Tired of soggy microwave meals? You’re not alone. That’s why we’ve been testing and comparing the best air fryer baskets designed specifically for microwaves—because who wouldn’t want crispy fries, golden chicken, and roasted veggies in minutes without firing up the oven? These clever gadgets promise restaurant-quality results with way less hassle. But do they deliver? We’ve put the top contenders to the test, checking for performance, ease of use, and real value. Here’s the honest scoop on which ones actually work—and which ones to skip.
Editor's Choice
Best for a specific purpose
- Best for versatile oven crisper: Chef Pomodoro Crisper Basket and Tray Set -2 Pieces
- Best for stainless air fry: Air Fryer Basket for Oven
- Best for 360° crisp pro: GE Appliances Air Fryer Basket and Tray Set for Oven
- Best for dualzone power: Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets
- Best for budget stainless fry: Air Fryer Basket for Oven
- Best for disposable parchment liners: Air Fryer Paper Liners
- Best for oil-filter rack: PMIIO 8 inch Air Fryer Racks
- Best for reusable silicone liners: Boribim 9 Inch Large Air Fryer Silicone Liners - 2 PCS Square Reusable AirFryer Basket Liners for 5-8QT Air fryer
- Best for family-size crisper: Air Fryer Basket for Oven
- Best for eco silicone tray: Prime Daily Essentials Silicone Air Fryer Toaster Oven Tray Liner – Extra-Large Capacity
Product Comparison: Best Air Fryer Basket For Microwave
Versatile Oven Crisper
Chef Pomodoro Crisper Basket and Tray Set -2 Pieces, Large Plate for Oven with Air Fryer Option, Oil-Free Cookware Pan, Full Size Oven and Air Fryer Accessories for Any Kitchen, 12.2 inches (Copper)
Chef Pomodoro
- AIR FRY IN YOUR OVEN. Get crispy bacon, crunchy chicken, golden-brown grilled cheese sandwiches, and even homemade potato chips! The oven air fryer basket features a mesh crisper design that promotes 360-degree airflow circulation, allowing even conventional ovens to function like convection ovens. This versatile air fryer oven tray lets you air fry your favorite foods to perfection.
- PERFECTLY COOK COMPLETE MEALS IN ONE PAN. Enjoy favorites like fish & chips, roast hen & veggies, and even homemade pizza. The Chef Pomodoro air fryer pan for oven makes it easy to cook everything to perfection at the same time using the crisper basket. Nest the air fry tray for oven underneath to catch crumbs and drips, keeping your oven clean and smoke-free.
- GUILT-FREE FRYING. Enjoy perfectly crispy French fries, golden pizza, juicy wings, tender salmon, crunchy nuggets, and homemade chips with the Chef Pomodoro oven air fryer tray. This air fryer oven pan and air fryer oven basket allow you to savor your favorite foods with less oil and fewer calories, making it a healthier alternative to traditional frying.
- GREAT FOR THE GRILL. Get the smokey taste and charred texture you love from your outdoor grill - without the risk of losing your smaller veggies in your grill’s large slots. Use the crisper basket directly on your grill for evenly cooked and deliciously tender corn, onions, mushrooms, zucchini, peppers, and more.
- COOKING SIMPLIFIED. Use the crisper basket and tray together to roast and fry sides or entire meals! Or use the copper tray alone as a baking sheet for cookies, biscuits, rolls, and more. Large, easy grip handles help keep you safe from accidental burns and grease spills. While non-stick coating and dishwasher safe copper make meal-time effortless and clean up a breeze.
Stainless Air Fry
Air Fryer Basket for Oven,2 Pieces Set Round Silver 12.9'' Non-stick Stainless Steel Mesh Air Fryer Baking Tray Accessories Rack Roasting Grill Basket for Convection Oven Air Fryer, Dishwasher Safe
GZHCJJ
- 【Design for Air Fryer Oven】Our air fryer tray for oven with perforated design can allow 360° air circulation, excellent heat ventilation, which help heating food more evenly and quickly, making the food tastes crispy and delicious.This air fryer basket for oven is designed to catch all excess oil, you can use less or even no oil while cooking, thus help you take less fat or calories to keep healthy and fit
- 【Preheating Before Use】Due to the special material properties of stainless steel, although our Convection oven air fryer set has a maximum heat resistance temperature of 480°F, it is essential to preheat the set before first use. Place the air fryer basket in a preheated oven at 300°F for 10 minutes, otherwise it may deform, bend, or be damaged, resulting in a shorter lifespan
- 【Food Grade Material】Our stainless steel air fryer baskets are made of premium food grade stainless steel.Safe, durable and sturdy, no worry about any hazardous chemicals, enjoy funny and healthy meals every time（TIP : Please check if it matches the model of theair fryer before placing an order）
- 【Less Fat and Calories】With our baking pans for oven, you can enjoy your favorite fried foods with little or no added oil or butter. This means you can enjoy your favorite comfort foods without worrying about the added calories and fat. Our product is an affordable alternative to purchasing an air fryer, saving you money and space in the kitchen
- 【Dishwasher Safe】Made from high-quality, durable, and non-toxic stainless steel, our oven rack is heat-resistant and dishwasher safe. You can use it as an air fryer basket for oven with air fry option or a simple bacon pan. Cleaning up has never been easier
360° Crisp Pro
GE Appliances Air Fryer Basket and Tray Set for Oven, 15x12 Inch, 360° Heat Circulation for Crispy Results, Oven Safe to 500°F, Dishwasher Safe, Crumb Tray, Fits Most Ovens, PM48X120
GE
- Fits Most Ovens – Large 15x12 Inch Basket and Tray Set: Perfect size for air frying family meals, snacks, and sides in most standard ovens.
- 360° Heat Circulation for Crispy, Even Cooking: Innovative airflow design ensures your food is evenly cooked with delicious, crispy results every time.
- Includes Crumb Catcher Tray for Easy Cleanup: The convenient tray underneath catches crumbs and drips, reducing mess and making cleanup fast and simple.
- Oven Safe Up to 500°F: Built to handle high temperatures for roasting, air frying, and baking, giving you versatile cooking options in your oven.
- Dishwasher Safe for Hassle-Free Cleaning: Both basket and tray are dishwasher safe, making cleanup after air frying quick and easy.
DualZone Power
Ninja DZ201 Foodi 8 Quart 6-in-1 DualZone 2-Basket Air Fryer with 2 Independent Frying Baskets, Match Cook & Smart Finish to Roast, Broil, Dehydrate & More for Quick, Easy Meals, Grey
Ninja
- 2 INDEPENDENT BASKETS: The original Air Fryer with 2 independent baskets, the XL air fryer lets you cook 2 foods, 2 ways, at the same time, eliminating back-to-back cooking like a traditional single-basket air fryer.
- SMART FINISH & MATCH COOK: DualZone Technology allows you to choose between the Smart Finish feature, which unlocks cooking 2 foods 2 ways that finish at the same time, and the and a Match Cook button to easily copy settings across zones for full 8-qt capacity.
- 6-IN-1 FUNCTIONALITY: Includes 6 versatile cooking programs: Air Fry, Air Broil, Roast, Bake, Reheat, and Dehydrate. The baskets can be washed in the dishwasher or by hand.
- XL CAPACITY: The 8-quart air fryer capacity lets you fit mains and sides at the same time for making quick family meals, or up to 4 lbs. of French fries or chicken wings.
- SEPARATE HEATING ZONES: 2 independent 4-quart zones have their own cooking baskets, cyclonic fans, and rapid heaters.
- EASY CLEANING: Easy-to-clean baskets and dishwasher-safe crisper plates.
- LESS FAT: Up to 75% less fat than traditional air frying methods. Tested against hand-cut, deep-fried French fries.
- WIDE TEMPERATURE RANGE: 105°F to 450°F allows you to gently remove moisture from foods or quickly cook and crisp foods with convection heat.
- WHAT'S INCLUDED: DualZone Air Fryer, (2) 4 Quart Baskets, (2) Nonstick Crisper Plates, 15 Recipes, Additional Meal Options & Cooking Charts.
- Cord Length: 32"
Budget Stainless Fry
Air Fryer Basket for Oven,2 Pieces Set Round Silver 12.9'' Non-stick Stainless Steel Mesh Air Fryer Baking Tray Accessories Rack Roasting Grill Basket for Convection Oven Air Fryer, Dishwasher Safe
GCQ
- 【Design for Air Fryer Oven】Our air fryer tray for oven with perforated design can allow 360° air circulation, excellent heat ventilation, which help heating food more evenly and quickly, making the food tastes crispy and delicious.This air fryer basket for oven is designed to catch all excess oil, you can use less or even no oil while cooking, thus help you take less fat or calories to keep healthy and fit.
- 【Preheating Before Use】Due to the special material properties of stainless steel, although our convection oven air fryer set has a maximum heat resistance temperature of 480°F, it is essential to preheat the set before first use. Place the air fryer basket in a preheated oven at 300°F for 10 minutes, otherwise it may deform, bend, or be damaged, resulting in a shorter lifespan.
- 【Food Grade Material】Our stainless steel air fryer baskets are made of premium food grade stainless steel.Safe, durable and sturdy, no worry about any hazardous chemicals, enjoy funny and healthy meals every time.
- 【Less Fat and Calories】With our baking pans for oven, you can enjoy your favorite fried foods with little or no added oil or butter. This means you can enjoy your favorite comfort foods without worrying about the added calories and fat. Our product is an affordable alternative to purchasing an air fryer, saving you money and space in the kitchen.
- 【Dishwasher Safe】Made from high-quality, durable, and non-toxic stainless steel, our oven rack is heat-resistant and dishwasher safe. You can use it as an air fryer basket for oven with air fry option or a simple bacon pan. Cleaning up has never been easier.
Disposable Parchment Liners
Air Fryer Paper Liners, 125Pcs Parchment Paper, Air Fryer Liners Disposable for Microwave, Non-Stick Air Fryer Liner Square Free of Bleach (8IN)
vailnd
- Healthy Materials: The parchment liners for ninja air fryer made of raw wood and silicone coating, unbleached, no fluorescent agent, BPA-free, PFAs-free. Water-proof, oil-proof, non-stick, can withstand temperatures up to 428-degree Fahrenheit
- Convenient to Use: No need to cut or measure, just place the liner on the tray or basket and put enough food on the paper. Stains, grease, oil of the food left on the liner. Parchment paper liners for Ninja AF161 AF181 AF141 have no effect on the taste of food
- No Complex Cleaning: Vailnd disposable baking paper has food-grade silicone oil coating and round bowl shape design, can protect the air fryer inner surface from food mess and sticking. A must-have air fryer accessory to keep your Ninja air fryer clean
- Widely Used: These disposable parchment paper liners for Ninja air fryer are great for baking, frying, steamer, skillet, microwave, air fryer and serving food. They can be used for home baking, parties, etc. Just throw away after use
- Air Fryer Accessories: Vailnd parchment paper are compatible with Ninja AF150 and other 5-8 Qt air fryers. Designed with a 8" bottom width, 9.4" top width, and 1.8" height. Each liner is made from high-quality paper with a thickness of 38 gsm (approximately 0.05 - 0.065 mm), ensuring durability and excellent heat resistance. This pack includes 125 disposable, non-stick liners in a clear, convenient for storage and ideal for long-term use.
Oil-Filter Rack
PMIIO 8 inch Air Fryer Racks, Air Fryer Universal Accessories, Baking Rack,Round Stackable Grill, Food-Grade Stainless Steel Kitchen Household, Fit all 4.2QT - 5.8QT air fryer,Oven - 3 Pack
PMIIO
- New Quality Upgrade: Package includes 3 pieces round rack with 8 inches diameter. Selected 304 stainless steel food-grade material, encrypted grid, triangle fixed, stable and assured
- Separate Oil Filter Rack: Placed in the air fryer can accelerate the circulation of hot air, the regular grid design makes the food more evenly heated, and a large amount of grease in the food is separated, which can reduce a lot of heat
- Easy To Clean: More hygienic, made of food-grade 304 stainless steel, more convenient to clean and less residual dirt, support dishwasher cleaning
- Wide Range Of Uses: Very practical and versatile, can be baked meat, egg tarts, baked fish, fries and other fryer all food, can also be used for outdoor grill, oil filter rack, cooling rack, steamer rack, etc
- After-Sales Support: Our products are durable and inexpensive. Please let us know if there is any problem, damage or unsuitability of the product. We will provide reliable after-sales service and actively solve problems
Reusable Silicone Liners
Boribim 9 Inch Large Air Fryer Silicone Liners - 2 PCS Square Reusable AirFryer Basket Liners for 5-8QT Air fryer, Air fryer Accessories for Baking Roasting Microwave (Red + Blue)
Boribim
- [2-PCS Air Fryer Silicone Liners] Our square silicone air fryer liners is thicker, It's about 67mil thick, it's not fragile. Upper size 9 inches, bottom size 8 inches, 2.36 inches/ 6 cm in height, Fits 5 to 8 QT Air Fryer.
- [Food Grade Silicone Material] Air fryer reusable liners are made from safe, eco-friendly and tasteless highest quality food grade silicone, It's non-toxic, BPA free, Withstands temperatures up to 464 ℉ (240℃), Products have passed FDA testing.
- [Non-Stick & Easy to Clean] Keeps your air fryer free from food residue, grease, Completely dishwasher safe, Allowing you to avoid the trouble of hand washing. Say goodbye to sticky and burned residue.
- [Unique Design] The air fryer inserts has many raised lines on the bottom to improve air circulation and heat distribution, Helping to heat food fully and evenly. It also allows excess grease to leave the food, So you can enjoy better tasting, healthier food.
- [Wide Applicaton] The air fryer liners silicone is a great additional kitchen accessories, Kitchen gadgets for home must haves. Suitable for toaster, steamer, oven, instant pot and microwave, etc. You can also use it for baking, roasting, frying or holding food.
Family-Size Crisper
Air Fryer Basket for Oven, OPENICE 15.6" x 11.6" Large Air Fryer Tray and Pan with 30PCS Parchment Papers, Stainless Steel Oven Air Fryer Basket and Tray for Baking Grilling
OPENICE
- Large Size for Family or Entertaining: OPENICE air fryer basket for oven measuring 15.5x11.6 Inch means you can cook more food at once, saving you time and energy. Whether you're feeding a family or entertaining guests, this oven crisper tray and pan set can handle it all.
- Eat Heathier with Less Oil: Mesh basket design promotes 360 degree air heat circulation without the needs of flipping food, resulting in crispy and delicious meals.The non-stick surface eliminates the need for adding butter or fats, while the air fryer tray allows excess oil and fat to drip away from your food, help you cook a healthier meals with less oil.
- Easy Cooking with Less Mess: Our oven air fryer basket and tray set is easy to use, simply place your food in the basket, set the temperature and cooking time, then let the air fryer do the rest. The tray underneath can catch greasy and crumbs so it won't mess your oven. Perfect for busy individuals who want to enjoy tasty and healthy meals without spending too much time in the kitchen.
- Easy to Clean and Dishwasher-safe: Stainless steel oven air fryer basket ensures safe cooking. The package also comes with 30 pcs pre-cut parchment papers, making cleaning up after cooking a breeze. You can put the air fryer basket and tray set in dishwasher for easy clean-up, saving you time and effort. Or clean by hand.
- Multi-functional: The air fryer tray set is not just ideal for air frying, baking and roasting, but also for cooking en papillote, to help you make crispy french fries, hash browns, roasting vegetables, juicy steaks and much more.
Eco Silicone Tray
Prime Daily Essentials Silicone Air Fryer Toaster Oven Tray Liner – Extra-Large Capacity, Microwave Safe, Easy Cleanup - Includes Mitts & Tongs
Prime Daily Essentials
- **Versatile Compatibility with Large Air Fryers and Toaster Ovens:** Designed to fit seamlessly in both large air fryers and toaster ovens, these extra-large reusable silicone liners adapt to various cooking appliances, ensuring you have the perfect fit every time for hassle-free cooking. Measuring 11.5" x 8", cook an entire family meal. Fits Cuisinart TAO-70, Emeril Lagasse 26 QT, Breville BOV900BSS, and others without wasted space.
- **Premium Non-Stick Silicone Material:** Crafted from high-quality silicone, these air fryer liners ensure that food releases easily without sticking, making them an indispensable tool among your air fryer accessories for hassle-free cleaning after every use.
- **Eco-Friendly and Reusable Design:** Say goodbye to disposable parchment paper liners with these sustainable air fryer liners reusable models, which are built to last through countless cooking cycles, reducing waste and saving you money over time.
- **Optimal Heat Distribution for Even Cooking:** These silicone air fryer liners are engineered to promote superior airflow within your air fryer basket or toaster oven, providing consistent heat distribution that results in perfectly cooked meals every time.
- **Essential Accessory for Healthy Cooking Adventures:** As a must-have addition to any home cook’s collection of airfryer liners, these reusable air fryer tools help you achieve deliciously crispy meals with minimal oil using your favorite toaster oven or large airfryer.
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Buying Guide
FAQs
What should I look for when choosing an air fryer basket for my oven or microwave?
Focus on material safety, heat‑resistance rating, and the size that fits your appliance. A mesh or perforated design that promotes 360° airflow will give you crispier results with less oil. Also check if the basket is dishwasher‑safe and has sturdy handles for easy removal.
How do stainless steel baskets compare to non‑stick coated ones?
Stainless steel baskets are typically more durable, can withstand higher temperatures (up to 480‑500°F), and are less prone to scratching. Non‑stick coated baskets offer easier food release and cleaning, but the coating may wear over time and can have lower heat limits. Choose stainless steel if you need longevity and high‑heat cooking, or non‑stick for convenience with delicate foods.
Which of the listed baskets offers the best value for large families?
The OPENICE 15.6" × 11.6" basket provides a generous cooking surface, a non‑stick mesh, and includes parchment paper, making it ideal for feeding several people at once. Its dishwasher‑safe construction and high heat tolerance add to the long‑term value. Compared with smaller 12.9" models, it reduces the number of batches needed, saving time and energy.
Are the dishwasher‑safe claims reliable across these products?
All the stainless‑steel and silicone options explicitly state they are dishwasher‑safe, and the materials (food‑grade stainless steel, BPA‑free silicone) are designed to withstand typical dishwasher cycles. However, the non‑stick coated baskets should be placed on the top rack to avoid harsh detergents that could degrade the coating. Always follow the manufacturer’s pre‑heat instructions before the first wash to protect the finish.
How important is the size and shape of the basket for cooking different foods?
Size determines how much food you can cook in a single batch; a larger basket reduces the need for multiple cycles when preparing meals for a family. Shape matters for airflow—round baskets with perforated walls promote even circulation, while rectangular trays are better for layered dishes like pizzas or sheet‑pan meals. Matching the basket dimensions to your oven’s interior ensures proper fit and optimal heat distribution.
Can I use these oven baskets in a microwave, or do I need a separate accessory?
Most of the listed baskets are made of metal (stainless steel) and are not microwave‑compatible, as metal can cause arcing. If you need a microwave‑safe option, look for silicone or parchment liners designed specifically for microwave use. The Boribim silicone liners and Prime Daily Essentials silicone trays are safe for both microwaves and ovens, providing a versatile alternative.
Which basket provides the most even airflow and crisping performance?
The Chef Pomodoro Crisper Basket and the GE Appliances 15 × 12 inch set both feature mesh designs that promote 360° airflow, which is key for uniform crisping. The GE set also includes a crumb‑catcher tray that helps keep the heat flow unobstructed. For the highest temperature tolerance and consistent circulation, the stainless‑steel baskets with perforated walls (e.g., the B0C7Q4CHQW model) perform exceptionally well.