Air fryers have become kitchen essentials, promising crispy food without the oil and hassle of deep frying. When I bought my first air fryer, I thought it would be straightforward — plug it in, throw food in the basket, and enjoy perfectly crispy results every time. Turns out, there's a lot more to air frying than the marketing materials let on.

From dealing with stubborn grease buildup to discovering that silicone accessories can trigger your smoke alarm, I learned several lessons the hard way. Some of these discoveries improved my cooking, while others just saved me from ruining dinner or setting off alarms at midnight.

If you're considering one of the best air fryers, here are seven things I wish someone had told me before I started cooking.

Stop cooking dinner in shifts. Two indepen

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