Top 12 Air Fryer MISTAKES → How to Use an Air Fryer

Learning how to use an air fryer? Today I'm helping you out so you don’t make any of these air fryer mistakes! 🔆

A new air fryer can be a little intimidating, so today I will empower you by answering that question, "how to use an air fryer" :) put together this video as a companion to my other Air Fryer 101 video

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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
0:00 Intro
0:43 Mistake 1: Cheap Air Fryer
1:37 Mistake 2: Overcrowding the Basket
2:42 Mistake 3: Wrong Amount of Oil
3:57 What Kind of Oil to Use
4:46 Mistake 4: Rotating Your Food
5:15 Mistake 5: Checking Food Temperature
5:41 Mistake 6: Not Allowing for Circulation
6:15 Mistake 7: Cooking Fatty Foods
6:39 Mistake 8: Not Cleaning Correctly
7:50 Mistake 9: Cooking Wet Food
8:11 Mistake 10: Not Adapting Recipes
8:40 Mistake 11: Not Using it for Leftovers
9:12 Mistake 12: Not Using Tools

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Hi! I'm Cathy Yoder - "The REAL Air Fryer Queen" 👑 👩🍳

As a busy mom of 8 kids who doesn't LOVE to cook, I needed a more inspiring way to feed my family--several times a day. That's when I had an "aha moment" and discovered I could use an AIR FRYER to cook real food, using real recipes, REAL FAST.

Now, I'm on a mission to EMPOWER everyday cooks (like me) to feel more confident in the kitchen. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, every air fryer recipe here will help you make delicious (and mostly nutritious) air fryer meals in minutes.

So, if you're ready to unleash the power of your air fryer, join me here at Empowered Cooks. We'll make recipes ranging from amazing air fryer chicken to salmon, steak, veggies, baked goods, and desserts in a fraction of the time it normally takes. Are you ready? Let's go! 🚀

[starrynight]

1. Invest in a good airfryer
2. Do not overcrowd your basket. Best to fill it half. Choose square aifryers or bigger ones.
3. Use oil. The amount and type of oil depends on the food you're cooking. 2:48
Know how and what oil to use. 3:57
4. Rotate or shake your food halfway through.
5. Check the food temperature for best results.
6. Make sure the airfryer is getting enough air/circulation.
Keep 5 inches away from the wall when using. Make sure it's elevated from the countertop.
7. Cook fatty foods without oil, put a little bit of water when cooking fatty foods.
8. Always CLEAN after using.
How to clean- 7:07
9. You cannot fry wet foods, or foods with wet batter. Pat dry to crispy fry.
10. Adapt recipes. Not all recipes fit the air dryer so make sure to observe and adjust.
11. Use airfryer to reheat leftovers.
12. Use helpful tools. 9:13

[toddwatts]

Great job on this video. Clear speaking voice, useful information, and no wasted time. This is how every Youtube video should be produced.

[alanjwilley]

My first air fryer arrived at 1pm, I unpacked and washed it, by 2pm I had a belly pork joint in the Cosari, with Cathy's help it cooked perfectly and is the juiciest cut of meat I've ever had. Thank you Cathy, your tips and hints have given me a great start to a new world of cooking.

[gingerengels]

You are AMAZING! Easy to listen to, very helpful, and overall knowledgeable. I bought the Cosori 4 qt. Coming in two days. I bought your cookbook, book tongs, meat temperature reader, and a few other items. Now eager to start cooking! PS LOVE you recipes for 1-2 people!!

[oAvalono]

These were actually really helpful! I kept trying to skip ahead thinking it would save me time but I had to go back because I missed information; she's one of those people that don't waste your time & I'm grateful.

[martinhodge]

There are some really cool people who are kind enough to post educational videos on YouTube and you are one of them. Thank you! :)

[vicw]

As a former chef this was actually surprisingly thorough and im very happy there's still people out there making such well-created content. You teach mistakes while teaching people fast easy routines and habits that work for every normal person. Fantastic work. :)

[MohamedIrhuma]

As a professor in medicine, I must admit that so many high-ranked professors and academics will never beat your quality of teaching, guiding, and explaining your content not only in a simple language but in a skillful and professional manner. Your comment re. higher smoke point oil is priceless. Well done, Big fan from South Africa

[bradenarnold]

I am new to cooking YouTube videos. Have not been impressed with most of the channels, but just subscribed to this one. She is very quick and to the point. Of the few videos I have watched so far, she has not wasted my time with a bunch of nonsense, and I appreciate that. I have probably tried about 6 channels and this is the only cooking/home channel I am currently following.

[izzy]

I'm so glad I found you. As is my way I prefer to be well versed before beginning (I'm very late to air frying but finally found my dream machine, IP's 6 qt with an air filter) Was shocked to learn there were no general teachers I needed until YOU. Thanks very much.

[mikecee]

Great Info for this widower new to the kitchen. Bought an AF from Best Buy with shelves rather than a basket and so far I am pleased with results. Did NOT KNOW I could use foil or other oven friendly containers. THANK YOU for all the links!👍

[ioannayoung]

Thanks for this primer on air fryers. I am in the market for one and this video gave me a good idea of which fryers to strike off my list, and I will definitely be checking out your recipes and suggestions in the future. Great work.

[prayalways-]

I have an air fryer and use it regularly but your channel blew my mind with all the possibilities. thank you so much!

[iiiiajaxiiii]

Love these tips. I have used my air fryer every day for a year. Sometimes twice a day... I use the gourmia 6 quart. The coating is still fine... But your tip ( don't buy cheap ones) is more accurate than people would like to believe. I cheaped out on my first air fryer and it pushed me away from using one. I was gifted this gormia and my life has changed 😅 just a quick tip of anyone is looking to get the gormia. It goes to 400f max.

[wickedlette]

Your videos are so helpful !!! I bought a air fryer today your videos was the first one that popped up when I searched how to use it. I want to say thank you so much for taking the time to show everyone what not to do an how to make good recipes with it. I am super excited to make some of the things I have saw in your other vids. Your amazing an I absolutely love your content ! Stay blessed and healthy 💕

[SergioTube]

We just bought one, I was around in search of good suggestions and I have found your video.
Some of the suggestions may sound obvious but it is so good to find them confirmed, everything was described in such a simple and clear way that I loved.
Grazie da Bologna!
I’ll have for sure a look to the other ones.

[DiegoDelagos]

Thanks Kathy! I just bought my Air fryer yesterday and this has been very helpful to start using it.

[BigLob]

This young lady knows her shit. So many points she touches on that are not common knowledge in 95% of air fryer videos on YouTube. You nailed this girlfriend!

[JacobCantu]

You earned a subscription for me halfway through your video. That’s not really an easy thing to accomplish, but I’m really excited to start using my air fryer. Thank you so much

[Risingmoonranch]

Very great info. I learned I can bake and use foil, and putting water in the bottom when I’m cooking something fatty in to cook and I liked the info on spraying with oil that is not from a spray can. I never thought of those extra ingredients in the aerosol spray cans. Thanks! C