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Air Fryer Cottage Fries

Get perfectly crispy air fryer cottage fries in a fraction of the time. Perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they're sure to become a new family favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 2 people
Calories 227 kcal

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.
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  • 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
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  • The best way to combine is with your hands.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 200C/ 400F for 2-3 minutes.
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  • 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.
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  • Take the cottage fries out of the basket, serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, and enjoy.
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Nutrition

Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 4gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.04gSodium: 1176mgPotassium: 906mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 4IUVitamin C: 42mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 2mg
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