Air fryers have become hugely popular cooking appliances in recent years.

You can use them to make crispy roast potatoes, “healthier” fried chicken and even yummy pancakes for breakfast – but the only downside is they can be difficult to clean.

Thankfully though, Redditors have shared their handy hacks for getting air fryers sparkling again. And their top tips doesn't require much time or effort at all.

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One commenter said: "After I cook while it is warm, put warm water and soap in the bucket. Let sit while you eat. By the time you finish eating, use a sponge to clean. Problem solved."

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Air fryers are very convenient – but they can be a faff to clean

Another shared similar advice, writing: "Put a little dish soap in the basket, if you have a removable tray with the grate holes leave it in. Add hot water as far as you can see dirt or oil on the sides.

"Let it sit this way 10-20 minutes. Take a microfibre cloth or very soft sponge, gently clear sides and bottom with the water still in it.

"Remove tray, wipe with cloth or soft sponge. Rinse completely with cold water and you should be good to go."

And there you have it, a great way to lift off any stubborn burnt food as you chow down. A quick soak should be all it takes to soften everything up, before you wipe it away and dry the appliance off.

We'd recommend checking the instructions before you give it a go though, just in case you pour water somewhere it shouldn't go.

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Mrs Hinch is a 32-year-old 'cleanfluencer' from Essex – and boasts millions of followers
Mrs Hinch posted her air fryer hack on Instagram
Mrs Hinch posted her air fryer hack on Instagram

And while we have your attention, we have another hack that keeps your air fryer looking squeaky clean. Mrs Hinch provided a top tip to save you rinsing out the appliance every day.

Sophie Hinchliffe, an influencer from Essex, revealed she lines her air fryer with baking parchment. By doing this, she can lift them out after cooking.

Most of the mess goes on the baking liners instead of getting on her appliance. The 33-year-old told her 4.6 million followers: “(Here’s my) air fryer – I don’t know what I did before I got this guys, it’s so good.

“I bought one because my cousin has one and she said it’s amazing. So I got the same one as her.”

Sophie pointed to the parchment paper and added: “These are from Amazon – baking liners – and I use them to keep it quite clean inside. Brilliant little hack.”