Tips for cooking

What should I shake?

Small foods that are stacked will usually need shaking, such as fries or nuggets.
Without shaking, foods may not be crispy or evenly cooked.
You can flip other foods, such as steak, to ensure even browning.
Shake or flip food once halfway through cooking, or more if desired.
If the basket is overfilled, food will cook unevenly.

Adding a small amount of oil to your food will make it crispier. Use no more than 2 US tbsp / 30 mL of oil.
Oil sprays are excellent for applying small amounts of oil evenly to all food items.
For Fries
- Add ½–1 US tbsp / 8–15 mL oil for crispiness.
- When making fries from raw potatoes, soak uncooked fries in water for 15 minutes to remove starch prior to frying. Pat dry with a towel before adding oil.
- Cut uncooked fries smaller for crispier results. Try cutting fries into ¼- by 3-inch / 0.6- by 7.6-cm strips.

You can air fry any frozen foods or goods that can be baked in an oven.
- Please note that the Frozen function is ideal for small or breaded items, such as nuggets, meatballs, and potstickers.
To make cakes, hand pies, or any food with filling or batter, place food in a heat-safe container before placing it in the basket.
Air frying high-fat foods will cause fat to drip to the bottom of the basket. To avoid excess smoke while cooking, pour out fat drippings after cooking.
Liquid-marinated foods create splatter and excess smoke. Pat these foods dry before air frying.
Cleaning your air fryer after each use helps reduce residues and excess smoke from leftover oil/fat.
Pat dry food to remove excess moisture before air frying. This will help reduce excess steam as the water and fats/oils mix in the unit.
Place the unit in a well-ventilated area to help disperse any steam or excess smoke. Moist or greasy foods have a lot of moisture that can result in more steam leaving the unit. While this is normal, even light steam can trigger smoke alarms if they are very close to the air fryer.