Cooking Guide
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This is where we cover the how and why, not just recipes — what to do when something's gone wrong, and the underlying technique that makes everything else work better.If your air fryer's smoking, your food won't crisp, or it won't even turn on, start here rather than assuming it's broken. Most problems have a simple, specific fix.
Cooking Guide
Do You Need to Preheat an Air Fryer? When, How Long & When to Skip It
Most air fryers don't need preheating, but 3 minutes helps fries, steak, pastry and frozen food crisp. When to preheat, how long,…
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Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Boiled Eggs: Soft, Jammy & Hard
Air fryer boiled eggs at 150°C: 9 mins soft, 11 mins jammy, 13–14 mins hard. No water needed, easy peeling, and a…
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Accessories & Liners
Can You Put Aluminium Foil in an Air Fryer? 6 Safety Rules
Yes, you can use foil in most air fryers — if it's weighed down, kept off the element and never covers the…
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Air Fryer Recipes
Air Fryer Baked Potato: Times by Size for Crispy Skin
How long to cook a baked (jacket) potato in the air fryer by size, the oil-and-salt trick for shatter-crisp skin, and a…
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Air Fryer Safety
Air Fryer Won’t Turn On or Heat Up?
Air fryer not turning on or heating up? Check these common causes — starting with one simple fix — before assuming it's…
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Air Fryer Safety
Why Is My Air Fryer Smoking?
White or grey smoke is almost always grease burning off — not a fault. Here's what causes it, how to fix it,…
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Cooking Guide
How to Reheat Spaghetti in an Air Fryer
Reheat spaghetti in an air fryer at 160°C (320°F) for 5–8 mins. Add a splash of water or sauce and cover it…
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