Remember when frozen fries were the only easy option? | Air Fryer Recipes - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

Keith White · 2026-04-20T04:05:06.123732+00:00

I spent about $80 on a fancy mandoline slicer a couple years back, thinking I'd make perfect homemade fries all the time. It just sat in the drawer because cleaning it was a huge pain, and I went back to the bag. Now with the air fryer, I just chop potatoes with a regular knife, toss them in oil, and they come out amazing. What's one kitchen gadget you bought that your air fryer made totally pointless?

sanchez.ivan5mo ago

You're right about the cleaning, but a mandoline is still way faster than a knife for thin, even slices. I use mine for things like potato gratin or quick pickles. It has its place if you need perfect uniformity.

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xenam845mo ago

That mandoline is a nightmare to clean, right? I ended up selling mine online for half what I paid. A sharp chef's knife gets you 95% of the way there for fries, and you just rinse it off.

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blake_owens5mo ago

My expensive mandoline met the same dusty fate.

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