Air Fryer French Fries and Sweet Potato Fries: The Crispy Combo!
Why choose when you can have both? This recipe delivers perfectly crispy French fries and delightfully tender sweet potato fries, all from the magic of your air fryer. Get ready for a flavor fiesta!
Ingredients
- 🥔Russet Potatoes(2 large)
- 🍠Sweet Potatoes(2 medium)
- 🫒Olive Oil(2 tablespoons)
- 🧂Salt(1 teaspoon, or to taste)
- 🌶️Black Pepper(1/2 teaspoon, or to taste)
- 🌶️Paprika(1/2 teaspoon (optional))
- 🧄Garlic Powder(1/2 teaspoon (optional))
Instructions
- 1.Wash and peel the russet and sweet potatoes. Cut them into 1/4-inch thick fries. For extra crispiness, soak the russet potato fries in cold water for 30 minutes, then pat them thoroughly dry.
- 2.In separate bowls, toss the russet potato fries with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper. Repeat with the sweet potato fries, adding paprika and garlic powder if desired.
- 3.Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C) for 5 minutes.
- 4.Place a single layer of russet potato fries in the air fryer basket, ensuring not to overcrowd. Cook for 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy.
- 5.Remove the russet potato fries and set aside. Repeat the process with the sweet potato fries, cooking for 10-15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes, until tender and slightly caramelized.
- 6.Serve both types of fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauces. Enjoy the best of both worlds!
"Why did the potato cross the road? Because it saw a fork in the air fryer!"
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