Air Fryer Curly Fries (Homemade & From Frozen)

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Air Fryer Curly Fries (Homemade & From Frozen)

Learn how to create homemade air fryer curly fries from scratch. Using spiralized fresh potatoes and delicious seasonings, these fries are an ideal side dish or snack. In a hurry? No problem! We also provide instructions for cooking frozen curly fries in the air fryer.

Cuisine American

Keyword Air Fryer Fries, Curly Fries, Frozen Curly Fries

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 157kcal

Author Irena Macri

Equipment

Vegetable Spiralizer
Instant Pot Air Fryer Vortex Plus
Large bowl
Kitchen towel

Ingredients

1 lb Russet potatoes, peeled and both ends cut off flat (about 450-500 grams)
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

Spiralize the potatoes. Peel potatoes and cut the ends off in a straight line. Using the curly fry spiralizer setting (larger shredding holes), spiralize the potatoes. Make sure to attach them right in the center on each side and press in on the handle when moving it forward. Discard the smaller bits of potatoes, you can freeze them to use in a soup later.
Soak the potatoes. Add potato spiralize to a large bowl with cold water and soak for 15 minutes. This helps to remove some of the starch from the surface. Pour the water out of the bowl and rinse out any excess starch. Pat the potatoes dry with a kitchen towel and place them back in the bowl.
Add the flavor. Drizzle potatoes with oil and sprinkle evenly with salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika. Toss to coat evenly.
Air fry curly fries from raw. Preheat the air fryer to 395 F/ 200 C for 3-4 minutes. Spray the air fryer basket with a little oil and spread the potato spirals evenly on the bottom. They can overlap slightly but don't overcrowd the basket. Air fry the fries for 7-8 minutes, turning the spirals over halfway through. If you like them extra crispy, you can leave them in for an extra minute or two.
Air fry frozen curly fries. Remove the frozen curly fries from the packaging. There's no need to thaw them. Place the frozen curly fries in the air fryer basket. Make sure to spread them out in a single layer for the best results. Cook the curly fries at 400°F (200°C) for 10-15 minutes. Shake the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure even crisping.

Notes

Experiment with seasonings: While a classic blend of salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and smoked paprika is delicious, feel free to get creative. Try adding Parmesan cheese, truffle salt, or a dash of cayenne pepper for different flavor profiles.

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