Two years ago I bought my first air fryer. I wish someone had told me I needed these plugins too.

Like many others, some time ago I let myself be fooled by trends and bought an air fryer. In my case, the model I ended up choosing was the Cosori CP158-AF, which was already a benchmark. Something that time ended up proving me right: since then, it has become a real best-seller. And you know: so many people can’t be wrong.

And indeed, that’s how it was. The purchase, at least for me, was a complete success. Mainly, because it has helped me eat with less fat (in addition to consuming less oil). But also because it helps me keep the kitchen cleaner that when I used the traditional fryer, among many other advantages.

But precisely, that is not what I have come to tell in this article, since there are already hundreds of posts and videos on the internet for that at this point. Rather I have come to talk about accessories that no one told you you would need when you new an air fryer.

oil sprayer

Possibly the most necessary accessory when we buy an air fryer is the oil sprayer. We have all kinds of them, some more recommended than others, some easier to clean, others that get less dirty when used… but what is true is that, in air fryers, we will almost always need to spray our dishes with oil. , so they are a true essential.

I could recommend several, but I’ll stick with this one, generic and with “trigger”which seems cleaner than others I have used and is also quite economical. We can buy it for only 11.90 euros on Amazon.

kitchen brush

Another classic is kitchen brush which we can see in most recipe videos and air fryer tests. It is usually made of silicone suitable for cooking in its entirety, or in two pieces, with the handle made of wood or plastic and the handle itself. silicone brush and it is a very economical accessory.

The use is clear: it is used either to dip it in oil and “paint” the dish we are going to prepare with it, or to spray it with oil and spread it so that everything is well covered. Its price is usually low, and if we take advantage of packs like this, we can get two units for only 6.09 euros.

“Second level” grid

Another of the most recommended purchases is a grid that helps us cooking on two levels. For example, with them we can put some potatoes to fry at the bottom of the basket and one or two fillets on them. There are also those that include skewers, for those who like to cook meat or vegetables in this way.

It is not usually an expensive accessory either, although we must take into account the size of the grate and its height so that it fits with that of our fryer. This pack with two of them for fryers between 3.5 and 4.1 litersit can be a good buy for only 13.99 euros

Silicone base

Another accessory that will be especially appreciated by those who do not have or do not use the dishwasher to clean the basket of their fryers is the silicone base. They do not provide any benefit other than not having to rub too much when cleaning it, but they transfer the task of cleaning to the silicone base itself, of course.

They are not a very expensive accessory either. For example, this pack with two units for 5.5 liter fryers like the Cosori, it costs only 7.99 euros.

paper bases

Another option to keep the fryer basket cleaner is to use the paper bases. I am not a big fan of them, because they do not allow air to circulate through the side vents and the bottom as they should.

In any case, there are users who are more comfortable using them and they don’t cost too much either. For example, this pack with 100 units It can be purchased in various sizes at a price between approximately 15 and 23 euros.

silicone molds

We have an intermediate version between the two previous solutions in the silicone moldswhich as an advantage, have handles so they can be easily removed from the fryer basket and They are reusable, not like paper ones.

These molds also do not allow air to circulate as they should, and likewise, they mainly serve to save time when cleaning the basket, but they do not contribute much to our dishes in general, although they can be used, for example, to roast chicken on their own. juice, without it being lost under the grate.

We can find them at affordable prices, such as this one pack of two unitswhich on Amazon costs us right now for 21.10 euros.

Accessory pack for 5.5 liter fryer

Although this pack with several accessories of its own Cosori It is one of many, it is endorsed by the brand itself, so we will be guaranteed that we will get the right size for our fryer, although Amazon is full of similar packs, with more or less components at similar prices, around the 30 euros, and it is just a matter of choosing the one that best suits what we are looking for and our fryer.

This one, for example, includes racks for cooking on two levels or with skewers, a flat base for pizzas, a mold for eggs or cupcakes, a silicone base and another mold for cakes and pastries, all for 34.99 euros.

Pack of 2 stainless steel tongs

They are not exclusive to air fryers, but this pack with two stainless steel tongs for 13.99 euros is essential if we want to cook more comfortably. They come in two different sizes (23 and 30.5 centimeters) and They are ideal for turning food over without burning ourselves..

12-piece kitchen utensils set

As in the previous case, without being exclusive for air fryers, this 12-piece set that only costs 13.59 euros is ideal if we have just new our fryer. Because for just over 10 euros We took 12 heat-resistant, non-stick pieces with all kinds of shapes (spoons, shovels, brushes…), which we can use in a thousand different ways while cooking.

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Images | Manu García, Cosori, Amazon

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