The 9 Worst Air Fryer Errors, According to a Recipe Tester
Air fryers are fast, forgiving and easy to use. As infallible as these speedy countertop ovens seem, a few easy-to-make mistakes can lead to soggy, burnt or unevenly cooked food.
Air fryers don’t have a steep learning curve, and you can make hundreds of stovetop or oven recipes in them. Still, there are pitfalls to consider when firing up the air fryer. For newcomers, crowding the cooking basket, over- or under-oiling, and not cleaning the air fryer properly between uses can lead to inferior baked potatoes, chicken wings, fries and fish.
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To help blunt air fryer blunders, I consulted the “air fryer queen” Cathy Yoder of Empowered Cooks. Yoder tests recipes for her popular air fryer blog and clued me in to the biggest air fryer mistakes and how to avoid them.
1. Underestimating your air fryer’s heat
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