Using a dish in your air fryer opens up bakes, eggs and saucy dishes — and glass is a common choice. It's safe with one important caveat about temperature shock. Here's the rundown.
Key takeaways
Q: Can you put glass in an air fryer?
A: Yes — oven-safe glass like Pyrex is fine, as long as it fits with room for airflow and you don't subject it to a sudden temperature change.
Q: What's the risk?
A: Thermal shock — putting cold glass straight into a hot air fryer (or vice versa) can crack or shatter it.
What's safe
- Oven-safe glass (Pyrex and similar) rated for the temperature.
- Ceramic dishes marked oven-safe.
- Anything with room around it for air to circulate.
What to avoid
- Sudden temperature changes — don't put cold glass into a preheated air fryer; start it cold together.
- Thin or decorative glass not rated for the oven.
- Dishes that block airflow — leave space around the edges.
For other accessories and liners, see can you use foil in an air fryer, and if you're just starting out, how to use an air fryer.
Frequently asked questions
Can you put Pyrex in an air fryer?
Yes — Pyrex and other oven-safe glass are fine, provided the dish fits with room for airflow and isn't subjected to a sudden temperature change.
Why might glass shatter in an air fryer?
Thermal shock — moving glass between very different temperatures, such as cold glass into a hot air fryer. Start them cold together to avoid it.
Can you use a ceramic dish in an air fryer?
Yes, if it's marked oven-safe and leaves space around it for air to circulate.