Why does nobody mention preheating an air fryer for frozen fries?

I spent six months making soggy frozen fries in my air fryer at 380 for 15 minutes, thinking that was just how they came out. Then my buddy Dave told me to preheat the basket for 3 minutes first at my usual temp on a Sunday afternoon. Now they're actually crispy and it's the only way I do it. Has anyone else been skipping the preheat step without even knowing it?

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noah_barnes3d ago

Preheating made all the difference for me too, I didn't realize how much steam was building up in a cold basket until I tried it. Crispy on the outside, soft inside, just like I wanted all along.