Tip

Beginner

under a minute

Shake air-fryer fries partway through to cook and crisp evenly

Give the basket a shake during cooking so fries brown more evenly.

From Jacob ChamingsWatch

After seasoning and adding to the air fryer, shake the fries during cooking to redistribute them.

The short version

Shake to redistribute fries for even cooking

What goes wrong

Leaving fries undisturbed so some overcook while others stay pale

Shake the basket during cooking

Why it works

Shaking reduces sticking and exposes more surfaces to hot air for more even crisping.

Put it to use

Healthy Loaded Fries

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Baking

Skill

Bake granola in two stages, shaking the tray halfway for even toasting

Bake granola, shake/stir it partway through, then finish baking to promote even browning and reduce burnt spots.

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Cooking Method

Skill

Air-fry small dough balls quickly at high heat

Roll dough into small balls and air-fry at 180°C for about 8–10 minutes for a fast, baked-style result.

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Heat Control

Tip

Use a hotter final oven blast to crisp fries after baking

If baking instead of air frying, finish with a short higher-temperature step to crisp them up.

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Prep

Tip

Pat parboiled potatoes dry before air frying or baking for crispier fries

Dry the potatoes after boiling so they crisp instead of steaming in the air fryer or oven.

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