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How to cook this in airfyer

McCain Smiles are frozen potato snacks, so here's how to get them perfectly crispy in an air fryer:

McCain Smiles in Air Fryer

Temperature: 180–200°C (360–390°F) Time: 8–12 minutes No oil needed (they're pre-coated)

Steps

  1. Preheat your air fryer for 3–5 minutes at 180°C.
  2. Arrange the smiles in a single layer in the basket — don't stack or overlap them, or they'll steam instead of crisp.
  3. Cook at 180°C for 8 minutes, then flip each piece.
  4. Cook another 3–4 minutes until golden and crispy.
  5. Serve immediately — they lose crispiness fast.

Tips

  • Don't thaw them first; cook straight from frozen.
  • A light spray of oil (optional) gives extra crunch if your air fryer runs cool.
  • If cooking a large batch, do it in two rounds rather than piling them in.
  • Adjust time slightly based on your air fryer model — some run hotter than others. Check at the 8-minute mark.
The bag says "ready in 3 minutes" for a microwave, but air fryer takes a bit longer — the payoff is a much crispier result versus the soft texture you'd get from a microwave.

I have sprinkled, sprayed a little bit oil on the top and now I have kept it in the air fryer. Now I want to know that in the half time, should I turn that thing around and should I sprinkle that oil on the other side as well?

Yes, flip them at halftime — that's the right move.
As for the oil on the other side: a very light spray is fine, but not necessary. Here's the reasoning:
  • The bottom side (now facing up after flipping) has been sitting against the basket and may be slightly drier — a quick light spray helps it crisp up evenly.
  • But don't overdo it. Too much oil makes them greasy and soggy rather than crispy.
  • If you already sprayed one side generously, skip the second spray — there's enough oil redistributed from cooking.

Quick Rule of Thumb

  • Light first spray → do spritz the other side after flipping
  • Heavy first spray → skip it, they have enough
You're on the right track — flipping ensures both sides get direct hot air contact, which is the key to even crispiness. Enjoy your smiles! 😊
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