Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
Introduction
Time: 20 minutes (plus 15 minutes prep)
Serves: 2-4
Recipe Type: Side
Ingredients
●4 large red potatoes
●1 tsp onion salt
●1 ½ tbsp rapeseed oil
Preparation
1.Peel the potatoes and cut into matchsticks (approx 1cm wide).
2.Rinse well to remove the starch and soak in cold water for 10 minutes.
3.Drain and dry completely with paper towels.
4.Toss the fries in the oil and onion salt and place onto the crisper plate.
5.Select the fries function and cook for the preset time and temperature of 195°c and 20 minutes.
6.Serve immediately.
The Secret to Getting Homemade Air Fryer Chips Shatteringly Crispy
If you are making fries from scratch using fresh British potatoes (like Maris Piper), throwing them straight into the basket will result in a limp, soggy texture. Follow this foolproof 3-step science method for a flawless crunch:
1. Soak to Remove Starch: After cutting your potatoes into even fry shapes, submerge them in a bowl of cold water for at least 30 minutes. This draws out the excess surface starch, which is the primary culprit behind soggy fries.
2. Bone-Dry is Crucial: Drain the fries and pat them completely dry with kitchen paper. If they are wet when they hit the oil and heat, they will steam instead of fry.
3. The Light Oil Toss: Toss the dry spuds in just one tablespoon of oil before placing them in your COSORI air fryer basket. The high-speed hot air will seize that oiled exterior instantly, sealing in the fluffy middle while building a spectacular crisp shell!
Do You Need to Add Oil to Frozen French Fries in an Air Fryer?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions by UK home cooks, and answering it directly builds great snippet authority:
The Short Answer: Absolutely not! Standard store-bought frozen fries (like McCain) have already been par-fried in oil before being flash-frozen.
The Cooking Trick: Plunge them straight from the freezer into your preheated COSORI air fryer basket at 200°C. As the hot air circulates, it will naturally draw out that embedded oil, frying the chips in their own fats. To ensure an even, golden crunch across the entire batch, make sure to give the basket a vigorous shake when your COSORI machine sounds its SHAKE reminder halfway through!
COSORI DUAL AIR FRYER REVIEW | By: Kerrie Jervis
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