Best Air Fryer Accessories: Liners, Racks & Kits Worth Buying
Quick picks
| Situation | Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily cooking / less trash | Reusable silicone liners (8") | Dishwasher-safe; airflow bumps; replace parchment for most jobs |
| Sticky / saucy messes | Perforated parchment liners (8") | Disposable; weight with food; never preheat empty |
| Bake, pizza, kebabs in a basket | Cosori 6-pc accessory kit | Cake pan, pizza pan, rack + skewers, mat, egg mold for 5–6 qt baskets |
Bottom line: Silicone liners for weeknight fries and bacon; parchment for sticky BBQ/glazes; a kit only if you’ll actually bake or skewer. Accessories don’t fix a bad air fryer — start with our small-apartment picks or Ninja vs Cosori if you don’t own one yet.
Best reusable: silicone air fryer liners (8")
Food-grade silicone inserts with raised bumps keep air circulating under fries and wings while catching grease. A 2-pack around the 8-inch size covers most 3–5+ qt square baskets. Heat rating typically to ~450°F; dishwasher-safe topside. Skip “silicone-blend” bargain packs that don’t state food-grade platinum silicone.
- Best for: fries, bacon, reheats, veggies — daily cleanup
- Street band: often around $10–$20 for a 2-pack
- Watch-outs: measure your basket; let liners cool before folding out
- Skip if: you only cook sticky glazed wings — use parchment for those nights
Silicone liners CTA
Check silicone liners on AmazonBest disposable: perforated parchment liners (8")
Pre-cut perforated parchment (Numola-class 8" square packs are common) keeps sticky food off the basket without blocking all airflow. Always place food on the liner before heating — empty parchment can lift into the heating element. Street packs of 100 often land around $8–$12.
Parchment liners CTA
Check parchment liners on AmazonBest kit: Cosori 6-pc accessories + liners (5–6 qt)
If you want cake, personal pizza, egg bites, and skewers without hunting piece-by-piece, Cosori’s 6-piece kit (cake pan, pizza pan, metal holder, multi-purpose rack with skewers, silicone mat, egg mold) plus parchment is the coherent upgrade for Cosori / similar 5–6 qt baskets. Also usable with many Ninja / Instant-class baskets of similar footprint — measure first.
- Best for: expanding beyond fries into bake/skewer nights
- Street band: often around $35–$45 for kit + liner packs
- Skip if: you only air-fry frozen foods — liners alone are enough
Accessory kit CTA — Cosori 6-pc
Check Cosori accessory kit on AmazonHow we chose
In-stock US Amazon ASINs, review volume, and ATK / roundup-class advice on perforated liners vs solid sheets. Research-based at launch — not hands-on tested yet. Soft prices (“often around…”) because Amazon moves daily.
FAQ
Do liners ruin crispiness?
Solid non-perforated sheets can steam food. Prefer perforated parchment or silicone with airflow bumps, and don’t overload the basket.
Can I preheat with parchment in the basket?
No. Weight parchment with food first so it can’t fly into the heating element.