Some of our users recently provided us with some feedback regarding white smoke being released while cooking with the Typhur Dome Air Fryer. If you’ve encountered this issue as well, this post will help you find possible reasons and solutions.
White smoke in an air fryer is fairly common and usually occurs due to a few key reasons. Excess grease, fatty foods, or leftover residue from previous cooking are typically the culprits. In this piece, we’ll dive into the potential causes and share practical advice on how to resolve the issue. With the right settings and regular maintenance, your Typhur Dome Air Fryer will continue to deliver top-notch cooking performance, every time.
Common White Smoke Causes
We have identified some common causes why white smoke is likely to appear when cooking using the Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer:
- Greasy Ingredients: Sausages, bacon, or greasy meat release much grease when being cooked. The excess oil warms up when this happens and will break down, resulting in smoke.
- Leftover Grease: If there is leftover grease or leftover food particles from earlier cooking, this will produce white smoke upon heating.
- Flabby Breading or Coating: Breading or coating on food may on some occasions fail to stick adequately and may cause smoking when peeling off when cooked.
- Marinades: Liquid-based marinades produce splattering upon cooking and produce white smoke.
We recommend dealing with every one of these factors to mitigate or eradicate the white smoke issue.
Use the Right Cooking Modes
Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer comes equipped with 15 pre-set cooking modes, each one is designed to handle different food. They contain preset temperature, fan speed, as well as a variable amount of heat from top and bottom heaters to ensure maximum cooking output.
For best performance, we highly recommend that you choose a suitable cooking mode based on the food that you wish to cook.
Bacon:
Use Bacon mode with a preset temperature of 335°F (170°C) for cooking.
Sausages and Hot Dogs:
Use the Air Fry mode at 335-350°F (170-175°C) and cook until the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C).
Chicken Wings and Thighs:
For chicken wings, set your air fryer to Wings mode at 390°F (200°C). For chicken thighs, use 360°F (180°C).
Meat Cuts (Steaks, Pork Chops, etc.):
- Select Steak mode and preheat the air fryer.
- During preheating, remove the grill plate and leave the basket empty. Wait until preheating is complete before adding food.
- Flip the food once during cooking to ensure even heat distribution.
- If you need to add time or cook a second batch, extend the time before Steak mode ends and skip the preheating.
- After cooking, allow the air fryer to cool completely, then disconnect the power. Use a paper towel or damp cloth to wipe the upper heating element to remove any leftover grease and prevent smoke during the next use.
Dual Heating Elements
Clean Your Air Fryer Regularly
If white smoke appears within 3-5 minutes of cooking, it may be caused by leftover grease on the heating element from the previous use, which gets broken down during heating. To deal with this, it’s recommended to open the range hood or a window; the smoke should dissipate in about 2-3 minutes. If the smoke is excessive and affects your cooking, it’s best to stop immediately.
To avoid this, make it a habit to check the heating element for any grease residue before every use and keep your air fryer clean.
Here are some cleaning tips:
Clean the upper heating element: After cooking, allow the air fryer to cool completely and then use a paper towel or a damp cloth to wipe down the upper heating element. Or you can simply start the self-cleaning feature from the Typhur App, it can decompose the grease and grime from the top cavity with high heat.
Clean the basket and tray: Make sure the basket and tray are thoroughly cleaned after each use. Leftover food particles and grease can cause smoking the next time the fryer is used.
Monitor Fatty Ingredients
If you’re cooking foods with high-fat content like bacon or sausages, here are a few things you can do to prevent smoke:
- Pour off excess grease: If you notice an excess of grease building up during cooking, carefully pour it off to prevent it from burning and creating smoke.
- Avoid overcrowding the basket: When cooking fatty foods, be sure not to overcrowd the basket. This allows the grease to escape and reduces the chances of excess smoke.
Use Parchment Paper for Breading or Coatings
Foods with breading or coatings can sometimes cause smoke if the breading isn’t sticking properly. Make sure that the breading or coating is pressed firmly onto the food. This will help prevent it from coming loose during cooking and potentially creating airborne particles that lead to smoke.
Dry Marinaded Foods Before Cooking
If you’re using marinades or liquids, they can cause splattering that leads to smoke. Before placing it in the air fryer, use a paper towel to pat the food dry, especially if it’s been marinated. This will help reduce splattering and ensure more even cooking without excess smoke.
What to Do If the Smoke Persists
If you’ve tried all the steps above and still notice excessive white smoke, there could be a more serious issue. Here’s what to do:
Pause cooking and allow the air fryer to cool down: If the smoke is excessive, stop cooking immediately and let the air fryer cool completely.
Clean the unit thoroughly: After the fryer has cooled down, give it a deep clean. Focus on the heating element and basket to remove any grease buildup or food residue that may be causing the smoke.
Contact Customer Support: If the problem persists, don’t hesitate to reach out to Typhur’s customer support team for assistance. We’re always here to help ensure that your air fryer works at its best.
Conclusion
White smoke in your Typhur Dome 2 Air Fryer can be a common issue, but with the right care and attention, it’s easy to prevent. By following the correct cooking settings for each food type, maintaining a clean air fryer, and properly handling fatty foods and marinades, you can minimize or eliminate smoke and continue enjoying perfectly cooked meals every time.
If you need further assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our customer support team. Happy cooking!
