Best Air Fryer Accessories: The Ones I Actually Use (and the Ones You Can Skip)
One of the questions I’m asked most often is:
“What air fryer accessories do I actually need?”
The good news is that you don’t need to spend a fortune.
There are hundreds of gadgets marketed for air fryers, but after years of testing recipes (and buying far too many accessories!), I’ve found there are only a handful I reach for every week.
These are the accessories I genuinely recommend and use myself.
1. Silicone Muffin Moulds ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
If I could only recommend one accessory, it would be these.
I use them constantly for:
Poached eggs
Mini cheesecakes
Brownies
Egg bites
Individual puddings
Breakfast bakes
They’re non-stick, dishwasher safe and last for years.
I use these every single week.
2. Meat Thermometer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This isn’t technically an air fryer accessory, but I genuinely think every kitchen should have one.
Instead of guessing whether chicken is cooked, you simply check the internal temperature.
It completely takes the stress out of cooking meat.
For less than £10, it’s probably the best kitchen gadget you’ll ever buy.
3. Silicone Tongs and Utensils ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Avoid metal utensils inside your air fryer basket.
Silicone tongs help protect the non-stick coating while making it much easier to flip food halfway through cooking.
4. Paper Liners ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Paper liners are brilliant for reducing mess, but not all liners are the same.
I use:
Deep paper liners for things like granola, roasted vegetables or anything likely to drip.
Perforated sheets when I simply want to stop food sticking while still allowing airflow.
Just remember never to place paper liners into an empty preheated air fryer, as they can blow onto the heating element.
5. Hot Dish Tongs ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
These look a little odd until you’ve used them.
They’re designed to hook underneath hot dishes, tins and racks so you can lift them out safely.
Once you’ve nearly burnt your fingers a couple of times, you’ll wonder why you didn’t buy them sooner!
6. Silicone Cake Tins ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
Perfect for:
Victoria sponge
Brownies
Cookie pies
Traybakes
Silicone makes it easy to remove cakes without sticking and they’re the perfect size for most air fryers.
7. Steel Yorkshire Pudding Moulds ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
I actually prefer steel over silicone here.
Steel heats up much faster, helping the oil become really hot before the batter goes in.
The result?
Much better Yorkshire puddings.
They’re also brilliant for:
Lava cakes
Individual desserts
Mini pies
8. Racks and Skewers ⭐⭐⭐⭐☆
I don’t use these an huge amount, but they’re definitely worth having for the odd use.
They’re ideal for:
Holding lighter foods (like nachos) in place so they don’t blow around (this is what I use them most for)
Kebabs
Maximising cooking space
If you regularly cook for the family, they’re definitely worth having.
9. Silicone Baskets ⭐⭐⭐☆☆
These divide opinion.
Some people use them every single day.
Personally?
They’re actually one of my least-used accessories.
They’re fantastic if you hate cleaning your air fryer because you can simply pop them in the dishwasher.
However, I generally prefer cooking directly on the crisper tray for the best airflow and crispiness.
If easy cleaning is your priority, you’ll probably love them.
Accessories I Think Are Worth Buying First
If you’re just starting out, this is the order I’d buy them:
Silicone muffin moulds
Meat thermometer
Silicone tongs and utensils
Paper liners
Hot dish tongs
Cake tins
Steel pudding moulds
Racks with skewers
Silicone baskets
You really don’t need everything straight away.
Where I Buy Mine
All of the accessories I personally use are listed in my Amazon Shop (link below).
https://amzn.to/4wOBu7H
I only recommend products I’ve bought myself, tested properly and genuinely use in my own kitchen.
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