"If your air fryer is clinging onto last night's dinner, there is one lemon-and-vinegar steam trick that may become your fragrant, fun rescue mission. This clever method harnesses acidity and steam to dissolve grease while leaving a pleasant citrusy zing behind. The process is simple: squeeze half a lemon into a heatproof bowl, add about ¼ cup of white vinegar, and place the bowl inside the air fryer basket."
"The steam generated by the lemon and vinegar softens sticky residues, while the lemon's acidity helps break down the grease, and the scent neutralizes lingering odors. Why does it work? The power pair of vinegar and lemon juice makes cleaning magic together. The acetic acid in vinegar softens the fat molecules and grease, then the lemon adds mild citric acid while releasing volatile oils that not only help the cleaning process but also deodorize."
"When mixing your lemon juice and white vinegar, be sure to use a heat-proof ramekin or mug. Once the air fryer is done and you've let your creation sit for half an hour, carefully remove the bowl (it'll be hot!), then wipe the basket and interior with a damp, soft cloth. Oh, and always start with regular cleaning first - this lemon-vinegar steam is a glamorous supplement, not a replacement."
Use half a lemon and about a quarter cup of white vinegar in a heat-proof bowl placed inside the air fryer basket. Heat the unit to roughly 400°F for 3–5 minutes, then turn it off and let the bowl sit in the closed fryer for about 30 minutes to generate steam. Steam softens sticky residues while acetic and citric acids break down grease and volatile lemon oils deodorize. After cooling, remove the hot bowl carefully and wipe the interior with a damp, soft cloth. Start with regular cleaning; the steam method supplements routine cleaning. Warm soapy-water steam offers another grease-cutting option.
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