Air fryer cottage fries are crispy, salty, and tasty snacks that get ready in under 20 minutes. Making these crispy cottage fries is simple and doesn't take any special cooking skills; in fact, even a beginner can make them.
Try making some cottage fries for a change if you get bored of eating regular french fries or curly fries. Slice the potatoes, add your preferred ingredients, combine, and air fried them. To make these fries, no extra equipment is needed; a sharp knife will work.
Gluten-free and vegetarian diets can both enjoy crispy cottage fries. With more, crispiness and less oil, air-fried cottage fries are just as good as deep-fried ones. Basically, I call it a healthier version but packed with flavors. Enjoy serving them with your favorite dipping sauce.
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What are cottage fries?
French fries and cottage fries have different shapes. Cotton fries are sliced thinly into rounds, sprinkled with seasoning, and then perfectly baked or air-fried. And served with dipping sauce.
How to air fry cottage fries?
Let's gather the ingredients and move through the cooking process for the cottage fries step by step.
Ingredients for air fryer cottage fries:
- 2-3 potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions for air fryer cottage fries:
- The potatoes should be thoroughly cleaned and peeled. You can make cottage fries with or without the potato peel, though peeling is optional.
- Cut the potatoes into rounds that are approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Put the potatoes in a bowl of water to remove any extra starch, which also helps to keep the potatoes from sticking together while they cook. The recommended 15-20 minutes. You can cook the potatoes right away if you don't have time to wait.
- With a fresh kitchen towel or paper towel, pat the potatoes dry.
- Add the oil to the potatoes after transferring them to a mixing bowl. Toss the potatoes in the oil to coat each one completely. Sprinkle the potatoes with the combined seasonings.
- The best way to combine is with your hands.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/ 400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry them at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. The potatoes should be flipped over and air-fried for an additional 8 minutes, or until golden.
- Take the cottage fries out of the basket, serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy.
You can find the air fryer cottage fries recipe in the printable card below:
Best potatoes for air fryer cottage fries
Cottage fries taste best when made with russet potatoes. The fries are made crisper by their higher starch content. Yukon Gold, however, is a good substitute.
Seasoning Variations:
Seasoning is essential while making any kind of fries. You may season it with anything you like, from garlic salt and ginger powder to garlic powder and cajun seasoning. For a variety of flavors, add some of your favorite herbs.
Best dipping sauce for air fryer cottage fries
The potato recipe is best served with dipping sauce. Serve your crispy cottage fries with your preferred dipping sauce. However, here are some dipping sauce ideas for you to try:
- Ranch Dressing
- Ketchup
- Honey Mustard
- Barbecue Sauce
- Cheese Sauce
- Aioli
Tips
- In order for the potatoes to cook evenly, be sure to cut them into similar-sized pieces.
- For the best results, do not overcrowd the basket; instead, arrange the potato slices in a single layer. If necessary, do it in batches.
- For an evenly cooked result, flip the air fryer cottage fries halfway through the cooking time.
- If you don't have time to soak the potatoes before cooking them, you can skip this step.
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Storage And Reheating
In general, I don't recommend storing the fries. It tastes best when it's crisp and fresh. However, if there are some leftovers you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They last for around 2-3 days.
Reheating: Place the leftover cottage fries in the air fryer basket and reheat for 3-4 minutes at 200C/400F, or until heated through.
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
How long to cook cottage fries in an air fryer?
The cooking time for homemade cottage fries will vary based on the thickness of the potato slices. I cooked my fries for 18 minutes at 200C/400F, which was ideal for me. However, if you're cooking frozen cottage fries in an air fryer, cook them for 18-20 minutes, depending on your preference.
Why soak potatoes in water before air frying?
Soaking potatoes in water helps to remove extra starch from the potatoes. This will make your potato fries crispy. Before cooking, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes in cold water and pat them dry.
How do you make crispy air fryer cottage fries?
Cottage fries are crisper when made with russet potatoes. These potatoes have a high starch content and are perfect for preparing any type of fries. You can also add extra oil to make them crisper.
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Cottage Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 2-3 potatoes
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- The potatoes should be thoroughly cleaned and peeled. You can make cottage fries with or without the potato peel, though peeling is optional.2-3 potatoes
- Cut the potatoes into rounds that are approximately ¼ inch thick.
- Put the potatoes in a bowl of water to remove any extra starch, which also helps to keep the potatoes from sticking together while they cook. The recommended 15-20 minutes. You can cook the potatoes right away if you don't have time to wait.
- With a fresh kitchen towel or paper towel, pat the potatoes dry.
- Add the oil to the potatoes after transferring them to a mixing bowl. Toss the potatoes in the oil to coat each one completely. Sprinkle the potatoes with the combined seasonings.1 tablespoon vegetable oil, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste
- The best way to combine is with your hands.
- Preheat the air fryer to 200C/ 400F for 2-3 minutes.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry them at 200C/400F for 10 minutes. The potatoes should be flipped over and air-fried for an additional 8 minutes, or until golden.
- Take the cottage fries out of the basket, serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy.
