There are lots of different things that you can use your air fryer to make, and that is one of the main reasons why air fryers have become so popular. 

One of the great things about air fryers is that you can use them to cook multiple things at once. One of the best ways to do this is to use bowls. 

Before you place a bowl in your air fryer, you might be wondering if it is safe to put a glass bowl in your air fryer.

In this guide, we’ll be answering this question, and taking a look at the benefits and risks of this. So if you want to find out more, keep on reading!

Can I Put A Glass Bowl In An Air Fryer?

First things first, can you put a glass bowl in your air fryer? In one word, yes, you can put a glass bowl in an air fryer.

However, you can only do this if the glass bowl that you are thinking of using is made with glass that is oven-safe.

In order to use a glass bowl in your air fryer, you will also have to ensure that the bowl isn’t cold when you place it in the air fryer.

If the bowl is cold, then it will be more susceptible to shattering, and this could be very dangerous. So, yes, you can put a glass bowl in an air fryer.

However, you should only put oven-safe glass bowls that have been warmed in the air fryer. 

What Is Used To Make A Glass Bowl?

In order to understand why only certain glass bowls can be placed in the air fryer, you need to know what is used to make a glass bowl.

There are a couple of different types of glass bowl out there, but the one that you want to make yourself familiar with is Pyrex. 

There is only one type of glass bowl that can safely be placed in an air fryer, that is a Pyrex bowl. Pyrex bowls are incredibly popular because they are oven-safe and perfect for cooking.

The majority of Pyrex bowls are also freezer-safe because the glass that is used to make them is very strong. However, you should still avoid putting a cold bowl in an air fryer. 

What Causes Glass To Shatter?

In order to understand the risk of putting a glass bowl in an air fryer, you need to understand what causes glass to shatter.

There are a number of different things that can cause glass to shatter, but one of the most common is heat change. 

Like many materials, glass is very vulnerable to temperature. So when there are extreme temperature changes, the structure of the glass becomes vulnerable.

If the temperature is suddenly changed from extremely hot to extremely cold, this could cause the glass to shatter.

This is why it is very important that you do not put a cold glass bowl in your air fryer.  

How To Prevent Your Glass Bowl Shattering In The Air Fryer

As we have said, it is safe to put your oven-safe glass bowl in your air fryer. However, there is always a risk of damage when you do this.

If you want to make using your glass bowl as safe as possible, take the following safety precautions. 

Prevent Sudden Temperature Changes

Instead of exposing your glass bowl to both extreme heat and extreme cold, you should leave your glass bowl warm to room temperature before placing it in the air fryer.

The same goes when placing your glass bowl in extreme cold after it has been in the air fryer. 

Only Utilize Oven-Safe Bowls

We have already said that it is important to only use oven-safe bowls in your air fryer. However, it is very important to double-check that your bowl is oven-safe before you put it in the air fryer.

Don’t just assume that it is oven-safe because it is made of Pyrex, double-check for the “oven-safe” label before you even consider putting it in your air fryer.

Inspect Your Glass Bowl

Glass bowls that are likely to shatter will often show signs of weakness before you expose them to high temperatures.

So, before you put your glass bowl in the air fryer, inspect it for any cracks or chips. If your glass bowl is chipped, or has a hairline crack, you shouldn’t put it in your air fryer as it is likely to shatter. 

Summary

In short, yes, you can put a glass bowl in your air fryer. However, the glass bowl should only be an oven-safe bowl, and it should be at room temperature before you put it into the air fryer. 

Thank you for reading!