Air fryers excel at cooking certain foods like fries, tofu, and churros while struggling with others. For ideal air fryer fries, proper cooking technique is essential. Shaking the basket periodically enhances air circulation, leading to crispier fries and preventing them from sticking together. It is recommended to shake the basket three to four times during cooking and to avoid overcrowding. If necessary, fries can be cooked in two batches for optimal results. Keeping the basket clean improves airflow and cooking efficiency.
Air fryers work by circulating hot air around food. When food isn't evenly dispersed in the basket, or when pieces are layered on top of each other, the air can't circulate properly, leading to uneven cooking.
Shaking the basket every so often helps with this, leading to crispier, more evenly cooked fries. It will also stop them from sticking to each other or the basket itself.
It's recommended to shake fries around three to four times during cooking. If the basket is full, aim for four shakes, or at least one good toss midway through.
Avoid lining the bottom of the basket, as this can block airflow, and don't overfill it. Cooking fries in two batches is preferable if you have a lot.
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