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How to Re-Crisp Stale Snacks in Your Air Fryer

After putting two different everyday appliances to the test to find out which one could revive stale chips, I landed on this quick and easy method for re-crisping potato chips. Bonus: It works wonderfully for reviving other snack foods, like Cheetos and tortilla chips, too.
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