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Air fryer fandom is strong, and rightfully so. This little kitchen wonder can make some of the crispiest and quickest dishes you’ve ever seen. When you finally get your hands on an air fryer it can be easy to want to dive right in, but you can’t just toss foods into the basket all willy nilly.
The way an air fryer whips hot air around helps to create the aforementioned crispiness can also lead to some mishaps. Learn from these common air fryer mistakes to make the most of your new favorite kitchen gadget.