Why is everyone crowding the basket like it's a full sheet pan

I keep seeing posts where people dump a whole pound of fries or six chicken thighs in at once and then complain about soggy results. The whole point of an air fryer is hot air moving around, and if you pack it tight, it just steams. I learned this the hard way after 3 tries of limp broccoli, then I did half the amount in two batches and it came out perfect. It takes longer but you actually eat the food instead of tossing it. Has anyone else noticed this pattern in every recipe video lately?

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alicecooper1mo ago

You ever try cooking a single layer and actually shaking the basket halfway through? Night and day difference, people just want to set it and forget it but that's not how hot air works.