Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound russet potatoes (peeled)
  • 3 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • cayenne (pinch)
  • black pepper (to taste)

Instruction

  • Cut potatoes lengthwise into slices about ⅜" thick. Slice each section into sticks of the same thickness. Place sticks in large bowl.
  • Cover potato sticks with water. Let soak 5 minutes.
  • Drain and cover potatoes with boiling water, a few inches above potatoes. Let sit 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer to paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool, at least 10 minutes. Transfer to bowl and drizzle with oil. Toss to coat.
  • Preheat air fryer 380º F. Add potato sticks to air fryer basket in single layer. Cook until tips are light golden brown, between 12-16 minutes. Shake basket midway through cook time, then check and shake every 2-3 minutes until fries are done.
  • Add fries to large bowl. Sprinkle with salt, cayenne, and pepper to taste. Cook rest of fries in batches.