Airfryer 101

Trimmed sprouts turn crisp and browned in an air fryer with no oil when they’re dry, spaced out, and cooked at high heat. Oil-free Brussels sprouts can taste flat or steamed if the setup is off. The fix is simple: cut for even cooking, dry them well, leave space in the basket, and let hot […]

Yes, duck cooks well in an air fryer when it reaches 165°F inside and the skin has room to crisp. If you’re asking, “Can I cook duck in an air fryer?” the answer is yes. It’s an easy way to get crisp skin without a greasy stovetop mess. The basket’s hot airflow melts duck fat,

Yes, sweet potatoes roast well in an air fryer, turning soft inside with lightly crisp skin in about 35 to 50 minutes. Yes, you can roast a sweet potato in an air fryer, and the result is often better than people expect. The flesh turns creamy, the skin dries out enough to get a little

Yes, reusable silicone trays cut cleanup and catch drips, but they can mute crisping when they crowd the basket or block hot air. Silicone liners can be a smart add-on for an air fryer, though they are not a default upgrade for every meal. They shine with sticky, saucy, cheesy, or greasy foods that leave

Yes, canned potatoes turn crisp in an air fryer when you drain, dry, season, and cook them until the edges brown. Yes, you can cook canned potatoes in an air fryer, and they can come out golden, crisp, and far better than most people expect. The air fryer works well here because canned potatoes already

Yes, garlic toast turns crisp in an air fryer in about 4 to 8 minutes, with a browned top and a soft middle. Yes, you can make garlic toast in an air fryer, and it often comes out better than it does in a full oven. The hot moving air browns the surface fast and

A frozen burrito usually cooks in 12 to 15 minutes at 350°F to 375°F, flipped once, until the center is hot and the tortilla turns crisp. An air fryer gives a burrito what a microwave usually cannot: a toasted tortilla and a hot filling at the same time. The trick is letting the center catch

Air fry frozen beef patties at 370°F to 400°F, flip once, and cook until the center hits 160°F for a juicy, safe burger. Frozen burgers taste better in the air fryer than many people expect. The heat moves around the patty instead of blasting one side at a time, so you get browning, a shorter

Air-fried lady finger turns crisp at 375°F in about 10 minutes when you dry it well, oil it lightly, and leave space in the basket. Lady finger can be brilliant in the air fryer. It cooks fast, picks up spice well, and gets crisp edges without a pan full of oil. The trouble starts when

Store-bought garlic bread turns crisp and golden in an air fryer in about 5 to 8 minutes at 330°F to 350°F. Air fryers are almost built for garlic bread. The hot air hits the buttered surface hard, so you get browned edges, a warm center, and that toast-shop smell in minutes. You don’t need much