#1 Do I put the tray into basket and then add fries or fries in first and then tray on top of fries?
The tray goes in first with fries on top.
#2 How can I prevent food like falafel from getting stuck to grill? I've tried spraying oil but that doesn't work.
I do not know falafel. I have never cooked or eaten it, sorry. Food without coatings I spray with a butter based cooking spray and have not had any problems with sticking.
Yes. You can fry anything you normally would. Just be aware this is a small oven. Maybe will hold 5-6 wings or abt 3 whole wings. Makes crispy chicken w/out using a lot of oil.
#4 Does it make a noise when done? If so can you prevent this?
It makes a bell sound when the timer completed. I don't believe you can prevent this and I would not want to since it tells me that it is done cooking.
I believe you would need something on the bottom underneath the cookies if you were to attempt. So the cookies don’t fall through the grates
#6 Does the timer have a clicking noise before it dings to notify time is up?
It kind of clicks like an old school egg timer.
#7 Can you pull out the basket tray to check on food without interrupting the timing cycle?
You can check on the food, but the timer continues. That's not a big deal, because it will not take long to check on the food, just keep it in a little longer.
#8 Does it need to pre-heat before you start cooking?
No need to pre-heat. Just set the temperature you want and start cooking!