How to use oil spray

Why should you use oil spray in your air fryer? Read on to find out how the right spray oil gives you crispy results while saving calories. Discover the best oils and ways to use them in your air fryer. Find out where to buy the right spray oil and cook healthier and more efficiently!

Why use oil spray in your air fryer?

Using oil spray comes with 3 benefits: 

• Even coverage: Oil spray gives you a fine, even layer that stops food from sticking.
• Fewer calories: You save calories compared with regular oil, because you need less of it.
• Crispy texture: Perfect for giving chips, chicken wings and veg a crispy finish.

Which oils work best?

• Sunflower oil: High smoke point, ideal for high temperatures.
• Avocado oil: Healthy fats, and it handles heat well too.
• Rapeseed oil: Mild in flavour and works well in lots of dishes.

Where can you buy oil spray for the air fryer?

You’ll find air fryer spray oil in lots of supermarkets. Many chains now stock a wide range. Or you can take the easy route and shop online: that’s where you’re guaranteed the widest choice of oils and brands. Click here for our favourite baking release spray! 

Recipes that work well with spray oil

There’s no end to air fryer recipes: sprayed with sunflower oil, potato wedges get lovely crispy skins. Avocado oil is great for juicy, low-fat chicken breast. 

Keep reading here: Air fryer accessories: the best kit for your air fryer or our tips for easy air fryer cleaning!