What a great side dish to serve with our Roast Lamb! This post contains affiliate links. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. If fried potatoes are your weakness, this post is for you! I cannot tell you how excited I am to share this easy and foolproof recipe along with my tips on how to cook the best potatoes in your This is an affiliate link.air fryer. But first things first, do air fried potatoes taste the same as deep fried potatoes? Yes and and no. My first attempt at making fries, or as they call them chips here in the UK, was less than satisfactory. The potatoes didn’t crisp up as much as I would’ve liked and they took about 45 minutes to cook. I felt duped and blamed my air fryer. The truth is some of the blame did belong with my air fryer but a big part of my failure was me. After using my air fryer for 2 years I think I can give the best tips on what to do and what to avoid.
Air Fryer Recipes
Initially I started using an air fryer to reduce calories in my own diet. I bought it as a necessity for healthier and leaner cooking. Over time I learned to appreciate my air fryer for what it truly is. Not just another fad or kitchen gadget used and easily forgotten but a small appliance, which serves many purposes. Yes, it does reduce calories as it only needs a tiny fraction of fat to cook food but it also acts as a small oven. A huge bonus anyone with a small urban kitchen can appreciate! It doesn’t need preheating to work its magic. You can roast a whole chicken in your air fryer in half the time without heating up your house. Then add in air fryer street corn for a side dish. Or you can make an amazing restaurant copycat recipe like this Chicken Katsu while staying true to your commitment to a healthy diet. Your kids will absolutely LOVE these perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside chicken tenders, which were cooked with a just a tiny spray of oil. I goes without saying that cooking frozen fries in your air fryer produces results that will rival any restaurant or your local chip shop. My Philly Cheesesteak Loaded Fries are proof! Now let me tell you how to make the best air fried potatoes from scratch or as my kids say “from real potatoes”.
Seasoning and Cooking
Next step is seasoning. After many experiments I have concluded that air fryer potatoes need a coat of flavouring for a great taste. While traditional roast potatoes taste phenomenal simply seasoned with salt, air fryer potatoes do not since they lack that generous coat of fat to give them flavour. What flavour you use is up to you! In the pictures the potatoes are coated in a shashlik seasoning, which is traditionally used for grilled meat but it works well for potatoes. One of our favourites are Cajun seasoning, Thai 7 spice seasoning, Lemon Pepper or just Garlic Salt and Smoked Paprika. Go deep into your spice cabinet, experiment and find your personal favourite! Finally cook on Air Fryer setting for 10 minutes, then take the basket out, shake well and spray again and cook for 8-10 minutes longer.
Julia’s Air Fryer Preference
Since I first started using an air fryer I’ve tested three different brands. My favourite is This is an affiliate link.Ninja DualZone FlexBasket Air Fryer. It’s faster, has larger capacity, comes with multiple cooking settings and produces more even cooking results.
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