I’m Reconsidering Silicone Air Fryer Liners – This Versatile Glass Upgrade Makes Weeknight Cooking Feel Effortless
Safe for air fryers, ovens, and the microwave, it's the perfect multifunctional alternative
I spend a significant portion of my day cooking, testing, and reviewing kitchen appliances. By the time dinner rolls around, I’m usually desperate for something quick and convenient, which means my air fryer gets plenty of use.
While cooking is streamlined, however, cleaning up afterward is another matter. It’s a chore I could do without. Not to mention that I don’t yet own one of the best non-toxic air fryers and remain conscious of potential PFAS exposure from coated baskets.
That was until I discovered the Snuggery Glass Air Fryer Dishes on Amazon. These removable glass liners offer a simple way to reduce contact with the air fryer basket while making cleanup and food storage considerably easier. They’ve gone straight into my shopping basket – here’s why.
Unlike other solid silicone air fryer liners, this glass liner comes with a perforated tray to promote even air flow, while limiting your food's contact with PFAS, and making clean up easier.
I have previously been skeptical of the best air fryer liners, as the tough silicone bases seem to block the airflow that the included crisper plates were designed for. While glass itself is not much different, the Snuggery glass baskets come with a removable silicone tray insert, maintaining the necessary airflow for crisping while catching juices and crumbs. When baking in an air fryer, the liner can be removed, for a dish perfectly suited for everything from cakes to lasagnas.
The thick borosilicate glass is non-toxic and non-reactive, too, meaning that my food has far less contact with the PFAS lining of my current air fryer basket. This makes it a quick and affordable fix for making a kitchen less toxic if you are working on a budget or are looking to avoid creating unnecessary trash at home.
If that wasn't enough, the easy-grip silicone handles make removal easy (although I would still use oven mitts, such as the Cuisinart Mini Oven Mitt Set from Walmart) to protect your fingers. Once out, you can eat right from the dish, serve, or cap off leftovers with the included lid, making it perfect for easy food storage and reheating leftovers, especially since the dish is also safe for the oven and microwave, adding to the versatility.
It is a simple yet smart upgrade any air fryer chef should have on hand.
What Else to Shop
I have curated a selection of alternatives and other air fryer accessories that I cannot live without to help you perfect the art of healthier convenience cooking.
All prices were correct at the time of publication.
Made from pure borosilicate glass, this non-toxic dish is ideal for single basket air fryers. The clip-on handle allows for easy transfer from air fryer to table, minimizing clean up.
If you have a single basket air fryer, these smaller slimline glass dishes can be perfect for keeping food separate, 'doubling' your cooking space without buying a new appliance.
Traditional aerosol oils contain additives to keep them thin enough to spray into cookware, however these additives can erode delicate coatings. These refillable oil spray bottles can be used with standard vegetable oil, making air fryer cooking convenient without the added chemicals.
Silicone tools have become my go-to, being easier to maintain than wood, and safe for all cookware. This Bella set features everything you need from flipping to stirring, and come in a compact crock for easy counter storage.
The Crispi Pro comes with both small and large glass containers that are free from BPA and PFAS. Beautiful yet functional, they’re dishwasher-safe and designed to move seamlessly from prepping and cooking to storage.
Available in three shapes to suit most air fryers, these silicone liners can minimize clean up, catching crumbs and sauces in the tray.
Next, brush up on the air fryer mistakes to avoid to ensure even cooking and wonderfully crisp results.
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