Tried frozen fries straight in the basket vs a quick soak and dry first, and the difference was not even close | Air Fryer Recipes

Jesse White · 2026-09-15T07:20:02.850233+00:00

I made two batches of frozen crinkle fries in my air fryer on Tuesday night, one straight from the bag and one that I rinsed and patted dry for about 5 minutes. The dry ones came out crisp on the outside and fluffy inside at 400 degrees for 14 minutes, while the wet ones were soggy and pale even after 18 minutes. Same fryer, same brand, same amount, about 2 cups each, so the water on the surface was clearly the whole problem. Now I keep a clean dish towel next to the fryer just for this. Does anyone else dry their frozen stuff first, or am I wasting time?

The Design Community Hub

Loading…

Tried frozen fries straight in the basket vs a quick soak and dry first, and the difference was not even close | Air Fryer Recipes - The Design Community Hub