Bakeware & Baking

The Bakeware & Baking category brings together guides for baking tools and techniques that work well alongside the appliances covered across this site, from air fryers and Instant Pots to sheet pans and meal prep containers. Whether you are looking for a loaf pan for homemade bread or want to bake everyday staples in a smaller appliance, the right starting point depends on what you cook most often. If you are shopping for a loaf pan, consider the size you need for the bread recipes you plan to make, the material and how evenly it conducts heat, and whether it fits inside your oven or air fryer basket. For those who already own an air fryer and want to bake simple vegetables, the step-by-step guides on sweet potatoes and potatoes are the most practical place to begin, since they explain timing, temperature, and how to get a crisp skin with a soft interior. A good approach is to read the air fryer potato guide first, then the sweet potato guide, and finally the loaf pan roundup once you know which baked items you want to make most often.

Start here

• 30 Best Loaf Pans

Guides & tips

• Baking Sweet Potatoes in Air Fryer: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
• Baking Potatoes in Air Fryer: Crispy Skin, Fluffy Inside in 40 Minutes

Frequently asked questions

Which article should I read first if I'm new to baking in an air fryer?

Start with the potato baking guide, since it covers the basic timing and temperature method that also applies to sweet potatoes. The sweet potato guide then builds on those fundamentals with a few adjustments for denser produce.

Do I need a special loaf pan to bake bread in an appliance?

Not necessarily, but the pan needs to fit the appliance you're using and hold enough batter for the recipe. Check the dimensions against your air fryer basket or oven rack before buying or using a pan.

How do I choose the right bakeware for my kitchen?

Think about the foods you bake most often, the size of your appliances, and how you plan to store and clean the pans. Matching the bakeware to your regular recipes will save you from buying tools you rarely use.