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How to load your air fryer

Gebackene Feta-Würfel in Cornflakes-Panade aus der HeißluftfritteuseFoto: Anna Gieseler

Are your chips crispy on top but soft underneath? 🍟 It's usually down to an overfilled basket. The hot air needs to reach every single piece. These three rules will help.

Filling Your Air Fryer Basket: 3 Rules for More Crunch

  1. One layer, no stacking: Spread your food out side by side in the basket. For bigger portions, cook in two batches instead. Smaller amounts cook faster, too.
  2. Shake halfway through: Pull the basket out briefly and give it a shake. Turn larger pieces like schnitzel with tongs.
  3. Pat wet ingredients dry: Pat potatoes or veg dry before cooking. Otherwise, they'll steam instead of turning golden brown.

Air Fryer Recipe to Try: Panko Chicken Nuggets

Nuggets need space and a good shake to get crispy all over. Here's the recipe: Panko Chicken Nuggets. Give it a go and leave me a comment 👇