Crispy and dry air fryer French fries! A classic that we can make without the smell of frying and in a lighter version thanks to the air fryer. The recipe is perfect.
A simple, light side dish that, thanks to the air fryer, is prepared in just a few minutes, minimizing fats, resulting in lighter, more digestible, and healthier fries, while maintaining perfect golden crispness on the outside and great softness on the inside.
They are easy to prepare and can be customized with different seasonings that we will see later. Today, we will talk about the basic recipe for simple air fryer fries to enjoy as a snack with friends or as a side dish for main courses of meat or fish.
There are various tips to achieve appreciable results with the air fryer, one of which is not to overfill the cooking basket and remember to move the fries at least a couple of times. The size you cut the potato slices into is also very important, try to cut them all the same size and thickness.
Air fryer French fries may be different from those fried in oil, but they still offer a crunchy and flavorful texture with a lower fat content. Keep in mind that frying without oil is not really frying, although the final result is appreciated even by the most demanding people.
Follow my step-by-step photo recipe to cook crispy and delicious air fryer fries easily, you will not be disappointed, trust me!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 30 Minutes
- Preparation time: 5 Minutes
- Portions: 4 People
- Cooking methods: Air Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 220.30 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 34.98 (g) of which sugars 1.64 (g)
- Proteins 4.10 (g)
- Fat 7.68 (g) of which saturated 1.09 (g)of which unsaturated 6.35 (g)
- Fibers 4.20 (g)
- Sodium 787.31 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 180 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
Crispy and Dry Air Fryer French Fries
- 28 oz potatoes (weight when cleaned)
- to taste olive oil
- to taste salt
Tools
- Air Fryers
- Air Fryer Paper
Steps
Air Fryer French Fries
Here’s how to cook crispy air fryer French fries: wash the potatoes, peel them, and then wash them again, thoroughly.
Place the potatoes in a bowl full of cold water for about ten minutes.
Drain the potatoes and cut them into sticks, then place them back in water.
Let the potatoes rest, immersed in water for at least 30 minutes, taking care to change the water at least 3 times during the time period.
This way, you will remove the starch, resulting in crispier fries.
After the indicated time, drain the potato sticks and pat them dry with a clean cloth.
Put the potato sticks in a bowl and season them with extra virgin olive oil, mix well to coat all the potatoes with the oil.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer’s basket, ensuring they do not overlap too much, and cook at 392°F (200°C) for 15/20 minutes, stirring them halfway through cooking.
During cooking, shake them a couple of times to even out the cooking.
Check that the inside is soft and fully cooked and that the surface is nicely golden, otherwise continue for a few more minutes.
Once ready, salt the air fryer French fries to taste and serve them with your favorite sauce.
Enjoy your meal.
Tips
I used just a little olive oil for seasoning before cooking, but they can also be made in a spiced or flavored version by enriching them with rosemary or other herbs, or with paprika or other spices. Let your imagination run wild!
Cooking times may vary depending on the air fryer. Check from time to time for optimal cooking.
Not only might the times vary slightly based on the size of the potatoes.
Air fryer potatoes can be stored for 1 day in the refrigerator inside a container. Before serving them again, they should be reheated by putting them back in the air fryer for a few minutes.
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