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10 Common Air Fryer Mistakes

Small tweaks that transform your results.

1. Overcrowding the basket — hot air needs room to circulate. 2. Skipping preheat on delicate items like fish or thin cuts. 3. Not patting food dry — moisture is the enemy of crispness. 4. Using aerosol non-stick sprays — they damage the coating. 5. Forgetting to shake or flip halfway through. 6. Ignoring the manual on max temperature. 7. Lining the basket with foil in a way that blocks airflow. 8. Using battered wet foods — they run through the basket. 9. Not cleaning the heating element. 10. Assuming all times translate from your oven.