This Clever Air Fryer Substitute Frees up Counter Space

Counter space in the kitchen is always an issue. We fill it with coffee makers, toasters, and other small appliances — it seems impossible to save any valuable real estate. It turns out, however, that Amazon shoppers found a way to do that.

You can free up some of that counter space and still get those crispy French fries without using an air fryer by using this Openice air fryer basket for the oven. Over 2,000 shoppers have purchased this handy gadget in the past month and gained more room on their counters. Shop it for yourself too, starting at $29 for Amazon Prime members (just a quarter of the price of our top value air fryer).

Openice Air Fryer Basket for Oven

This air fryer basket for the oven measures 15.6 x 11.6 inches, providing ample room to air fry recipes like crispy chicken wings, hash browns, fries, a whole chicken, a pork tenderloin, and more. Made of stainless steel, the two pieces consist of a mesh basket and a tray. The basket has legs that keep it lifted up off of the tray, allowing air to circulate around the food, thus cooking it evenly without the need to flip it – just like an air fryer.

Unlike a standard air fryer that takes a bit more effort to tidy up after use, this pan is easy to clean. It comes with pre-cut parchment paper refills that fit neatly into the tray to capture any messes, getting you a step ahead in the cleaning process. Plus, you can pop the tray and basket into the dishwasher, making for an effortless cleanup. 

Shoppers love this air fryer basket for the oven because of its space-saving capability, versatility, and easy cleanup. “I love the taste and texture of food cooked in an air fryer but don't have the room for another appliance,” said one reviewer. “[I] put my food in the basket on the pan in the center of the oven. And, just like magic, the food is cooked just like an air fryer would,” they added. “This pan with basket is great for air frying in the oven but I also use the basket for cooling cookies, and the pair for cooking frozen French fries. I keep thinking up more uses for it all the time, said a third customer. “I like to use parchment paper in the pan to ease cleanup,” they added.

If you want to save space on your counter, nab this Openice air fryer basket for oven. It’s just $31 with the added coupon, and if you’re a Prime member, you can even score it for less. 

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At the time of publishing, the price started at $29.