Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fries
- 1 bag frozen thick-cut French fries, such as Ore-Ida Classic Steak Fries (approx. 2 pounds)
- water, as needed, to cover
- 1 tablespoon melted beef fat, optional, for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the frozen thick-cut French fries into a microwave-safe container. Cover them completely with water and let them soak for 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Drain off all the water from the container. Then, cover the container with a lid and shake it aggressively for several seconds until the fries appear "roughed up" or "fluffy" on the surface. This creates a more textured surface for crisping.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Place the covered container of fries into a microwave and microwave for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Carefully remove the hot fries from the microwave and transfer them to an air fryer basket. Air fry the fries at 400°F for 15 minutes, ensuring to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400
- 5
Once air-fried to a golden crisp, transfer the fries to a bowl. Optionally, toss them with a drizzle of melted beef fat and a generous sprinkle of salt for enhanced flavor and crispiness.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
For the Crispy Fries
- 1 bag frozen thick-cut French fries, such as Ore-Ida Classic Steak Fries (approx. 2 pounds)
- water, as needed, to cover
- 1 tablespoon melted beef fat, optional, for tossing
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, optional, for seasoning
Instructions
- 1
Place the frozen thick-cut French fries into a microwave-safe container. Cover them completely with water and let them soak for 30 seconds.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Drain off all the water from the container. Then, cover the container with a lid and shake it aggressively for several seconds until the fries appear "roughed up" or "fluffy" on the surface. This creates a more textured surface for crisping.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Place the covered container of fries into a microwave and microwave for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Carefully remove the hot fries from the microwave and transfer them to an air fryer basket. Air fry the fries at 400°F for 15 minutes, ensuring to shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to promote even crisping.
⏱️ 15 min•🌡️ 400 - 5
Once air-fried to a golden crisp, transfer the fries to a bowl. Optionally, toss them with a drizzle of melted beef fat and a generous sprinkle of salt for enhanced flavor and crispiness.
⏱️ 1 min