Always use an oil spray to coat the crumbed food. This will ensure the crust sticks to the food and cooks to a golden brown. Spray the bottom of the perforated basket to make clean up time easier. Any crumbs that fall from the food can be wiped away easily.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eCrumbed food should be turned once during the cooking time Do not shake otherwise you risk all the crust falling off the food. Turn gently with a pair of kitchen tongs. Coat with oil spray again.