Use Parchment Paper Instead of Greasing Pans

The Problem

You grease a pan, food still sticks, and you spend 10 minutes scrubbing baked-on residue.

The Hack

Line baking sheets with parchment paper before adding food. For cake pans, trace the bottom on parchment, cut, and place inside.

Why It Works

Parchment is coated with silicone, creating a perfectly non-stick, heat-resistant surface. Food slides off, pans stay clean, and cleanup is throwing the paper away.

Pro Tips

• Buy the pre-cut sheets that fit standard baking sheets — worth the extra dollar
• Parchment works up to 450°F — don't use wax paper (it melts)
• Also line the bottom of your air fryer basket
• One box of parchment paper lasts months and saves hours of scrubbing