Is it safe to put a glass Pyrex dish inside an air fryer?

Question

I am making a simple cottage pie for my family tonight and I want to use the air fryer to save time. I have a small glass Pyrex dish that fits in the basket but I am worried if its going to crack from the heat. I hope your able to help me so the meal turns out fine and I would like to have the safety rules explained clearly. It would be a shame to ruin a good meal that is like the ones my grandma made because I did not check the instructions first. This dish is quite old and I do not want to break it if the air fryer gets too hot.

Answer 1

As someone who uses gadgets daily for quick family meals, I can tell you that using Pyrex in an air fryer is totally fine... provided you follow basic rules! First, check that your dish is genuinely oven-safe borosilicate or tempered glass. Second, never put a cold dish straight into a preheated air fryer because thermal shock will shatter it??? Third, make sure there is enough space around the sides for hot air circulation. Since your dish is quite old, inspect it thoroughly for any invisible hairline fractures before cooking!

Answer 2

Hello! Yes, generally you can use a glass Pyrex dish in an air fryer, but you need to be careful with older glass. Pyrex is oven-safe, but air fryers heat up very quickly and can create thermal shock if the dish goes from cold to hot too fast.

Make sure your dish fits with enough space for air circulation around the sides, and never put a cold dish straight into a preheated air fryer. Since your dish is quite old, check for any micro-cracks or chips first to ensure it stays safe during cooking.