How to Melt Crayons in an Air Fryer (The Easy Way!)
My daughter comes home from school with a bag full of crayons she’s collected for class. I’m always trying to find creative ways to use them up, but nothing has been working until now!
See what happens when you put some old-fashioned science into the kitchen as we discuss how easy it is to melt crayons in an air fryer!
Can you melt crayons in an air fryer?
We all love a great art project, and crayon art is super fun. You can melt crayons for your crayon art in the air fryer. You just have to take the time to figure out how to get them melted, how to make sure that they are going to work well, and how to remove them and then use them in your art project.
How to prepare your crayons for air fryer melting
Melting crayons in the air fryer is easier than you might imagine. The first step is going to be preparing your supplies and your crayons. You want to make sure that you have a microwave-safe bowl or cup that can hold your crayons while they melt, so that you can then pick it up to pour it out after you have melted your crayons. You want to get your crayons and remove the paper wrapper as this will not melt and will just mess with your melted wax. If you are melting more than one color, place them in separate cups or containers so that you can keep them separate.
How to melt crayons in an air fryer
There are a few steps that you can follow that will help make melting crayons in the air fryer easier and faster.
- Collect your materials. You need some sort of container that is microwave safe that can go in the air fryer to hold your crayons.
- Peel your crayons and decide if you are melting them all together or by color.
- Break crayons into pieces that are relatively uniform in size. By breaking them up into similar sizes, it is going to help ensure they melt at the same rate.
- Set your air fryer to about 200 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for about 3 minutes. You want to check it often to ensure that the wax is not burning and to possibly mix the crayons to help the lumps melt.
- When you are done melting them, carefully take them out and pour them on your project.
How long does it take for crayons to melt in an air fryer?
It only takes about five minutes to melt crayons in the air fryer. The real issue is going to be how large the pieces that you are putting in the fryer are and how many crayons you are putting in. If you are putting a ton of crayons that are still in very large pieces, it is going to take longer to melt them and longer to get to the consistency that you want. If you are putting very small pieces or fewer pieces, it is going to melt faster. You may also want to consider stirring your crayons half way through to help them melt evenly.
What temperature melts crayons in an air fryer?
Crayons are not something that needs super high heat to melt. Since they are melted when they are made so that they can be poured into a mold, you can melt crayons at a temperature of about 200 degrees Fahrenheit. You want to make sure you are not heating them up too much, as it can cause the crayons to burn and the wax to scald.
Can you melt crayons in an oven-safe silicone container?
You can certainly melt your crayons in an oven-safe silicone container as they are meant for high heat. You do need to make sure you get a great container that is going to fit into the air fryer and that is going to hold all the crayons that are going to be melted.
Will melting crayons in an air fryer make smoke?
Melting crayons should not create a ton of smoke. They should make a small amount, but they are not going to create a ton of smoke that is going to smoke up the kitchen or put off the smoke detector. You do want to make sure that if you do see a great deal of smoke, you turn off the air fryer and take the crayons out. This might mean that the wax is burning and that there may be an issue. If you see a ton of smoke, it can also mean that the crayons are out of the container that you put them in and that they are on the bottom of your air fryer, burning. You want to clean the air fryer very well after you have melted your crayons in it to help make sure that if there was any off-gassing, the residue is being cleaned off.
Is it dangerous to melt crayons in an air fryer?
It is not dangerous to melt crayons in the air fryer if you are careful. You should not leave them unattended while they are melting. You should not handle them without some form of protection to prevent burns. And you do need to make sure you are putting the crayons in an oven-safe or microwave-safe container when you are melting them. If you are careful and you do take the time to pay attention, you can melt crayons safely and quickly in an air fryer.
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