Step 1 of 6 · Air Fryer Weeknight Dinners for Two
Preheat and space
Preheat and space — step 1 of 6 in Air Fryer Weeknight Dinners for Two. Run empty 3 minutes at recipe temp before food goes in. Food in one layer — second batch beats stacked soggy.
Free food & cooking tip: Preheat and space (step 1 of 6 from "Air Fryer Weeknight Dinners for Two").
Run empty 3 minutes at recipe temp before food goes in. Food in one layer — second batch beats stacked soggy. Light oil spray on basket, not swimming.
Pat proteins dry with paper towel. Water is the enemy of crisp.
You'll need
- Basket clean
- Preheat habit set
- Thermometer ready
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