My frozen fries went from soggy to perfect in just 2 weeks

I always had a problem with frozen fries in my air fryer. They would come out limp and pale, like they were steamed. I followed the bag time of 15 minutes at 400 degrees, but it never worked. Then, I saw a tip online to soak them in hot water for 10 minutes before cooking. I tried it, and the difference was crazy. The fries got way crispier on the outside and stayed soft inside. Now I do it every time. But my neighbor says that's a waste of time and I should just spray them with oil and cook them longer. Which method actually works better for getting that real crunch?

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anderson.david6mo ago

Oh wow, the hot water trick is a game changer! I had the same soggy fry issue until I started patting them bone dry with paper towels after a quick rinse. That extra moisture removal, plus a light spray of oil, finally gave me that crunch. Your neighbor's longer cook time would probably just dry them out.

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john_flores6mo ago

Paper towel method is the only way.

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quinnr406mo ago

Yeah the paper towel thing is key. I also found letting them sit out for a bit after drying helps a ton.

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