Crispy Potatoes (Viral Hack)
Crispy Potatoes (Viral Hack)
Ingredients
- 4 potatoes, medium-sized, such as Russet or Maris Piper
- 2 teaspoons peri peri seasoning, or your favorite seasoning, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Do not peel them at this stage. Place the raw, unpeeled potatoes directly into the freezer. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Once frozen solid, remove the potatoes from the freezer and allow them to thaw completely at room temperature. This will take approximately 1-2 hours depending on their size and room temperature. The potatoes will become soft and pliable.
⏱️ 120 min
- 3
Once thawed, peel the skin from each potato. The skin should come off very easily.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Gently break each peeled potato in half. The texture will be soft and somewhat gelatinous, making them easy to break rather than cut.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. Place the potato halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown and crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 190
- 6
Once cooked, transfer the crispy potatoes to a serving dish. Immediately sprinkle generously with peri peri seasoning or your preferred seasoning, tossing gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Crispy Potatoes (Viral Hack)
- 4 potatoes, medium-sized, such as Russet or Maris Piper
- 2 teaspoons peri peri seasoning, or your favorite seasoning, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Do not peel them at this stage. Place the raw, unpeeled potatoes directly into the freezer. Freeze for at least 3 hours, or preferably overnight, until completely solid.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Once frozen solid, remove the potatoes from the freezer and allow them to thaw completely at room temperature. This will take approximately 1-2 hours depending on their size and room temperature. The potatoes will become soft and pliable.
⏱️ 120 min - 3
Once thawed, peel the skin from each potato. The skin should come off very easily.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Gently break each peeled potato in half. The texture will be soft and somewhat gelatinous, making them easy to break rather than cut.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Preheat your air fryer to 190°C. Place the potato halves in the air fryer basket in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd them. Cook for 18-20 minutes, or until beautifully golden brown and crispy on the outside.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 190 - 6
Once cooked, transfer the crispy potatoes to a serving dish. Immediately sprinkle generously with peri peri seasoning or your preferred seasoning, tossing gently to coat.
⏱️ 1 min