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Airflow, and what must not block it

The best air fryer accessories for 2026

An air fryer is a fan, and every accessory in it is judged on one thing: whether air still moves. That makes perforation the specification that matters, and it is why a solid silicone liner and a perforated one cook differently in the same machine with the same setting. Fit is the other half — accessories are sold by basket dimensions rather than by machine model, so the figures to compare are your basket's own. We report dimensions, perforation, the maximum temperature the maker states for each material, and its dishwasher guidance. Manufacturers also publish instructions on what may be placed in the basket and when; those are theirs to give and we point to them rather than paraphrasing. A note for American readers: neither accessory on this page is sold on Amazon.com — both are listed on the European Amazon stores only. For airflow under the food in the United States, the Bakken-Swiss basket and tray does the same job in an oven or an air-fry toaster oven, and the habits that matter are in why a single layer matters.

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  1. Twelve silicone-sleeved magnets for holding baking paper in an air fryer

    lompyeu 12-Piece Air Fryer Parchment Magnets

    A twelve-piece set of silicone-sleeved magnets, four long and eight short, made to hold baking paper flat in an air fryer basket. lompyeu states food-grade BPA-free silicone, a non-stick sleeve, strong magnets, and compatibility with any air fryer carrying metal or magnetic accessories.

    Contents
    12 magnets: 4 long, 8 short
    Sleeve
    Food-grade BPA-free silicone, stated non-stick
    Works with
    Baskets that a magnet holds to — check yours with a fridge magnet
    Temperature rating
    Not published
    Dimensions
    Not published
    On Amazon.com
    Not listed
    Amazon reference
    B0FWQLH6XK (identical on 4 markets)
    EAN
    0769887546451
    • Solves the specific problem of loose baking paper lifting in the airflow
    • Twelve pieces in two lengths, so a sheet can be held at four corners
    • No temperature rating published for the silicone

    Best for: Anyone who has watched a sheet of baking paper leave the basket.

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  2. Two stackable stainless steel grill racks for air fryer baskets

    HONYAO ZSY375 Stackable Air Fryer Racks, 8.1 in

    A pair of stackable grill racks in 304 food-grade stainless, each 8.1 by 8.1 by 2.2 inches (20.5 × 20.5 × 5.5 cm), usable singly, side by side or stacked in two or three layers. HONYAO publishes an unusually precise fit list by basket capacity and brand.

    Size, each
    8.1 × 8.1 × 2.2 in (20.5 × 20.5 × 5.5 cm)
    Material
    304 food-grade stainless steel
    Listed fit
    Cosori 5.5–10.8 L, Philips 6.2–7.3 L, Ninja 6.2 L, other square baskets 5.5–8.3 L (5.8–8.8 qt)
    Use
    Singly, side by side, or stacked in two or three layers
    Maximum temperature
    Not published
    On Amazon.com
    Not listed
    Amazon reference
    B0GWH45N1P (identical on 5 markets)
    EAN
    6976664600716
    • Publishes exact dimensions — 8.1 × 8.1 × 2.2 in (20.5 × 20.5 × 5.5 cm) each
    • A fit list by brand AND by basket capacity, not just “universal”
    • Square baskets only: a round drawer is not covered by the fit list

    Best for: Cooking two layers in one basket, in a square drawer you have measured.

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Who buys what, across air fryer accessories

Liquid preparations
A small mold allows gratins, custards and eggs, impossible in a perforated basket.
Filling a basket for four
A tiered rack doubles the surface at the cost of less even browning. You then have to swap the levels during cooking.
Cleaning
Perforated papers stop fat sticking to the basket. It is the aisle's most consumed accessory.

Nothing is free: the trade-offs of air fryer accessories

Accessory against air circulation
Anything occupying the basket slows the circulation, which is the appliance's very principle. A solid mold cooks slower and browns less.
An accessory cut for one precise basket
Baskets vary in shape and size by model. Measure the inside before buying an accessory advertised as universal.
Disposable paper against washable rack
Paper simplifies cleaning and is consumed endlessly; a washable rack costs once and has to be scrubbed.

Buyers’ questions on air fryer accessories

Can I use baking paper?

Only perforated and weighed down by the food. Loose paper rises into the element and catches fire, which is the appliance's main risk.

Can I use foil?

In small quantities and well weighed down, without covering the whole basket base: blocking the air circulation cancels the cooking principle.

How do I know if an accessory fits?

By measuring the basket's internal diameter and height. The word universal covers very different formats.

Is a tiered rack useful?

It doubles the quantity and makes browning uneven. You have to swap the levels halfway through.

Can I use a silicone mold?

Yes, at the appliance's temperatures, and it slows cooking by insulating the base. Allow a few minutes more.

Are the accessories dishwasher-safe?

Most are, except non-stick coated parts, which age faster.

Do I need an accessory for chips?

No, the bare basket is what suits best: nothing should obstruct the air circulating under the food.

Does an accessory lengthen the cooking time?

Yes, as soon as it blocks part of the airflow: allow a few minutes more and shake halfway. A solid tin sometimes doubles the time the recipe states.

What to take away from air fryer accessories

Every accessory slows the air circulation, which is the appliance's principle: the fewer there are, the better it browns. Baking paper must be perforated and weighed down — loose, it rises into the element and catches fire.