Air Fryer Home Fries [Oil Free Option]
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Air Fryer Home Fries [Oil Free Option]
Description
The Air Fryer Home Fries recipe begins with peeling and cutting yellow potatoes into half-inch pieces, then soaking and drying them to remove excess starch for a crisper texture. Thickly diced yellow onion and red pepper are added to the potatoes along with sea salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, and optionally avocado oil for coating. This mixture is cooked in an air fryer basket at 400°F (204°C), shaking or stirring periodically until the potatoes are tender and reach desired crispiness, typically in 15-20 minutes.
Soaking the potatoes before cooking is crucial for achieving a crispy exterior without drying out the inside. The use of thick vegetable pieces prevents burning and falling through the basket. Seasonings can be adjusted with smoked paprika, chili powder, cumin, or cayenne depending on preference. The fries are best served fresh while crisp but can be stored refrigerated up to 3-4 days and reheated in the air fryer or toaster oven to retain texture.
The recipe provides practical advice for air fryer use: monitor cooking times based on your model, cut potatoes evenly for uniform cooking, and consider adding vegetables later if you want smaller pieces to prevent burning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato peeled and cut into half inch pieces, yellow
- ⅓ cup yellow onion thickly diced (about half of a small onion)
- ½ cup red pepper thickly diced (about half of a medium pepper)
- ¾ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil optional, or other cooking oil
Optional Garnishes
- chives or extra salt, if needed
- parsley
- salt
Instructions
- Peel and chop your potatoes into roughly half inch pieces and place them in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and let them soak for 20 minutes. Then drain them, rinse with cold water and place them on a clean, dry dish towel and pat the potatoes dry. Wipe the bowl dry, and place the potatoes back inside.
- Now add all remaining ingredients to the same bowl and mix well to evenly coat.
- Place them in your basket and air fry at 400°F/204°C for 15-20 minutes, until cooked through and desired crispiness is reached. Shake your basket or stir the potatoes every 5 minutes for even cooking.
Notes
- Soaking and thoroughly drying potatoes before cooking ensures a crisper home fry texture.
- Cut potatoes into even half-inch pieces for consistent cooking and optimal crispiness.
- Keep onion and pepper pieces thick to prevent them from burning or falling through the air fryer basket holes.
- If smaller diced onion or pepper is preferred, add them halfway through the cooking time to reduce burning risk.
- Check your air fryer frequently, as cooking times vary by model—adjust as necessary.
- Experiment with seasonings by substituting smoked paprika and adding spices like chili powder, cumin, or cayenne.
- Home fries are best enjoyed fresh but can be refrigerated up to 3-4 days and reheated in the air fryer or toaster oven to regain crispness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 134cal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 593mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 715mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 966IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 63mg | 70% |
| Calcium | 22mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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