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Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries
20m
Serves 1
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Crispiest Air Fryer French Fries
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20m
Serves 1
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Directions
1
Cover a frozen bag of thick cut French fries with water.
2
Let the fries sit in water for 30 seconds.
3
Drain off the water.
4
Cover the fries with a lid and shake aggressively until they look like they have a rough, starchy exterior.
5
Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
6
Air fry the fries at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 minutes.
7
Shake the fries halfway through cooking.
8
Optionally, add a little melted beef fat.
Ingredients
1 bag thick cut French fries
water
melted beef fat
Equipment
air fryer
lid
microwave
Tips
Cover with water and let sit 30 seconds.
Shake aggressively after draining water until they look rough.
Microwave the fries for 5 minutes before air frying.
Shake halfway through air frying.
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