It’s easy to dial it in to get your preferred texture!ġ6 ounces of French fries is officially 5 servings. If you think your fries need a little more, go ahead and give them another shake, replace the air fryer lid and set it to air fry for another 2-3 minutes. Whenever the cycle is done, always do a quick taste test. I air fry a half bag (16 oz) at a time but if I “over pour” slightly, the time does need to be lengthened. Once you know your perfect time, stick with the same brand and cut of fries and you’ll be good!Īnd don’t be afraid to add a little time. So when you are trying your air fryer, start with 15 minutes and then add from there. I air fried the crispers for 18 minutes and they really were too crisp. In my experience, the golden crispers get…really crisp! And fast! They are done MUCH more quickly than the golden crinkles. My usual purchase is called “Golden Crinkles” but I also tried a similar fry called “Golden Crispers.” For example, I tried 2 different “types” of fries, both within the same brand: Ore Ida. Not all frozen fries are created equal, and different cuts and brands will likely yield different results. This alone sells me on the air fryer – it is definitely living up to the hype! This happens more evenly and near-perfectly with the air fryer.
Texture of the fries: well, this is what it’s all about, right? In the oven, I get a few burnt fries and a few that are a little soft but am trying for most of them being crisp on the outside and tender inside. This does help to promote even heating, and it’s a lot faster and simpler than turning with a spatula. I have found it easiest to simply lift the basket and give the fries a good shakey-shake to mix them up a little. And the fries are in a basket, not in an even layer. The Instant Pot air fryer beeps at you when it’s time to do this. Flipping the fries: when using the oven, you need to remove the baking sheet about halfway thru the cook time and flip the fries with a spatula. In the air fryer, this time is much shorter! I usually go for 18 minutes, but it does vary a little by type (see below) I like a little crisp to my fries! This means I would be baking the fries for 45-60 minutes. Whenever I followed the package instructions, they were too soft and mushy for us. Speed to cook: Long ago I adopted the habit of cooking frozen French fries for about double the time suggested on the package. This is compared to the 15-20 minutes it takes my full-sized oven to preheat to 400F. I’m sure it helps that it is only heating a very small area within the Instant Pot’s stainless steel inner pot. Speed to preheat: the air fryer takes less than 5 minutes (exactly 3.5 when I timed it) to come up to temperature. This results in some differences between the cooking methods: It also circulates air while cooking the food. The default temperature for air frying is 400F. The lid is basically an intense heating element. What a relief – I did not need another whole appliance! The lid does take up a fair amount of room, but at least it’s not as big as most of the other choices out there. I have an Instant Pot and my air fryer is a lid that goes right on it. This is probably variable depending upon the type and brand of fries you buy, so use the spray the first time and then, if you’re feeling brave, experiment without it another time. In theory, without the spray they will stick to the basket. Ingredients neededĭisclosure: I have omitted the cooking spray more than once and had no issues with my fries. I mean, aren’t we all looking for a faster and easier way to cook up some frozen fries for a quick side dish? I had to know how this cooking method worked, and fries seemed like the logical place to start. Where to start? Air fryer frozen French fries, of course. Guess who got an air fryer for Christmas? Yes, I did! And I am really looking forward to exploring this different way of cooking some favorites. Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
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