Crispiest Air-Fried French Fries

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take a frozen bag of thick-cut French fries.
  2. 2Take a frozen bag of thick-cut French fries.
  3. 3Take a frozen bag of thick-cut French fries.
  4. 4Pour the fries into a container.
  5. 5Pour the fries into a container.
  6. 6Pour the fries into a container.
  7. 7Cover the fries with water.
  8. 8Cover the fries with water.
  9. 9Cover the fries with water.
  10. 10Let the fries sit in water for 30 seconds.
  11. 11Let the fries sit in water for 30 seconds.
  12. 12Let the fries sit in water for 30 seconds.
  13. 13Drain off the water from the fries.
  14. 14Drain off the water from the fries.
  15. 15Drain off the water from the fries.
  16. 16Cover the container with a lid.
  17. 17Cover the container with a lid.
  18. 18Cover the container with a lid.
  19. 19Shake the container aggressively until the fries look like they have a starchy coating.
  20. 20Shake the container aggressively until the fries look like they have a starchy coating.
  21. 21Shake the container aggressively until the fries look like they have a starchy coating.
  22. 22Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
  23. 23Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
  24. 24Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
  25. 25Transfer the microwaved fries into the air fryer basket.
  26. 26Transfer the microwaved fries into the air fryer basket.
  27. 27Transfer the microwaved fries into the air fryer basket.
  28. 28Air fry the fries at 400 de Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  29. 29Air fry the fries at 400 de Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  30. 30Air fry the fries at 400 de Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  31. 31Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
  32. 32Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
  33. 33Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
  34. 34Optionally, add a little melted beef fat to the fries.
  35. 35Optionally, add a little melted beef fat to the fries.
  36. 36Optionally, add a little melted beef fat to the fries.
  37. 37Season with salt.
  38. 38Season with salt.
  39. 39Season with salt.
  40. 40Toss the fries to coat them evenly.
  41. 41Toss the fries to coat them evenly.
  42. 42Toss the fries to coat them evenly.

Ingredients

  • 1 bag Thick-cut French fries
  • 1 bag Thick-cut French fries
  • 1 bag Thick-cut French fries
  • Water
  • Water
  • Water
  • Melted beef fat
  • Melted beef fat
  • Melted beef fat
  • Salt
  • Salt
  • Salt

Equipment

Container with lidMicrowaveAir fryerMixing bowl

Tips

  • For extra flavor, toss with melted beef fat and salt after air frying.