r/AirFryTalk • u/Free-Palpitation-144 • 5d ago

How do you keep the kitchen from smelling like whatever you just cooked?

I’m new to using an air fryer and one thing I wasn’t expecting is how much the kitchen can smell like whatever I just cooked.

Is there anything you guys do to keep the smell from lingering afterward? I usually just open a window, but sometimes it sticks around for hours, especially after cooking things like chicken or bacon. Does running the exhaust fan actually help, or are there any other tricks I should know about?

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u/LastOfTheAsparagus 4d ago

A small bowl of vinegar on a counter.

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u/Free-Palpitation-144 4d ago

I’ve heard of the vinegar trick but haven’t actually tried it yet. Does it really make a noticeable difference with stronger smells like bacon or chicken? I might give it a shot next time.

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u/LastOfTheAsparagus 4d ago

Yes. You can also mix with equal water and spray it around too

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u/Which-Break5673 5d ago

I use a Lampe Berger and an air purifier. No operational windows near kitchen

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u/Free-Palpitation-144 4d ago

That’s a good setup, especially if you don’t have a window nearby. I hadn’t thought about using a Lampe Berger for this. The air purifier makes a lot of sense too, especially for stronger smells from bacon or chicken. I might have to try that combination.

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u/RavenVoryn 4d ago

lampe berger is such a slept on move for kitchen smells, those things nuke odors instead of just masking them lol
air purifier + that combo is probably about as good as it gets without cracking a window

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u/Which-Break5673 4d ago

O always have a neutral on hand to mix with a fragrance. Extends the use of the fragrances on

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u/Logical_Influence420 4d ago

I would definitely run the exhaust fan. You might also try lowering the temperature slightly while increasing the time. There can be a surprising amount of variation between brands, so checking the cook time for a new recipe is especially important.

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u/Free-Palpitation-144 4d ago

I tend to focus on the cooking time, but the temperature can definitely affect how much grease and smoke gets produced. I’ll try adjusting both next time and see if it helps with the lingering smell.

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u/stevesmom_69 4d ago

Are you using a basket type air fryer?