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@@RaechelSykes Not sure exactly. I would start by cutting the cooking time in half, and then add more time as needed, until they reach desired crispiness.
Oh my gosh. You are teaching an old timer (87) new tricks. I have never done much cooking, but our daughter gave us an air fryer and then I discovered you on RUclips. My first attempt was "grilled" cheese sandwiches. Using your techniques it turned out great. Then I tried frozen French fries and they also came out really good. So thanks for your enthusiastic presentations.
Ever since I came across your channel, I have been using my air fryer like crazy! I love your recipes and all of the tips and tricks. Thank you so much for helping me making my air fryer not a "dust catcher" anymore...
I agree with Dorothy !! Having a new cooking appliance means you should learn about it, it's different enough to come to an expert like FF and get it done the right time and use the techniques. Thanks FF, I subscribed to the Best teacher /cook and I have a Cosori, too !!
Cathy, these French Fries and your sauce are the best!!! My husband said he never had so perfect meal and was amazed to hear that no frying was involved. I used Russet potatoes and followed all your tips - they turned out just as they should be. Thank you very much for sharing and teaching us how to Air Fry! 👍😍🌹
I can confirm that this is the ultimate guide , thank you♥️ I just made some, but I bolied the potatoes a bit after the rinse and added paprika to the spice mix, they were PERFECT 😗👌🏻
This method works better than my usual method. I've always soaked my fries in the cold water, but never hot water. Love the hot water soak! Works much better. Cooking them for 5-10 minutes on 350 is like blanching fries in oil. Definitely my new favorite way to do fries. P. S. I don't use oil, but my fries hold seasoning without. Even healthier and I don't use oil for anything anymore.
This is a great receipt that has become pretty-much my standard. It is quite important to cut uniformly, soak and dry the fries. After 10 minutes in my Cosori Air Fryer, I add them back to the bowl and sprinkle in the seasonings, whatever I am in the mood for. One trick that I do sometimes because I read that McDonald's soaks its fries in beef stock--and I cannot be bothered to do that--is to add a dash of powdered beef bouillon to the seasoning. After that, I put them back in the basket, turn up the heat, check them every five minutes and toss them in the basket without returning them to the bowl. Doing it this way, they turn out better than most restaurant fries: They are not as good as the best, but they are better than most. One way that I have been eating them recently is to immediately drizzle Okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie Mayonnaise on them whilst hot and, then, sprinkle on some Japanese Furikake Seasoning. Also, with the right seasonings, they are delicious even without any extra sauce.
Thank you so much for this Cathy. I have soaked mine in cold water and dried, but never did the hot water. I will definitely do this next time. Hubby and I love fresh homemade fries in the air fryer, so much healthier. Your daughter is darling... Take care, and hugs. Claudia
I'd buy that cookbook of yours if I could. Your videos have helped alot in learning how to cook vegetables I normally wouldn't eat because my parents ruined them for me. And absolutely love your kids inputs!🙃
I'm sure these are wonderful. Truly. But it seems like a ton of work. When I was a teen, I worked as a fast-food cook. We merely parboiled up tons of potatoes the day before then let them sit overnight in the fridge. The next day the skin scraped off like magic. We then used a french fry press to cut them into the same size and then we par-fried many quarts of them in hot oil. When an order came in for fries, we put an order of the partially-fried ones into the basket. Perfect. Of course, that requires a bit more planning but it was a restaurant. I am actually going to try to make them today using half my recipe (boil and cool) and then my air fryer for the final cooking process.
These were excellent. I didn’t notice much starch in the water after the 10 minute hot soak. Thanks for the finger-width tip; it helped a lot!! I opted against dumping the fries out after they had cooked a bit and henceforth after because my AF doesn’t have a basket, just a rack. The rack falls out with the fries, and when hot, it’s a bit of a problem! I did use tongs to move things around thoroughly every 5 minutes. I tried some Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and it was good, and added ketchup as I didn’t feel like doing anymore work and it was delicious enough! Found your channel a few days ago and have been going nuts with the AF!!
Hi, first of all thanks and nice done! What I do and getting super crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside, is steam the potatoes for 15 minutes and than on max temp for 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness
You can also try this method for even crispier fries : simmer the potato fries with a 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablesppon of salt for 8 minutes before air frying. (The baking soda makes the outside of the potato rough so it gets crispier when you cook them in the air fryer ) . After simmering , drain and toss in a bowl with a few sprays of oil and then air fry for 20 minutes at 400F :)
@@healwithmarianna yes; just let the water boil and then turn it down so that it just bubbles softly ....it is still quite hot just not at boiling point
I do love homemade fries. The way I have made them for years is a two step frying method like you did. First to cook them through and second, at a higher temperature, cooking them to they are crisp. The only oil to use, ir fat, is rendered duck fat. It's as good as frying things in bacon fat. So I when I get an air fryer I will try it your way but with duck fat. There is a restaurant in my area that makes avocado fries. They first cut them into strips and bread them in a mix of quinoa and other seeds and then fry them. The outside is crispy and the inside are soft. The are seved with a chipotle mayonnaise and are very addictive! I will experiment and get back to you.
Hey there! I actually made a keto version of avocado fries in this video (with pork rinds though). I didn't love the saltiness of the pork rinds, but they were good otherwise! I'd love to hear what you do on the outside! ruclips.net/video/58V0nkaYmfI/видео.html
I just followed your instructions to make fries for the first time in my life for my 5 year old daughter. She said they were the best fries in the world! Thank you!
This cooking time is insane. I cut my fries, rinse them good and let them soak for a couple minutes. Spray them with some extra virgin olive oil, cook them and when done cooking, season them lightly and enjoy. I could make a couple separate batches in these time frames, although I do evenly distribute them in my Ninja Air Frier different then they kind in this video. You could go all out and cook a medium pizza in mine. I don't make a ton of fries since it is just me and I don't have a huge stomach. 1 potato a good size and I am all set. I like your garlic and salt mix at the end, but the other, sort of ruins the healthy side although seems tasty with that dip you make.
I made the fries according to your directions- they were delicious! Crispy on the outside, still soft on the inside, evenly cooked, not greasy or oily. A little bit of work, but worth it!
I love the idea of the second toss in olive oil and is probably what I was missing. I like the oven fried part when baking them is the oild coatingvs air fried. when I air fried the first time it was dry and hollow.I will definitely trying this.
I don't agree using hot tap water for the potatoes. Hot water from a water tank can be unsafe. It can have metal contaminants from the heater elements, plus minerals, or scale, that stays in the tank. Also, when hot water moves through the pipes to your kitchen faucet, it can pick up contaminants, like copper, nickel and lead from pipe joints and older faucets made with lead in brass.
I NEVER comment on videos but I have to share that I followed the directions to a T and my fries were amazing. I couldn't believe how delicious they were. Thank you for creating the best way to make air fryer French fries!
I just made these yesterday. I followed everything you said. They turned out amazing. My family and I really enjoyed them! I will definitely make them again!! Thank you.
Although I wish she wouldn't spend so much time at the beginning talking about the recipe rather than giving me the recipe this is a great primer on best practices for good air fryer fries I subscribed after this. Lady like to research and teach.
Hi Cathy, the chips looked lovely and so did your dip. I do mine with a crinkle cutter and I cut them a bit thicker. I use garlic flavoured olive oil and steak seasoning. With having the cosori dual blaze, the thicker chip works better. I do them at 180 degrees for about 23 mins and they turn out perfect.
We got the same air fryer a few days ago. I don't know why I never bought one before. It makes great chicken. And it's nice to make frozen pre-made onion rings and control portions and have less greasy foods that taste just as good. Next I'll make mini pizzas from scratch and see how that works out. You make great videos.
I do most of what you mention except soaking in hot water and flipping the fries but that's because I have an Actifry that has a stirring paddle. Going to try the hot water soaking to see if that improves the fries.
After I watched lots of videos about air fryers which you have uploaded, I just bought (online) Black+Decker 4L Digital Air Fryer, Model no:AIRF-OGB400-B5, it's around $155 and hope it will give a better output. if you can find a same model, you can try it too and share the experience. I learned a lot about air fryers because of this channel, thank you very much Fabulessly Frugal
Oh my gosh these taste really good thank you for teaching me because I have such a rude family they never wanna teach me anything and you being so kind and humble to teach us really is appreciated!
Just brought home an air fryer and found your channel. First cook, 3 red potatoes (what I had) cut and steamed for 15 minutes, dried, then tossed (shake & bake style) with oil/salt/garlic/basil/paprika and into the fryer at 400F for 8 min, toss then 8 min more. Result pretty good, but I think could be better. Maybe over steamed and under fried just a touch, but not a bad breaking in. Wings on deck in a couple hours. New tool, but the learning curve looks to be steep (aka fast).
just found your site and it is amazing. Your instructions/tips/demonstrations are among the best I've seen anywhere on line. Great job! listing the time stamp for different aspects is brilliant and great for going back and rechecking something. Thank you. I am looking forward to Air Fryer adventures. (Have already been seduced by the IP and don't know how I managed before I had one of those!!)
I have a tristar basket and two trays difficult to clean so my new Corsori will arrive today gone for the wifi model Always watch your vidios you give good tips and advice
AMAZING! Your video helped my brother and I make fries on our first time using our new air fryer. I am so grateful that you made this video. Thank you so much!!!
Hello ! Just discovered your channel. I think your channel will be very helpful to me since I'm a new airfryer user. My airfryer hasn't arrived yet, but soon coming. Look forward to seeing more from you. Thanks from California. 🌅
Welcome! YES you have come to the right place! I just finished filming a video with 4 recipes that are PERFECT for new air fryer owners! Watch for that this coming Saturday! So glad you're here!
A mix of garlic and dill Infused olive oil with roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning is great for fries A good dipping sauce is - 2 cups of mayo - 1 table spoon of sour cream - heavy drizzle of honey - one or two ounces of dinely chopped dill(use more or less dill dependent on how dilly you want the sauce -let sit in the fridge for a hour or two before use( you can use right away but the dill flavour wont be as intense as if you let it sit for a while.) This makes a wonderful dill sauce perfect for fries and onions rings, also really good on salmon or as a drizzle for hot wings
I love how these fries came out. Our only complaint is that I wish you had said that you prefer to do them all in one batch at the beginning. It seemed like you didn't so I did mine in 2 smaller batches. They turned out great but my family was not too happy they had to wait 25 mins between batches! I agree, do it one batch!!!
The problem is the larger the batch, the worse they air fry. The best is the time consuming single layer of fries. The worst is the entire thing full stacked to the ceiling. Inbetween will be inbetween, but smaller batches are best. That's the big problem though! A family of even 3 will end up waiting forever for batches. It's ridiculous. Imagine having a family of 4 who all love fries. Idk if even having 4 air fryers would be enough for single layer. It's so frustrating! Deep fried fries are better for time, but still a big issue. You essentially need the biggest fryer you can find for in door use. Otherwise youre still panfrying one tiny batch at a time - it sucks! For big family gatherings, I see no other solution than a massive propane outdoor fryer. But those are terrifyingly dangerous. I have all but given up on family french fries. Deep frying is too unhealthy and the lower temp of in door fryers soaks too much oil. Every other method takes way too much time.
Guess what!!! My mom got an air fryer as a gift for her birthday 🥳🤗! I sent her the link to your channel 😊! I plan to get mine for myself for Mother’s Day 🙏🏿! Can’t wait to try this! And the fry sauce looks amazing 🤤! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
Ty for shearing. I did the same method of pre cooking than upping heat but did not do the second coat of oil. My'n weren't great but definitely better than the friy pre set. Will have to try the second coating next.
Hi!!! I really liked your video. Im using my AF more but am still leary about some things. I shall give these fries a try. Great video!!! Stay safe. P. S. Im just a salt and ketchup gal!!!
I was thinking about getting an air fryer especially for French fries or sweet potatoes fries but we’re 5 adults so seeing this video makes me realize that an air fryer definitely isn’t for me ! Thanks for the video
The whole point is to mess around with your air fryer get comfortable with it. Try different tips yourself. Meaning it’s a pass fail kind of deal. Use a combination of air frying with baking. If your air fryer has that combination. Just have fun with it, be safe and try different combinations. You’ll find the perfect fry or potato. Have fun
I've tried a few online methods and with okay to poor results. Your method is worth a try. Seems like a lot of work for fries though. I use my method which is peel, cut (starfrit pototo chipper), wash, dry, oil and then cook for 12 min at 400 and flip after 7 min. I eat in the dark while watching a movie so I get by. Once again I will try your method. You did a great job
Kathy, hello from Australia. Great tips that work well, thanks. (Why do you wear your watch whilst preparing the food?) Try using a large zip-lock bag to add oil and spices (that saves cleaning up time) I use Canola Oil spray and either Italian mixed spice, or veggie spices, into the bag for coating! Shaking Air Fryer pan every five minutes and removing french fries (we call then chips) when the color is right. My Air Fryer is over 5 years old and is used many times in the week. Bye....John Murray
Hi John! I wear my watch pretty much all the time actually, and don't really think abt it for the videos. Do you find it distracting? And thank you for the tip! What is your favorite thing to cook in your air fryer?
@@empoweredcooks I am not distracted by the watch. Roast Potatoes are my favorite. (Well, I am Irish and have been in Australia 40 years!) Peel and pre-cook by boiling. Have them about golf ball size. Leave the skin on at times. Sometimes, I use whole carrots as well. Place in Air Fryer with Canola Spray and the magic happens!
Hi there as you might or might not be aware I have subscribed to your channel, I have a Cosori Air Fryer I want to cook a whole chicken, it will fit in the basket. My question is as follows :- 1) What temperature 2) Do I need to shake half way through 3) How long should this be cooked for, so that the chicken is just about falling off the bone I look forward to your comments or anybody else who can help me Tony
Hi really enjoyed your video...I have another way which we used when I worked as chef in a Michelin star hotel. You place the whole potatoes in a pan covered with water.. you then bring it to the boil. Simmer on a really gentle heat. Poke a knife in the spud to see if it’s slightly under cooked.. let it cool.. then slice the chips even.. we used this method for sauté potatoes and cooked them in butter.. for chips we deep fat fried.. you will notice top chefs cut the chips first and blanch them in simmering water.. then dry ,, then deep fat fry.. on the version we used you cut the spuds whilst hot.. you don’t want them over cooked because they will break up.. for an air fryer. Spray with oil I suggest light olive oil. Cover completely and put them in the air fryer.. cook at 180c degrees. Whilst cooking spray the chips again..my local Indian does the most amazing chips.. cut the chips .. put in a pan bring to the boil and turn the heat off.. leave them for five mins and drain off... they cook them in gee. Which is clarified butter.. hope you didn’t mind me putting some methods your way.. but chips cooked in clarified butter are so amazing .. parsnips are too..
Tyvm for those tips, my first attempt was a so so experience, I will get better at it and eventually impress my friends and family! Amazing channel, love your videos and my red Cosori!
I will definitely be trying your method. I only rinse mine once but now I will do it several times. Also, I have one of those things that cuts ripples. Makes the fries really pretty! :)
This is exactly how I prep chips for a regular oven, so this reassuring that the air fryer is going to work out for me. Just bought the Instant Vortex Plus 5.7litre. 😊
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Very helpful
I want to 6mm x 6mm julienne cut them in the food processor. How will this effect cook times?
@@RaechelSykes Not sure exactly. I would start by cutting the cooking time in half, and then add more time as needed, until they reach desired crispiness.
Im new to air frying what air fryer would you suggest 😯
Oh my gosh. You are teaching an old timer (87) new tricks. I have never done much cooking, but our daughter gave us an air fryer and then I discovered you on RUclips. My first attempt was "grilled" cheese sandwiches. Using your techniques it turned out great. Then I tried frozen French fries and they also came out really good. So thanks for your enthusiastic presentations.
You are so welcome!
That is so awesome! This person is 87 and is experiencing lots of fun with the air fryer thanks to this great Channel!
@@keri117 I think they’re a male not a female.
@@keri117 Neal is not a lady name.
@@maktoobyt2009 yup I got it, my mistake, I was looking at the commenters name Neal and I thought that's who the person was! 🙄
Ever since I came across your channel, I have been using my air fryer like crazy! I love your recipes and all of the tips and tricks. Thank you so much for helping me making my air fryer not a "dust catcher" anymore...
Yay Dorothy! I am so happy to hear that! It's my mission here on the Tubes! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Me too kkkk. Today I have seen all my mistakes
Omg me too 😁
Me too
I agree with Dorothy !! Having a new cooking appliance means you should learn about it, it's different enough to come to an expert like FF and get it done the right time and use the techniques. Thanks FF, I subscribed to the Best teacher /cook and I have a Cosori, too !!
I normally don’t leave comments but this technique is on point. The fries came out crispy and creamy. THANK YOU
Cathy, these French Fries and your sauce are the best!!! My husband said he never had so perfect meal and was amazed to hear that no frying was involved. I used Russet potatoes and followed all your tips - they turned out just as they should be. Thank you very much for sharing and teaching us how to Air Fry! 👍😍🌹
I’ve made these four times in the past few weeks...addicting! They are absolute perfection! Thanks!
Yay! So glad you're loving them!
I can confirm that this is the ultimate guide , thank you♥️ I just made some, but I bolied the potatoes a bit after the rinse and added paprika to the spice mix, they were PERFECT 😗👌🏻
Oh that sounds great! Thx for the idea!
I boil for 4mins before popping in the air fryer
@@lynnetuitt9449 Do you dry them and season?
This method works better than my usual method. I've always soaked my fries in the cold water, but never hot water. Love the hot water soak! Works much better. Cooking them for 5-10 minutes on 350 is like blanching fries in oil. Definitely my new favorite way to do fries. P. S. I don't use oil, but my fries hold seasoning without. Even healthier and I don't use oil for anything anymore.
That's awesome, Karen! Thanks for sharing this review!
This is a great receipt that has become pretty-much my standard. It is quite important to cut uniformly, soak and dry the fries. After 10 minutes in my Cosori Air Fryer, I add them back to the bowl and sprinkle in the seasonings, whatever I am in the mood for. One trick that I do sometimes because I read that McDonald's soaks its fries in beef stock--and I cannot be bothered to do that--is to add a dash of powdered beef bouillon to the seasoning. After that, I put them back in the basket, turn up the heat, check them every five minutes and toss them in the basket without returning them to the bowl. Doing it this way, they turn out better than most restaurant fries: They are not as good as the best, but they are better than most. One way that I have been eating them recently is to immediately drizzle Okonomiyaki sauce and Kewpie Mayonnaise on them whilst hot and, then, sprinkle on some Japanese Furikake Seasoning. Also, with the right seasonings, they are delicious even without any extra sauce.
Those are some great pro tips, Ron! Thank you for sharing! I have a list of things I want to try with these fries... adding this one to it! Thank you!
Is the Beef bouillon is the same as Beef flavor broth?? I can't find something called Bouillon in my country.
@@Accomplish305 yep!
@@Accomplish305 beef bullion is a powder
Thank you so much for this Cathy. I have soaked mine in cold water and dried, but never did the hot water. I will definitely do this next time. Hubby and I love fresh homemade fries in the air fryer, so much healthier. Your daughter is darling... Take care, and hugs. Claudia
Thanks Claudia! Let me know if you feel like it changes anything for you. Have a wonderful weekend!
Probably the best Air Fryer recipe RUclips EVER!
Thank you!
I'd buy that cookbook of yours if I could. Your videos have helped alot in learning how to cook vegetables I normally wouldn't eat because my parents ruined them for me.
And absolutely love your kids inputs!🙃
I'm sure these are wonderful. Truly. But it seems like a ton of work. When I was a teen, I worked as a fast-food cook. We merely parboiled up tons of potatoes the day before then let them sit overnight in the fridge. The next day the skin scraped off like magic. We then used a french fry press to cut them into the same size and then we par-fried many quarts of them in hot oil. When an order came in for fries, we put an order of the partially-fried ones into the basket. Perfect. Of course, that requires a bit more planning but it was a restaurant. I am actually going to try to make them today using half my recipe (boil and cool) and then my air fryer for the final cooking process.
The most adorable and cutest girl, made the fries even better.
💕 Thank you!
I think she is going to go places , so professional what she does.. but extremely adorable with her beautiful smile. She certainly has the moves too
@@matthewbentley1537 thank you!
These were excellent. I didn’t notice much starch in the water after the 10 minute hot soak. Thanks for the finger-width tip; it helped a lot!! I opted against dumping the fries out after they had cooked a bit and henceforth after because my AF doesn’t have a basket, just a rack. The rack falls out with the fries, and when hot, it’s a bit of a problem! I did use tongs to move things around thoroughly every 5 minutes. I tried some Lawry’s Seasoned Salt and it was good, and added ketchup as I didn’t feel like doing anymore work and it was delicious enough! Found your channel a few days ago and have been going nuts with the AF!!
Yay Ann! So glad you found me! And thx for another kind review! You're the best!
I tried your french fry fix in my newly purchased air fryer, and it was great. Thank you so very much.
Hi, first of all thanks and nice done!
What I do and getting super crisp on the outside and super soft on the inside, is steam the potatoes for 15 minutes and than on max temp for 12 to 15 minutes depending on thickness
Thank you! I'll have to give that a try!
i add vinger in the bowl while soaking the fries..it gives it an amazing taste
You can also try this method for even crispier fries : simmer the potato fries with a 1/2 tablespoon of baking soda and 1 tablesppon of salt for 8 minutes before air frying. (The baking soda makes the outside of the potato rough so it gets crispier when you cook them in the air fryer ) . After simmering , drain and toss in a bowl with a few sprays of oil and then air fry for 20 minutes at 400F :)
Simmer on heat?
@@healwithmarianna yes; just let the water boil and then turn it down so that it just bubbles softly ....it is still quite hot just not at boiling point
You should make a hard cover 'Air Fryer Bible', then sign it and I'll be the first to buy it and use every day!!
😂😂😂 thank you! I will make a cookbook instead!
I do love homemade fries. The way I have made them for years is a two step frying method like you did. First to cook them through and second, at a higher temperature, cooking them to they are crisp. The only oil to use, ir fat, is rendered duck fat. It's as good as frying things in bacon fat. So I when I get an air fryer I will try it your way but with duck fat.
There is a restaurant in my area that makes avocado fries. They first cut them into strips and bread them in a mix of quinoa and other seeds and then fry them. The outside is crispy and the inside are soft. The are seved with a chipotle mayonnaise and are very addictive! I will experiment and get back to you.
Hey there! I actually made a keto version of avocado fries in this video (with pork rinds though). I didn't love the saltiness of the pork rinds, but they were good otherwise! I'd love to hear what you do on the outside! ruclips.net/video/58V0nkaYmfI/видео.html
I just followed your instructions to make fries for the first time in my life for my 5 year old daughter. She said they were the best fries in the world! Thank you!
I would usually double fry and I wouldn’t do the second batch of oil and they would always be dry and hurt my stomach, can’t wait to try this method.
Another great tip is right at the end add a few more minutes at a slightly higher temp to really brown and crisp em but only on the outside. Mmm.
This cooking time is insane. I cut my fries, rinse them good and let them soak for a couple minutes. Spray them with some extra virgin olive oil, cook them and when done cooking, season them lightly and enjoy. I could make a couple separate batches in these time frames, although I do evenly distribute them in my Ninja Air Frier different then they kind in this video. You could go all out and cook a medium pizza in mine.
I don't make a ton of fries since it is just me and I don't have a huge stomach. 1 potato a good size and I am all set. I like your garlic and salt mix at the end, but the other, sort of ruins the healthy side although seems tasty with that dip you make.
I made the fries according to your directions- they were delicious! Crispy on the outside, still soft on the inside, evenly cooked, not greasy or oily. A little bit of work, but worth it!
I love the idea of the second toss in olive oil and is probably what I was missing. I like the oven fried part when baking them is the oild coatingvs air fried. when I air fried the first time it was dry and hollow.I will definitely trying this.
Ok ty
I don't agree using hot tap water for the potatoes. Hot water from a water tank can be unsafe. It can have metal contaminants from the heater elements, plus minerals, or scale, that stays in the tank. Also, when hot water moves through the pipes to your kitchen faucet, it can pick up contaminants, like copper, nickel and lead from pipe joints and older faucets made with lead in brass.
I NEVER comment on videos but I have to share that I followed the directions to a T and my fries were amazing. I couldn't believe how delicious they were. Thank you for creating the best way to make air fryer French fries!
Cathy, thank you for all the great tips and recipes. I tried your fries and they were perfect!
Yay! And you are so welcome!
The editing is on point! Can’t wait to try these!
Well thank you!
Omg thank you so much! Video was really helpful 😁😁😁
I just made these yesterday. I followed everything you said. They turned out amazing. My family and I really enjoyed them! I will definitely make them again!! Thank you.
So glad! Good work!
Although I wish she wouldn't spend so much time at the beginning talking about the recipe rather than giving me the recipe this is a great primer on best practices for good air fryer fries I subscribed after this. Lady like to research and teach.
Hi Cathy, the chips looked lovely and so did your dip. I do mine with a crinkle cutter and I cut them a bit thicker. I use garlic flavoured olive oil and steak seasoning. With having the cosori dual blaze, the thicker chip works better. I do them at 180 degrees for about 23 mins and they turn out perfect.
At first I was like oh this is work tryna move them around every 5 mins. But I tried it anyway, and they came out perfect! Thank you😊
We got the same air fryer a few days ago. I don't know why I never bought one before. It makes great chicken. And it's nice to make frozen pre-made onion rings and control portions and have less greasy foods that taste just as good. Next I'll make mini pizzas from scratch and see how that works out. You make great videos.
Yay! YES it's so great! Enjoy!
I do most of what you mention except soaking in hot water and flipping the fries but that's because I have an Actifry that has a stirring paddle. Going to try the hot water soaking to see if that improves the fries.
I'm curious to know if it changes anything for you. Let me know!
@@empoweredcooks I finally tried this. Yes I think hot water soaking speeds up the cooking process. Takes less time to cook in the air fryer.
@@Cathy.C. glad it worked well for you!
After I watched lots of videos about air fryers which you have uploaded, I just bought (online) Black+Decker 4L Digital Air Fryer, Model no:AIRF-OGB400-B5, it's around $155 and hope it will give a better output. if you can find a same model, you can try it too and share the experience. I learned a lot about air fryers because of this channel, thank you very much Fabulessly Frugal
I hope it works out great for you!
this channel is the reason im eating good meals daily. Thanks!
Happy to hear that!
Oh my gosh these taste really good thank you for teaching me because I have such a rude family they never wanna teach me anything and you being so kind and humble to teach us really is appreciated!
You are very welcome!
Just brought home an air fryer and found your channel. First cook, 3 red potatoes (what I had) cut and steamed for 15 minutes, dried, then tossed (shake & bake style) with oil/salt/garlic/basil/paprika and into the fryer at 400F for 8 min, toss then 8 min more. Result pretty good, but I think could be better. Maybe over steamed and under fried just a touch, but not a bad breaking in. Wings on deck in a couple hours. New tool, but the learning curve looks to be steep (aka fast).
Sounds like you're doing great to me!! Way to go!
thank u so much i was at home alone and i was hungry and i was craving fries but idk how to make it and i wastch ur video and it helped alot thanks!
I did this using Planter's Peanut Oil for my fries and they were yummy. I also used a potato cutter, so they were all the same size.
just found your site and it is amazing. Your instructions/tips/demonstrations are among the best I've seen anywhere on line. Great job! listing the time stamp for different aspects is brilliant and great for going back and rechecking something. Thank you. I am looking forward to Air Fryer adventures. (Have already been seduced by the IP and don't know how I managed before I had one of those!!)
Followed this down to a tee. Not going back to frozen fries EVER. THANK YOU FOR THIS! 😍
WOO HOO! Glad you enjoyed!
Plus Frozen are inconvenient to keep on hand. You never have them when you need them.
I have a tristar basket and two trays difficult to clean so my new Corsori will arrive today gone for the wifi model
Always watch your vidios you give good tips and advice
Thanks Cathy for another great tutorial.
You are so welcome!
AMAZING! Your video helped my brother and I make fries on our first time using our new air fryer. I am so grateful that you made this video. Thank you so much!!!
Thanks so much for watching!!
Thank you :) This is the best video I've found for homemade Air-Fryer Fries.... :) Much appreciated.
OMG!! I Made these for kiddos and ended up having to make 3 more batches for them and me cause they were soooo awesome!!! Thank You for your recipe!
finally! I nice and informative video of HOW to do this! thank you so much! loving the content and flow
Hello ! Just discovered your channel. I think your channel will be very helpful to me since I'm a new airfryer user. My airfryer hasn't arrived yet, but soon coming. Look forward to seeing more from you. Thanks from California. 🌅
Welcome! YES you have come to the right place! I just finished filming a video with 4 recipes that are PERFECT for new air fryer owners! Watch for that this coming Saturday! So glad you're here!
I just slathered them in Olive Oil. Pre-seasoned with Garlic Powder, Salt, Pepper, and Smoked Paprika.
A mix of garlic and dill Infused olive oil with roasted garlic and red pepper seasoning is great for fries
A good dipping sauce is
- 2 cups of mayo
- 1 table spoon of sour cream
- heavy drizzle of honey
- one or two ounces of dinely chopped dill(use more or less dill dependent on how dilly you want the sauce
-let sit in the fridge for a hour or two before use( you can use right away but the dill flavour wont be as intense as if you let it sit for a while.)
This makes a wonderful dill sauce perfect for fries and onions rings, also really good on salmon or as a drizzle for hot wings
Thanks for the tip! Can't wait to try it!
Thank you! Just made french fries using your method and kids say they are the best!
I got an ARIA Air Fryer. I use the rotisserie cage to cook the air fries. Makes fresh fries with your recipe.
I love how these fries came out. Our only complaint is that I wish you had said that you prefer to do them all in one batch at the beginning. It seemed like you didn't so I did mine in 2 smaller batches. They turned out great but my family was not too happy they had to wait 25 mins between batches! I agree, do it one batch!!!
The problem is the larger the batch, the worse they air fry. The best is the time consuming single layer of fries. The worst is the entire thing full stacked to the ceiling. Inbetween will be inbetween, but smaller batches are best.
That's the big problem though!
A family of even 3 will end up waiting forever for batches. It's ridiculous. Imagine having a family of 4 who all love fries. Idk if even having 4 air fryers would be enough for single layer. It's so frustrating!
Deep fried fries are better for time, but still a big issue. You essentially need the biggest fryer you can find for in door use. Otherwise youre still panfrying one tiny batch at a time - it sucks!
For big family gatherings, I see no other solution than a massive propane outdoor fryer. But those are terrifyingly dangerous.
I have all but given up on family french fries. Deep frying is too unhealthy and the lower temp of in door fryers soaks too much oil. Every other method takes way too much time.
@@nowayjosedanielThere are air fryers which have a frying pan in a shape of bowl and mixing paddle which rotates around.
Thank you for this my 4 year old loves this 😊 and your sauce!!
Very nice. My go to seasoning is Lawry's Seasoned Salt if not using a dip. Sea salt with my favorite dip which is Bob's Bleu Cheese salad dressing
Oh that sounds yum! I'll have to try that soon!
I just talked to a friend overseas who has difficulty obtaining salt and said she uses water with salt instead of plain water and it works 👍
Guess what!!! My mom got an air fryer as a gift for her birthday 🥳🤗! I sent her the link to your channel 😊! I plan to get mine for myself for Mother’s Day 🙏🏿! Can’t wait to try this! And the fry sauce looks amazing 🤤! Thanks for sharing ❤️!
That is awesome! Yay for your mama (and you!).
@@empoweredcooks Right?! Definitely looking forward to putting these videos to use 🤗!
My favorite fry sauce is mayonnaise and harissa paste. So good!
Sounds great!
I’m an Idaho spud girl myself. I was born and raised in St. Anthony. Spud country 😀. Love your videos.
So cool!
Ty for shearing. I did the same method of pre cooking than upping heat but did not do the second coat of oil. My'n weren't great but definitely better than the friy pre set. Will have to try the second coating next.
love the crinkle cutter! Love this video! make air fryer fries now1
Hi!!! I really liked your video. Im using my AF more but am still leary about some things. I shall give these fries a try. Great video!!! Stay safe. P. S. Im just a salt and ketchup gal!!!
You're right on track... Just keep trying and testing! Thx for watching Diane!
I love these video's because I have a Cosori air fryer 😁💫
Love the Cosori!
I was thinking about getting an air fryer especially for French fries or sweet potatoes fries but we’re 5 adults so seeing this video makes me realize that an air fryer definitely isn’t for me ! Thanks for the video
The guests shall definitely leave if you take so much time preparing fries 😊
This is a great recipe / procedure. The fry sauce is awesome. Thank you very much.
The whole point is to mess around with your air fryer get comfortable with it. Try different tips yourself. Meaning it’s a pass fail kind of deal. Use a combination of air frying with baking. If your air fryer has that combination. Just have fun with it, be safe and try different combinations. You’ll find the perfect fry or potato. Have fun
Which is why it's so fun! ❤️ ❤️ ❤️
I've tried a few online methods and with okay to poor results. Your method is worth a try. Seems like a lot of work for fries though. I use my method which is peel, cut (starfrit pototo chipper), wash, dry, oil and then cook for 12 min at 400 and flip after 7 min. I eat in the dark while watching a movie so I get by. Once again I will try your method. You did a great job
Great tips thanks. Love seeing your little kids too! Can’t quite believe you are old enough to have 7!
Omg I'm about to make this thank you so much for the recipe ❤
Kathy, hello from Australia. Great tips that work well, thanks.
(Why do you wear your watch whilst preparing the food?)
Try using a large zip-lock bag to add oil and spices (that saves cleaning up time)
I use Canola Oil spray and either Italian mixed spice, or veggie spices, into the bag for coating!
Shaking Air Fryer pan every five minutes and removing french fries (we call then chips) when the color is right.
My Air Fryer is over 5 years old and is used many times in the week. Bye....John Murray
Hi John! I wear my watch pretty much all the time actually, and don't really think abt it for the videos. Do you find it distracting? And thank you for the tip! What is your favorite thing to cook in your air fryer?
@@empoweredcooks I am not distracted by the watch.
Roast Potatoes are my favorite. (Well, I am Irish and have been in Australia 40 years!) Peel and pre-cook by boiling.
Have them about golf ball size. Leave the skin on at times.
Sometimes, I use whole carrots as well.
Place in Air Fryer with Canola Spray and the magic happens!
@@johnmurray9217 yummy! I actually did some this weekend with sweet onions, peppers, and sausage. SOOO good!
I just made french fries using my air fryer. They turned out perfectly!
Yay! I'm so glad Karla! ❤
I just tried these tonight. You are a genius!!!!!!
Hi there as you might or might not be aware I have subscribed to your channel, I have a Cosori Air Fryer I want to cook a whole chicken, it will fit in the basket.
My question is as follows :-
1) What temperature
2) Do I need to shake half way through
3) How long should this be cooked for, so that the chicken is just about falling off the bone
I look forward to your comments or anybody else who can help me
Tony
Welcome! I show how to make a whole chicken in this video ruclips.net/video/DSyKs0oQPPM/видео.html. Enjoy!
This worked really well for me, might try this with sweet potatoes too
Girlfriend! You rock! Me and the hubby are dreaming of our fries tomorrow night. Ninja is out for delivery!!! Keep living beautifully!!!
Haha, my air fryer arrives in two days. Mmmm 🍟
We use a mandoline to slice our fries for consistency. For steak cut fries I hand slice. Thanks for your tips. 🙂
This actually works. 👌🏻great recipe, very well explained. Followed the exact steps and got crispy fries. Thank you.
Hi really enjoyed your video...I have another way which we used when I worked as chef in a Michelin star hotel. You place the whole potatoes in a pan covered with water.. you then bring it to the boil. Simmer on a really gentle heat. Poke a knife in the spud to see if it’s slightly under cooked.. let it cool.. then slice the chips even.. we used this method for sauté potatoes and cooked them in butter.. for chips we deep fat fried.. you will notice top chefs cut the chips first and blanch them in simmering water.. then dry ,, then deep fat fry.. on the version we used you cut the spuds whilst hot.. you don’t want them over cooked because they will break up.. for an air fryer. Spray with oil I suggest light olive oil. Cover completely and put them in the air fryer.. cook at 180c degrees. Whilst cooking spray the chips again..my local Indian does the most amazing chips.. cut the chips .. put in a pan bring to the boil and turn the heat off.. leave them for five mins and drain off... they cook them in gee. Which is clarified butter.. hope you didn’t mind me putting some methods your way.. but chips cooked in clarified butter are so amazing .. parsnips are too..
That sounds amazing! I am grateful you are sharing other methods, thank you Matthew! I'm sure someone else will love this too!
OMMMGGG YESS!! I made french fries yesterday for dinner and it was AMAZINGGG. Thankssssss
You're welcome!
I thought I knew how to handle potatoes! But you explained it the best way anyone can
I'll try the fry sauce. Sometimes I mix ketchup and sweet baby ray's bbq sauce to dip fries in.
Yum! Let me know what you think about the fry sauce when you try it!
*THANK YOU.. MAKING THEM TODAY.. THEY LL SHOW ON FRIDAY. YUMM*
Tyvm for those tips, my first attempt was a so so experience, I will get better at it and eventually impress my friends and family! Amazing channel, love your videos and my red Cosori!
You got this!
I tried your recipe last night. Delicious!
Glad you liked it!!
Just tried your Recipe the way you explain it was so easy to make and were really yummy😍 thankYou.
So glad it worked!
I will definitely be trying your method. I only rinse mine once but now I will do it several times. Also, I have one of those things that cuts ripples. Makes the fries really pretty! :)
Oh so fun! I bet my kids would love it if I used a tool like that! :)
@@empoweredcooks I checked. It's called a crinkle cut knife. Many different prices but I got the most basic one pretty cheap.
@@clarepastore7787 thank you!
Season salt on the fries, 50/50 mix of sour cream and real mayonnaise for dipping. Yum!!!
Nice!
This is exactly how I prep chips for a regular oven, so this reassuring that the air fryer is going to work out for me. Just bought the Instant Vortex Plus 5.7litre. 😊
Great advice. Just bought my first air fryer
Great video! So you soak the potatoes in hot water. Many people soak in cold water for 30 mins +. I guess either way works to remove excess starch. 👍
That is correct
thank you so much . i was cooking the worst fries ever 😂
Hey I'm glad to have helped! :D
yep, love skins on... and healthier too, lots of good nutrition in that skin!
Amen!!
I can't imagine how many experiments for air-fried french fries you did to come up with some specifics!!! :O Thank you so much :)
Haha you don't want to know!! Thanks for watching!
My son got me a frie cutter. Yet his Air fryer didn't come with direction book, just how to maintain so thank you so much.! ❤
You are so welcome!