Home Fries - Master Cookbook Recipe # 16

Name: Home Fries - Master Cookbook Recipe # 16
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 3-4 people
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 3 medium potatoes; 3 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Kosher salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Onion powder (salt-free); Roasted garlic powder (salt-free); Optional: Cooking oil spray

Making homemade French fries in the air fryer gives you that perfect restaurant-style crunch with a fraction of the oil. The secret to these "Collard Valley Cooks" fries is the light flour dusting, which creates a beautiful golden crust that holds onto the seasonings.

This is recipe #16 in Tammy’s Master Cookbook.

Prep time: 15 minCook time: 25 minTotal time: 40 min

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Ingredients

3 medium potatoes
3 Tbsp olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Kosher salt to taste
Black pepper to taste
Onion powder (salt-free)
Roasted garlic powder (salt-free)
Optional: Cooking oil spray

Instructions

Prep the Potatoes: Wash the potatoes thoroughly. Leave the skin on for extra texture and flavor. Cut them into "fries" about half an inch thick.
Season: Spread the fries out on a tray or in a large bowl. Season generously with kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and roasted garlic powder.
Oil Coat: Toss the seasoned fries in the olive or vegetable oil until every piece is evenly coated.
The Flour Secret: Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the fries and toss again. The flour should stick to the oil and seasonings to create a light batter.
First Bake: Place the fries in the air fryer basket. Set the temperature to 380°F and set the timer for 25 minutes.
Shake & Spray: Halfway through the cooking time (around 12 to 13 minutes), pull the basket out and give the fries a good shake. Lightly spray them with a little oil spray to help them brown further.
Finish: Continue cooking until the fries are deep golden brown and crispy. Serve hot!

Notes

Skin On: Leaving the skins on doesn't just save time; it adds a rustic flavor and helps the fries hold their shape.
Even Sizing: Try to cut your potatoes into uniform strips so they all finish cooking at the same time.
Dipping Ideas: These are perfect with classic ketchup, but try them with Recipe #603: Honey Mustard or a spicy ranch for something different!