Why does nobody talk about how air fryers make roasted veggies taste like candy?

My neighbor Linda, who's 72 and has been cooking since forever, handed me a tuft of her air fryer broccoli at our block party last Saturday and I swear it tasted like caramelized candy, not vegetables. She said she just tossed them in a little oil and garlic powder then let them go at 375 for 12 minutes, no fancy seasonings or tricks. Has anyone else had a veggie turn so sweet in the air fryer that it felt wrong?

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johnson.river4d ago

Tbh I had the same thing happen with cauliflower last week. Tossed it in a little olive oil and salt then 10 minutes at 380 and it tasted almost like candy.

julia_carter614d ago

Cauliflower is weirdly good at being sweet when you roast it right. That caramelization hits different than I expected the first time. Might have to try your timing next time I make it.

sean_barnes244d ago

My buddy roasted some last week and swore it tasted like candy.