Airfried Fries (Joshua Weissman Inspired)
Airfried Fries (Joshua Weissman Inspired)
Ingredients
- 2 Russet potatoes, large
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed water, for boiling and rinsing
- 1 tablespoon oil, or 2 tablespoons, to lightly coat fries
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or a good pinch
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or a good pinch
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or a good pinch
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 2 large Russet potatoes. Using a mandoline or a knife, carefully cut the potatoes into uniform fry shapes. Fine-tune the cuts with a knife for consistency if desired.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Place the cut fries into a bowl of cold water. Rinse them thoroughly under running cold water until the water runs clear. This step is crucial for removing excess starch. Drain the water completely.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Transfer the rinsed fries to a pot. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil and continue to boil the potatoes for exactly 5 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 4
Drain the boiled potatoes very well. Spread them out onto a wire rack lined with paper towels. Use additional paper towels to pat the fries completely dry. Ensuring the fries are as dry as possible is key to achieving crispiness. This drying process should take about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Place the dried fries into a large bowl. Add a good amount of oil, ensuring all the fries are lightly coated. Season with a good pinch of salt, a good pinch of garlic powder, a good pinch of onion powder, and a good pinch of paprika. Toss the fries well to distribute the seasoning evenly.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 7
Arrange a single layer of seasoned fries in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crisping. Air fry for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375
- 8
After 10 minutes, remove the basket and shake the fries vigorously to redistribute them. Continue to air fry for another 5 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy to your liking. Repeat this process with any remaining seasoned fries, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375
- 9
Once all fries are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Add more salt to taste and toss one last time. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Airfried Fries (Joshua Weissman Inspired)
- 2 Russet potatoes, large
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- as needed water, for boiling and rinsing
- 1 tablespoon oil, or 2 tablespoons, to lightly coat fries
- as needed salt, for seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, or a good pinch
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, or a good pinch
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika, or a good pinch
Instructions
- 1
Peel the 2 large Russet potatoes. Using a mandoline or a knife, carefully cut the potatoes into uniform fry shapes. Fine-tune the cuts with a knife for consistency if desired.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Place the cut fries into a bowl of cold water. Rinse them thoroughly under running cold water until the water runs clear. This step is crucial for removing excess starch. Drain the water completely.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Transfer the rinsed fries to a pot. Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and cover the potatoes with water. Bring the water to a rolling boil and continue to boil the potatoes for exactly 5 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 4
Drain the boiled potatoes very well. Spread them out onto a wire rack lined with paper towels. Use additional paper towels to pat the fries completely dry. Ensuring the fries are as dry as possible is key to achieving crispiness. This drying process should take about 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Place the dried fries into a large bowl. Add a good amount of oil, ensuring all the fries are lightly coated. Season with a good pinch of salt, a good pinch of garlic powder, a good pinch of onion powder, and a good pinch of paprika. Toss the fries well to distribute the seasoning evenly.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat your air fryer to 375°F.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 7
Arrange a single layer of seasoned fries in the air fryer basket. Avoid overcrowding to ensure even cooking and crisping. Air fry for 10 minutes.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 375 - 8
After 10 minutes, remove the basket and shake the fries vigorously to redistribute them. Continue to air fry for another 5 minutes, or until the fries are golden brown and crispy to your liking. Repeat this process with any remaining seasoned fries, working in batches if necessary.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 375 - 9
Once all fries are cooked, transfer them to a serving bowl. Add more salt to taste and toss one last time. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
⏱️ 2 min