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Air Fryer Copycat McDonald's French Fries

Air Fryer Copycat McDonald’s French Fries

4.20 from 65 votes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 16 minutes
2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 36 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings

Description

Who doesn't love McDonald's french fries? They're crispy, salty, and so delicious. But the problem with them is that they're not exactly healthy. That's where the air fryer comes in. With this appliance, you can make delicious, crispy french fries without all of the unhealthy oil. In this blog post, I'm going to show you how to make McDonald's-style french fries using your air fryer. Are you ready to get started?

Ingredients 

  • 2 medium Russet potaotes, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups beef stock
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white vinegar

Instructions

  • Start by cutting your potatoes into 1/4th inch strips. In a large bowl, fill it halfway with cold water.
  • Cut those pieces into 1/4th inch sticks. Place the cut potatoes into the cold water.
  • In another large bowl, whisk together the beef stock, 2 cups of water, corn syrup, kosher salt, and vinegar.
  • Take the cut potatoes out of the water and place them into the brine. Brine for at least two hours, up to overnight.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380 degrees F. Take the potatoes out of the brine and pat off any excess water.
  • Place the potatoes in a large bowl, and toss with olive oil.
  • Place the potatoes into the air fryer in a single layer; you may need to do this in batches.
  • Air Fry for 12-16 minutes, shaking every few minutes until potatoes are tender and golden brown.
  • Season immediately with sea salt to taste and serve.
  • Plate, serve, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • 1 Air Fryer, Air Fryer oven or Air Fryer basket
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 191kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1425mgPotassium: 667mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 31mgIron: 1mg