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Air Fryer Shoestring Fries

For my monthly air fryer recipe, I thought I’d include air fryer shoestring fries this time since they are so easy to make and almost fat-free.    

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For my monthly air fryer recipe, I thought I’d include air fryer shoestring fries this time since they are so easy to make and almost fat-free.    

Ingredients:

  • 1-2 Russet potatoes, depending on the size of your air fryer basket
  • Vegetable oil
  • Sea salt
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (optional)

Method

  1. Using a mandolin or V-slicer, cut the potatoes into shoestring shapes, about 1/8th inch thick. I prefer skin-on potatoes, but you can peel yours if you like. 
  2. Allow the uncooked fries to soak in a big bowl of cold water for at least an hour, or overnight in the fridge. This removes much of the starch from the potatoes so they’ll cook up crispy. 
  3. Drain the shoestring potatoes and pat dry with cloth or paper towels. Make sure the fries are very dry. 
  4. Preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F. 
  5. In a large dry bowl, toss the shoestring potatoes with 1-2 Tbsp. oil, salt to taste, and black pepper (optional). 
  6. Place the potatoes into the preheated air fryer basket in a single layer, if possible. Try not to stack or crowd the fries. Cook in batches, if necessary. 
  7. Cook the fries for 14 to 16 minutes, tossing them every 5 minutes or so. During the final few minutes, check the fries every couple of minutes to make sure they don’t overcook and burn. 

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Food writer Ted SchefflerOriginally trained as an anthropologist, Ted Scheffler is a seasoned food, wine & travel writer based in Utah. He loves cooking, skiing, and spends an inordinate amount of time tending to his ever-growing herd of guitars and amplifiers.

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