AIR FRYER ESSENTIALS: MALT VINEGAR CRISPY FRIES

Air Fryer Essentials: Malt Vinegar Crispy Fries image

Provided by Andy Anderson !

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 11

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE TATERS
1 lb yukon gold potatoes, skins on, or off... your choice
2 qt water (1.9 liters)
2 Tbsp malt vinegar
1 Tbsp salt, kosher variety
THE OIL COATING
2 Tbsp grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored oil
2 tsp hot sauce, i prefer frank's
1/4 tsp black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1 - 2 pinch salt, kosher variety, fine grind

Steps:

1. PREP/PREPARE
2. Yukon gold are the best for this recipe; second best would be red potatoes. Russets will not work, because they will fall apart when boiled.
3. Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
4. Place the water in a pot and bring up to the boil.
5. While the water is coming up to the boil, cut up your potatoes. I leave the skins on; however, if you prefer, you can peel before cutting... Up to you.
6. Add the salt, and apple cider vinegar to the boiling water, then add the potatoes.
7. As soon as the pot comes back to the boil, set a timer for 4 minutes.
8. After 4 minutes, remove from the water, drain on paper towels, and allow to cool down for 15 minutes.
9. While the taters are cooling, whisk together the oil coating ingredients in a small bowl.
10. Throw in the fries and toss to evenly coat.
11. Add them to the basket of your air fryer, set the temperature to 400f (205c), and cook until crispy, about 14 - 16 minutes, depending on the thickness of the fries.
12. Chef's Note: About every 2 - 3 minutes, shake the basket. This will keep the fries from sticking together and allow them to evenly cook.
13. PLATE/PRESENT
14. Serve while nice and hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
15. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.