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I finally got my kids to eat veggies using the air fryer

My kids used to hate eating vegetables, and it was a constant battle at dinner. I read online that air frying can make them crispier and more appealing. So, I tried making broccoli and carrot sticks in the air fryer with a little seasoning. They came out so good that my kids actually asked for seconds. Now, we have air fried veggies at least three times a week. I feel better knowing they're getting their nutrients, and it's helped my own diet too. Have you found ways to make healthy foods more enjoyable with your air fryer? What veggies work best for you?

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hollyblack•2d ago

Heads up: Skipping air fryer preheat made my dinner late

I was rushing to cook fries and didn't let the air fryer preheat. They took forever to get crispy, and I ended up waiting way longer than I planned. My whole evening was thrown off because of that one step. Now I always give it time to heat up properly. Don't make the same mistake if you're on a deadline.

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susan_craig66•2d ago

Air frying whole potatoes seemed pointless to me until last week

I always baked potatoes in the oven because I figured the air fryer would dry them out. Last week, I was in a rush and tried a whole potato in the air fryer. I poked holes in it with a fork, rubbed a tiny bit of oil on the skin, and set it to 400 degrees for 40 minutes. The skin came out crispy and golden, and the inside was fluffy and hot. It was way faster than my oven, and I did not heat up the kitchen. Now I am sold on this method for baked potatoes. Has anyone found a better time or temp for different potato sizes? I would love to get your input on this.

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tylerh93•2d ago

Just realized my fry texture shifts with how I prep spuds

Some friends insist soaking potatoes before air frying stops them from drying out, but others skip it for faster cooking. I tried both methods with wedges last night. The soaked ones were moist inside but took forever, and the dry ones cooked quick but turned out a bit tough. Now I'm torn between saving time or aiming for tenderness. Do you soak your potatoes before air frying, or not?

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