Problem
Possible cause
The pan still contains
greasy residues from
previous use.
Fresh potato
You did not soak the
fries arefried
potato sticks properly
unevenly in the
before you fried them.
air fryer.
You did not use the
right potato type.
Fresh potato
The crispiness of the fries
fries arenot
depends on the amount of
crispy when they
oil and water in the fries.
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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