food and cannot move towards the heating element. For most leftovers, an air-fryer-safe dish is a practical alternative.
Cooking Foods With Sticky Glazes
Foods coated in honey, barbecue sauce, or sugary marinades can leave stubborn residue. Foil may catch some of the drips, but sugary coatings can still burn if exposed to high heat for too long.
Use a temperature suitable for the recipe and avoid allowing excess sauce to pool beneath the food.
When You Should Avoid Foil
Foil isn’t always the best choice. Avoid using it when:
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