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air fryer essentials: malt vinegar crispy fries

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Andy Anderson !
Wichita, KS

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.

(1 rating)
yield 2 - 3
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Air Fryer

Ingredients For air fryer essentials: malt vinegar crispy fries

  • 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

How To Make air fryer essentials: malt vinegar crispy fries

  • 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
  • So yummy
    14
    Serve while nice and hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy.
  • Stud Muffin
    15
    Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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