PSA: My neighbor in apartment 3B told me to stop spraying oil directly on my fries before air frying.

She said it makes them soggy and to toss them in a bowl with a teaspoon of oil instead. Has anyone else tried this method with different veggies?

4 comments

4 Comments

torres.thea3mo ago

Your neighbor is right about the bowl method. It coats the food way more evenly without drowning it. I use a big mixing bowl for broccoli and cauliflower, a tiny bit of oil, and toss until every piece has a light shine. The air fryer then crisps them up perfectly instead of steaming them. It's the only way I do vegetables now.

stellaperry3mo ago

I actually just drizzle oil right on the tray and toss them there. One less bowl to wash and it works fine for me.

nathan90127d ago

Start noticing how almost EVERYTHING in life has that one extra step that seems pointless but actually changes the whole outcome. Same thing with letting meat rest before cutting it or preheating the oven when you're in a hurry. We all want shortcuts but somehow the good results always come from that little bit of extra effort. The bowl trick is basically just giving your food a chance to get coated properly instead of ending up with dry spots. You'll see the same pattern in cooking, cleaning, even how you pack a suitcase. One extra minute upfront saves you ten minutes of frustration later.

piperbailey3mo agoMost Upvoted

Honestly it's just vegetables for the air fryer. Does the extra bowl really make that big of a difference in the end result? Seems like a lot of fuss for something that's gonna get cooked anyway. My way gets them crispy enough and saves a step. Are we overthinking dinner side dishes now?