air fryer essentials: malt vinegar crispy fries

Name: Air Fryer Essentials: Malt Vinegar Crispy Fries
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; ## THE TATERS; 1 pound(s) yukon gold potatoes, skins on, or off… your choice; 2 quart(s) water (1.9 liters); 2 tablespoon(s) malt vinegar; 1 tablespoon(s) salt, kosher variety; ## THE OIL COATING; 2 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored oil; 2 teaspoon(s) hot sauce, i prefer frank’s; 1/4 teaspoon(s) black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste; 1 - 2 pinch(es) salt, kosher variety, fine grind

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Sep 16, 2019

These are awesome fries with just the barest hint of apple cider, and hot sauce. The boiling step, combined with air frying, makes them creamy on the inside, with a hint of apple cider, and crispy on the outside with a hint of hot sauce. The perfect chip. In the photo, I am serving them with ketchup, and my new mystery burger. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 15 Min

method Air Fryer

yield 2 - 3

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
THE TATERS
1 pound yukon gold potatoes, skins on, or off… your choice
2 quarts water (1.9 liters)
2 tablespoons malt vinegar
1 tablespoon salt, kosher variety
THE OIL COATING
2 tablespoons grapeseed oil, or other non-flavored oil
2 teaspoons hot sauce, i prefer frank’s
1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground, or to taste
1 - 2 pinches salt, kosher variety, fine grind

How To Make air fryer essentials: malt vinegar crispy fries

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 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.
Step 3

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 4

Place the water in a pot and bring up to the boil.
Step 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.
Step 6

Add the salt, and apple cider vinegar to the boiling water, then add the potatoes.
Step 7

As soon as the pot comes back to the boil, set a timer for 4 minutes.
Step 8

After 4 minutes, remove from the water, drain on paper towels, and allow to cool down for 15 minutes.
Step 9

While the taters are cooling, whisk together the oil coating ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 10

Throw in the fries and toss to evenly coat.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 13

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 14

Serve while nice and hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
Step 15

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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