Homemade Air Fryer French Fries
Sure you can open a bag of Ore-Idas and pop them in the microwave. But, to borrow a phrase, why not "Kick it up a notch?" Make your own home made fries in your air fryer. They will taste great. You will save money. And, it's much easier than you might think.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 Yukon gold potatoes
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 360°F for about 5 minutes.
- Wash and peel the potatoes.
- Cut potatoes into evenly sized fries, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Place the potato fries in a large bowl and cover them with cold water.
- Allow them to soak for 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- After soaking, drain the fries and pat them dry using a kitchen towel or paper towels.
- Place the dried fries back into the bowl and drizzle with avocado oil.
- Toss well to ensure all the fries are coated.
- Sprinkle salt over the oiled cut potatoes.
- Then, sprinkle pepper over them.
- Toss seasoned potatoes so you evenly distribute the salt and pepper.
- Carefully transfer the seasoned fries to the preheated air fryer basket.
- Arrange in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Cook the fries in the air fryer for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- When golden brown and cooked, remove the fries from the air fryer and let them cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- If you've cut up more potatoes than can fit in a single layer in your air fryer, you may need to cook them in batches.
- Don't forget to stand watch as the fries cook. You'll need to pull out and shake the basket every five minutes or so to ensure they cook evenly.
- Fries will shrink as they cook. So don't be surprised if, at the end, you end up with fewer fries or a smaller batch than you'd expected. That's why it's a good idea to cut more and bake them in batches. This way you'll have enough.
- Cooking times may vary depending on the model of your air fryer. Adjust accordingly.
- Serve the homemade air fryer fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce or as a side dish to your main meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 193kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 592mgPotassium: 719mgFiber: 4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer
Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.
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