shoestring fries

These crispy Shoestring French Fries are so good and delicious. They are a healthier alternative to the traditional French fries. These seasoned fries are flavored to perfection and complete any burger or meal! 

Air Fryer Shoestring Fries

lb. shoestring French fries

paprika

kosher salt

black pepper

vegetable oil

In a large bowl, add the potatoes. Then add the salt, pepper, and paprika, along with the vegetable oil.

Toss to combine. Transfer to the air fryer basket.

Cook on 400 degrees for 18 minutes; tossing and turning the fries a couple times in between cooking to make sure the fries are cooked evenly. Do not cook no more than 20 minutes to avoid over-cooking.  Serve warm with your favorite burger and dip or ketchup!

Recipe video above. 1 x 300g/10oz potato will make about 3 heaped cups of fries (lightly packed).

Crispy potato straws (Pommes Paille)

potato ((Aus: Sebago, US: russet, UK: Maris Piper),

vegetable oil ((canola, sunflower or peanut oil))

Sea salt flakes (,

Shred - Finely julienne the potato using a julienne mandoline, 2-4 mm / 1/16 - 1/8&quot; thick. (Note 2)

Rinse - Place potato in a bowl of water and rinse, changing the water as needed, until the water is clear. Drain in a colander. (Potato can be kept in water overnight in the fridge).

Dry - Spread on tea towels then pat dry. If time permits, spread out and air dry for 1 hour+. (Drier potato = less oil bubbling + crispier fries).

Heat the oil in a saucepan over high heat to 180°C/350°F, ensuring there is 10 cm/4&quot; clearance above the oil surface (the oil bubbles up).

Add potato into oil - SLOWLY scatter potato across the surface of the oil (don&#39;t dump in once place). ⚠️The oil will bubble up to ~7cm/3&quot;, so add potato slowly, and you can pause until the bubbles subside before adding more. (Note 3 for cooking tips)

Fry for 1 1/2 - 2 minutes, using chopsticks (or similar) to stir once or twice. Once light golden and crisp, scoop out and drain on paper towels. (It goes more golden as it drains). Repeat with remaining potato.

Season - Carefully slide the fries into a bowl. Sprinkle with salt and gently toss. Serve immediately while warm, or cool.

Serve in bowls for munching, as a garnish like for Beef Tataki or serve a mound alongside a juicy steak or other protein (see in post for more ideas).

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