Shake air-fryer potatoes with oil and seasonings to coat evenly
After adding oil and seasonings, shake/toss the potatoes so everything is evenly coated before air frying.
Add a splash of olive oil and seasonings, then give the basket a shake to distribute them. Even coating helps consistent flavor and browning across all cubes.
The short version
- Shaking distributes oil and spices for even browning and flavor.
What you need
- air fryer basket
How to do it
- 1
Add a splash of olive oil and your seasonings to the potato cubes.
Use enough oil to lightly coat, not drench.
Watch this step - 2
Shake/toss the potatoes to evenly coat them before cooking.
If your air fryer basket is crowded, shake more thoroughly.
Watch this step
What goes wrong
Not mixing, leaving some pieces dry and under-seasoned
Shake/toss until the cubes look evenly coated
Why it works
Oil and spices need to be evenly distributed to promote uniform browning and prevent some pieces from being under-seasoned.
Put it to use
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