionally, if you were going to use the parchment from a roll, one would think you'd try to trim it a bit and not just jam the full width in the basket as you did. Cutting to fit and punching a few holes in the roll paper would work fine. Good video!
I mostly use parchment paper for doughy things like calzones, empanadas and hand pies. Regular parchment paper with a few holes punched in with kitchen scissors. I flip them over after 6 minutes and finish the other side for 4 mins more. They're nicely browned and cleanup is a breeze. Without parchment some dough always sticks to the tray.
Thanks for sharing, M J! I appreciate your insight!
Parchment paper was one of the first things I bought as well as silicone baskets. Recommended on here and makes things so much easier
Yes on side by side, silicone vs parchment paper. Here is a thought... wouldn't silicone clean up be the same as no liner at all?
Silicone washes easily in dishwasher.
I love using the parchment paper, you can make your own folding and hole punching if you like. My two cents,
“ Don’t try Philly Steak Subs without
Parchment 📜 Paper!”
Thanks Cathy much love 💕
Thanks for sharing!!
Hole punch, great idea!
I feel parchment paper didn't get a fair run it. It was always a huge piece that come up the sides. I feel it should have been cut to same size as foil or air fryer insert size to allow similar cooking and maybe better run off of juices and fat
Thanks for this. Just one question ~ what foods shouldn't be used with parchment paper in air fryer?
Ooh, that's a great question, Shashi. I'd say anything you'd want to sear a little more like a steak or hamburger patties.
I usually place the PP below the tray, directly on the bottom. Is that wrong?
You are my go to source for the Air Fryer ... Many thanks.
Thanks for watching!
@@empoweredcooks I agree with requests for silicone mat videos. My roll of parchment paper is nice, but lacks drain/air flow holes. jmho.
I bought 2 types of parchment paper..one flat and one shaped like a bowl. FYI, I did not preheat so maybe that was my problem. However, the paper burned, made smoke all over my apartment so I put the paper away and ordered silicone bowls. They cut down on the cleaning but you do have to flip food over at least once since there are no vent holes. I don't use my fryer much because it's a pain to clean. I'd like to know why the paper burtned....
I just ordered silicone mats for the air fryer from amazon and would be very interested on how the results turn out upon usage
Thanks for sharing, I just purchased a double pack of parchment paper at Costco...I'm going to cut and fold then put in my 3hole paper punch to see if I can get that great results.
Thanks for this video. I bought a 9qt air fryer today and debating whether to open the box or return altogether. I did not realize parchment paper was involved. After a couple of videos, I am thinking that my regular oven is all I need and likely will return the air fryer. It was great to watch your taste testers! The young lad kept taking a bit and putting the rest back in the platter, lol. That was funny.
Hey Kathy! Yes please do a video with the silicone liners. I have the same ones you showed there, and the same air fryer. I do wonder about the air flow and heat conduction from the basket. I also had a go at making some out of parchment paper and, well, I'd like to see you tackle that one. Thanks!!
My air fryer, a T-fal has a steam, grill and fry capability which is what I wanted. My problem is figuring out the right cooking temperature and timing for the different foods.
I do believe Cathy addressed that in one of her How To videos, I just don't recall which one. The notes I jotted down says to decrease temperature 20-25% and the cooking time by half; adding 5 minute increments as needed. Hope that helps. 🙂
Yes please teach us how to make the parchment paper sheets.
hey girl i took 1 of those copper bake sheets cut to fit bottom of tray easy clean up very bottom not pop out tray dont need any holes
I just unpacked my new air fryer so I'm learning so I'll be watching your videos more often thank you for sharing
Thank you. Helped me to choose the right decision
I use the parchment liner/bowls with sides… I use a metal cooler like you use on the top of the cookies on the bottom of the liner for drippy food. And clean up is a snap!
On cookies, especially sloppy ones I use a punch to make holes on the bottom of the liners . Also the sides .
Yes I would like to see a video on the Silicone mats. I am enjoying this video on Parchment paper. It is teaching me new things.
Great comparisons, I love that you have your kids as taste testers. They know what they like and will say so!
I'm new to air frying and so appreciate your tips!
Great video!
Hello Kathy thank you for doing the testing so we don’t have to ! I look forward to yr videos thank you for all the work you do I’ve ordered your book and am looking forward to receiving it
Parchment paper is used a lot by e.g. chefs and pastry chefs too, not only bakers. And I thought all people cooking and baking in their homes were familiar with it too. I buy airfryer liners myself, out of laziness, but if I were to make them myself now, I would just skip the holes, in my experience, they don’t make much of a difference! I mean, I use alu foil pans and baking pans all the time to save on cleaning and it works perfectly even if there’s no holes! So… No holes really needed! It’s just a small convection oven and the fan(s) is very capable at moving the hot air around! Looooove my Cosori(s) - got my new upgrade (Dual Blaze) just yesterday! 🤗
I just love your little taste tester!!!
Hi Cathy!!! I enjoyed your video today. I have a Ninja AF. These machines are really hard to clean. Even tho I use papers in mine and a Silicone pan it gets grease in it. I soak it and scrub it but it always feels greasy or like it's baked on it.Thanks for this test today. Always enjoy your taste testers!!! Great video my sweet friend!!!
Thank you, Diane :) 🥰
I've never used any type of liners into my airfryer. I usually soaked the inside of the basket immediately with hot soapy water after using and within a few seconds, washed and wiped dry; I've never had a problem in many years!
Btw, if I needed perforated parchment liners, I can make them myself; I use that and foil in my regular oven plus a silicone mat.
Great point! Washing your air fryer right away is a great and easy tip for clean and healthy air fryer use!
We just got an air fryer. I bought a pkg of the air fryer sheets. I can't say I am really impressed.
Yes'm, as you were talking about Air Fryer Parchment Paper I was thinking "Heck, they ain't got stuff like that in the Philippines"... Then you offered to show us how to make it. So yes please, I would like to see that.
Can you compare Parchment w/holes, Parchment cut down like your foil size, the silicone, and foil folded/cut smaller than the bottom of the fryer?
I have one of the toaster oven looking type air fryers (but not long enough to use it yet, all stainless so I am waiting for non-stick spray to be delivered) if that makes a difference?
Got it noted!
Great video! You have a couple of cute taste testers. :) :) I haven't used parchment paper much, but I do line my air fryers with tin foil to catch the grease of crumbs and no messy clean up, just wait for the stuff to cool and gather up foil and throw away. If there are any little spots just wipe out. Thanks so much for sharing!!
Great idea! Thanks for sharing, Mary!
GREAT idea.. , do you line the aluminium foil underneath the wire mesh or on top ?
@@sindykoh1240 I take my basket out and line the bottom of the pan, go up the sides, it catches all the grease and stuff then I gather it together and throw away when done easy clean up, either no grease or a very little bit. :)
@@maryraybon2305 👍😘Thank so for your kind sharing n reply, I am going to use your method for sure to get away with all the oil n washing whenever I use my new Air Fryer.. 😍
I use heavy duty aluminum in my air fryer works great and easy clean up!
Thank you.... I am so happy I am not the only one, it works so good and I seldom have to wash the bottem part. Happy cooking 💯
I use my silicone mats all the time - love them. I don't use the air fryer parchment paper anymore - it is too easy for it to fly up into the burners
What do you love most about your silicone mats, Susan?
Please do a test for the silicone mats.
my way i cut to size the greaseproff paper just smaller than the crisper plate, its cheap you get a lot of it and its a game changer, that way the air still gets to circulte around the edges of the cripser.
no more messy draws just roll up the paper and throw it away and give the basket and tray a quick wash.
you cant be too carefull with a thin non stick coating like all the models have, you would think they would give you an option for a stainless steel crisper but i have looked high and low and i cant find one.
i baught a dual basket one recently and have been exprementing over the weekend.
Hope for help, should I always use the crisper plate or just put food in basket? Number 2 does the parchment so in bottom of basket or on top of crisper plate? Please help
I was just thinking of trying parchment paper too. I have the silicone with holes. Its just as as messy but cooks fine. I was also thinking it keep it from rusting as fast like our first one the family used so much in a year or two was rusted. How can you keep the airfryer from rusting?
Wow that is exactly what I have been doing I buy parchment paper and aluminum foil, make a template and cut my own to use in my air fryers...We love our AF use em daily
Great presentation as always. Thank you
Thanks for watching!
Thank you for a great quality and informative video. I just got an air fryer and this realy helps in deciding how to make clean-up easiest
Have parchment paper in my pantry, just never used it. Lol. Of course now I will.
I have a hole punch with my craft stuff so punching holes will be easy peasy.
Ha ha! Yes for sure! Fold it like you would if you were making a snowflake. :)
I love your tips! I’m pretty new to air frying. I just received my cook book.
They help alot, my opinion!
Good video. Thanks. I like your new kitchen. Very bright
I love how bright it is! Thank you!
I would like to see if the silicone mats alter the cooking procedures and results vs the air fryer parchment. Before knowing that the pro I can see for the silicone is that over time it should save money as you purchase once and reuse. The cons I see are that you must use oil (as you pointed out that the silicone mats, unlike much other silicone cooking items, are not non-stick. The other disadvantage is that they must be washed, and probably by hand as their flexibility would not make them good candidates for dishwasher cleaning as they would flop over not allowing inside to folded over part to get fully cleaned and rinsed - well, that's what I think will happen. I'd have to test it to know for sure. Or watch your show. Hint hint Maybe you could make that part of the test and you could add that information.
BTW I love your tests, experimentation, recipes and especially the honest unbiased evaluations you, and your family, give. The kids' reactions are the best. Honest, very descriptive and come with great facial expressions and occasionally sound effects. Sharing your kids with us adds a great deal to your channel. (Tell them they are Stars. But not to let it go to their heads. They are great just the way they are.) But you too, Cathy, give us unbiased, thoughtful and honest suggestions, evaluations, tips and cautions all which help us avoid pitfalls and enjoy success. Thank you.
Believe it or not, I do not yet have my own air fryer. Not only did I need to save up but in redoing the kitchen I will finally have enough room for it to permanently stay on the counter. I decided to wait until the renovation was finished, the dust has settled and it will have a home of its own instead of waiting in a box I will, undoubtedly, trip over. Yet, because of watching so many of your excellent videos ( justI had to throw that in) I already feel like a pro. I actually have two friends that call me with their air fryer questions. I think that's funny. But that's the power of the knowledge you've given me even when lacking much experience. While I do have some experience from cooking at family and friend's homes I cannot wait until I have an air fryer just sitting on my counter to be easily used frequently. Cooking at homes other than my own has given me the opportunity to try several different brands of air fryers.
You had already sold me on a 5.8 qt Cosori (which I did get to use and have fallen in love with) but now I see there is a new Cosori that has heating elements on both the top and the bottom. It's also larger. I hope that those boxes that arrived while shooting today's video contained one of them. I am anxious for you to use it and give us your evaluation. With two heating elements I suspect there will be a number of changes in technique and cooking temps and times. As not many air fryers on the market currently have the dual elements I'm thinking most people will continue to be needing recipes and instructions for the one element versions. However, if this two element version that Cosori has put out is very good with some major differences, including, maybe, even shorter cooking times (after all, that's one of the air fryers leading attractions for people) it may not be long before other brands are producing two element designs as well. To be the most help to the most people I imagine you will continue cooking as you are now with the top element version. That makes sense. I am hopeful, though, that as you use the new Cosori you will take note of the differences applied to those recipes, your recipes. Also, hopefully, you will be able to generalize those changes so that if (after seeing you use it and hearing your evaluations) I elect to purchase the newer model you will have given us some pretty standard guidelines for adjusting current air fryer recipes, say from your new book, to where we can successfully use them in the two element machine. Cosori seems like a good company so I'm hoping they give us conversion information as well, but the info coming from you will all be based on common sense, good observations and your experience and expertise.. That I will trust.
I was planning on ordering a 5.8 qt Cosori in two weeks UNTIL I saw the new one. Even though I am so anxious to get one and use it now I want to wait and see what you think. I do hope one of those boxes has a new model in it. If not, please inform Cosori your subscribers are anxiously waiting for demonstrations and your assessment. If the new model wasn't in one of those boxes ask them to send it to you post haste. I'm sure they were going to gift you one anyway. That's just good business on their part. We just want it sooner. You can also tell them that because of your use and praise of the 5.8 qt model when I got a different air fryer for Christmas I had my niece send it back for a refund and add that amount into my Amazon account for when I order my Cosori They've got to know what an asset you are to their company. They couldn't have a better spokesman (woman) for their brand. So, with baited breath, I will be waiting and watching for your use, comments and evaluation of the new model. I hope I can say "Coming to the Fabulously Frugal TH-cam channel soon!"
Thank you, Deborah, for your most kind comment and suggestions. One of the boxes that arrived is the new 6.8 qt Dual Blaze air fryer and I am so looking forward to using it and showing you all! Stay tuned!
Please do video on the silicone air fryer mats I am so interested you are such a rock star!!! Thanks Cathy your the best! Your recipes are amazing! I have learned so much from you having my air fryer!
You give such great advice on using an air fryer. I really appreciate your channel.
L0ve yourvideos as i bought an air fryer . havent used it for 8 mos , thanks to you im using every day. love love your cookbook too. please compare parchment vs silicon
Thanks for this video. I was wondering if it is worth getting the perforater parchment papers. Will you please also make a video to compare between the silicone mats and the parchment paper?
YES Please do a tutorial on how to make the parchment paper for the air fryer!!
What about liners without holes and that have some of the paper going up the sides? I am fed up of trying to clean the grate after cooking pork chops or chicken. I have to soak the grate then scrub to get the food off so I was going to try the parchment liners without the holes. Have you used those? TIA
Please do a comparison with silicon… I am still,waiting for my COSORI to be delivered :)
Got it!
I cant find that cookbook on Swedish sites. Do the US version have both measurements in it? Like cups and deciliters? Kind of a hassel always to convert everything in a recipe.
Hi there, it only has the F to C conversion
Yes, please do a video about the silicone mats. Thank you!
Yes, I bought the silicone mats and have used it once or twice with good results. Would love to see your take on it.
i want to know can i use air fryer paper as baking paper for make cake??
Thanks Coach Cathy lol. I used your link to buy the parchment liners. Thanks so much for the work you do for us to benefit
Awesome video. I love using the air fryer
Hi, there, needed some advice, I am trying to do this recipe. *Thsi Sweet Chili Pork Rib* in Airfryer, So shld I use aluminium foil to seal up act an wrapping envelope ✉️. Or just to use parameters paper with or without holes.. any advice or suggestions.. many tks..
I use silicone mats since purchase of af. I've often wonder if parchment or nothing would make more crispy product. Please do review. Txs
Just purchased my first air fryer and am already loving your videos! Do you happen to know if the paper liners are gluten free?
Not sure!
A test with the silicone mats would be a good idea although I already know the answer. I purchased one for my fryer on a recommendation that it would reduce the wear and tear on my fryer basket, It may well do so but due to the heat non-conductivity of silicon it means more faffing about turning and shaking and in the end I just use my mat on the counter top to put hot pans on.
PS Love the show.
I agree.
Great videos. I subscribed.
I just started using an air fryer and do not use a liner. Do you have a video on why we need to use any liner? Thanks.
I love your cookbook😍 really is a great help
Thanks so much! 😊
Hi, I just found your videos. This is the first one I have watched. I am commenting before I've even finished watching because. . . . your tasting panel is the best! Love, love hearing from your children.
Thank you so much! You're going to love this channel then.... they LOVE to taste test! :)
I would try regular parchment paper in the middle of leaving edges around the sides for more airflow, and I would cook it a little bit more and see if that works
Thanks for restating about not putting the parchment paper in when you’re preheating. I did know better but, I did it by accident once. Not good. 🥴
😁 you're welcome!
You and me both! Sheesh 🙄
I have to admit I did this 2 days ago not thinking. Couldn't figure out why the fryer was making a weird noise. My son checked and the paper had flown up and stuck to the fan. Won't do that again.....lol.
Yes please! I would love to learn how to make the parchment for the air fryer. I love your videos!