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Finally got crispy tofu in the air fryer after 4 soggy batches
Turns out I was crowding the basket way too much, so nothing could get dry. Anyone have a good rule for how much space to leave between pieces?
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saraht776mo ago
Oh man, did you try tossing them in cornstarch first? That was my game changer. I leave like a full inch between pieces, like they shouldn't be touching at all, which feels like a waste of space but it works. I do small batches now and just keep the first ones warm in the oven, it takes longer but they actually get crispy. Crowding is the worst, it just steams everything.
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jessel356mo ago
Wow cornstarch is a solid move. @saraht77 is totally right about the crowding, it's a killer. The real secret weapon though? Letting your chicken sit out for 20 minutes before you fry it. If it's fridge-cold when it hits the oil, the temp drops and you get greasy. Room temp chicken fries up way crispier. Changed my whole game.
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