Air Fryer French Fries

I love fries, but don't need the extra calories and fat that deep frying brings.    These are nice and crunchy.

AIR FRYER SEASONED FRENCH FRIES 

(serves 2)

Ingredients:

*2 large russet potatoes 

*1 tablespoon cornstarch

*1 teaspoon kosher salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper

*2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

~Peel potatoes (optional) and cut into 3/4-inch sticks.

~Place potatoes in a large bowl and fill with cold water.

~Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.

~Drain potatoes and pat them completely dry with a paper towel (I use a salad spinner first, but can be done without it).

~In a small bowl,  mix cornstarch,  paprika, chili powder, cumin, salt and pepper.

~Place fries on a cookie sheet or plate.

~Toss until potatoes are completely coated.

~Drizzle olive oil over potatoes, and toss until completely coated.

~Sprinkle cornstarch mixture over potatoes and toss until completely coated.

~Put fries in air fryer basket and bake at 360 for 20-25, tossing fries every 5-6 minutes. 

~Increase the temperature to 400 and cook for another 5 minutes.