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There's nothing like a portion of crispy, golden fries to accompany a main dish or even as a tasty snack. What if you could do this quickly, conveniently and in a healthier way, without losing the flavor and crispy texture? With the air fryer, you can prepare frozen fries simply and efficiently, without the need for excess oil.
Air fryer fries are irresistible and crispy, as if they were fried in oil, but with much less fat. We'll teach you the easiest way to make frozen fries in the air fryer so you always have a delicious option on hand.
Ingredients:
- 1 packet of frozen French fries (approximately 500g)
- Salt to taste
- Olive oil or spray oil (optional, to ensure even more crunchiness)
- Seasonings to taste (black pepper, garlic powder, or herbs are some suggestions)
Directions:
- Preheat the Airfryer: First, turn on your air fryer and preheat it to 200°C for about 3 to 5 minutes. This will help ensure that the fries cook evenly and become crispy.
- Preparing the Potatoes: Open the package of frozen fries and spread them out in the air fryer basket. There is no need to defrost the fries before cooking. Arrange them evenly in the basket, without crowding the basket, so that the hot air circulates well and the fries cook evenly. If you prefer, you can drizzle a little olive oil or cooking spray over the fries to increase crispiness, but this is optional.
- Cooking the Potatoes: Place the basket in the air fryer and set it to 400°F (200°C). Cooking time will vary depending on the model of your air fryer and the thickness of your potatoes, but it usually takes about 15 to 20 minutes. During the cooking time, it’s a good idea to stir the potatoes in the basket or shake the basket a few times (every 5 to 7 minutes) to ensure that they’re golden brown and crispy on all sides.
- Adjusting Salt and Seasoning: When the potatoes are golden brown and crispy, remove the basket from the air fryer and transfer the potatoes to a plate. At this point, season with salt to taste. If you prefer, you can add other seasonings such as black pepper, garlic powder or even herbs to give it a special touch.
- Serving: Serve your fries immediately, while they are still crispy. They are perfect to accompany burgers, steaks, sandwiches or simply as a snack.
Tips:
- Frozen Potato Variety: There are several frozen potato options on the market, such as potato sticks, wedges, or even rustic potatoes. Each type of potato may have a slightly different cooking time, so it's important to adjust the time as needed.
- For even crispier potatoes: If you like your potatoes extra crispy, you can increase the cooking time by 5 minutes, or even repeat the process for 2 to 3 minutes after the initial time.
- Avoid having too many potatoes in the basket: To ensure that the potatoes are crispy, avoid overcrowding the air fryer basket. If necessary, cook in smaller batches.
- Creative seasonings: Try adding seasonings like grated parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, or even a squeeze of lemon to create your own personalized version of your fries.
Benefits of Making French Fries in the Airfryer:
- Less fat: When you make fries in the air fryer, you use much less oil compared to traditional frying. This makes the dish healthier, without losing its crispiness.
- Practicality and speed: The air fryer reduces preparation time and does not require you to stand in front of the stove, stirring or waiting for the oil to heat up.
- Taste and texture: Air fryer fries maintain the flavor and crispy texture, similar to those fried in oil, but in a lighter way and without excess fat.