Tillie Doyle
Air fryers are a great way to make delicious, crispy French fries at home. The process is simple: cut potatoes into fries, toss them with oil and seasoning, and then cook in the air fryer. The key to getting them crispy is to make sure the fries aren't touching in the air fryer, so that the hot air can circulate and make them golden brown.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Potato preparation | Wash and peel potatoes, then slice into desired fry size. Try to keep the slices uniform so they cook evenly. |
| Potato seasoning | Toss the fries with olive oil, salt, and pepper. You can also add corn or arrowroot starch to make them crispier. |
| Air fryer temperature | Preheat the air fryer to 380ºF. |
| Air fryer cooking time | Air fry the potatoes for 10 minutes, then shake the basket and air fry for another 7-10 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fries and how crispy you want them. |
What You'll Learn
How to cut potatoes for fries
To cut potatoes for fries, first wash and peel the potatoes. Then, cut the potato in half lengthwise, and then into 1/4-inch slices. Cut the slices into 1/4-inch sticks. Try to keep the fries uniform so they cook and crisp evenly.
Next, fill a medium-sized bowl with cool water and let the sliced potatoes soak in the water for 15 minutes. After soaking, drain the water and dry the potatoes with a paper towel.
Now, add the sliced potatoes to a new bowl and drizzle with your desired oil. Toss the fries with the oil, making sure they are all coated. Season with salt and pepper, or other spices of your choice.
Finally, spread the cut potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. Give them space so the hot air can circulate and make them golden brown and crisp.
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How to season potato fries
To season potato fries, you can use a variety of spices and herbs. First, cut the potatoes into fries and soak them in cold water for 15-30 minutes. Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Then, add the potatoes to a bowl and drizzle with your desired oil. Toss the potatoes to coat them in oil, then add your chosen seasonings. Toss the potatoes again to ensure they are covered in oil and spices. You can season the fries with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, lemon zest, Parmesan, chilli powder, oregano, or Cajun seasoning.
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How to arrange potato fries in the air fryer
After you've cut your potatoes into fries, toss them with olive oil and salt, or the seasoning of your choice. Then, spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they're not touching and that there's a little space between each one. This will allow the hot air to circulate and make your fries golden brown and crispy. Don't cram them in! You may need to cook your fries in two batches to ensure they all get crispy.
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How long to cook potato fries for
To cook potato fries in an air fryer, you should first cut your potatoes into fries. You can peel the potatoes if you want to, but this is not necessary. Try to keep the fries uniform in size so that they cook evenly. Next, rinse the potatoes in cold water to remove some of the starch, which will help them get crispy. Then, pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Put the fries in a bowl and toss them with oil and seasoning. You can use any oil and seasoning you like, but olive oil, salt and pepper are all popular choices.
Once your fries are seasoned, spread them in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching. This will allow the hot air to circulate and make the fries golden brown and crisp. Preheat your air fryer to 380ºF and cook the fries for 10 minutes. Then, remove the basket and give the fries a shake. Put them back in the air fryer and cook for another 6-10 minutes, depending on how thick they are and how crispy you want them.
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How to serve potato fries
To serve potato fries, you should first cut the potatoes into fries. Then, rinse them in cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel. Next, toss the fries in a bowl with oil and season with salt and pepper. You can also add other spices if you'd like. Make sure the fries are evenly coated.
Spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching and that there is space between each one. Preheat the air fryer to 380ºF and cook the first batch. Air fry for 10 minutes, then remove the basket and give the fries a shake. Air fry for another 7-10 minutes, depending on how thick they are and how crispy you want them.
Once they are done, remove the fries from the air fryer and transfer them to a bowl. Serve while warm.
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Frequently asked questions
Wash and peel the potatoes, then cut them into fries. Soak the cut potatoes in water for 15 minutes, then drain and dry them. Toss the fries in a bowl with oil and season as you like.
Spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket, making sure they are not touching and have a little space between each one. This allows the hot air to circulate and make them crispy.
Preheat your air fryer to 380ºF.
Air fry the potatoes for 10 minutes, then give the basket a shake and air fry for another 7-10 minutes, depending on how thick they are and how crispy you want them.
