How to make light and crispy fries in the air fryer?

Name: How to make light and crispy fries in the air fryer?
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 48 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: En
Ingredients: 10.5 oz potatoes; 1 tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 pinch of salt; 1 pinch of black pepper; 1 tsp paprika

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Side dish

Very Easy

48 min

233 Kcal

Air fryer fries are a great option for anyone looking for a healthier, more practical side dish. But how do you make them light and crispy? Although they’re very simple to prepare, a few steps are essential for great results. There’s a secret ingredient that makes the fries crispy, but don’t worry—you probably already have it at home. Then simply serve them with yogurt sauce, barbecue sauce, ketchup, mayonnaise, or another sauce of your choice. Discover this wonderful recipe and surprise everyone at home!

Ingredients

10.5 oz potatoes
1 tsp baking soda
1 tbsp olive oil
1 pinch of salt
1 pinch of black pepper
1 tsp paprika

Materials

cutting board
knife
bowl
1 clean dish towel

Preparation

Preparation3 min

Waiting time30 min

Cook time15 min

Wash and dry the potatoes. There's no need to peel them.
Cut the potatoes into equal-sized pieces. This will ensure even cooking.
Soak the potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes (this is to remove excess starch).
After this time, drain the potatoes and dry them thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Put the potatoes in a bowl. Add the bicarbonate of soda and mix.
Then add the olive oil and mix again. Now add your preferred seasonings. We used salt, pepper, and paprika. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
Distribute the potatoes in the Air Fryer basket, without overlapping them, so that they cook evenly. Set to 390°F/200°C for 15 to 20 minutes. Remember to shake the basket halfway through.
Taste one to see if it’s crispy. They’re ready. Serve with the sauce of your choice.

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FAQ ❓

What types of potatoes should I use for this recipe?

Use firm-fleshed potatoes such as Asterix, Baraka, Bintje, Agria, or Artemis.

Why do the potatoes need to be soaked?

We soak the potatoes to remove excess starch, which helps keep them from becoming sticky and makes them crispier.

What’s the secret ingredient for crispy fries?

Every step is important, but baking soda is essential. It helps break down the pectin on the surface of the potatoes, creating a rougher, crispier surface.

Which seasonings can I use?

Follow this order: add the baking soda and mix, then add the olive oil and mix. Next, add your favorite seasonings: salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, herbes de Provence, and so on.