Description
Crispy golden french fries elevate home cooking with restaurant-quality crunch from your air fryer. Perfectly seasoned potato strips deliver irresistible flavor that will make you crave this simple, quick side dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 russet potatoes
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) black pepper
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) paprika
Dipping Sauce:
- Ketchup
Instructions
- Prepare russet potatoes by thoroughly washing and peeling, then slice into uniform strips approximately ¼-inch thick to ensure consistent cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Submerge potato strips in cold water for a minimum of 30 minutes to extract excess starch, which promotes better texture and crunchiness when air frying.
- Drain potato strips completely and thoroughly pat dry using a clean kitchen towel, eliminating moisture to guarantee crisp exterior during cooking.
- Transfer dried potato strips to a mixing bowl and incorporate olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika, ensuring even seasoning coverage.
- Activate air fryer and preheat to 375°F, creating an ideal cooking environment for achieving golden-brown exterior and tender interior.
- Arrange seasoned potato strips in a single layer within air fryer basket, avoiding overcrowding to facilitate proper heat circulation and even cooking.
- Cook potatoes for 15-20 minutes, pausing midway to vigorously shake basket, promoting uniform browning and preventing potential sticking.
- Once fries reach desired golden-brown color and crispy texture, carefully extract from air fryer and allow brief cooling period before serving alongside preferred dipping sauce.
Notes
- Starch Removal Technique: Soaking potatoes in cold water helps eliminate excess starch, ensuring crispier and more restaurant-quality fries.
- Moisture Control: Thoroughly drying potato strips with a clean kitchen towel prevents sogginess and promotes optimal crispiness in air fryer.
- Seasoning Strategy: Experiment with different spice combinations like smoked paprika, herbs, or chili powder to create unique flavor profiles while maintaining classic french fry appeal.
- Batch Cooking Wisdom: Cook fries in single layers without overcrowding to guarantee even browning and consistent texture throughout the batch.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Air Frying
- Cuisine: French Cuisine
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg