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JonMarc Grodi’s interest in helping people understand the Catholic faith goes back to his childhood. His father, Marcus, a former Presbyterian minister, brought their whole family into the Church when JonMarc was only five years old. Growing up around converts and those exploring the Catholic faith, he learned to appreciate the gift of what it means to be Catholic, and how to effectively communicate the beauty and truth of the Faith with those seeking a home in the Church. 

JonMarc went on to work in campus ministry while pursuing his undergraduate degree in Philosophy at Bowling Green State University, and later earned a Masters Degree in Philosophy from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Throughout this time, he remained connected to the mission that his father started with the Coming Home Network, and in 2022, JonMarc became Executive Director of the organization. 

After 25 years of hosting The Journey Home on EWTN, Marcus Grodi passed the torch to his son JonMarc, who in his role as the new host brings to the program a lifetime of experience working with Catholic converts. 

JonMarc lives with his wife, Teresa, and their six children in Perrysburg, Ohio.

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Hero dog: the journey home, common sense media reviewers.

Peril, some injury in dog-in-the-wild adventure.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

Teamwork and perseverance.

Kids show how resourceful they can be when they ge

Some peril throughout. The captain of a transport

Mild name-calling between siblings ("lame-o").

Parents need to know that Hero Dog: The Journey Home is a 2021 adventure in which a blind man must find his way home with the help of an Alaskan Malamute after a boating accident leaves him stranded. This blind man and his dog try to navigate a thick forest by themselves and fall into some danger as the man,…

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Positive role models.

Kids show how resourceful they can be when they get lost in the woods in search of their blind father. One of the lead characters is blind, having lost his vision while serving in Afghanistan.

Violence & Scariness

Some peril throughout. The captain of a transport boat loses consciousness, causing the boat to nearly crash into land and killing a blind passenger and his dog. After the boat crash, the blind man is shown bleeding from the forehead. While in the woods, a man is attacked by a wolf. The wolf is beaten back by the person who accompanied the man on the search in the woods for a missing blind man and his dog. A brother and sister get lost in the woods while searching for their blind father and his dog. They soon lose their camping supplies and must find a way to find food and water.

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Parents need to know that Hero Dog: The Journey Home is a 2021 adventure in which a blind man must find his way home with the help of an Alaskan Malamute after a boating accident leaves him stranded. This blind man and his dog try to navigate a thick forest by themselves and fall into some danger as the man, already shown bleeding from his forehead after the boating accident, gets a leg trapped under a log. A man is attacked by a wolf and suffers an injury before the wolf is beaten back with a stick. The blind man's son and daughter sneak off from their house to find their dad, but then get lost themselves. They soon lose their camping gear and must fend for themselves and find their own food. Some name-calling between the siblings, like "lame-o." To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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What's the Story?

In HERO DOG: THE JOURNEY HOME, Royce ( Steve Byers ), a blind man, is commuting on a boat to see his family after working all week at his new job in the city. He's accompanied by Chinook, an Alaskan Malamute. While crossing the lake, the captain of the boat collapses and falls unconscious, and while the boat doesn't capsize in the lake or crash into the rocks near the shore, Royce is on an isolated part of the lake with no one but Chinook to help him get back. While his two kids, Max and Erin, wait for Royce at the dock with their Aunt Susan ( Natasha Henstridge ). (Their mother died of cancer two years earlier.) Susan begins to fear the worst, and the search for Royce soon begins, first on the lake and then through the thick forest around the lake.

As the search continues and Royce remains missing, Max and Erin decide to sneak out and use their camping skills to conduct a search of their own, but they soon become lost themselves. Meanwhile, Royce, with the help of Chinook, must cross rough waters, navigate dangerous crossings, and face off against a mountain lion. Nonetheless, Chinook proves to be a brave companion to Royce, with a rather extraordinary gift for orienteering. But when Royce sustains finds himself trapped beneath a log and unable to move, it's going to require the help of Chinook, Royce's kids, and the entire search party to somehow find Royce and get him and Chinook back home.

Is It Any Good?

This is a heavy-handed adventure story about a dog in the wild, but kids will probably enjoy it. It's the story of a man who lost his vision while serving his country in Afghanistan who now must find a way to navigate the deepest of woods after the captain of the boat that was to take him back to his family loses consciousness and leaves him far from home, with only an Alaskan Malamute named Chinook to get him home. There's plenty of the requisite peril -- everything from mountain lions to wolves to merciless rocks and rapids, and if that's not enough, the son and daughter of the lead character soon become lost themselves after they try to use their camping skills to do what the helicopters, planes, and walkie talkies of the search party cannot do. But no matter. Chinook is preternaturally gifted at orienteering, and knows when to bark when the danger to the humans is especially eminent.

The lead character is not only blind, but he has also lost his wife to cancer two years ago. He works a job in "the city" now that the local mine has closed. Also, his son resents his dad for taking the job because that means they're going to move to the big city, and the son wants to continue to enjoy his life in the great outdoors. It's already a lot, so it seems a bit much to also have to face off against a rabid mountain lion with nothing but a flare gun and a big dog. It's clearly in the tradition of the older Disney movies with gifted pets who rescue their grateful human counterparts, but it really doesn't do anything new with that tried-and-true formula. Still, dog lovers will enjoy seeing a heroic dog do his thing.

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Movie Details

• On DVD or streaming : March 23, 2021
• Cast : Natasha Henstridge , Steve Byers , Zackary Arthur
• Director : Richard Boddington
• Inclusion Information : Female actors
• Studio : Grindstone Entertainment Group
• Genre : Action/Adventure
• Topics : Cats, Dogs, and Mice
• Character Strengths : Perseverance , Teamwork
• Run time : 90 minutes
• MPAA rating : PG
• MPAA explanation : Some peril.
• Last updated : October 8, 2022

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Natasha Henstridge in 'Hero Dog: The Journey Home' Movie Trailer

by Alex Billington January 13, 2021 Source: YouTube

"He's a perfect dog for the wilderness… I believe in him." Lionsgate has unveiled an official trailer for a film titled Hero Dog: The Journey Home , yet another Homeward Bound riff about a dog that helps save a human. It's not an exact copy, but close enough, and considering this is a direct-to-DVD title don't expect much originality. Crossing a lake by boat to return to his family, Royce, who is blind, is stranded when the boat's captain suddenly falls ill. To find help, Royce enlists Chinook, a brave malamute doggo, to serve as his seeing-eye dog as they navigate the wilderness. Chinook must protect Royce from treacherous rapids, jagged rocks, and savage mountain lions on their long, heroic journey of survival. Starring Natasha Henstridge and Steve Byers , with John Tench and Zackary Arthur . It does look like an inspiring and lovely story of a dog being the best boi, and I'm glad Ikona gets named in the trailer along with the human actors. Enjoy.

Official trailer (+ poster) for Richard Boddington's Hero Dog: The Journey Home , from YouTube :

This breathtaking family adventure shows how one animal's courage can inspire us all. Crossing a lake by boat to return to his family, Royce (Steve Byers), who is blind, is stranded when the captain suddenly falls ill. To find help, Royce enlists Chinook, a brave malamute, to serve as his seeing-eye dog as they navigate the wilderness. Chinook must protect Royce from treacherous rapids, jagged rocks, and savage mountain lions on their long, heroic journey of survival. Hero Dog: The Journey Home is directed by Anglo-Canadian producer / filmmaker Richard Boddington , director of the films Dark Reprieve , The Dogfather , Against the Wild 2: Survive the Serengeti , An Elephant's Journey , and Ocean Odyssey previously. The screenplay is also written by Richard Boddington, with Richard Clark as story consultant. Lionsgate debuts Boddington's Hero Dog: The Journey Home direct-to-DVD / VOD starting March 23rd coming soon. How does it look?

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The acting..."He's blind! He can't survive out there!"...

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Daredevil could do it

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Looks like decent family story. I have to be in a really special mood for this ...

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15 of the Most Unforgettable Episodes of The Journey Home

The Journey Home is an awesome show that has been on EWTN for  very long time, and still continues to produce engaging and inspirational shows featuring guests who have converted to the Catholic Church. We love it, and we wanted to show our appreciation by bringing you some of of the most unforgettable episodes. You can find more in the Coming Home Network’s Youtube page , or the EWTN Channel playlist .

1. Throwing it way back to, Patrick Madrid

2. The Coming Home Network’s own, Matt Swaim!!

3. Anti-porn speaker/ author/ apologist/ awesomest, Matt Fradd

4. The ever awesome, Patrick Coffin

5. Meme Queen and former Lutheran, Nicole DeMille

6. Pro-Life Advocate and Activist, Abby Johnson

7. President of Sophia Institute Press, Charlie McKinney

8. One of the best new apologists, Devin Rose, former atheist and baptist

9. Former Neo-Pagan (wut?), Dr. Brennan Pursell

10. Founder of ChurchPOP, Brantly Millegan

11. Jerusalem Jones, Steve Ray

12. Convert from Judaism, Rick Rosen

13. The awesome Atheist convert, Jennifer Fulwiler

14. The time Marcus interviewed – wait for it – his SON! The resemblance is uncanny.

15. The unforgettable, Dr. Scott Hahn

BONUS:  Author and gifted man from Word on Fire, Brandon Vogt

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FR. JEFFREY KIRBY

Raised with a strong sense of right and wrong but no sense of Catholicism, Jeffrey Kirby’s faith caught fire. His search for a closer relationship with Jesus led to the priesthood.

PHILLIP CAMPBELL

Baptized a Catholic, Phillip Campbell grew spiritually hungry in his teens, and spent time in Protestant congregations. But he came back to his faith and reunited with his family.

GREG AND JENNIFER WILLITS

Greg Willits grew up Catholic. His wife was in the Worldwide Church of God. After their child was baptized, they both had profound awakenings especially in regard to the Eucharist.

NORA JENSEN

Being raised in a Wiccan family gave Nora Jensen an extremely cynical view towards Christianity. But when she came to Mass, she found herself surrounded by happy,, smiling people.

SETH HAINES

Seth Haines and his wife battled issues that led them down different paths, but with prayer and discernment, they both realized their true spiritual home was the Catholic Church.

Don McLane experimented with several faiths, and even felt a call to the Episcopalian priesthood. But he discovered a deeper understanding of the Eucharist in the Catholic Church.

Paul Rose always loved music, especially singing and songwriting. Upon discovering sacred music, he became even more enthralled with the religious patrimony of the Catholic Church.

JEREMY McLELLAN

Jerry McLellan is a stand-up comedian with a unique outlook on life. His views on Christianity evolved over time, leading him to eventually find a home in the Catholic Church.

COURTNEY COMSTOCK

Courtney Comstock shares the series of life experiences and questions that led her from a background in Pentecostalism to a home in the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hosts

SANTONIO HILL

Santonio Hill was raised Catholic, but his big dream was to play college and pro football. When his pastor suggested the priesthood, he finally realized what was important in life.

FR. CORWIN LOW, O.P.

Despite a lucrative career, Corwin Low found money and success weren’t fulfilling. Dominican friars in Italy helped him reset his priorities, and he ultimately chose to join them.

JUSTIN HIBBARD

Justin Hibbard grew up in Evangelical communities, but COVID lockdowns caused him to re-evalute what it meant to be a Christian. Study and prayer led him to the Catholic Church.

FR. RICHARD WILSON

Richard Wilson went to West Point and worked in finance after his service. But despite his Protestant upbringing, he felt a higher calling to serve the Lord as a Catholic priest.

ANDRE AND ANGELE REGNIER

André was Catholic and Angèle an Evangelical Protestant. When they married, their world views collided, leading to much debate and eventually a commitment to the Catholic faith.

MICHAEL MASON

Michael Mason found his faith both challenged and deepened at the Southern Evangelical Seminary. When it all sounded more Catholic than Protestant, he came home to the Church.

JENNIFER SOUTHERS

After her husband died, Jennifer Southers looked for ways to grow stronger in her faith. A pilgrimage to the Holy Land led her to Catholicism and a deeper relationship with God.

DUSTIN QUICK

Baptized Catholic, Dustin Quick experimented with Islam as a teen. But after much study, he felt the truest expression of Christianity was in the Catholic faith he’d left behind.

DEB SCARAVILLI

Growing up a preacher’s kid, Deb Scaravilli fell in love with a Catholic man. She saw differences between Catholicism and her Evangelical roots, and found her true spiritual home.

MATT GERALD

Matt Gerald was raised in a faithful family of Methodist Protestants, many of whom were ministers. But when he married a Catholic, he discovered the beauty and truth of the faith.

DR. BRANDON VAIDYANATHAN

Raised a Hindu, Brandon Vaidyanathan began attending a youth group with a Catholic girl he was dating. Hearing things about the nature of God he’d never heard from Hinduism, led him to embrace the Catholic Church.

DR. ERIK BALDWIN

Erik Baldwin was serious about his Presbyterian faith, until a scandal in his congregation led him to reevaluate everything. He realized he could no longer treat his interest in Catholicism as merely an academic exercise.

LAWAIN MCNEIL

Lawain McNeil grew up in a strong Christian home, and early on, felt a call to ministry. He pursued a degree in Biblical studies and ended up serving in the Church of Christ. A number of factors in his life led him to begin exploring the Catholic Faith, including an interest in the Catholic literary and artistic tradition, and friendship with others who shared his background and were also interested in Catholicism. He shares how all those threads came together as he made his way home to the Catholic Church.

Kevin Shinkle

Kevin Shinkle was baptized in the Church of the Nazarene, but his family left the church when their pastor told his parents they had to stop smoking, and that brought an end to Kevin's churchgoing days for a while. He went on to college, and met some friends who were devout Catholics and helped him develop an initial curiosity about the Church. When his career as a journalist began to become more intense, he decided he needed a foundation of faith, and those seeds planted by his Catholic friendships began to bear fruit.

David Dean came from a Presbyterian background, and went on to college at Kansas University. At the time, it had an Applied Humanities program that focused on classical studies. Through the course of the program, a number of the professors and students became Catholic because of what they were finding about the Church’s role in the great philosophical and theological tradition, and David ended up entering the Church his senior year of college. He went on to spend a number of years working in Catholic education, and now serves as Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Tulsa.

Kathryn Whitaker

Kathryn Whitaker was baptized in a Methodist church as an infant in Texas, but after her pastor left, her family skipped around churches looking for a fit, including time spent with the Nazarenes and Disciples of Christ. Visiting Baptist churches in college, Kathryn heard her first real anti-Catholicism from the pulpit, and it shocked her and made her want to learn more about Catholicism, which she poured herself into. This led her to Catholic friendships, and eventually to marry a Catholic. Kathryn shares the incredible story behind how she ended up being confirmed Catholic and receiving her first Holy Communion, an hour before her wedding rehearsal dinner!

Mother Petra

Mother Petra was raised in a family full of Wesleyan ministers, missionaries and church planters, and went on to study at Indiana Wesleyan. She became increasingly frustrated by divisions in Christianity over everything from Bible interpretation to worship practices, and at one point even stopped going to church. When one of her sisters became Catholic, it opened up to her the possibility that there really was an authoritative way to understand the reality of what it meant to be a Christian. She entered the Catholic Church, and eventually religious life at a Byzantine monastery.

Dr. Kathryn Wehr

Dr. Kathryn Wehr talks about her journey from studying the arts and theology at Bethel University and Regent College, being guided towards liturgy and history, entering the Catholic Church, and being a Dorothy L. Sayers scholar. Her most recent project is an annotated edition of Sayers' masterwork, The Man Born to be King.

ROBERT TUNMIRE

Robert Tunmire talks to JonMarc Grodi about his journey from a secular lifestyle to the Catholic Faith.

SHARON RIPLEY

JonMarc Grodi talks to Sharon Ripley, a former African Methodist Episcopal minister, about what led her to the Catholic Church.

ANDREA GARRETT

Andrea Garrett, a former Evangelical and Anglican, talks to JonMarc Grodi about her journey to the Catholic Faith.

DR. TORY BAUCUM

JonMarc Grodi talks to former Episcopal priest and seminary professor Dr. Tory Baucum about what led him to enter full communion with the Catholic Church.

DR. BENJAMIN LEWIS

Dr. Benjamin Lewis shares how his Methodist roots gave him the foundation of faith that led him to pursue a home in the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

SR. JULIA MARY DARRENKAMP, FSP

JonMarc Grodi talks to Sr. Julia Mary Darrenkamp of the Daughters of St. Paul about how friendship with the saints led her from Evangelical Protestantism to the Catholic Church.

JON SORENSON

Jon Sorensen from Catholic Answers shares the series of relationships and experiences that led him from agnosticism back to his Catholic Faith. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

JONATHON SPAID

Jonathon Spaid shares his journey from Evangelical Protestantism to Catholicism, and how he came to work in campus ministry with FOCUS. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

CHRIS MOELLERING

Former Anglican military chaplain Chris Moellering talks to JonMarc Grodi about his journey to the Catholic Church.

KAILASH AND LILY DURAISWAMI

Kailash and Lily Duraiswami, who came from Hindu, atheist and agnostic backgrounds, share how they discovered beauty, goodness and truth in the Catholic Faith. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

JEFFREY SHOTT

JonMarc Grodi talks to Jeffrey Shott about his incredible journey from fundamentalist Christianity to angry atheism, and eventually to the Catholic Faith.

FR. SEAN LOOMIS

Fr. Sean Loomis, who works in deaf ministry for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, shares what led him to embrace the Catholic Faith and a vocation to the priesthood.

SR DIANA MARIE ANDREWS, O.P.

Sr. Diana Marie Andrews, who grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, shares what led her to the Catholic Faith and a religious vocation with the Hawthorne Dominicans. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

BECKY CARTER

Becky Carter talks to JonMarc Grodi about why she left the Catholic Church after getting married, and how her experience of “church shopping” and the question of Baptism led her back.

KERSTIN PAKKA

JonMarc Grodi talks to Kerstin Pakka about how healing after abortion brought her to faith and a spiritual home in the Catholic Church.

DR. JOHN BRUCHALSKI

Dr. John Bruchalski shares how he went from being an OB/GYN who performed abortions to returning to his pro-life Catholic roots. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

ALICIA BAKER

Alicia Baker shares how her journey of healing from trauma and abuse led her back to the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

JEREMY CHRISTIANSEN

Jeremy Christiansen, author of “From the Susquehanna to the Tiber,” shares his journey from the Latter Day Saints to the Catholic Church.

KEN HENSLEY, KENNY BURCHARD

Ken Hensley, a former Baptist pastor, and Kenny Burchard, a former Foursquare pastor, share a bit about their journeys to the Catholic Faith, and dig into some of the unique challenges faced by other Protestant clergy who become interested in the Church.

Marc Lozano

JonMarc Grodi talks to Marc Lozano about his journey from atheism to Catholicism, and how his experience working for the NBA led him to develop Christ Centered Capital, a faith-based approach to investing money.

SOREN JOHNSON

Raised Evangelical, Soren Johnson entered the Catholic Church after much prayer, study and discernment. His faith has only grown as he’s served as a teacher, communications professional and co-founder of Trinity House Community.

DEACON LARRY ONEY

The son of a Louisiana sharecropper, Larry Oney grew up angry at the injustice he experienced because he was black. The kindness of a white family broke through, leading him to seek God’s love and peace as a Church deacon.

FR. STEPHEN HILGENDORF

Fr. Stephen Hilgendorf shares his path from the Anglican priesthood to the Catholic priesthood through the Personal Ordinariate. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

LISA COOPER

Lisa Cooper talks to JonMarc Grodi about how she grew up in the Word of Faith movement, and what led her from the Prosperity Gospel to the Catholic Church.

CHARLIE JOHNSTON

Charlie Johnston grew up in a family with mixed religious faith. He talks to JonMarc Grodi about how his study of the inner workings of U.S. History helped him to see the necessity of the Catholic Church.

FR. MICHAEL RENNIER

Fr. Michael Rennier shares his fascinating journey from Pentecostalism through Anglicanism to the Catholic priesthood. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

LORI ANN MANCINI

JonMarc Grodi talks to LoriAnn Mancini about how her journey from the New Age movement to the Catholic Church started when she began sending her child to a Catholic school.

TREY PLUMMER

Former Baptist preacher Trey Plummer shares what led him home to the Catholic Church. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

DEREK ROTTY

Derek Rotty shares how his interest in history and philosophy led him from agnosticism and a secular lifestyle to the Catholic Faith. JonMarc Grodi hosts.

SRISHTI GUPTA

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Dr. Jonathan Fuqua’s family took him to Oneness Pentecostal churches when he was young, but they eventually transitioned to the more mainstream Assemblies of God as he entered his teenage years. When he met serious, thoughtful Evangelical Christians in college, it began to broaden his view of Christianity beyond his Pentecostal roots. When that broadening led him to a study of Church history and philosophy, doors seemed to open everywhere around him. And all of those doors seemed to be leading him to a very particular place: the Catholic Church. Watch Dr.  Fuqua’s episode.

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Worried About an Air Fryer Fire? Follow These 5 Rules for Safe Cooking

A series of air fryer recalls has illuminated some hazards associated with countertop cooking. Here's what you need to know.

Air fryers are plenty safe as long as you follow a few simple rules. 

Several popular air fryer brands have issued recalls in the past few years -- Insignia being the latest -- and causing many to ask, "Are air fryers safe to use?" The answer is yes, mostly. As long as you have a properly functioning machine and follow a few simple steps, your air fryer shouldn't pose a serious risk of fire or injury. 

Faulty air fryers and misuse, however, can cause a fire risk or burn hazards. Cleaning your air fryer regularly and using it according to the instructions will prevent most cases of air fryer fire, error or malfunction. 

Are air fryers dangerous?

The potential risk of an air fryer should not overshadow the mighty countertop oven's many benefits. In fact, air fryers are generally safer than other cooking methods, including  natural gas stoves , which have flammable gas flow and an open flame. Two  alarming studies  also show that gas stoves can leak toxic gas when not in use and may contribute to childhood asthma.

When used properly,  air fryers  cut down on fat and calories compared to deep-frying or pan-frying and are an excellent conduit for  eating more healthily . They can also  save money on your energy bill  if you use one instead of the wall oven which takes more energy to heat and longer to cook food once heated. 

Increased air fryer recalls since 2021

But that doesn't mean air fryers pose no risk. Faulty wiring or user error can cause air fryers to overheat, burn the food inside or melt the machine itself, leading to several reported cases of kitchen fires and burns. To date, there have been no deaths reported.

One of the reasons could be an influx of cheap air fryers, some as cheap as $20 or $30. A few of those cheaper brands have caused problems leading to consumer recalls. While you certainly don't have to spend more than $100 on an air fryer -- and probably shouldn't -- going too cheap could mean trouble. 

If you're thinking of buying one, check out CNET's  complete guide to air fryers , including how they work and what to consider when choosing a model. In this post, I'll explain the potential dangers of using an air fryer and how to mitigate the risk of an air fryer-related fire in your kitchen. 

1. Clean your air fryer basket after every use

Wash the entire air fryer basket with soap and water after every use. Avoid the dishwasher, which can corrode the nonstick surface over time.

Air fryers are great for cooking chicken wings, mozzarella sticks (OK, not all air fryer food is healthy) and other crave-able snacks. If you don't add any cooking oil or spray, you might notice a pool of oil or film left in the basket when you lift out the eats. That oil, and any other food bits, should be thoroughly cleaned after every use. Residual oil and small burnt bits of food will increase the chance of a fire inside the basket.

The good news is that most air fryer baskets are nonstick  so all it takes is a few vigorous scrubs with a warm soapy sponge to get them ready for the next session. Some air fryer baskets are advertised as dishwasher-safe, but I suggest washing them by hand. The pummeling your basket will take inside the dishwasher can erode the nonstick coating over time. 

2. Clean the coils above the basket once a month

Clean the coils above your air fryer cooking basket for a safer kitchen and better-tasting food.  

A less obvious but equally important part of the air fryer to clean is the coils and the area surrounding them inside the hull of the fryer and above the basket. During cooking, oil, sauce and even bits of food can spatter up and onto those coils. You likely won't notice this buildup unless you tilt the air fryer back or turn it upside down completely.

When cleaning the inside of an air fryer, it's best to avoid the use of soap, since residual soap could taint food the next time you cook. And saturating it with too much water could potentially damage the functionality of the coils. Instead, use a damp scrubby or the rough side of your sponge. If you do it often enough, it shouldn't be difficult to get those coils clean. 

Aside from lowering the risk of fire, cleaning this section will keep your air frying humming along and cooking with optimal power. 

3. Give the air fryer its own outlet while in use and unplug it after

The safest outlet is an empty one.

Air fryers use a good amount of voltage and thus have the potential to cause an electrical fire. It's always best to unplug them when not in use. Some air fryers are rather quiet, so this also ensures the air fryer isn't still running or won't be accidentally turned on by a passing cat or the curious hand of a toddler. (Plus, this can save you some money over time, as appliances can still draw power even when they're turned off .) 

Kitchen appliances, including toasters, air fryers and microwaves, should also be plugged directly into an outlet rather than into an extension cord or outlet extender since they add more resistance to the flow of electricity. You should also avoid running your air fryer through an outlet with other appliances plugged in, especially those in use, as it can put stress on the circuits.

In truth, any electrical appliance can cause a fire if there's a faulty electrical outlet or bad wiring. Call an electrician if you hear a crackling or see sparks. Speaking of damaged electrical outlets, try to position your air fryer so the hot air blowing out the back is not hitting an electrical outlet in your kitchen. Over time, this can cause problems. 

4. Don't crowd the air fryer basket while cooking

If you're struggling to get the basket in because food is piled so high, it might be time for a larger air fryer. 

One thing you don't want is food touching the hot coils during use or loads of grease and sauce splattering up toward the hot coils. To avoid this, don't overcrowd the cooking basket or pile food so high that you have to jostle or squish it to get the basket in. If you find yourself jamming food in to cook the amount you need for you or the family, it might be time to spring for a larger air fryer.

5. Don't leave the air fryer unattended 

Do make bacon in the air fryer, but don't walk too far away while it's cooking.

Air fryers get hot and they get hot fast. As with any oven, you won't want to walk too far away from it while it's in use and monitor for smoke or unusual smells like burning food or plastic. And always adhere to the cooking instructions. 

Many ovens only suggest cooking on higher temps for 20 minutes or less at a time. Read your air fryer instructions carefully before diving in.

Do air fryer baskets contain harmful chemicals or PFOA?

Air fryer baskets are coated with the same chemicals as nonstick cookware. If you're trying to avoid nonstick altogether, you have plenty of options. 

Most air fryer baskets are coated with a chemical nonstick surface. Depending on how old you are, you've probably heard about Teflon and may be wondering if it's safe. A chemical called  PFOA used in the original Teflon was linked to cancer and banned in 2014. 

New and purportedly safer materials such as GenX are now used for nonstick-coated cookware and air fryer baskets. There is still some skepticism and an ongoing debate about the safety of nonstick but, to date, no major studies have linked modern cookware use to negative health outcomes in those who use nonstick or Teflon cookware. Although GenX, when consumed in higher quantities and when found in drinking water, has been deemed toxic by the EPA .

If you're trying to avoid nonstick altogether, there are options for air fryers with nonstick baskets, such as this model . Most air-frying toaster ovens come with wire racks instead of baskets and present another good alternative to nonstick. 

For more on air fryers, read our  beginner's guide to air fryers  and find out if  an air fryer is cheaper to run than a big oven .

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