air fryer essentials: spicy, crispy cubed taters

Name: Air Fryer Essentials: Spicy, Crispy Cubed Taters
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## PLAN/PURCHASE; 1 large russet potato (per person); ## SPICES (PER POTATO); 1 tablespoon(s) grapeseed oil; 1/4 teaspoon(s) sweet paprika; 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt, kosher variety, to taste; 1/4 teaspoon(s) white pepper, freshly ground; 1 pinch(es) garlic powder, or to taste; 1 pinch(es) cayenne pepper, or to taste; ## ADDITIONAL ITEMS; cold water; ## OPTIONAL ITEMS; chopped onions, or bell pepper; hot sauce, on the side, i like frank's

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Andy Anderson !

Wichita, KS

Updated on Jan 26, 2020

I find myself using my air fryer more-and-more. Not so much for my catering business, but as a mini oven to cook up meals at home for one or two people. This recipe is so easy to make, I find myself making it when I am home alone, and I want a “somewhat” healthier thing to eat than the more common snack foods. With or without a dipping sauce, they are a tasty treat, by themselves, or as a side dish for a meal. So, you ready… Let’s get into the kitchen.

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prep time 40 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Air Fryer

yield 1 serving(s)

Ingredients

PLAN/PURCHASE
1 large russet potato (per person)
SPICES (PER POTATO)
1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
1/4 teaspoon sweet paprika
1/4 teaspoon salt, kosher variety, to taste
1/4 teaspoon white pepper, freshly ground
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste
ADDITIONAL ITEMS
cold water
OPTIONAL ITEMS
chopped onions, or bell pepper
hot sauce, on the side, i like frank's

How To Make air fryer essentials: spicy, crispy cubed taters

Step 1

PREP/PREPARE

Step 2

To make this recipe, you will need an air fryer. Understand that not all of these devices operate with the same power. You may need to adjust the times to best suit your machine.
Step 3

One of the steps that make these potatoes crispy is the soaking. Do not skip this step. Soaking potatoes in cold water removes the extra starch from the potatoes and results in a potato that is completely crisp with a tender interior.
Step 4

Gather your ingredients (mise en place).
Step 5

Peel and dice the potato; making sure that the cubes are as equal in thickness as possible.
Step 6

Optimum cube size would be from 1/2 to 3/4 inches (1.2 to 2cm). But do not drag out your ruler; just eyeball it. And, understand, the smaller they are, the faster they cook.
Step 7

Fill a bowl with cold water, toss in the potato cubes, and let them soak for 30 – 40 minutes.
Step 8

Remove from the water bath, and pat dry with some paper towels.
Step 9

Set your air fryer to 400f (205c) and preheat for a couple of minutes.
Step 10

Add the oil and spices to a bowl and stir to combine.
Step 11

I just dried out the bowl I used to soak the potatoes and used it.
Step 12

Add the potatoes and toss with the oil/spice mixture.
Step 13

Feel free to vary the spices to suit your particular tastes.
Step 14

Place the potatoes into the basket of your air fryer and cook until they are crispy and cooked through, about 15 – 20 minutes.
Step 15

Give the basket a shake every few minutes.
Step 16

PLATE/PRESENT
Step 17

Serve as a side with eggs and bacon, or alongside a nice steak, or sautéed chicken. Heck toss them into a bowl and eat them while watching your favorite horror flick. Enjoy.
Step 18

Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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