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| 2 | +title: Air Fryer Potato Cooking Guide |
| 3 | +lang: en |
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| 10 | +To cook potatoes in an air fryer, follow these steps for crispy, delicious results: |
| 11 | + |
| 12 | +1. **Choose and Prep Potatoes**: |
| 13 | + - Select potatoes like Russet, Yukon Gold, or red potatoes. For fries or wedges, cut into even pieces (about 1/2-inch thick). For roasted potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks. Leave small potatoes whole or halve them. |
| 14 | + - Wash and scrub thoroughly. Peel if desired, but skin-on adds texture. |
| 15 | + - Pat dry with a paper towel to ensure crispiness. |
| 16 | + |
| 17 | +2. **Season**: |
| 18 | + - Toss potatoes in a bowl with 1-2 tablespoons of oil (olive, avocado, or vegetable) per pound of potatoes. |
| 19 | + - Add seasonings: salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, or herbs like rosemary or thyme. About 1 teaspoon of each per pound works well. |
| 20 | + |
| 21 | +3. **Preheat Air Fryer**: |
| 22 | + - Set your air fryer to 400°F (200°C). Preheating for 3-5 minutes is optional but helps with even cooking. |
| 23 | + |
| 24 | +4. **Cook**: |
| 25 | + - Place potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer. Avoid overcrowding for maximum crispiness. |
| 26 | + - Cook times depend on the cut: |
| 27 | + - **Fries or wedges**: 15-20 minutes, shaking the basket every 5-7 minutes. |
| 28 | + - **Chunks or cubes**: 12-18 minutes, shaking halfway. |
| 29 | + - **Whole small potatoes**: 20-25 minutes, flipping once. |
| 30 | + - Check for doneness: potatoes should be golden and crispy outside, tender inside. Add 2-5 minutes if needed. |
| 31 | + |
| 32 | +5. **Serve**: |
| 33 | + - Remove and serve immediately. Optionally, sprinkle with extra salt or fresh herbs. |
| 34 | + |
| 35 | +**Tips**: |
| 36 | +- **Soak for Fries**: For extra-crispy fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 20-30 minutes to remove excess starch, then dry thoroughly before seasoning. |
| 37 | +- **Don’t Overfill**: Cook in batches if necessary to avoid steaming. |
| 38 | +- **Experiment**: Try adding parmesan, cayenne, or ranch seasoning for variety. |
| 39 | + |
| 40 | +Enjoy your air-fried potatoes! If you want a specific recipe (e.g., sweet potato fries or loaded potato skins), let me know. |
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