Updated 11 August 2026 · Written by Daniel Wright
You can put glass in an air fryer only if it is oven-safe, tempered borosilicate glass rated for high heat, like proper baking dishes. Regular drinking glasses and non-tempered glass can shatter from the heat. Make sure the dish fits with room for air to circulate, and avoid sudden temperature changes that cause thermal shock.
Only oven-safe tempered glass, and only if it fits with airflow room. Regular glass can shatter. Avoid thermal shock.
What Glass Is Safe
- Only oven-safe, tempered borosilicate glass rated for high oven temperatures.
- Check the base of the dish for an oven-safe marking.
- Regular drinking glasses and thin decorative glass are not safe and can shatter.
- Leave space around the dish so hot air can still circulate.
Avoiding Thermal Shock
Even oven-safe glass can crack from a sudden temperature change, so do not put a cold dish from the fridge straight into a hot air fryer. Let it warm up first, and do not add cold liquid to a hot dish. The same rules apply in the oven; see can you put a glass bowl in the oven. For accessory-friendly models, see the best air fryers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you put a glass bowl in an air fryer?
Only if it is oven-safe, tempered glass and fits with room for air to circulate. Regular, non-tempered glass can shatter in the heat.
Why did my glass dish crack in the air fryer?
Usually thermal shock, from a sudden temperature change, or because the glass was not oven-safe. Let dishes come toward room temperature first and use only tempered glass.
