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Can You Put Pyrex in the Oven or Air Fryer?

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Pyrex glass bakeware is safe in a preheated conventional or convection oven. Its care instructions warn against direct heat, broilers and sudden temperature changes. An air fryer’s element sits just above the dish, so check the instructions that came with your Pyrex before using it in one; a metal pan is the safer choice.

In the oven

Yes

Use it in a fully preheated oven, not under the broiler, and avoid sudden temperature changes.

In the air fryer

Yes, with care

Check your dish’s care instructions first. If you use it, make sure it fits with space around it and isn’t close to the element; otherwise use metal.

How to use pyrex safely

  • Preheat the oven fully before the dish goes in.
  • Add a little liquid to the dish before cooking meat or vegetables that release juices.
  • Set the hot dish on a dry cloth or trivet.

What to avoid

  • Stovetop, broiler and direct flame.
  • Fridge or freezer straight into a hot oven.
  • Plastic Pyrex lids in the oven or air fryer.

Alternatives

  • A small metal cake pan or air fryer baking insert.

Frequently asked questions

Can you put cold Pyrex in the oven?

Let it come closer to room temperature first. Sudden temperature changes are the main cause of glass bakeware breaking.

Are Pyrex lids oven-safe?

No. The plastic storage lids are for storage and microwave reheating only, not the oven or air fryer.

Is vintage Pyrex different?

Older Pyrex and some European Pyrex is borosilicate glass, which handles temperature changes better, but the same care rules apply.

Always follow your appliance manufacturer’s instructions; they override general advice.

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