When people start using an air fryer, one of the most common questions is simple: what kind of paper can actually go inside it? The short answer is that not every paper is suitable. The paper used in an air fryer should be made for food contact, able to handle cooking heat, and stable enough not to fall apart during use. In most everyday cooking situations, the paper people are really talking about is air fryer paper or parchment-style liner paper designed for high-temperature food preparation.