Cleaning your air fryer frequently isn't just hygienic, it's the best way to make sure it's working at its best, too.

Below, "The Queen of Air Fryers" Cathy Yoder, best-selling cookbook author and EmpoweredCooks.com CEO, provides the ultimate guide to deep cleaning your air fryer in just 5 simple steps.

Deep-cleaning your air fryer. If you keep up with maintenance cleans, your air fryer shouldn’t require much in the way of a deep clean, especially if you have a basket-style air fryer.

Air fryers have become a staple appliance in most households, but if they aren't cleaned regularly, they can become a bit of ...

The first step to easier air fryer deep cleaning starts with regular cleaning after each use. (Yes, I have been known to reheat leftovers and put the appliance away for another day without a wash ...

Cleaning the air fryer basket and rack is only part of the job. The top of the fryer and coils are often neglected when it's time to clean. The caked-on gunk, grease and grime can cause bad odors ...

Thai Liang Lim/Getty Images 2. Wash the removable pan and fryer basket. Now, remove the pan and basket (some models also have a tray you can clean) and give them a good washing with warm, soapy water.