Meena Gupta Meena Gupta Asked 7 months ago

Does airfryer cause cancer?

We recently bought an airfryer and have been using it quite a lot for healthier cooking. But my neighbour told me she heard it might cause cancer. Does airfryer cause cancer, actually?

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Shweta Tiwari Shweta Tiwari Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago
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Please don't believe every scary video you see on social media. Air fryers just circulate hot air to cook food, which is actually much safer and healthier than deep frying in reheated oil. Relax and enjoy your snacks, just don't burn or char the food too much.

Harish Mehta Harish Mehta Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I use an air fryer regularly to make roasted chana and bhindi with very little oil to manage my blood sugar. There is no scientific proof that it causes cancer. It is actually a boon for diabetics who want to cut down on bad fats and keep their weight under control.

Nikhil Kamath Nikhil Kamath Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I was also reading up on this recently because I wanted to buy one for my kitchen. From what I found, any high-heat cooking can produce compounds called acrylamides if you burn the food, but air frying actually produces less of it compared to deep frying. So it seems quite safe to use.

Sunita Mohanty Sunita Mohanty Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

I went through a major health scare recently and started questioning everything in my kitchen, including my air fryer. My oncologist told me that using air fryers with normal cooking times is perfectly fine and doesn't pose a cancer risk. Just make sure the non-stick coating of your basket is not scratched or peeling off.

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Rohan Deshmukh Rohan Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 7 months ago

Honestly, air fryers are a lifesaver for prep meals. I cook my chicken breast and sweet potatoes in it daily. It is way better than consuming trans fats from deep-fried street food, which is the real threat to your health. Just use it without worrying.

Abhishek Banerjee Abhishek Banerjee Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

If air fryers caused cancer, half of the fitness influencers on Instagram would be in trouble by now! It is just a fancy hair dryer for your food, guys. Chill out and make your guilt-free French fries.

Manpreet Kaur Manpreet Kaur Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

Listen, anything in excess or burnt to a crisp is bad for your stomach. Use your air fryer for basic roasting and baking, and clean it properly after every use so grease doesn't burn repeatedly. No need to panic over random internet rumors.

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