Problem
Possible cause
The pan still contains
greasy residues from
previous use.
Fresh potato
You did not soak the potato
fries are fried
sticks properly before you
unevenly in the
fried them.
air fryer.
You did not use the right
potato type.
Fresh potato
The crispiness of the fries
fries are not
depends on the amount of
crispy when
oil and water in the fries.
they come out
of the air fryer.
Solution
White smoke is caused by grease
heating up in the pan. Make sure
you clean the pan properly after
each use.
Soak the potato sticks in a bowl of
water for at least 30 minutes; take
them out and dry them with
kitchen paper.
Use fresh potatoes and make sure
they stay firm during frying.
Make sure you dry the potato
sticks properly before you coat
them with oil.
Cut the potato into thinner sticks
for a crispier result.
Add slightly more oil for a crispier
result.
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