Stop overcrowding the basket, even small batches need room

I kept wondering why my frozen fries came out soggy on one side and burnt on the other. After about 3 weeks of that, I finally watched the basket while it ran. Turns out I was piling stuff in like a deep fryer, but air fryers need space for the hot air to move around. I now put a single layer, maybe 6 to 8 nuggets max in my 5 quart model, and shake them halfway. The difference is night and day, crisp on all sides instead of patchy. I also learned that stacking smaller items like green beans just steams them, which defeats the whole point. Has anyone else had better luck after you stopped filling it to the brim?

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