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PSA: Stop overcrowding your air fryer basket, it's not a regular oven

I kept getting soggy fries in my Ninja until I measured the space and realized I was filling it 100% full. Has anyone else found the sweet spot for a 6-quart basket?
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west.claire
My Ninja 6-quart is the same way. I aim for a single layer with a little space between pieces, maybe 70% full max. For fries, I do one medium potato's worth at a time. Overcrowding blocks the hot air flow (which is the whole point) and you just steam everything. It takes more batches, but the crispy results are worth it.
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faith_torres83
faith_torres831mo agoTop Commenter
Exactly, that steam is the enemy of crisp.
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