Unpopular opinion: a little smoke in the kitchen is a learning moment

I was trying to make frozen french fries in my new air fryer last night and I didn't shake the basket enough. A few pieces got totally stuck and started smoking after about 12 minutes. I just unplugged it, let it cool on the balcony, and scraped the burnt bits out with a wooden spoon. Has anyone else had a first-time smoke scare, and what's your go-to method for keeping things from sticking?

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elizabeth_jackson13d ago

Honestly, a tiny spritz of oil on the fries before cooking stops that sticking nightmare completely.

torres.leo13d ago

Wait, what kind of oil do you use for that? I've tried a couple and they just smoke up my whole kitchen.