French Fries
A short home-style guide to French Fries, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Potato (Aloo)No potato? Use sweet potato or turnip (shaljam).
The usual way: fried
- Cut potatoes into sticks, soak in water and dry well.
- Fry twice until golden, then salt.
In the air fryer (about 30 min)
- Cut potatoes into sticks, soak in water for 30 minutes and dry well.
- Toss with a spoon of oil and air fry at 200°C for 18 to 22 minutes, shaking twice, until golden.
- Salt while hot.
Air fryer tip: Dry the potatoes really well and don't fill the basket more than halfway, or they steam instead of crisping.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.