The best microwaves that can air-fry serve up crispy french fries, chicken nuggets, and more, based on CR's lab tests.

I made french fries and chicken skewers in both my air fryer and my IKEA 3-in-1 microwave, and the results surprised me.

Frozen french fries don't have to be bland and textureless. If you're trying to make crunchy french fries with great flavor, try adding this surprising step.

After finding the best ways to cook frozen French fries, an air fryer method tied for first place. Here’s why we recommend the Instant Pot Vortex Plus Air Fryer for crispy, evenly cooked results.

I got hands-on with IKEA's new GÅTEBO 3-in-1 microwave — here’s my first impressions ...

Frozen french fries may have a reputation for being subpar, but even some restaurants like Shake Shack have chosen to stick with frozen fries with great results. They are easy and straightforward, ...

Allie has been Lifehacker’s Food Writer since 2021. She earned her bachelor’s degree at Ithaca College in drama and studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to earn her diploma in Pastry and ...

At Food & Wine, we rarely favor frozen over fresh — but we make an exception for french fries. Most frozen fries are par-cooked (often double-fried) and coated in a thin layer of starch and sugar, ...