This morning, my air fryer caught fire in the kitchen, and the strangest part was that I wasn’t even cooking at the time – it was just turned on 😢 Luckily, I was nearby and managed to put the fire out in time 😥
Turns out, the cause was incredibly simple 😨 I’m sharing this with you so you can be careful with your appliances and avoid a tragedy 😢 Full story in the first comment 👇
This morning, I almost had a real disaster in my kitchen. I was going to make breakfast using my air fryer, something I’ve done dozens of times before. But suddenly, I smelled something strange… and then I saw flames inside the device.
Thankfully, I was nearby and could quickly switch it off and extinguish the fire. I still get chills thinking about what might have happened if I had stepped away for just a few minutes.
The cause turned out to be ridiculously simple – dirt. Grease and crumbs that I had been meaning to clean out for a while, but “never had the time.” That buildup was what caught fire.
I want to share a few important rules with you that I’ll never ignore again – and I hope you won’t either:
🔹 Always monitor your appliance while it’s in use.
Even if your air fryer has an auto shut-off feature, never leave it unattended. Unexpected things can happen. You can only react quickly if you’re nearby.
🔹 Avoid using baking paper.
It can block air circulation, overheat, and even catch fire. Only use accessories that are specifically made for air fryers.
🔹 Clean after every use.
This isn’t just about hygiene. Grease and food residue inside the appliance are a real fire hazard. That was my mistake. Don’t postpone cleaning.
🔹 Let it cool completely before storing.
Never put a hot air fryer away in a cabinet or enclosed space. Wait until it’s fully cooled down.
