Deep-frying at home isn’t rocket science, but it does present a challenge: what to do with all that oil afterward. This oil reuse routine is worth considering, but if you’d rather not manage a pot of boiling oil, an air fryer is your next best option. Air fryer fries, even frozen grocery store fries , come out surprisingly good, but they don’t reach the heights of their deep-fried counterparts. Air-fried fries typically come out drier with a less even crisp than ones submerged in hot fat. Perfectly edible, but we can do better. 7 Best Air Fryers, Out of 20 Tested To bridge the gap, an air fryer specialist shared his tips for taking fries from mediocre to the crispy, golden ones you’d get from a restaurant
