Can Air Fryer Sit On Granite Countertops?
The good news is that granite countertops, in general, are heat-safe. The bad news is that they can be damaged by hot pots and pans. Well, since air fryer baskets get really hot (to fry food), it’s safe to say that your granite countertop could get damaged with a hot air fryer basket on it for too long.
We recommend placing your air fryer on top of a wooden or stone cutting board or an oven mitt to prevent damage to your granite countertop.
Can Air Fryer Sit On Laminate Countertops?
So you bought an air fryer and are curious to find out if it can sit on laminate. Well, the short answer is “kind of”. The air fryer itself shouldn’t cause any problems. However, the basket after use is just like a hot pan or other heat source, placing the basket on a laminate countertop can cause damage. So while the cooked foods coming from your air fryer may taste fantastic, don’t run the risk of damaging your beautiful laminate countertop when using your new appliance.
Air fryers create heat much like any other stovetop appliance. When you turn yours on, it fills up with hot air that rises and cooks food quickly without requiring lots of oil for frying. However, this hot air can also cause damage to certain materials used for building kitchen counters. Because you probably don’t want to fix or replace your countertop regularly, you should use caution when cooking with an air fryer directly on any type of surface including laminate. You can protect your countertops with a protector mat like this one.
Can Air Fryer Sit On Quartz Countertops?
Quartz is heat resistant but not heat proof, meaning it can withstand high temperatures for a short period of time. The maximum temperature quartz can handle is 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the hot basket can reach about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, for safety reasons, the air fryer basket should never be placed on your countertop. However, if you are working with an older model of air fryer that does not have the basket auto-shutoff feature, then perhaps you could set up a timer to turn off the unit after cooking is complete.
For convenience’s sake and to avoid any potential damage to your countertop surfaces, it’s best to place your air fryer in a nearby cabinet or under an island where it will be out of the way but easily accessible when needed.
Can Air Fryer Sit On Tile Countertops?
Heat from the hot basket of the air fryer will transfer to the countertop. While this will not damage the surface of the countertop, it can damage grout over time. Since grout is porous, regular use could cause discoloration and damage. If you have tile countertops and want to use an air fryer, you should place a heat safe surface on top of your countertop before placing your air fryer on it. This will help to protect your grout from regular use with your air fryer. The same goes for anything that would drip from the basket. You could use a nice mat to match the color scheme of your tile like this one.
What Should I Do If My Air Fryer Gets Too Hot While Using It?
In the event that your air fryer gets too hot while using it, you should unplug it immediately and let it cool down (taking it outside if possible). Not only can this prevent fire hazards and dangerous situations, but it can also keep your countertops from getting damaged by the hot appliance.
Can Air Fryer Sit On Butcher Block (Wooden) Countertops?
Wood provides a fairly durable surface and despite being used as fuel for fires is surprisingly heat resilient in the form of a large slab. That said, heat from the hot basket of the air fryer will transfer to the countertop as it does with tile. While this will not damage the surface of the countertop, it can discolor the surface over time. If you use your counter as a catch-all food prep area this might not matter. If however you like to maintain the appearance of your counters it is a good idea to have a heat barrier like one of these bamboo trivets.
What Should I Do If My Air Fryer Gets Too Hot While Using It?
In the event that your air fryer gets too hot while using it, you should unplug it immediately and let it cool down (taking it outside if possible). Not only can this prevent fire hazards and dangerous situations, but it can also keep your countertops from getting damaged by the hot appliance.
We do not recommend that you leave your air fryer directly on your countertop while using it.
Air fryers can get very hot so it is safer if you don’t keep it on the directly on the countertop while in use. We recommend using a trivet or heat pad under your air fryer to protect your countertop from getting damaged. You can also use your air fryer in a cabinet or on a heat-safe surface (such as your stove top) if you’re worried about your surfaces. You can check out some of our best air fryer reviews here.