My neighbor said air fryers are just for frozen food and I had to set him straight

Margaret Palmer · 2026-03-23T04:45:06.605041+00:00

He came over yesterday and saw my air fryer on the counter, saying 'That thing is just a fancy oven for chicken nuggets.' I showed him the crispy Brussels sprouts and salmon I made from scratch, which took about 15 minutes. What's the best fresh ingredient you've cooked that proved an air fryer isn't just for reheating?

wendy325mo ago

Actually, a whole chicken in 40 minutes sounds a bit fast for mine. I usually do mine a little longer to make sure it's cooked through.

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zara_sanchez5mo ago

My whole chicken comes out perfect in 40 minutes.

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young.michael5mo ago

Made some killer crispy tofu from scratch last week.

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taylor_patel4mo ago

Crispy tofu from scratch is a solid move. Just make sure you press and dry it well first or it won't get that good crust.

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