AIBU to think it’s fine to use an air fryer whilst it’s inside of a cupboard?

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Currently having a new kitchen installed and have requested plug sockets inside of a tall larder/pantry unit. I told the fitter I planned on putting my air fryer inside of this unit so that it didn’t have to be on display.

He told me that this would make everything inside the unit greasy - can anyone who has this set up confirm? He said the grease that accumulates inside of an oven is what would accumulate on the inside of the cupboard if I used it in there.

You'll still get a greasy cabinet and risk damaging the wood. Counters and backsplashes are much easier to wipe clean.

Ours lives in the cupboard, then pulled out onto the worktop by around 6 inches and used with the door open. No problems with grease etc. and we've had it a while.

There’s no need to be so rude - It’s hardly a tiny enclosed cupboard. The cupboard is 1.2m long and has pocket doors. It would be ‘almost’ out in the open when in use.

It’s not like I planned on putting it in a standard cupboard and closing the door on it whilst in use!

We have one, it comes out of the cupboard and goes back in after use and hasn't left any greasy marks behind, so maybe it depends what you're cooking in it? Who knows.

Microwave fine to have in a cupboard, we do and no problems, Airfryer no, we have ours in the utility room out of sight.

I have the set up that you describe. I use mine in a 1000 wide pantry cupboard. Cupboard doors remain open the entire time it's in use. I also use the toaster and a coffee machine in the same cupboard. All plugged in and on their own shelves. The cupboard has doors that open so they are flat and lighting comes on when the doors are opened. I have had this set up for three years now with no issues. I regularly wash the sides down with soapy water, the trick is not to allow grease to build up in the first place. Never had an issue and will be replicating this when we move.

The question had to be asked because i am shocked that any adult would cook inside a wooden cupboard.

I bet your house insurance won't be valid.

Fire hazard!

Could the fitter install a pull out surface, so when you use it you pull it out and then slide it back when its cold? Dd has similar for her Kitchen Aid.
Sorry can see this has been suggested.

It’s a fire risk OP: you definitely should not use it in an enclosed cupboard. There’s a warning in the user manual for my air fryer telling me that. We have ours on the counter in our pantry.

DS1’s mate from university used his just under a cupboard and it melted all the wrapping on the cupboard door.

My mum uses hers inside a cupboard. Its a fairly big cupboard and its far enough forward that's there's enough space above, around, and behind it and I couldn't see any grease or grime in the cupboard when I was visiting and using it. Cupboard door obviously stays open during use and until the next morning so its properly cooled down.

Sweet Jesus.

This thread makes me realise why we have heat warnings on takeaway coffee.

My Firefighter husband said you’re risking a house fire because there isn’t adequate airflow - even with the door open.

What your builder said is also correct.

He recommended you not do this.

you need to pull it right to the front or you will burn the band or the unit (yes from experience 🙈). Also I switch mine off at plug at night now. In all honestly it's not really ideal , not going to lie.

This is the sort of thing I meant. Would there definitely not be adequate airflow in something like this? Thanks for asking your husband!

ive just had a new kitchen fitted, my new ovens have an air fryer function, used it a couple of times and very happy. No massive air fryer anymore

It’s not safe. An air fryer needs ventilation.

What?! No! Of course it's not fine to do this! 😂

He still says no. If it ever caught on fire you need to be able to unplug it and remove it. They go up very quick due to the intense heat.

It literally says on it the minimum distance it should be left right, and under something. It’s unlikely this could be accommodated in a cupboard.

I have a ninja air fryer and the minimum distances are 15cm to the top, sides and back which is achievable in the cupboard.

Thanks all. I probably won’t be using in the cupboard. But I can’t believe the huge outrage or disbelief of some posters! The cupboard does actually allow for the minimum clearance distance of 15cm in all directions!