Most kitchen disasters don’t start with chaos; they begin with a tiny, quiet oversight. An air fryer left plugged in, a cord bent behind a cabinet, a bit of grease that never quite got wiped away. Over time, that combination of heat, residue, and electricity can stress components you’ll never see until something fails when you’re not there to catch it.

Taking control is surprisingly simple. Let the unit cool, then wipe away grease before it hardens. Keep space around it so heat can escape. Check the cord for kinks or damage, and make it a non-negotiable habit to unplug after every use. That small, deliberate motion severs the risk at its source. In a kitchen packed with modern convenience, this quiet ritual is how you protect everything—and everyone—you love from the disaster that never has to happen.