Air fryers have taken over the world by storm but did you know they are not new technology? Air fryers are basically convection ovens, which have been around for a long time. If you’ve ever looked into buying an RV, you’ll see that most RV’s have microwave ovens that are also convection ovens.
Kqueen Air Fryer and Pre-cooked Fries
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With owning an air fryer and a convection oven for several years now and learning a lot about them, I will teach you about air fryer technology, give you access to a delicious air fryer fry recipe, help you gain some helpful tips and tricks AND discover the best air fryer accessories.
Gold Air Fryer Fries in Fry Baskets
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Air fryers cook your food with heated air, unlike a basic oven that cooks food with only heat. I don’t know all the science behind it, but I can say that all my food cooked in either my air fryer or convection oven cooks very evenly AND has amazing texture. Strangely enough, this is especially true with my chicken dishes.
Golden Air Fryer Fries and Dipping Sauce
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Keep reading to learn how to make the fries and scroll to the bottom to see a buying guide!
“Fried” Golden Air Fryer Fries
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Why make your own fries?
Most bagged frozen fries are made with canola oil. While a bit of canola oil here and there won’t hurt you, it is in so many packaged foods! Read the labels of your food and see how often you see “canola” or “vegetable” oil as an ingredient.
I chose to start making my own fries so I could make them healthier for me and my family. They are also super fresh and delicious and have more health benefits than a frozen french fry.
See the Tips and Tricks section below the recipe for some helpful recipe ideas.
Servings: 2-4
Preparation + Cooking Time: 45 minutes
Suggested kitchen tools: Air Fryer or convection oven, small mixing bowl, large mixing bowl, french fry cutter, strainer, knife
Fry Ingredients:
5 medium sized gold potatoes
1 tablespoon olive oil
olive oil spray
salt and pepper (to taste)
Sauce Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayo (I used a vegan version)
2 teaspoons coconut aminos (you could use soy sauce instead, but use a bit less)
1/2 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 tsp sweet paprika
How-To:
Clean the potatoes by rinsing and drying them
Cut the potatoes into fries (using a fry cutter) OR slice into thin strips using a knife
Place the fries in a strainer and rinse for a few minutes with cold water. This removes the starch, making them a bit crispier after “frying”.
Dry the fries a bit with a paper towel or allow to air dry for a few minutes.
Place the fries in a medium mixing bowl. Drizzle the 1 tablespoon olive oil over the potatoes and sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. Toss to mix well.
Place your air fryer in a safe area of your kitchen. I placed mine on a marble board topped with a silicone baking mat and at least 8 inches away from a cabinet and the wall.
Use the olive oil spray to coat the basket of the air fryer. Add the fry mixture to the basket. If using a convection oven, place the fries on an foil covered baking tray covered with a few spritzes of olive oil spray.
Set the temperature to 380 degrees (F). Each air fryer is different, so read your manual to see how to set the temperature.
Set the time to 28 minutes and allow to cook. Carefully remove the basket from the air fryer 1-2 times during cooking to shake the fries for more even cooking.
Combine the ingredients for the sauce in a small mixing bowl and mix well. Place in the refrigerator until ready to eat.
Remove the fries from the air fryer when they are golden brown. Cook for less or more time as needed. Season with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Eat with the dipping sauce and enjoy!
Easy Golden Air Fryer Fries in Mini Fry Baskets
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Tips and Tricks:
I found my ingredients at Whole Foods but the ingredients can be found at most grocery stores and online
You can use russet or another variety of potatoes. Just keep in mind they may all cook a bit differently and need more or less cooking time.
I tried this same recipe using my Instant Pot Air Fryer lid and the results were the same so I am confident that other air fryers will give you similar or the same results as I had.
Read this entire post for other tips and tricks + the buying guide below!
Air Fryer Fry Dipping Sauce
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Air Fryer + Accessories Buying Guide
Pre-Cooked Gold Potato Fry
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Here are the items I ordered from Amazon to help make this recipe a success. Click the links to view them on Amazon:
Kqueen Air Fryer: This is a great budget friendly air fryer that is super easy to use
New Star Foods Fry Cutter: I love this cutter! It comes with lots of plates so you can make various sizes and shapes
Mini Fry Baskets: These are not necessary but they are just so darn cute and my niece and nephew loved them!
Stainless Dip and Sauce Cups: These are great for all kinds of dipping sauces
Marble Board (to set the air fryer on instead of on my countertops)
Silicone Baking Mat (to top the marble cutting board…I wanted to be extra careful!)
Kqueen Air Fryer via Amazon
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I lined the fry baskets with a bit of parchment paper to give them a cute look AND to prevent their seasonings from falling out of the baskets.
Dipping Sauce Cups via Amazon
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Once you make these fries, your family will be asking for more! i made these for my niece and nephew for a snack once and they loved them! I hope you and your family do too!
Air Fryer Mini Fry Baskets via Amazon
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