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Serious question, how long does everyone spend on finding the right temp for wings?

I always just guessed at 400 degrees for 12 minutes and hoped for the best. Took me about 6 batches over two days to figure out that 380 for 18 minutes with a flip halfway actually gets them crispy without drying out. Has anyone else dealt with trial and error taking way longer than you expected?

TIL you can crisp up leftover pizza in the air fryer way better than a microwave

I was skeptical because I thought it would just dry it out, but after trying it at 350 for 4 minutes the crust got crunchy and the cheese stayed melty. Has anyone else found other leftover foods that work surprisingly well in the air fryer?

Debate: Is the $30 silicone air fryer liner worth it or a waste?

I bought a pack of silicone liners off Amazon for about $30 last month. On one hand, they make cleanup way faster because nothing sticks and I don't have to scrub the basket. But on the other hand, I feel like my fries come out less crispy compared to when I put them straight in the basket without the liner. The air flow seems blocked or something, your mileage may vary. Has anyone else noticed a texture difference with liners, or am I just imagining it? Which side do you land on, convenience or crispiness?

Why I stopped hating frozen veggies in the air fryer

I used to think frozen broccoli was only good for boiling because it always came out soggy. Last Sunday I tossed some frozen florets with oil and garlic powder and air fried them at 400 for 12 minutes and they came out crispy. Has anyone else found a frozen veggie that surprised them this way?

My mom said her air fryer makes better toast than my toaster. Told her she was crazy.

PSA: My air fryer had a bad week and turned broccoli into charcoal

Last Tuesday I decided to make some buffalo cauliflower bites from a recipe my sister shared. I set it to 400 degrees for 18 minutes like she said, but my old model runs way hotter and I ended up with little black briquettes. The whole kitchen smelled like burnt plastic for two days. Has anyone else had their air fryer cook way faster than the recipe says?

Rant: I used to think preheating the air fryer was a waste of time

My buddy Mike from work kept telling me I was ruining my chicken by not preheating. I always just tossed stuff in and hit start. Last weekend I tried it his way on some breaded pork chops, let it run empty for 3 minutes first. The crust came out WAY crunchier and juicier inside. Now I feel dumb for skipping it for like 2 years. Has anyone else noticed a big difference with preheating or am I overthinking this?

Bought a $60 silicone air fryer liner and it ruined my chicken

I got a pack of those silicone liners off Amazon thinking they would keep my basket clean, but the chicken came out soggy and steamed instead of crispy. The holes are too small for proper air flow around the food. Has anyone else had this problem or did I just pick a bad brand?

Vent: I ruined a batch of brussels sprouts by preheating the air fryer wrong for 20 minutes

I set the temperature to 400 but left it empty way too long because I was chopping onions, then dumped the sprouts in and they came out black on the outside and raw in the middle, has anyone else had this happen when you forget to time the preheat?

That $15 silicone air fryer mat turned my chicken into rubber

I grabbed a cheap silicone mat from a discount store last week to avoid cleanup, but my chicken thighs came out soggy and rubbery instead of crispy. Turns out the mat blocked air circulation completely and trapped moisture underneath. Has anyone else had better luck with the parchment paper liners or should I just go back to spraying the basket directly?

I wasted $40 on a silicone air fryer liner and it was a complete disaster

I bought one of those round silicone liners with the little holes in it from Amazon. Thought it would make cleanup easier. First time using it, the thing floated up and blocked the fan. Smoked out my whole kitchen and ruined a batch of chicken wings. Tried it again with more food on top and it still lifted up. Total garbage. Has anyone found a liner that actually stays put?

Unpopular opinion: Breaded chicken in the air fryer is overrated

I tried it last week after seeing everyone rave about it on here. Did 3 different recipes - panko, seasoned flour, even a parmesan crust. Every batch came out dry on the inside and the breading just fell off. I've had way better results with thighs cooked at 375 for 15 minutes with just salt and pepper. Crispy skin, juicy meat. Anyone else skip the breading altogether?

My air fryer finally nailed chicken wings after I changed one thing

I spent three weeks trying different temps and times for frozen wings and they always came out dry or rubbery. Last Sunday I tried patting them dry with paper towels and tossing them in a tablespoon of cornstarch before cooking at 380 for 25 minutes, and they were crispy like a restaurant. Has anyone else found a weird trick that made a big difference for a specific food?

My air fryer salmon got way better after my daughter told me I was overdoing it

I used to cook salmon at 400 degrees for 12 minutes and it always came out dry. My daughter watched me one night and said 'Dad, you're cooking it like chicken, not fish.' She told me to drop the temp to 350 and check it after 8 minutes. Now it comes out flaky and moist every time. Has anyone else had to unlearn their old cooking habits with this thing?

My air fryer chicken game completely changed after I tried double coating

Honestly, I was just winging it with frozen chicken tenders for months. Then I tried a flour-egg-panko double layer before air frying at 400 for 12 minutes and the crunch was night and day different from my old single coat. Has anyone else found a breading trick that actually sticks better?

Burnt my chicken thighs twice before I figured out the trick

Burnt my toast 3 times before I finally got it right

I was making toast in my air fryer and kept setting it to 400 degrees for 5 minutes thinking it'd be fine. Third batch came out looking like charcoal briquettes and my smoke alarm went off. Anyone else have a magic time and temp combo for frozen waffles that doesn't end in disaster?

Dropped my battered chicken into the basket vs using parchment paper

I tried tossing my chicken straight into the greased basket and it stuck like crazy, then switched to parchment paper with tiny holes punched in it and everything came out crispy and slid right off - has anyone tried the silicone liner instead?

My air fryer turned my frozen pizza into a hockey puck - was I doing it wrong?

My buddy Mike told me to just throw my frozen pizza straight in the air fryer at 400 degrees for 10 minutes and it would be perfect. First time I tried it with a Red Baron single, the cheese was burnt on the edges and the middle was still frozen. He insisted I must have a bad unit or something. Tried it again last night with a Totino's party pizza, same result - hard crust on bottom, raw dough in center. I followed his timing exactly too, set a timer on my phone. Anyone else had this with frozen pizzas in an air fryer? What temp and time actually works for you guys?

TIL I was preheating my air fryer wrong for 2 years straight

I always let it run empty for 5 minutes before putting food in, thought that was right. Then my buddy who cooks professionally watched me do it and said I was basically baking the heating element for no reason. Now I just toss stuff in cold and add 2 minutes to the time, works way better. Anyone else make this mistake?

My sister told me to just 'spray the basket with oil' and move on

She came over last week and saw me carefully brushing oil onto every single fry. She laughed and said just spray it, you're not cooking a gourmet meal. Has anyone else had a family member totally dismiss your air fryer prep methods like that?

Just got my first perfect roast chicken from the air fryer

I've been trying to do a whole chicken in my air fryer for about a month now, and yesterday it finally came out right. The skin was crispy all over and the meat was juicy, which never happened before. I figured out that I needed to dry the chicken skin really well with paper towels and let it sit in the fridge for an hour uncovered. Also I cooked it at 375 for 45 minutes then flipped it for another 15, which was way better than my usual constant temperature. Has anyone else had trouble getting the breast meat to stay moist while the legs finish cooking?

Had to pick between a Cosori and a Ninja air fryer last week

My old air fryer finally died after 3 years so I was in the market for a new one. I narrowed it down to the Cosori Pro II and the Ninja Foodi because both had good reviews on Amazon. I went with the Cosori because it was $20 cheaper and I liked the square basket shape for more room. First batch of fries came out perfect in 12 minutes but the breaded chicken tenders needed an extra 5 minutes compared to my old recipe. Has anyone else had to adjust cooking times switching between brands?

Realized my chicken was always dry because I was skipping the brine step

I spent six months making air fryer chicken breasts that came out like cardboard, and I just figured that's how air fryers worked. Then my sister told me to soak them in salt water for 20 minutes before cooking, and the first batch came out juicy and tender. How did I not know that brining is basically a cheat code for air fryer chicken?

Chose a Cosori over a Ninja air fryer for my tiny kitchen - here is what happened after 3 weeks

I was stuck deciding between the Cosori Pro and the Ninja Air Fryer for my apartment in Portland. My counter space is small so I went with the Cosori because it is a bit shorter and has the square basket. After 3 weeks I have made chicken wings in 18 minutes and they were crispy on the outside but juicy inside. The basket is a little hard to clean if you let stuff sit but it is not terrible. Has anyone else picked the Cosori over a different brand and regretted it or been happy?