Airfryer 101

Fill the air fryer basket with water and dish soap, run it for 2 minutes, then rinse.

Broiling in an air fryer uses intense top-down heat from the upper elements to brown, melt, and crisp the surface of food.

Reheat in an air fryer uses circulating hot air to warm leftover food, restoring a crispy exterior and moist interior without the sogginess.

Roast sweet potatoes in an air fryer typically takes 10-25 minutes for cubes at 400°F, or 35-55 minutes for whole potatoes.

Yes, raw meatballs cook well in an air fryer. The hot circulating air browns the outside and cooks the inside evenly in about 10–15 minutes.

Yes, oven-safe metals like stainless steel and cast iron are safe in an air fryer, provided they don’t block airflow or touch the heating element.

No, a napkin does not belong in an air fryer. Loose paper is lightweight and can blow into the heating element, creating a serious fire risk.

Yes, and the air fryer is widely considered the best tool for bringing leftover chicken tenders back to life.

Make donuts from canned biscuits in an air fryer: cut centers, air fry at 350-360°F for 5-7 minutes, flip halfway, then coat in cinnamon sugar.

Homemade air fryer fries typically cook in 15 to 22 minutes at 350–400°F, while frozen fries cook in 10 to 15 minutes at 400°F.