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Air Fryer French Fries — German Pommes Frites

Making air fryer french fries is so simple, and who doesn't LOVE the classic and delicious taste of them. You can never go wrong with french fries.

Ingredients:

• 10 small white potatoes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• Sprinkle salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Start by washing potatoes well and preheating air fryer to 400°F on the air fryer setting.
2. While fryer is preheating, use french fry cutter to cut potatoes. If you don't have one, use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes into french fry-shaped slices. Set cut potatoes aside in a large bowl. 
3. Drizzle olive oil over french fries and use hands or spoon to stir and mix oil. Be sure all fries are coated with a light layer.
4. Sprinkle paprika, salt, and pepper, or preferred spices and seasonings over potatoes, and mix until all fries are evenly coated.
5. Prep air fryer basket by spraying the inside and outside with a spray olive or vegetable oil.
6. Add fries to basket and place in air fryer.
7. Set to rotate, and air fry for 25 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
8. Remove from basket and enjoy them while they're hot with your favorite dipping sauce!

Notes/Hints:

• I used regular white potatoes for my french fries. Though, if you cannot find white, a great substitute are russet potatoes. Both work great for air frying and deep-frying. The key difference is that white has a creamier and dense texture when cooked, while russets tend to be a fluffy texture, while giving an earthy taste when cooked.
• Leave fries rotating for an additional 5 minutes to crisp up even more if you wish. In my photo above, you can see they are golden and a little crispy. However, next time I will add an additional 5 minutes to crisp them up a tad more.
• Remember, to serve these as if you were in Germany, offer mayo and ketchup, or even currysauce.

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