Can You Use Parchment Paper in an Air Fryer?

I was late to the air fryer game. I’m late on a lot of things that involve purchasing a new or unfamiliar appliance. But I was finally convinced when a recipe developer I trust on Instagram broke down and bought one, posting her genuine marvel at the convenience.

Something that I noticed right off the bat is that during her cleanup process, she peeled a piece of parchment paper from the bottom of the basket, and I thought, “Paper? Frying? Seems dangerous.” Indeed, common sense would dictate that any type of paper used in any sort of frying would be a bad idea. So, was my Instagram source just lucky? Or a master of resourcefulness?

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