Who doesn’t love rally fries? They’re delicious, golden, crispy french fries that are the perfect side dish to any meal. But they don’t have to come out of a bag or fast food joint. If you have an air fryer, you can make rally fries right at home with just a few simple ingredients. Here’s how.
Gather the Required Ingredients
To make rally fries in an air fryer, you’ll need some potatoes – peeled and cut into small wedges – butter, salt, and other seasonings of your choosing. You’ll also need a little oil, to ensure that the fries get nice and crispy.
When selecting potatoes for your rally fries, it’s best to choose a starchy variety, such as russet potatoes. These potatoes will hold their shape better during the cooking process, and will result in a crispier fry. If you’re looking for a healthier option, you can also use sweet potatoes, which will give your fries a slightly sweeter flavor.
Prepare the Fries
Once you have your potatoes cut up and ready, toss them with a tablespoon or two of oil until they are lightly coated. Add a generous pinch of salt and any other seasonings you prefer and toss them again. Then cover the bottom of the air fryer basket lightly with butter. This will help to create a crunchy outer layer.
Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer, making sure not to overcrowd the basket. Cook the fries at 400°F for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket every 5 minutes to ensure even cooking. When the fries are golden brown and crispy, remove them from the air fryer and enjoy!
Place Fries in the Air Fryer
After the potatoes are seasoned and the air fryer basket is greased, place the potatoes in the air fryer basket. Be sure to spread them out into an even layer and leave a little room in between. Don’t overcrowd the basket; it’s important that the hot air can reach all parts of the fry.
If you are using frozen fries, make sure to shake off any excess ice before placing them in the air fryer. This will help ensure that the fries cook evenly and don’t stick together. Additionally, you may want to preheat the air fryer for a few minutes before adding the fries to help them cook faster.
Set the Temperature and Time
Most air fryers come with presets for various types of food, so you can usually just select the french fry setting. If not, set the temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and the time to around 15-20 minutes depending on your air fryer model.
It’s important to keep an eye on your food while it’s cooking, as air fryers can cook food quickly. You may need to adjust the temperature or time depending on the size and type of food you’re cooking. Additionally, you may need to shake the basket or stir the food halfway through the cooking process to ensure even cooking.
Check for Doneness
To check for doneness, simply take out a few fries and cut them open. If they are a golden brown color inside, they should be done. If they are still light in color, they need more time in the air fryer.
When the fries are done, remove them from the air fryer and place them on a paper towel-lined plate. This will help absorb any excess oil and keep the fries crisp. Serve the fries immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Season to Taste
Once your fries are golden-brown and crispy on the outside, take them out of the air fryer and season them to your desired taste. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, garlic powder, or any other desired herbs or spices.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve your rally fries with a side of ketchup or ranch dressing, and enjoy!
Tips for Perfect Rally Fries Every Time
- Cut your potatoes into even wedges so they cook evenly in the air fryer.
- Baking potato wedges in the oven can yield a similar result if you don’t have an air fryer.
- If you like your fries extra crispy, spray a light mist of cooking oil onto them before placing them in the air fryer.
- Switch up the seasonings and experiment with different herb/spice combinations.
- Be sure to preheat the air fryer before adding your potatoes to avoid soggy fries.
Alternative Uses for Air Fryers
Air fryers can be used for much more than just making fries. Air frying can be used to cook almost anything from chicken wings to vegetables to roasted nuts or even cheese sticks! Air frying is a great way to cook food quickly and healthily with no additional oils or fats, so get creative and try out some different recipes with your air fryer.
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