Air Fryer French Fries
Want to make almost fat-free French fries that have the perfect crispy texture and that tastes like store-bought deep-fried French fries? Then air frying is the best solution you've got!
Ingredients
- 5 count russet potatoes peeled and cut into strips
- 2 liters cold water
- 1.5 tablespoons oil I used sesame oil
Seasoning:
- As per your taste Salt and/or cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Cut the potatoes into strips and soak them in water for at least 15 minutes. More is fine too.
- Drain the potatoes, rinse with cold water, and dry it with paper towels or a kitchen towel.
- Meanwhile preheat the air fryer. Please follow the instructions of the brand of air fryer you are using.
- Once preheated adjust the temperature to 380F/190C and press Start/Pause.
- Add oil to the potato slices and toss well until they are evenly coated.
- Add the potatoes to the air fryer basket. Do not crowd the basket. Place the potatoes in a single layer. If you have more air fry it in the next batch.
- Select the French Fries option, change the time to 28 minutes, and press Start/Pause.
- Make sure you shake the basket once halfway through cooking. See how well it is cooked and adjust the time accordingly.
- Once done cooking, remove the basket and season the fries with your choice of herbs, spices and salt.
- Serve with ketchup.
Notes
- The time it takes to fry the potatoes depends upon the quantity of the potatoes you add to the basket. The first batch took 28 minutes while the second batch which had only half as much as potatoes as the first batch took only 23 minutes to get the perfect color and texture.
- The temperature of the air fryer and the time it takes to cook will vary according to the brand of air fryer you are using. So keep that in mind while trying out the recipes. All the settings, temperature, and time I write about will be based on the Innsky Air Fryer that I am using.
Taste & Texture
I can't believe that these crispy French fries came out of an air fryer and were made with the least amount of oil possible. The kids devoured it and I didn't restrict them because it was not deep-fried in oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 5People | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.8g | Protein: 3.7g | Fat: 4.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.6g | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 711mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 1.1g
