Crispiest Air-Fried French Fries

20m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Take a frozen bag of thick-cut French fries.
  2. 2Pour the fries into a container.
  3. 3Cover the fries with water.
  4. 4Let the fries sit in water for 30 seconds.
  5. 5Drain off the water from the fries.
  6. 6Cover the container with a lid.
  7. 7Shake the container aggressively until the fries look like they have a starchy coating.
  8. 8Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
  9. 9Transfer the microwaved fries into the air fryer basket.
  10. 10Air fry the fries at 400 de Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
  11. 11Shake the air fryer basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.
  12. 12Optionally, add a little melted beef fat to the fries.
  13. 13Season with salt.
  14. 14Toss the fries to coat them evenly.

Ingredients

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

Equipment

Container with lidMicrowaveAir fryerMixing bowl

Tips

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