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Just realized my frozen fries went from soggy to crispy in 8 minutes after I stopped crowding the basket.
I used to dump the whole bag in, but after a test run with just a single layer, the difference was night and day, so what's your go-to trick for getting things perfectly crispy without burning them?
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hill.christopher6mo ago
Try shaking the basket halfway through cooking. It sounds simple, but it makes sure every side gets direct heat, which is the real key. I learned that the hard way after a few batches of uneven, half-soggy fries.
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gonzalez.wesley5mo ago
Wait, you're telling me shaking the basket actually matters that much? I've been air frying fries for like two years now and I never once thought to do that. I just assumed the hot air was magic and would hit everything evenly by itself. Dang, that explains my sad, half-cooked batches from last week. I honestly feel kind of dumb for not trying this earlier, but your warning about the learning curve makes me feel better. I'm definitely going to give this a shot tonight and see if I can finally get a decent batch.
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wendy_carr6mo ago
Do you preheat the air fryer first? I've heard that helps but I'm never patient enough to wait.
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