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Rant: I bought a $40 silicone basket insert thinking it was a game changer
It just blocks the airflow and makes everything soggy, so my fries came out limp. What's a better way to cook smaller stuff without it falling through the grate?
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bettyfox16d ago
Those silicone things are a total trap, I fell for one a few years back. You need something with holes, not a solid wall. Try a perforated pizza pan or a grill basket made of metal. They let the hot air move around the food so it actually gets crispy instead of steaming. I ruined a batch of onion rings the same way before I figured it out. The metal ones are cheap and they last forever.
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the_avery16d ago
Oh man, @bettyfox, you just described my sad, soggy french fry disaster from last week! That silicone tray turned my crispy potatoes into a steamy mess, like they took a hot bath. I'm definitely hunting for a metal basket now before I waste more good food.
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wilson.kelly16d ago
My old pizza pan with the holes works perfect for fries. Got it at a yard sale for like two bucks.
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