Top 12 Air Fryer MISTAKES → The 2024 Guide of HOW TO and How NOT to Use an Air Fryer

Did you get a new air fryer and you're wondering how to use it? This is my updated guide of the top 12 mistakes NOT to make when using your air fryer! Here are the links and videos mentioned during each "mistake":
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⏱️TIMESTAMPS⏱️
00:00 First Time Using an Air Fryer
0:28 Mistake 1
1:23 Mistake 2
4:23 Mistake 3
5:21 Mistake 4
5:49 Mistake 5
6:54 Mistake 6
8:00 Mistake 7
8:51 Mistake 8
9:55 Mistake 9
10:37 Mistake 10
11:15 Mistake 11
11:55 Mistake 12
12:09 What's Next
#airfryer #airfryer101 #howtouseanairfryer #airfryercooking #airfryerrecipes #airfry
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! 🚀

[@MsJeankl]

You completely changed my use of an air fryer.... Several years ago I bought a football shaped with fine-wire basket. It's smoked and the basket was a nightmare to wash. I quickly sold it. About a year ago I ran into your videos and was inspired to try again after getting a basket style air fryer that you tested on your channel. With your guidance it has become an indispensable part of my kitchen. Thanks Cathy and thanks for today's video which was full of great tips as usual.

[@empoweredcooks]

So awesome! I am so happy and thankful to hear about your journey! Thank you for taking the time to share it with me! ❤️

[@ruthmontanez2125]

😅

[@CD-su4yh]

About 6 months ago, I had a brand, new Air Fryer sitting in the box, waiting to be used. A friend told me about your KZbin channel, and watching your videos gave me the courage to try it out. My family now loves using the Air Fryer, and I've watched many of your episodes for more ideas. At Christmas, I bought your Air Fryer Recipes cookbook. It is amazing! The layout on your pages are easy-to-read, and I'm so excited about how many great recipes you've packed inside your cookbook. Thank you so much for all you have done to help me and others learn to use our Air Fryers!

[@marlazimmerman]

I've learned more on your channel than you will ever know, and you have made cooking in an airfryer so easy. You're amazing, and I appreciate you.

[@empoweredcooks]

Ah - so wonderful! Thanks so much 😊 - way to choose to take action though! 👏👏👏

[@joseecampion7098]

She is the best 😊

[@jenniferm6042]

A additional tip to tip 8... I personally never use parchment paper because I purchased two small Pyrex glass dishes (one is small an oval shaped dish, the other is a bit bigger and square and fits my square shaped basket with a few cm around for circulation)

[@user-et5et9bb4b]

GUILTY, I have had my air fryer in the box for more than a year. I got it out the other day and told myself, you are going to learn how to use this air fryer. It is small but it is just me, so I think it will work. LOL I am going to look at your videos and learn how to cook in it, first french frieds LOL

[@patriciatwalsh4479]

Thank you for all these tips to avoid mistakes😊

[@triathletenewyork94]

When I got my air fryer a couple months ago, I caught you on KZbin and I watched you and if it wasn’t for you I don’t think I would know what I can cook in my air fryer. Thank you. Love you Channel it was hilarious for me.😂I needed help THANK YOU ❤️❤️

[@kristaself126]

Finally bought me an air fryer. I’ll definitely start watching all your videos. Thanks for all great tips.

[@britneyperez7890]

Thank you I am new to the air fryer . You have made me feel so much better .

[@thedspenguin]

I just came across this video (actually, the older version, which brought me here) and, as a 30 year-old guy who likes cooking and using his air fryer, I loved this video. I'm the one responsible for cooking in my household and this will for sure help, so thank you.

[@hollyyoder1213]

From one Yoder to another….thank you for all your tips and tricks. You have made my air fryer a GIANT part of my cooking repertoire!

[@robjoblist]

Your a genius! most mistakes listed i had covered! but i defiantly learned a few tricks i never thought out thank you very much!

[@icevoss9917]

Yup that be me today, afraid using it, it is on the counter since 2 days....but here we go....

[@sebastianbenny3168]

Highly professional video...thank you very much...keep up the Good work Kathy...All the best👍👍👍

[@CJ-xn4bk]

I have been balking at buying an air fryer and decided to watch a lot of air fryer videos to see if it was really what I wanted. Your videos have changed my opinion and I am finally going shopping this morning to buy one and prepare my work weeks meals to avoid oven usuage. I always feel like it is a waste to use oven for one person. HUGE THANKS!

[@triathletenewyork94]

It really helps me all the videos that you have gives me an opportunity to try new stuff. I have a small one because I live in a tiny house and all the things that you’ve been saying have been extremely helpful and I’m loving my food. Thank you so so much. Keep up the good work and keep up the good recipes. Thank you.

[@patpeters6331]

Great tips and tricks for new and experienced air fryer users. It's good to have a review of the basics periodically. Happy New Year to you and yours. 🎉🎉🎉

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you, Pat! Happy New Year to you as well!

[@lindaevans6461]

Your video 's are fabulous with recipes and information about air fryers.

[@marlazimmerman]

Thank you for going over al this. It's nice to get a refresher. Thank you.

[@empoweredcooks]

Glad it was helpful!

[@anniesquickmealchannel1466]

This was so helpful. A friend just gifted me an airfryer for my birthday and I’m so glad I came across your page .

[@empoweredcooks]

happy birthday! Thanks for being here!

[@triathletenewyork94]

Thank you for all the good tips and everything you’ve been extremely helpful and I’m enjoying all the little recipes that you’ve been showing❤️❤️👍👍 and I use avocado oil

[@triathletenewyork94]

Oh, and when you went over the 10 or five top air fryers, I have one that you listed but I have the baby one and it works amazing so I’m really glad I bought it on Amazon It is so good thank you.

[@JayBow-lc8ek]

Had a dash. Now a Cosori Lite got your magnets on my fridge It's handy dandy love my new cosori with having limited space.

[@tinkybelleza3774]

I bought my air fryer today after my 2nd degree burn !! Looking forward to learn how to use it going forward

[@Phantom.1]

I respect your use of the word “trivet.”

[@paulandrew6457]

Excellent tips thank you

[@brca3986]

Thank you for this video.i got an airfryer for Christmas and wishing i invested sooner... Would love you to show me the best way to make a quiche 😊

[@jogriffiths4797]

I learn so much from your channel!

[@vayes7958]

Wow, so many great tips... I've had my Ninja for about a year... There are many features I haven't used. ..

[@user-sy9xb4gc7u]

Thanks Cathy

[@bkh3218]

GOOD VIDEO. I had a cosori airfryer and i mistakenly sprayed PAM on it during the pre-heat phase when i didn't need to and it ultimately caused the insides of the grill plate and basket to detrioate! moving forward i will either put only avocado oil or nothing on it whiile pre-heating.

[@davidr3382]

I had already used the tip of putting bread in the bottom of the air fryer, it was in there long enough not to need to be toasted. I tried it and it tasted just great, actually it reminded me of my childhood, my breakfast, sausage, eggs, bacon and fried bread.

[@livinginvictoriaBC.]

great tips...thank you

[@Mrjonessekid]

Now this is a useful web sight! Thank you for the information and the entertainment. Super thumbs up!

[@DianeC.]

Hi Kathy!!! Thank You for all these tips. I will be sending this to my family. Happy New Year to you and your family my friend...Great Video!!!...🦋

[@empoweredcooks]

Happy new year!! Thanks Diane!!

[@Lemonade7891]

Cathy love your channel. But I am having issues removing things from my air fryer without burning myself ( yep using mits) but it’s a tight fit and I can’t just dump a pan out. Any tricks would be so helpful. Thanks

[@sebastianbenny3168]

Very informative👍

[@jackiedavis8116]

I just found your channel and I love it! I have 2 air fryers (Ninja and Drew Barrymore’s Beautiful). I have had the Ninja for at least 5 years and it has just been sitting there. This is the first time I have found recipes and tips that are so good. The cookbooks and web surfing only gave me weird stuff none of my family would eat. Thank you for finally your site!!! I have ordered your cookbook!

[@triathletenewyork94]

lol I found it. That’s the hard way before I saw your channel. I was wondering why things were cooking so fast like burning pizza and stuff😂 and then I found you and I was like oh OK I even got one of those thermometers that you recommended. Thank you. I’m gonna buy your book is it good for a 4 quart one? I have an instant one and it works fabulous I wish I could’ve bought the bigger one has so many functions. I didn’t even know how to use it until I watched you. I didn’t know how to change the time or do the temperature. Thank you thank you thank you.

[@tommartin5217]

Does the bread trick work for the turboblaze with the crisper tray? Do your cookbook times need adjusted for the Turboblaze?

[@mauricerobinson3184]

Thanks so much.

[@lindablasingame2438]

THANKU sooo much!!❤

[@sandramaughan]

You always have great videos! ♥️

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you so much!!

[@llddau]

Love the tips. It’s kind of funny though how the biggest mistake people make is not using the product you’re spruiking!

[@meejmuas8686]

My mistake was air frying broccoli, the texture and taste was not too great. Went back to sautéing them. But so far, potatos and meats are incredible in my air fryer. Wings just come out spectacular

[@NurulIlhamsyah]

Üre just get me period!!! Hi..I’m from Indonesia n to use an air fryer in my country kinda a bit infamous. They saw the commercial n on the social media etc, but to buy it might need more guts like in states.most of’em just think they don’t need it and maybe just to refer the air fryer to microwave 😊. As for me, to be honest I’m still do all those mostakes on ur videos. Thank u sooo much for ur very useful n making me craving for cooking even more..!!! Keep getting n giving the good things ma’am🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻😇😇

[@djmerlin2]

i love using my ninja af400 airfryer every day for making my food and bake in it and so much other cool things i have try.

[@dorisbeale4940]

Thanks so much

[@empoweredcooks]

You're welcome!

[@movingforwardJohn316]

Thanks so much for your very helpful videos. So, I am considering purchasing a 4 quart Cosori air fryer. I assume this would be great for one person. Also, does your cook book cater to recipes for one person? Oh, yes...I see in some of your videos you use a metal trivet to cover some foods, especially if you're cooking with parchment paper. What size trivet would I need with a Cosori 4 quart air fryer? Thanks

[@evelynallard3411]

Just got a Dreo for holiday Any chance you can give me some recipes for that air fryer So far just doing easy peas mix sticks. French fries etc. thank you

[@gabycaceres9454]

Should've watched this before my parchment paper incident. 😂. Thanks for the tips ❤

[@allyramos9071]

I've been in your course for awhile. And brought myself an air fryer for Christmas 😊

[@empoweredcooks]

Yay Ally!

[@allyramos9071]

@empoweredcooks your course is why I got the air fryer. I signed up for your monthly. And made sure it was worth it first. Lol. I feel I will use the air fryer over the instant pot more. LOL.

[@empoweredcooks]

Awesome! Which one did you decide to get?

[@allyramos9071]

@@empoweredcooks ninja. I got it while it was on sale

[@thomasatkinson5081]

I got the Dreo Chef Maker for Christmas. The Cosori III sale had ended by the time I was ready to order. Got the Dreo for 100 off on Amazon. Hope I made a good choice. I am taking your course, your cookbook has not arrived yet. Only heated up New York 5 cheese bread so far. Hope to get the courage to start using it instead of being guilty of mistake number one. Happy New Year and it looks like you have an awesome family. Later

[@empoweredcooks]

Congrats on the Dreo! Make yourself a steak! You'll LOVE it!

[@user-wz6yv6uh8d]

What oil sprayer do you use? I’ve tried several in past and they were useless! Thank you!

[@Gabbygirl2009]

I was given a Walmart Mainstays Air Fryer when a family member upgraded. It’s my first one. Can I still do your recipes even though mine is smaller? I’ve watched alot of your videos already 😊

[@gslaih7396]

Is your cheat sheet and recipe book applicable to the turboblaze since this is supposed to cook faster than average air fryers.?

[@ekinbui3397]

Have you tried the Bella Pro Series air fryer?

[@CleoGravel]

New to your channel and a Air fryer. I can’t seem to find the brand of your avocado oil you use on my Canadian Amazon website. Can you recommend a different brand please 😊

[@MichaelOrtello-ek7wi]

Miss Kathy there's an small Cosori air fryer behind you, which is the smallest I've seen yet. Can you give me the model number to that perfectly looking air fryer?

[@michaelstein1158]

How long do I cook frozen sausage patties,? Toast? I bought your cookbook but cannot find the information I need

[@lindamott1904]

Love your you tube channel. Have you ever used the 2 drawer Gourmia air fryer? That is the one I have.

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you! And no, I have not used that one! I have only used one Gourmia a couple of years ago. It cooked fine, just didn't love the interface and the drawer would stick a bit. Hope you're loving it!

[@angelalontoc5525]

You are the Queen of air frying!!! Love this video!!! I used my Consori Air Fryer for the first time. What a game changer! I have subscribed and… will check out your web page. Tx so much and blessings from Rhode Island. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@empoweredcooks]

Thank you so much!

[@lovelearning7467]

Is the non-stick material on the air fryer basket safe or the same stuff on frying pans we are told not to use - especially at high heat?

[@empoweredcooks]

It is teflon coated, yes. But it is safe as long as you don't exceed 500F according to this healthline article: www.healthline.com/nutrition/nonstick-cookware-safety#:~:text=Health%20agencies%20have%20raised%20concerns,F%20(260%C2%B0C).

[@lauriehalasz4400]

I just bought the Corsori Turboblaze, along with some of the tools you recommended. I have not used the air fryer yet. I want to cook up a salmon filet. But wondering if I should start with easier recipes and work my way up. A bit nervous to get started.

[@empoweredcooks]

You've got this! Start with frozen fries or chicken nuggets, then move up to salmon! Salmon is also super easy in the air fryer! You'll love it!

[@RosannaRendon-ew7rx]

Please do a top ten airfryer of 2024...also the one that dehydrates food the fastest please?

[@terrypogue]

You have an apple fritter recipe in your book my husband would love. It only has 3 ingredients, can apple pie filling, cinnamon and pillsbury french bread. That pillsbury product is no longer a available. What should i use Grands or crescents or biscuits?

[@carolshepherd1063]

I just bought an air fryer/oven. Do you follow the same instructions/recipes as the ones you demonstrate? Of course you would need to adapt to the differences but are the recipes basically the same.

[@eileenwindras9104]

Is my ninja double air fryer ok to use??

[@carolynbornhoft23]

my sister gave a an air fryer for my birthday. I thought what am I gonna do with this, then I found you. where can you buy oil spray bottles?

[@nicoletierheimer3546]

I use it constantly. Reheat pizza(hate microwaved) but cook so many things. Air fryer and instant pot are most of what I use all the time

[@empoweredcooks]

SAME on all of the above!

[@stephenscarff471]

I wonder if there is a store where i could buy all the extras that i need ? 😀

[@312countrygirl]

I wish you would make a list of what foods do not need oil.

[@glasperle77]

we have nothing like dawn powerwash in our country only usual dishwashing liquid. I usually put hot water in until its filled halfwise with dishwashing liquid wait 20 minutes or so and then rinse it in bathtub (because it wont fit in my kitchen sink...) for the temperature and time I am a bit skittish. I put everything inside at 180 or 190 and check every 5 minutes and stir things around...xD..... didn't get how to re-toast/bake frozen buns tho. (we have different kind than american ones) . I thought if i chuck the frozen ones in at 180 for 5 minutes they are done , they really looked done. the outside was golden and crunchy...and the inside was a massive ball of ice xD

[@empoweredcooks]

Oh dang! You could try dropping the temp and cooking them longer?

[@yveeriksson7437]

Non-stick basket? Same kind of non-stick as on skillets? I think I keep on using my oven.

[@ladyyvonneelainehickerman117]

Please could you tell me if you have a Air Fryer cookbook ❤

[@empoweredcooks]

I sure do! It's a PineAndPepper.co!

[@ingejacke1826]

Bekommt man das alles, Buch und Tabelle und Anleitungstips, auch auf deutsch?

[@JonTanOsb]

i think most people stop using their air fryers because the recipe book only has complicated recipes. I want to cook simple foods that I like. I noticed that four roast potatoes and four chicken thighs cook at the same time and temperature on the chart, so I put in two stabbed potatoes and two chicken thighs with garlic and pepper seasoning. It made a perfect dinner and a paper towel cleaned out the grease once it was cooled. I don't preheat, just reduce the time a bit, and I don't turn. I just want a quick meal for one old man. Jon in rural BC, Canada

[@Jamesbull46]

Thank you i wish I had watched your vids first ive been doing it wrong for 2years i knew something wasn't right 2 air fryers i bought just stopped working.

[@jigar_patel_]

I just saw your 12 Air fryer mistake which was uploaded 3 years ago! 😅

[@user-mc4di7sp1k]

I only use 100% olive oil been using it for years family tradition

[@mattyvapers8173]

Question what air fryer would be best for a family household of 4 to 6 people and we would use it ever nighy for dimner

[@fw4446]

I am an 80 year old bachelor and cannot afford your cookbooks/cheat sheets. Are they available used anywhere? Please help

[@betty4gators]

Avocado oil is so high in calories and fat - I will stick with a short spray of PAM. I do agree that oil is usually not needed in air fryer.

[@kendlefulton7429]

How was your Christmas 🎄

[@empoweredcooks]

Hi Kendle! Thank you, it was a wonderful Christmas with the whole fam!

[@KatTheo431]

I got an air fryer for Christmas and I'm considering taking it back since of the danger of acrylamide. I'm surprised this isn't included in these videos but this seems to be the dirty little secret with air fryers - they lower the fat but cause cancer causing substances in starchy food due to the high temperates. I'll take low and slow in the over and avoid the cancer risk.

[@ThePanacon]

How's an air fryer different from a regular oven? If that's your concern you might not use an oven at all. Starchy food is supposed to be cooked on lower heat, there's a threshold which shouldn't be crossed. Speaking of starchy food, it's possible to reduce the starch in food as potatoes by keeping them in water after peeling and cutting and drying them up with a kitchen towel prior to cooking. That's how it's done and don't exceed 350 fahrenheit or 175° Celsius and you're good.

[@allisongreaves9155]

31st March 2022 shows that it is reduced by 75-90%. Frying food causes more than using the air fryer. I politely suggest you do more research as when I read your comment it did panic me slightly.

[@jodyel]

I live with my elderly parents in a small house...1200 sq. ft. and there is just no room for one. My parents will not give up their microwave or toaster oven, both of which sit on the counters. And I dare not try to use one in my bedroom. So it will have to wait until or if I ever get my own place again. 😟😟

[@Rocky-tz4xp]

And hr made a fotunr

[@allsopp56]

I can't find paper to fit my airfryer

[@dextercool]

Please keep putting °C as well as °F for European watchers, thanks 😅

[@debeeriz]

i think the name gives people the wrong impression, it is a fan assisted convection oven and not a frying pan, eg you dont fry you bake

[@francesvandenbergh3118]

mistake number 8...I use tinfoil containers rather than parchment paper as I can wash and reuse them...

[@jean1228]

The tips are helpful but the constant running commercial for your own products was a turn off.

[@joesmoke9624]

Not much room in one to cook for a family. The food you used is junk too.

[@brianwilliam4870]

Im vegan lol

[@lovelearning7467]

So what?

[@brianwilliam4870]

@lovelearning7467 you got a lot of things in your book for meat

[@empoweredcooks]

@brianwilliam4870 have you watched this video? Vegan Air Fryer Recipes (they are amazing) kzbin.info/www/bejne/bIOumGmfpcl8rpo - my vegan friend Ali, from @plantwhys taught me all the ways!

[@300876mina]

I´m carnivore, so?

[@judithdiehr9293]

HOW ABOUT CODES THAT SAY " PREHEAT| BEEP BEEP BEEP, TOUCH ALL BUTTONS GET NO CHANGE. UNPLUG GET NO CHANGE,,,, FRIDIGDAIR BRANT HOW TO RESET?