Air Fryer Waffle Fries
Transform your favorite French fries into a whole new experience with Air Fryer Waffle Fries! Air Fryer Waffle Fries are easy to make and super cool to eat! Serve them on the side for your next burger night and enjoy a healthy take on the Chick-Fil-A waffle fries!
Honestly, I don’t know what I can do without French fries. Here, we love fries so much. While the air fryer promises less mess and oil, deep frying remains my choice for a truly decadent treat when the occasion calls.
To follow along with me making these Air Fryer Waffle Fries, don’t forget to read other posts on fries I have made in the past.
Why You’ll Love Air Fryer Waffle Fries From Scratch
Less Oil: While deep-frying waffle fries might sound tempting (I might spill that recipe someday—let me know if you’re interested in the comment section), it comes with health implications. Typically, deep frying involves oils containing trans fats that can impact health. Instead, this recipe uses a touch of olive oil, rich in mono-unsaturated fats that are better for your cholesterol. It adds flavor, crisps up the fries, and keeps the oil usage in check.
Perfectly Crispy: Mastering the art of achieving that ideal crunch outside while ensuring the fries are fully cooked inside is crucial. This recipe unveils the secrets to getting it right every single time, just like the ones from your favorite eateries!
NOT frozen in a bag: Unlike most waffle fry recipes relying on store-bought frozen fries, we’re all about crafting things from scratch. Grab a few potatoes, involve the family, and shape these special fries together for a more fulfilling experience.
Budget-Friendly: Making your fries is not only healthier but also lighter on the wallet. These fries cost around $3 for three potatoes, yielding enough for two servings. Compare that to the price of a large serving at Chick-Fil-A, and you’re definitely getting more bang for your buck!
So, if you’re up for a fry adventure that’s both delicious and wallet-friendly, these Air Fryer Waffle Fries from Scratch are a must-try!
Easy: Making these delicious waffle fries in your air fryer is super easy! I’ll guide you through the process step by step, and I guarantee that once you’ve tried this method, you’ll want to make these regularly!
Vegan-Friendly: These fries are simply seasoned with salt and oil, making them an ideal treat for anyone following all diets. Regardless of dietary preferences, everyone can enjoy these fantastic fries!
Yummy: Let’s admit it, all fries are fantastic, but these are even tastier. Thanks to their fun waffle shape!
Equipment For Air Fryer Waffle Fries
When making waffle fries, you will need these equipments:
- Cutting board
- Sharp chef’s knife
- Mixing bowl
- Slotted spoon
- Pot
- Air fryer
- Microplane
- Crinkle Cutter
I prefer using the Ninja Foodi 6-in-1 2-basket air fryer for its convenience in cooking two meal components simultaneously. It lets you set different temperatures and cook times, ensuring your entire meal is hot and ready together. This saves time and enhances efficiency in the kitchen. For instance, while preparing these fries, you can also cook Chicken Wings simultaneously.
Regarding the crinkle cutter, while some use a mandoline slicer, I find the crinkle cutter works perfectly fine for creating waffle fries. I’ll explain exactly how to use it in the following section!
Ingredients for Air Fryer Waffle Fries
To whip up these crispy Air Fryer Waffle Fries, you will need just three ingredients:
- Yellow potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt
How To Make Crispy Air Fryer Waffle Fries
Thoroughly rinse and wash the potatoes. You can either peel them or keep the skin on.
Place a potato lengthwise on a cutting board and use a crinkle cutter to create a cross-hatch waffle pattern by making cuts at a 90-degree rotation. Repeat for all potatoes.
Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for about 25 minutes. Boil a large pot of water while they soak.
Add the soaked potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until partially cooked yet firm. Ensure they fit comfortably in your air fryer basket in a single layer.
Drain the potatoes on paper towels and pat them gently to dry.
Transfer the fries to a large bowl, add olive oil, and delicately coat the potatoes.
Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
Set the Air Fryer to Air Fry mode at 400°F and cook for 15 minutes.
For multiple batches, repeat steps 4-7 as needed.
Once all batches are crispy, refresh the fries at 375°F-390°F for 3-5 minutes in a single basket.
Season with salt to taste, toss well, and indulge in your crispy waffle fries!
Tips and Tricks for Perfect Air Fryer Waffle Fries:
- Ensure uniform thickness when cutting fries for consistent cooking.
- Soak the fries in cold water to remove excess starch and enhance crispiness.
- If short on time, briefly soak potatoes until the water boils.
- Boil potatoes in batches that fit comfortably in the air fryer basket in a single layer.
- To refresh multiple batches, toss them together in the air fryer at 375-390°F for 3-5 minutes.
How Come My Fries Didn’t Get Crispy?
It’s likely due to overlapping of the fries in the air fryer. Avoid overlapping fries in the air fryer, as it can hinder crispiness. Arrange them in a single layer.
Coat potatoes with oil to achieve crispiness; otherwise, they might turn soft after air frying.
For the crispiest outcome, deep-frying is recommended.
How To Reheat Air Fryer Waffle Fries
For optimal crunch and taste, I would recommend you eat your air fryer waffle fries whiles it’s still fresh. To reheat, store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to two days.
Reheat fries in the air fryer at 350°F for approximately 5 minutes until warmed through.
Serving Suggestions:
There are so many ways to enjoy air fryer waffle fries. You can pair it with various mains and sauces for a delightful meal experience. Here are some main and sauce pairing suggestions:
Mains:
- Classic American Cheeseburger
- Power Bean Burger
- Buffalo Chicken Wings
- DIY Cheesy Beef Taco Casserole
- BBQ Chicken Naan Flatbread Pizza
- Bacon & Bolognese Macaroni Bake
- Crispy Buttermilk Southern Fried Chicken
- Crispy Cheesy Chicken Parm Sandwich
Sauces:
- Classic Spicy Aioli
- Garlic Truffle Aioli
- Homemade Yogurt Caesar
- Ketchup
- Ranch
- Mayo
- Barbecue sauce
- Salsa
- Pico de Gallo
- Sour cream
- Dill dip
- Various cream cheese dips like jalapeño, onion, or smoked salmon
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Air Fryer Waffle Fries
Ingredients
- 3 large yellow potatoes cut into 1/2 inch sticks
- 1-2 Tbsp olive oil
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Thoroughly rinse and wash the potatoes. You can either peel them or keep the skin on.
- Place a potato lengthwise on a cutting board and use a crinkle cutter to create a cross-hatch waffle pattern by making cuts at a 90-degree rotation. Repeat for all potatoes.
- Soak the cut potatoes in cold water for about 25 minutes. Boil a large pot of water while they soak.
- Add the soaked potatoes to the boiling water and cook for 3-5 minutes until partially cooked yet firm. Ensure they fit comfortably in your air fryer basket in a single layer.
- Drain the potatoes on paper towels and pat them gently to dry.
- Transfer the fries to a large bowl, add olive oil, and delicately coat the potatoes.
- Arrange the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
- Set the Air Fryer to Air Fry mode at 400°F and cook for 15 minutes.
- For multiple batches, repeat steps 4-7 as needed.
- Once all batches are crispy, refresh the fries at 375°F-390°F for 3-5 minutes in a single basket.
- Season with salt to taste, toss well, and indulge in your crispy waffle fries!
