This air fryer French fries recipe includes a cold water-hot water soaking trick that produces super crispy French fries. Made with just four ingredients, these fries rival traditional fries but use a fraction of the oil. Serve with burgers, steak, or chicken with something to dip them in, like honey mustard, spicy ketchup, or garlic aioli.
Ingredients
- 1 pound russet potatoes , peeled
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 0.5 teaspoons kosher salt
Instructions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.
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Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
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Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
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Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
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Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.
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