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3. Putting Wet Food Directly into the Fryer

Moist food will steam rather than crisp. Pat your ingredients dry with a paper towel before cooking. Additionally, avoid frying batter-coated foods in an air fryer; traditional frying yields better textures.

4. Improper Use of Aluminum Foil

Even though lining the bottom of the basket with foil is acceptable, covering the top or wrapping food too tightly blocks airflow, leading to uneven cooking and longer cook times.

5. Neglecting to Check Food Midway

Most air fryers don’t have transparent lids, so it’s easy to forget to monitor food. Checking halfway through cooking, shaking or flipping food, helps prevent burning and ensures even cooking.

6. Cooking Highly Acidic Foods

Avoid cooking acidic items like vinegar, lemons,or sour fruits in an air fryer lined with foil. Acid can react with aluminum, potentially contaminating your food with aluminum particles, which is unsafe.

Avoid these mistakes and maintain good cleaning habits, and you can enjoy delicious, safe meals from your air fryer every time.