Drying decides
After watering, no visible water film must remain. Moisture cools the surface and prevents a fast crust.
International daily cuisine Recipe
Air Fryer French Fries
Watering removes superficial starch, carefully drying prevents steam. In the air fryer, the pins first cook through and then get colour at higher temperature.
Total time
1 hr 13 min
Calories
270 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Easy
Why this recipe works
Crispy fries from fresh potatoes
Fresh air fryer fries need some preparation, but only a little oil. The decisive factor is even pins of about one centimeter in thickness and a not overcrowded basket. With a small device, the quantity in two portions is significantly better.
Air Fryer Recipes
Potatoes
Recipe
Air Fryer French Fries
Homemade fries from fresh potatoes are watered, thoroughly dried and cooked crispy with little oil in two temperature levels.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Cut potatoes
Peel or thoroughly wash potatoes and cut into about 1 cm thick, as even as possible.
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2
Rinse starch
Place potato batons in cold water, stir through and water for 30 minutes. Drain and rinse clean again.
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3
Dry completely
Spread French fries on a clean dishcloth and rub dry very thoroughly. Moist batons become soft in the basket.
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4
Thin enveloping
Mix potatoes first with starch, then work the oil evenly. Do not salt yet.
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5
Simmering
Preheat air fryer to 180 °C. Fill in fries and cook for 15 minutes, shake vigorously after 7 and 12 minutes.
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6
Cruspy browning
Increase the temperature to 200 °C and cook for another 8 to 13 minutes. Shake every 3 to 4 minutes and remove finished, thin batons earlier if necessary.
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7
Salting now
Place the fries in a bowl immediately, season with salt and peppers and parsley as desired and serve directly.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Air Fryer French Fries
Fill basket loosely
For particularly crispy fries, the basket should be at most half filled. Prepare large quantities better one after the other.
Shake multiple times
French fries are denser than potato cubes. Regular shaking dissolves clinging pins and brings new surfaces into the airflow.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Season with a mixture of peppers, dried thyme, garlic powder, cayenne pepper and salt.
Mix hot fries with 30 g finely grated parmesan and chopped parsley and serve without further aftercooking.
Nutrition per serving
270kcal
46.0 gCarbohydrates
5.0 gProtein
8.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Air Fryer French Fries
Often they are still moist, too thick cut or the basket is too full. Dry thoroughly, cook in portions and shake several times.
It is not mandatory, but often improves the surface of fresh potato batons. The water rinses loose starch; then the batons must dry completely.
It is best to cook directly after cooking. Salt first draws moisture to the surface and can brake the browning.
all-purpose potatoes combine a formally stable structure with a loose interior. Very waxy varieties remain more compact.
Frozen fries are usually pre-cooked and do not require watering. Use the package information and shake the basket several times.
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