Easy Crispy Crinkle Fries in the Air Fryer
Even kitchen novices can become great chefs in an instant! This homemade crinkle fries can enjoy a crispy taste at home with just a few simple steps.
The air fryer bakes healthily, looking golden and attractive. Combined with ketchup, deliciousness begins immediately!
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Ingredients Needed
Potato: It is the main part of French fries. The starch is processed to give the soft core and unique flavor, forming the basic taste.
Salt: It is used for preliminary seasoning to stimulate the taste of potato, promote the exudation of moisture, and is conducive to the formation of a crispy crust.
Oil: Spraying oil to form an oil film. It accelerates dehydration under the high temperature of the air fryer, making the crust golden and crispy and adding flavor.
Ketchup (optional): As a dipping sauce, the sweet and sour taste improves the taste richness and enriches the taste level.
Which Potato Should I Choose?
Recommended potato types
Yellow-heart potatoes: moderate starch content, delicate taste, easy to cook until crispy.
Red-skinned potatoes: red skin, moderate starch content, slightly sweet taste, compact texture.
Notes on choosing potatoes
Appearance: Choose potatoes with smooth skin, no scars or wormholes. Such potatoes are usually better inside and suitable for cooking.
Size: Choose potatoes of similar size, so that the fries cut out are of the same size and it is easy to control the baking time.
Freshness: Choose fresh potatoes, don't choose soft or sprouted potatoes, such potatoes have a good shape and taste when cooked.
Essential Tools
Air Fryer: The core tool, which can make French fries crispy without using a large amount of oil. It can be replaced by an oven.
Wavy Cutting Tool: Cut in a wavy shape to increase the visual effect. If there is no such tool, you can cut the strips manually.
Baking Paper: Prevent sticking to the pan and keep it clean. It can be replaced by tin foil.
Kitchen Paper: Absorb moisture to help make French fries crispy. It can be replaced by a clean towel or gauze.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Uneven Cutting: Cut evenly with a wavy tool to avoid cutting them too finely and affecting the taste and appearance.
Improper Soaking: Soak in clean water for 10 minutes. Neither too long nor too short, otherwise it will make the potatoes absorb too much water or fail to remove the starch.
Over-blanching/Under-blanching: 1-2 minutes. Adjust according to the thickness of the potatoes to ensure better taste during frying.
Water Not Dried: Absorb the water with kitchen paper to avoid too much water affecting the crispness of the French fries.
Too Much Oil or Too Little Oil: Spray a small amount. Too much oil will make the French fries greasy.
Incorrect Temperature/Time: Adjust according to the air fryer and the potatoes to prevent burning or not being cooked through.
No Preheating: Preheat the air fryer first to make the hot air distribute evenly, so that each part of the French fries can be heated evenly.
Placed Too Closely: Leave a certain space in the air fryer basket to ensure the free circulation of hot air, thus obtaining higher-quality French fries.
INGREDIENTS
MAIN INGREDIENTS
- 250 grams Potatoes
ACCESSORIES
- 2 grams Salt
- Olive Oil as needed (spray)
- Ketchup as needed (optional, for serving)
DIRECTIONS
STEP 1
After peeling 250 grams of potatoes, cut them into wavy strips with a wavy tool and put them into clean water to soak for 10 minutes.
STEP 2
Heat an appropriate amount of water in a pan and put the soaked potato strips into the pan, adding 2 grams of salt.
STEP 3
After blanching for 1-2 minutes, take them out and absorb the water with kitchen paper.
STEP 4
Spread the potato strips evenly on the baking paper and spray a little oil to prevent sticking.
STEP 5
Then put them into an air fryer preheated to 200 degrees. After baking for 10 minutes, turn them over and continue baking for 10 minutes.
STEP 6
When they turn golden on both sides and have a little burnt edge, it's done! It can be eaten with ketchup.
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Storage and Reheating Tips
Storage method
Room temperature (2-3 hours): Place in a ventilated place, avoid direct sunlight, and do not store for a long time.
Refrigeration (1-2 days): Seal well and place in the refrigerator, it will become soft.
Freezing (1-3 months): Separately pack in bags or boxes and place in the freezer to better keep crispness.
Heating tips
Air fryer: Preheat the refrigerated to 180℃, fry for 3-5 minutes, shake the basket halfway; preheat the frozen to 180℃, fry for 5-8 minutes, and also shake the basket.
Oven: Preheat the refrigerated to 200℃, bake for 4-6 minutes, spray with oil; preheat the frozen to 200℃, bake for 7-10 minutes, and turn over appropriately.
Recipe Variations
Seasoning variations:
Try adding cumin powder to give the fries a unique spice flavor.
Or sprinkle some minced garlic and chili powder to create a garlicky and slightly spicy taste.
Temperature variations:
If you like a crispier taste, you can extend the frying time appropriately.
If you prefer a softer taste, you can shorten the frying time to keep the inside of the fries moist.
Creative variations:
Use colored potatoes or add food coloring to increase visual appeal.
Add vegetables such as carrots and bell peppers to increase nutritional value.
Meal Pairing Recommendations
Classic Western Pairing
Pair with hamburgers, hot dogs, fried chicken, grilled wings, etc. The French fries are crispy, and they each have their own flavors. Dip them in ketchup, spicy mayonnaise and other sauces. The taste is rich. It is a common Western combination.
Salad Pairing
Pair with vegetable salad or potato salad to relieve greasiness and add freshness and nutrition. One is crispy and the other is soft. The taste is rich. It is suitable for health eaters.
Sauce Dipping Combination Pairing
Pair with ketchup, mayonnaise, cheese sauce, curry sauce, etc. Different dipping sauces bring diverse taste experiences and meet the needs of various tastes.
Soup Pairing
Pair with vegetable soup, cream mushroom soup, etc. The mellowness of the soup neutralizes the dry feeling of the French fries, makes the taste rich and improves the dining comfort.
Recipe analyzer
- Recipes: Easy Crispy Crinkle Fries in the Air Fryer
- Main Ingredients:1
- Servings per recipe:1
- Servings size:250 g
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Energy (calories)：193 kcal
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Protein：5.05 g
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Fat：0.23 g
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Carbohydrates：43.68 g
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Protein: 7%14 kcal
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Fat: 1%2 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 92%176 kcal
The ratio shows whether the proportion of both fatty acids in your diet is optimal. Red color means too much of Omega 6 or too little of Omega 3. The data are rounded off and approximate.
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