Totally! It's amazing how the right tool can change a texture enough to win someone over. That crispy outside from the air fryer or the shred from the instant pot makes all the difference. Both are perfect examples of a kitchen hack that just works.
Convinced my sister to try roasted cauliflower after she spent years hating it. Tossed the florets in olive oil and salt, roasted them until the edges got dark and crispy. She tried one piece as a joke and finished the whole tray. Now she asks me to make it every time she visits, says it tastes like fancy restaurant food.