Why does everyone cram their air fryer baskets full of fries?

I keep seeing posts where people pile frozen fries to the brim, then complain they come out soggy, but after 3 tries with a single layer at 400°F for 12 minutes, mine turn golden every time, so have you guys actually tried giving them space?

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andrewh9524d ago

Yeah that "single layer is key" advice gets thrown around but people still pile them up. The thing is, even if you do a single layer, you gotta shake the basket halfway through or the bottom ones still steam instead of getting crispy. I just do a single layer and give it a good shake at 6 minutes and they come out perfect every time.

the_hannah23d ago

and honestly, @andrewh95 is spot on about the shake thing. I do the same at the 5 minute mark but I also give the basket a little tap on the counter before I open it, just to knock off any loose crumbs. that extra step really helps keep things from sticking together. ngl, I used to skip the shake and wonder why my fries came out soggy on one side. now I set a timer on my phone so I never forget.