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Crispy Air Fryer Homemade French Fries

groups3 servingsspeedEasycountertopsPrep: 15 minsskilletCook: 20 minsscheduleTotal: 35 minsoutdoor_grillAir-fried

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skilletInstruction

9 Steps Total
01
Preparation
00:01:00

Weigh and wash 1.5 kg russet potatoes thoroughly.

Ingredients:russet potatoes (1.5 kg)
Tools:kitchen scale
02
Preparation
00:01:21

Cut potatoes lengthwise into planks and then into even sticks.

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Watch out

Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate, avoiding some being burnt while others are raw.

Ingredients:russet potatoes
Tools:knifecutting board
03
Waiting Time
00:02:03

Place cut fries in a bowl, fill with cold water, drain and repeat until water is clear. Cover with hot tap water and let soak for 10 minutes, then drain.

Ingredients:russet potatoes
Tools:bowl
04
Preparation
00:02:49

Dry potatoes thoroughly using paper towels or a lint-free towel.

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Watch out

Potatoes must be completely dry before oiling, otherwise they will become soggy and oil won't adhere properly.

Ingredients:russet potatoes
Tools:paper towel
05
Active Cooking
00:03:10

Place dried potatoes back into a dry bowl and gently toss with 1 tbsp avocado oil until evenly coated.

Ingredients:russet potatoesavocado oil (1 tbsp)
Tools:bowl
06
Active Cooking
00:03:26

Transfer the oiled potatoes into the air fryer basket, arranging them so air can flow through.

Ingredients:russet potatoes
Tools:air fryer
07
Active Cooking
00:03:31

Cook at 350°F for 5-10 minutes until potatoes go from white to blonde in color.

local_fire_department350°F / 5-10 minutes
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Preheat and set the temperature correctly so fries cook evenly.

Tools:air fryer
08
Active Cooking
00:03:45

Transfer fries back to the bowl, toss with 1 more tbsp avocado oil, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp garlic powder.

Ingredients:avocado oil (1 tbsp)Salt (0.5 tsp)garlic powder (0.25 tsp)
Tools:bowl
09
Active Cooking
00:04:07

Put seasoned fries back into the air fryer basket and cook at 400°F for 10-20 more minutes, tossing every 5 minutes until crispy and golden.

local_fire_department400°F / 10-20 minutes
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Watch out

High heat at 400°F can burn fries quickly if not tossed every 5 minutes otherwise they will burn.

Tools:air fryer

groceryAll Ingredients

russet potatoes1.5 kg
avocado oil2 tbsp
Salt0.5 tsp
garlic powder0.25 tsp

blenderAll Tools Needed

kitchen scaleknifecutting boardbowlpaper towelair fryer