Why Air-Fryer Vegetables Go Soft—and the Small Fixes That Help

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If air-fryer vegetables keep coming out soft, the answer is not always a higher temperature. Moisture, crowded pieces and uneven cuts can work against the moving hot air. A few changes to preparation and batch size may improve the texture without turning the edges dark.

Give the surface a chance to dry

Wash the vegetables and dry them thoroughly. Water clinging to the surface has to evaporate before browning can develop. Frozen vegetables have different moisture levels and may need their own tested directions, so do not expect them to behave exactly like fresh pieces.

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