Air fryer masala fries are the best fries when served with your favorite dips. It has a perfect balance of all the spices on it. A perfect party snack and a perfect side dish to serve with your favorite burger. Plus it’s super easy to make and gets ready in no time.
Air fryer masala fries are made by using a very little amount of oil. Though the result is unbelievably crispy and delicious. This is not just regular fries that you have every day, it is seasoned with spicy and savory spices. When I first made this recipe my boyfriend was amazed to have such flavourful fries made at home. And we all know that homemade foods are the best.
If you're searching for a quick and easy snack to serve masala fries recipe is the best. I’m so excited to share this recipe with you, and I know you’ll love this recipe. If you like making this type of quick snack, be sure to check these recipes Checkers Fries in the Air Fryer, air fryer onion pakoda, and aloo tikki in air fryer.
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- How to make air fryer masala fries?
- Ingredients for air fryer masala fries:
- Instructions for air fryer masala fries:
- What are masala fries made of?
- Serving suggestions or ideas for masala fries:
- Tips for making perfect masala fries in an air fryer:
- Other Potato recipes you’ll love:
- Flavor variation for air fryer masala fries:
- 📖 Recipe
How to make air fryer masala fries?
Making masala fries is simple you just need to gather the ingredients from your pantry and you are good to start. There is nothing complicated about this recipe so let’s start.
Ingredients for air fryer masala fries:
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Spring onion (for garnish)
Instructions for air fryer masala fries:
First, clean the potatoes well. Peel the potato skin I like to peel them off, you can keep the skin if you like.
- Slice the potatoes into equal sizes with the help of a knife or a mandoline slicer. Make the slices about ¼ inch thick.
- Take a large bowl transfer the sliced potatoes into it and fill it with the water. Let the potatoes sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes drain out the water from the potatoes and rinse the potatoes 3-4 times. This will help to eliminate the excess starch from the potatoes.
- Dry the potato slices using a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
- Transfer the dried potatoes into a mixing bowl and add all the spices and mix them well.
- After the spices are well coated add the oil and give it a good mix.
- Preheat your air fryer at 190C/380F for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 190C/380F for 20 minutes. Toss the air fryer masala fries halfway through the cooking process.
- Remove the masala fries from the air fryer basket and serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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What are masala fries made of?
These crispy air fryer masala fries are made with potatoes and flavourful spices such as garlic powder, chaat masala, red chili powder, salt, and pepper. All the ingredients used for the recipe are simple and pantry-friendly.
Serving suggestions or ideas for masala fries:
Air fryer masala fries are a perfect snack or appetizer. It’s best when served hot with your favorite dipping sauce. However, masala fries can be served as a side dish as well. Here are some of the suggestions you can try:
- Frozen turkey burger air fryer
- Frozen salmon in air fryer
- Frozen chicken breast in air fryer
- Air fryer lemon chicken
- Air fryer frozen chicken wings
Tips for making perfect masala fries in an air fryer:
- Preheat the air fryer for the best result.
- Make sure to cut the potatoes in equal slices to avoid uneven cooking.
- Don’t skip the soaking process before air frying the potatoes. This will help to remove the excess starch and makes the fries crispier.
- Don’t overcrowd the air fryer basket thus, place the potatoes in a single layer. Instead, cook in batches for the best result.
- Adjust the seasoning according to your taste.
- Adding cornflour helps the potatoes to get crispy. However, don’t add too much cornflour as recommended, it will spoil the taste.
- Toss the fries halfway through the cooking process for the evenly cooked result.
Other Potato recipes you’ll love:
- Air fryer potato skins
- Air fryer potato pancake
- Air fryer potato chips
- Air fryer Hasselback potatoes
Flavor variation for air fryer masala fries:
You can play around with the spices for different flavors of masala fries. You can use different spices such as:
- Chili flakes
- Onion powder
- Smoked paprika
- Sweet paprika
- Mixed herbs
Here are some of the frequently asked questions:
Which potato is best for making air fryer French fries?
Russet potatoes are the best for making fires. They are high in starch and low in moisture which helps fries delicious.
Why do you have to soak fries before air frying?
Soaking the potato slices helps to get rid of excess starch resulting in less sticky potatoes and crispy.
Why are my air fryer masala fries not crispy?
If you skip the preheating process the fries will not become as crispy as you wanted. And another reason for soggy fries is overcrowding the air fryer basket. Always cook in batches for the best result.
How long do you air fry masala fries?
I air-fried the masala fries for 20 minutes at 190C/380F. However, the cooking time may vary on the size of the potatoes you cooking.
Can you freeze air fryer masala fries?
Yes, you can. Place the fries in an airtight container and store them in the freezer for 1 month for a safer side. However, you should keep in mind that you can only freeze the cooked potatoes. Because the raw potatoes contain water and when frozen the water freezes too and when thawed and cooked the fries become mushy and soggy.
You can also put the leftover air fryer masala fries in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator. They are good for 2-3 days.
How do you reheat fries so they are crispy again?
While reheating the leftover air fryer masala fries always use the air fryer. Reheat them at a lower heat for 5-10 minutes. Do not use the microwave because it makes the fries soggy.
Equipment: Air fryer
Course: Appetizer, Snack, Side dish
Cuisine: American, Indian
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Serving: 2
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📖 Recipe
Air Fryer Masala Fries
Equipment
- air fryer
Ingredients
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 3 tablespoons oil
- ¼ teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon cornflour
- salt and pepper to taste
- spring onion (for garnish)
Instructions
- First, clean the potatoes well. Peel the potato skin I like to peel them off, you can keep the skin if you like.3 medium russet potatoes
- Slice the potatoes into equal sizes with the help of a knife or a mandoline slicer. Make the slices about ¼ inch thick.
- Take a large bowl transfer the sliced potatoes into it and fill it with the water. Let the potatoes sit for about 15-20 minutes.
- After 15-20 minutes drain out the water from the potatoes and rinse the potatoes 3-4 times. This will help to eliminate the excess starch from the potatoes.
- Dry the potato slices using a paper towel or a clean kitchen towel.
- Transfer the dried potatoes into a mixing bowl and add all the spices and mix them well.1 teaspoon red chili, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon cornflour, salt and pepper to taste
- After the spices are well coated add the oil and give it a good mix.3 tablespoons oil
- Preheat your air fryer at 190C/380F for 5 minutes.
- Place the seasoned potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Cook them at 190C/380F for 20 minutes. Toss the air fryer masala fries halfway through the cooking process.¼ teaspoon chaat masala
- Remove the masala fries from the air fryer basket.
- Serve them hot with your favorite dipping sauce.spring onion (for garnish)
