Improperly cooked home fries can be limp, greasy, or soggy and often over-browned. This problem arises when the surface starch absorbs nearby moisture and seals the surface. If you don't dry the potatoes, you won't get a dry surface that seals. Thankfully this problem can be alleviated by making home fries in an Air Fryer. Air fryers rely on the circulation of hot air instead of oil to produce crispy food. While they do use some oil (only a tablespoon or two), it's not enough to be absorbed into the potato.