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The text is a transcript of a video that gives 12 tips on how to avoid common mistakes when using an air fryer. The tips include:
- Investing in a good quality air fryer
- Not overcrowding the basket
- Using the right amount and type of oil
- Rotating or shaking the food halfway through cooking
- Checking the food's temperature
- Giving the air fryer enough air circulation
- Cooking fatty foods with water in the drip basket
- Cleaning the air fryer after each use
- Patting dry wet foods before cooking
- Adapting recipes for the air fryer
- Reheating leftovers in the air fryer
- Using helpful tools like foil, parchment paper, and oven-safe dishes
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Here are some key facts extracted from the text:
1. The video is about the top 12 mistakes people make when using an air fryer.
2. A good air fryer should have excellent quality, a large basket size, and a square shape.
3. Most foods need a little oil to get crispy, but fatty foods don't need any oil.
4. The best type of oil to use is one with a high smoke point, such as avocado oil.
5. The food should not be overcrowded in the basket, and it should be rotated or shaken halfway through cooking.
6. The food should be patted dry before cooking to avoid steaming and improve browning.
7. The air fryer needs at least five inches of space around it and under it for proper air circulation.
8. The air fryer basket and pan should be cleaned after each use to prevent burning, smoking, and bad smells.
9. The air fryer can reheat leftovers better than the microwave or the oven.
10. The cooking time and temperature need to be adjusted when adapting recipes from baking to air frying.
11. Helpful tools for air frying include foil, parchment paper with holes, and a digital meat thermometer.
12. Wax paper and paper towels should never be used in the air fryer as they can cause a fire.