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Parchment paper liners almost ruined my air fryer last Tuesday

I threw a liner in with some frozen fries at 400 degrees and the paper flew up into the heating element, started smoking, and now I just use a bare basket with a quick spritz of oil instead, has anyone else had that liner disaster happen to them?

Air frying chicken at 400 for 15 minutes like I always did until I saw a smoke cloud and checked internal temp at 120 degrees

I never bothered with a meat thermometer before but after that scary smoke cloud I grabbed one and realized my chicken was raw in the middle every single time, anyone else skip checking temps for months?

My sister told me my chicken wings were rubbery and I finally figured out the trick

She said I was overcrowding the basket and not patting them dry first, so now I do 6 wings at a time at 380 for 12 minutes flip and another 8 and they come out crispy every time has anyone else had to adjust their batch sizes like that?

The whole frozen chicken wings hype in an air fryer had me rolling my eyes for months

I was totally convinced they'd come out dry and rubbery like a microwave, but after trying a batch at 380 for 25 minutes with a shake halfway, they were legit crispy and juicy. Has anyone else done wings and found a weird temp or time that works better than the standard?

Just learned my air fryer uses way less oil than I thought for crispy fries

I was reading the manual for my new air fryer and it said you only need about a tablespoon of oil for a full basket of fries. That blew my mind because I usually dump in like a quarter cup when I use the oven. I found it on page 12 of the instruction booklet, of all places. Has anyone else noticed a big difference in how much oil they use compared to a regular oven?

Finally made wings that actually beat the bar versions I've been chasing for years

Spent $40 on a nicer air fryer after reading one too many posts here and the first batch of wings came out crispy without all the extra oil I used to deal with, anyone else find a specific brand that handles drumettes better than flats?

Fell for the hype and bought a $40 silicone air fryer liner - total waste of money

I saw everyone online raving about those silicone liners for air fryers, so I grabbed a 3-pack off Amazon for $40. Figured it would save me scrubbing the basket every time I made wings or fries. First use was fine, but after the second run, the thing started sticking to my food like crazy. The little holes got clogged with grease and it wouldn't drain right, so my chicken tenders came out soggy on the bottom. I tried washing it in the dishwasher and it warped a bit, then it just had this weird smell after a few more cooks. Now they're sitting in a drawer and I'm back to just spraying the basket with oil and wiping it down. Has anyone actually found a liner that doesn't ruin the crispiness?

Tried frozen chicken wings at 400F for 25 mins last night and they came out rubbery

I got a bag of frozen party wings from Costco last week and threw them in my air fryer. Set it to 400F for 25 minutes like the package said, but the skin was all rubbery and chewy. The inside was cooked fine though, just the outside texture was off. I think maybe I crowded the basket too much with like 2 pounds of wings stuffed in there. Anyone know if I should thaw them first or just cook them longer at a lower temp? What's your go-to method for frozen wings that get crispy?

Warning: bacon in the air fryer will set off your smoke detector every time

Last Sunday I decided to make bacon in my air fryer for the first time, around 7 AM. I set it to 400 degrees like some recipe online said. After about 4 minutes, my kitchen filled with smoke and the detector went off. My neighbor actually knocked on the door to check if everything was okay. I had to open all the windows in January, which was miserable. Turns out bacon drips a ton of fat that hits the heating element. I've gone back to the microwave for bacon, but has anyone found a way to make it work in the air fryer without setting off alarms?

Overheard my neighbor claim air fryers are just tiny convection ovens

I was at a backyard BBQ last Saturday and my neighbor Dave goes on this rant about how air fryers are just overpriced miniature convection ovens. He said people waste money on them for no reason. I sat there quiet but inside I was like, have you even tried making crispy Brussels sprouts in one? I got my air fryer 6 months ago from Target for like $40 and I use it almost every day. Last night I made salmon fillets with a crunchy panko crust in 12 minutes flat and they came out perfect. Sure technically it does the same thing as a convection oven but it heats up faster and uses less energy for small batches. Has anyone else had to defend their air fryer against the skeptics at a cookout?

Tried air frying bacon and set off the smoke detector twice

I was making bacon in my air fryer at 400 degrees and didn't realize how much grease would splatter. After the second smoke alarm went off, I pulled it out and dropped the temp to 350 with a splash of water in the bottom tray. Has anyone else had to deal with a smoky kitchen from crispy bacon?

Air fryer Brussels sprouts changed my mind about them

I hated Brussels sprouts for like 30 years. My mom would boil them into mush when I was a kid and they smelled like farts. Last month my roommate made them in her air fryer at 375 degrees for 12 minutes with olive oil and salt. She told me to try one and I did just to be polite. They came out crispy on the outside and soft inside with no bitterness. I ended up eating half the batch standing over the counter. Now I make them twice a week and toss them with balsamic glaze. Has anyone else had a veggie you hated turn good in the air fryer?

Visited my mom's place in St. Louis last week and noticed her old air fryer from 2018 still going strong next to my newer one that I've already replaced twice.

She uses it every single day for frozen fries and chicken tenders, never cleans it right, and it still works perfect, so has anyone else noticed older models lasting way longer than the fancy new ones with all the digital features?

Air fryer wings are better than deep fried and I'll die on that hill

I made 3 pounds of buffalo wings last week in my Cosori and they came out crispy in 25 minutes with zero oil splatter. Has anyone else found a trick to get the skin even crispier without using any spray?

Burned through 3 bags of frozen fries before I got it right

I kept dumping frozen fries straight in the basket and wondering why they came out soggy. Then my neighbor yelled over the fence that you gotta soak 'em in cold water for 20 minutes first and pat them bone dry. Has anyone else had that lightbulb moment with a basic ingredient?

Spent $35 on silicone air fryer liners and they caught fire on my second use

I bought a pack of those perforated silicone liners from Amazon thinking theyd make cleanup easier. Worked fine the first time with some frozen fries. Second time I made chicken thighs at 400 degrees and one of them started smoking and warping bad. I pulled it out and there was a melted spot right where the grease pooled. So I trashed the whole set and went back to just using parchment paper with holes punched in it. Has anyone else had problems with these silicone liners or did I just get a cheap brand?

Spent a whole weekend trying to get crispy tofu in my air fryer - here's what worked

I've been trying to make crispy tofu in my air fryer for months and it always came out soggy. After probably 6 failed batches, I finally figured out you have to press the water out for at least 30 minutes and then coat it in cornstarch before cooking. It took me 3 hours on a Saturday to get it right but now it's Perfect every time. Has anyone else had this issue or found a quicker fix?

Hot take: I stopped preheating my air fryer after a total fail at a potluck

Last month I brought wings to my friend Sarah's party in Austin and they came out dry as dust because I preheated like every recipe says. Turns out preheating for 5 minutes with nothing inside just makes the coil blast everything too fast on smaller batches. I did another batch without preheating and they were actually juicier and crispier in the same 20 minutes. Has anyone else ditched preheating and gotten better results or am I just lucky?

Rant: That $40 silicone liner ruined my air fryer crisp

Finally switched from parchment to silicone mats in the air fryer

Used parchment paper for 2 years because everyone said it was easier, but switched to silicone mats last month after burning through a roll in 3 weeks. Anyone else find the mats do a way better job getting the bottom of fries crispy?

Changed my mind about frozen fries in the air fryer

I always thought fresh cut fries were the only way to go, but last Tuesday I tried a bag of frozen shoestring fries on a whim. They came out perfectly crispy in 12 minutes with zero prep work. Has anyone else had good luck with specific frozen brands?

Bought a $30 silicone air fryer liner and it melted into my fries

Put it in at 400F for 15 minutes like the box said and it fused to the basket. Had to scrape black plastic off my dinner. Anyone else ditch these things and just go back to foil?

Tried to air fry frozen pizza rolls and they turned into a molten lava disaster

I threw a handful of frozen pizza rolls in my air fryer at 400 degrees for like 6 minutes. When I pulled the basket out, half of them had burst open and cheese was dripping through the holes onto the heating element. Smelled like burnt plastic and pepperoni for two days. I guess the air fryer is just too intense for those little things. Has anyone found a temp and time that actually works for pizza rolls without them exploding?

The biggest mistake I see with air fryer chicken wings is skipping the drying step

I kept getting soggy wings until I started patting them dry with paper towels for a full 5 minutes before adding any seasoning. Has anyone else noticed a huge texture difference when you take the time to really dry them off?

The day I stopped microwaving bacon and started air frying it at 375 for 8 minutes

I used to throw bacon on a paper plate in the microwave for 4 minutes. It works fine if you like chewy, pale strips with grease pools. Last Tuesday I tossed 6 slices in the air fryer basket at 375, checked at 6 minutes, flipped them, went another 2. Came out crispy like diner bacon. My wife walked in and asked why I never did this sooner. Has anyone else ruined a breakfast ritual by discovering the air fryer does it better?