From the book · 30 Air Fryer Hacks

Why your air fryer still smells of fish the next day

Cook salmon or prawns tonight and the air fryer, and sometimes the whole kitchen, still smells of fish tomorrow. Worse, the next batch of chips can taste of it. The smell isn't dirt you can simply wash off: it hides in three places, and ordinary washing misses most of it. The book shows what to do before, during and after cooking so the smell never settles, and what makes it worse.

The fix is in the book

4 more step-by-step sketches
The full method in 3 numbered parts
Exact times, temperatures in °C and °F, and safety notes
A recipe to try it: lemon-garlic fish

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Common questions

Why does my air fryer smell of fish?

Fish oils spread in the hot air and cling to surfaces as a thin film, then release the smell again every time the air fryer heats up. Ordinary washing misses most of it.

Can fish smell transfer to other food in the air fryer?

Yes. Leftover fish oil heats up during the next cook, and chips or bread can pick up a fishy taste.

Is a fishy smell in the air fryer harmful?

No, it's unpleasant but harmless. It does mean fish oil is still inside the air fryer, and it builds up if it isn't removed.