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Crispy Air Fryer Frozen French Fries
Frozen thick-cut fries are briefly soaked, aggressively shaken, microwaved, and then air-fried for a crisp exterior. Optional melted beef fat can be added for extra richness.
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Ingredients
- frozen thick-cut french fries (Use one frozen bag; the source does not specify the bag size.)
- water (Enough to cover the fries during soaking.)
- melted beef fat (Optional.)
Steps
- 1
Place the frozen thick-cut french fries in a microwave-safe container and cover them with water.
- 2
Let the fries sit in the water for 30 seconds.
- 3
Drain off the water, then cover the container with a lid.
- 4
Shake the covered fries aggressively until they look wet and rough on the surface.
- 5
Microwave the fries for 5 minutes.
- 6
Transfer the fries to an air fryer and cook at 400°F for 15 minutes.
- 7
Shake the fries halfway through the air-frying time so they cook evenly.
- 8
Optionally toss or finish the fries with a little melted beef fat before serving.
Notes
The source does not specify the frozen fries bag size, air fryer capacity, or whether the optional beef fat is added before or after air frying. Adjust the batch size as needed so the fries can cook evenly.
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