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French fries in an air fryer basket

Air fryer French Fries

Crispy, Crunchy Air fryer French Fries are delicious and addictive appetizers, tasting like normal fried fries, but with much less fat.

Ingredients

  • Ice Coldwater
  • 2 large potatoes or as required - Thin, lengthwise, and even cuts
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Seasoning

  • Salt
  • Black pepper powder
  • Smoked Red paprika powder
  • Peri-Peri Powder
  • Grated Cheese

Instructions

  • Cut the potatoes and rinse them thoroughly.
    2 large potatoes or as required
    Cut Potatoes
  • Dip it in Ice Coldwater for at least 30 minutes.
    Ice Coldwater
    Potatoes Soaking in water
  • Now drain the water completely.
  • Pat the chips in a clean kitchen towel to remove any excess water
    Potatoes being pat dry on a towel
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200 Deg C.
  • Once heated add the potato chips into the basket.
    Potatoes being air fried
  • Add oil and evenly coat it.
    1 tablespoon oil
  • Spread the chips evenly. Do not overcrowd it and try to arrange it in a single layer.

Air Frying French Fries

  • Air Fry it to 200 Deg C for 15 minutes.
  • Shake the fries after halftime.
  • Do check after 10 minutes. We like our fries to be more crispy and brown and hence for me, it took 15 minutes. If you prefer less browning 10-12 minutes would be sufficient.

Baking French Fries in an oven

  • Pre-Heat the oven to 180 deg C / 360 Deg F.
  • Arrange the potatoes on a baking tray.
  • Drizzle oil and evenly coat it.
  • Bake the potatoes for 25-30 minutes turning in between.
  • Once you feel the chips are baked and getting brown, turn the heat on to 200 Deg C / 400 Deg F and broil the chips for the last 5 minutes.
  • Broil means you just keep the top rod on, it helps in getting the edges brown and crisp.
  • Once done, remove. One can add some salt or seasoning and serve it hot with Tomato Ketchup or any dips.
    Salt

Notes

  • 1 Cup = 235 ml, 1 tbsp= 15 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml
  • Please read above for tips and tricks for perfectly baked and crisp fries