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jade_hernandez•1d ago

Burned my garlic bread so bad the smoke alarm went off at 7am

I threw in a frozen loaf without checking the manual and set it to 400F for 12 minutes, came back to charcoal and my whole kitchen smelled like a campfire disaster. Anyone else had a recipe go sideways on the first try and then totally nailed it on attempt two with half the time?

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betty_reed61•4d ago

Hotel breakfast ruined my air fryer routine, changed everything

Stayed at a Marriott last week and their buffet eggs were terrible, so I tossed a frozen hash brown patty in my travel fryer and it came out perfect. Now I use my air fryer for quick breakfasts at home instead of the toaster, anyone else do the same with frozen sides?

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ninal91•14d ago

Cooked frozen chicken wings for 20 minutes at 400 degrees and they came out rubbery

Turns out I was supposed to thaw them first and pat them dry, which I only learned after my sister saw my sad, soggy wings and laughed for a solid minute, so has anyone else made this mistake with chicken in their air fryer?

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the_gavin•20d ago

Am I the only one who thinks air fryer salmon is overrated?

I was at my friend's house in Portland last weekend and he swore his air fryer salmon was the best thing ever. I tried a bite and it came out dry on the edges with a weird rubbery texture in the middle. Has anyone else had better luck with pan-searing instead?

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miller.jason•20d ago

Warning: Tried cooking frozen chicken wings straight from the bag in my air fryer after a buddy swore it works fine

I visited a local BBQ joint last weekend and noticed their wings had this perfect crispy skin that my soggy, undercooked mess just couldn't match because you really do need to thaw and pat dry first, so has anyone else made this mistake or is there a trick I'm missing?

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finley777•21d ago

That time my mother in law ruined my brand new air fryer

She came over last weekend, saw my Cosori 5.8 quart sitting on the counter, and decided to cook frozen chicken tenders at 450 degrees for 20 minutes without checking anything. Walked into the kitchen and smoke was pouring out, the basket was scorched, and the nonstick coating started peeling. Who does that without even asking the person who owns the thing? Has anyone else had a guest mess up their air fryer like that?

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blair_davis•21d ago

This week I tried to air fry 3 different store-brand frozen pizzas and every single one came out a soggy mess

I mean I know frozen pizza is never gonna be gourmet but Ive been on a kick trying to save money by buying the cheap store brand ones from Aldi for like $2.50 each. I figured the air fryer would crisp up the crust like it does for everything else. But nope every single one this week turned out floppy and the cheese slid right off the top. I tried preheating at 400 for 5 minutes like the internet said and still just sad wet cardboard. Maybe it's just me but I feel like the air fryer fan blows the toppings around or something before they set. Has anyone had any luck actually getting a cheap frozen pizza to work in one of these things?

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paul117•22d ago

I hit 500 air fryer chicken wings last night and my oil bill is zero

Started counting after my buddies dared me to beat a local wing joint's tally. 500 wings later, not a single gallon of oil bought, just a lot of paper towels and a crispy skin that beats deep frying any day. Anyone else keep a running count of something they air fried?

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mason_knight•22d ago

Ruined a batch of wings by crowding the basket

Was making 20 wings for game day last Sunday and threw them all in at once. They came out soggy and pale because the air couldn't circulate. Now I do halves in each batch, 10 wings at 380 for 25 minutes, and they actually get crispy. Anyone else learn this the hard way?

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kevin_hernandez83•1mo ago

My neighbor showed me her air fryer salmon trick last Sunday

She just throws frozen fillets in at 380 for 12 minutes with a squeeze of lemon and it comes out flaky every time. Has anyone else tried cooking fish straight from frozen without thawing first?

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henry_webb68•1mo ago

Pro tip: stop crowding the air fryer basket for crispy results

I kept wondering why my fries came out soggy every time until I watched a video from a food blogger in Ohio last week. She said you need to leave space between each piece so hot air can flow around them. I tried it with just a single layer of potato wedges and the difference was night and day. Now I do two batches instead of one big batch and everything turns out golden and crunchy. Has anyone else noticed the same thing with their chicken wings or veggies?

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patel.daniel•1mo ago

Shoutout to the random cookout at my cousin's place that changed how I do chicken wings

I was at my cousin's backyard in Phoenix last Saturday and he pulled out some wings from his air fryer that were crackling crispy. He said he pats them dry, then tosses them in a mix of baking powder and salt, and lets them sit in the fridge for an hour before hitting the fryer at 400 for 20 minutes. I tried it myself when I got home and the skin was insane, way better than my old method of just tossing them in sauce straight away. Has anyone else found a good dry rub trick that makes the skin pop?

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finley777•1mo ago

Air fryer chicken wings came out like rubber last night

I tried making frozen wings in my Cosori at 400 for 25 minutes and they came out all chewy and gross. I think the issue was I didnt pat them dry first or maybe my basket was too full? I had about 2 pounds in there and I bet that was the problem. Anyone else run into this and find a fix that works for you?

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willowc60•1mo ago

Warning: My air fryer chicken came out dry after I skipped a step

I made chicken breasts last night at 375°F for 15 minutes and they turned out super dry. Turns out I forgot to spray the basket with oil before cooking. Has anyone else had this issue?

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henderson.kim•1mo ago

My cousin's tip about preheating the air fryer totally backfired on me

So my cousin, who acts like an air fryer expert, insisted I always preheat mine for 5 minutes before adding food. I followed his advice for weeks, but my chicken wings kept coming out dry on the outside and undercooked near the bone. Finally last Tuesday I got fed up and just tossed the wings in cold with a light oil spray. They came out way juicier and actually cooked through in the same time, maybe 18 minutes at 380. I think preheating was just scorching the exterior before the inside had a chance. Has anyone else found that skipping preheat works better for certain foods, or is my cousin just wrong about everything?

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simonmoore•1mo ago

Rant: My air fryer melted a plastic spatula at a family cookout last Sunday

My cousin brought over this cheap nylon spatula to use with my air fryer at his BBQ last weekend. It touched the heating element for maybe 10 seconds and turned into a melted mess. Now I only use metal tongs or silicone that's rated for 500 degrees. Anyone else have near disasters with the wrong tools in their air fryer?

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park.adam•1mo ago

My air fryer basket coating started peeling after 4 months of use

I got a Cosori air fryer back in April and used it almost daily for chicken thighs and frozen fries. Last week I noticed the non-stick coating flaking off in little black pieces. I called customer service and they're sending a replacement basket, but I'm worried it'll happen again. Anyone else have this issue with a different brand holding up better?

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james533•1mo ago

Last Tuesday I finally figured out the perfect way to do chicken wings

I've been using my air fryer for about 3 years now and always got okay wings. But last Tuesday I was bored and tried something different. I patted them dry with paper towels, put them in the fridge uncovered for 2 hours, then seasoned them and cooked at 380 for 25 minutes, flipping halfway. The skin was actually crispy like you get from a restaurant. Has anyone else tried drying them out first like that?

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haydenp95•1mo ago

I finally agreed with my sister about preheating the air fryer

My sister kept telling me to preheat my air fryer for 5 minutes before putting food in, but I always thought it was a waste of time. I figured the fan would heat things up fast enough anyway. Last week I tried making frozen chicken tenders and they came out soggy on one side. She watched me do it and said 'see, that's why you preheat.' So I gave in and tried it her way the next day. I set it to 400 for 5 minutes empty, then put the tenders in for 12 minutes. They came out perfectly crispy all over, no cold spots at all. I honestly thought preheating was just for ovens but now I do it every time. Has anyone else been stubborn about this and changed their mind?

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park.troy•1mo ago

Hit 100 air fryer meals today without even trying

Honestly, I just looked back at my recipe folder and realized I've cooked 100 different things in my air fryer since I got it last fall. Started with frozen fries like everyone else, then moved to chicken thighs and veggie mixes. I didn't plan to hit a milestone or anything, it just added up from trying new stuff every week. Has anyone else kept track of how many meals they've made in theirs?

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price.tyler•1mo ago

Frozen store-bought fries vs homemade in the air fryer

I kept buying those frozen bags of crinkle fries thinking they were fine. Then last week I tried cutting up a russet potato myself, tossed them in a tablespoon of oil and some salt, and put them in at 400 for 15 minutes. The homemade ones came out way crispier and actually tasted like potato instead of cardboard. Has anyone else made the switch and not looked back?

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patriciaellis•1mo ago

Air fryer Brussels sprouts had me converted after hating them for 30 years

My sister swore her air fryer made them crispy not mushy, I called BS until I tried a batch at 400°F for 12 minutes with a splash of balsamic - who else thought something was a fad but it actually worked?

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faithg26•1mo ago

Vent: Tried to make crispy tofu in the air fryer and it was a total flop

I followed a recipe from a blog that said to press the tofu for 30 minutes then toss it in cornstarch before air frying at 400F for 15 minutes. The outside got dry and chalky while the inside stayed mushy and tasteless. Has anyone found a way to get tofu actually crispy without it turning into a weird texture?

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faithb78•1mo ago

Vent: I ruined 2 batches of chicken before I realized my mistake

For like 6 months I was preheating my air fryer every time before tossing in chicken breasts. One day I forgot to preheat and threw them in cold, they came out way juicier. Turns out I was basically drying them out for no reason. Anyone else make that same dumb mistake?

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the_robert•1mo ago

Found a trick to get frozen fries actually crispy in the air fryer

I was so tired of soggy frozen fries no matter how long I cooked them. Then I tried soaking them in hot water for 10 minutes before air frying. Dried them off real good with paper towels too. Cooked at 400F for 12 minutes shaking halfway through. Came out almost as good as fresh cut fries. Has anyone else tried this or got a better method?