I thought the 'spray oil' step for fries was pointless until last night

Patricia Morgan · 2026-04-06T20:35:27.679693+00:00

I always skipped spraying my potato wedges with oil before air frying, thinking they'd get greasy. My friend from Portland insisted I try it with just a teaspoon of avocado oil, and the difference was huge. They came out crispy on the outside and stayed soft inside, not dry at all. What's your go-to oil for this kind of thing?

patricia_rodriguez3mo ago

Hey, I read the same tip from @william320 and it totally changed my fry game too.

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sandra_black5mo ago

So you used avocado oil for the wedges, but have you tried it with sweet potato fries yet? I'm wondering if the type of potato changes which oil works best. I used regular olive oil on russets once and they got a bit soggy, but it was perfect for zucchini.

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william3205mo ago

Avocado oil is my go-to for russets too, it just handles the high heat better. I've found the real trick is the potato's moisture content, not just the oil type. A quick pat dry before the oil makes more difference than switching from olive to avocado.

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