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Fries with Parmesan, Thyme, Garlic (Easy Air Fryer Recipe)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Optional Water Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 lb potatoes 3 large potatoes, preferably Maris Piper, King Edward, or Russet/Idaho potatoes
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt or flaky sea salt plus more to taste
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp light olive oil or your preferred oil for roasting/air frying
  • 2 tbsp grated parmesan preferably grated at home from a parmesan wedge

Instructions

  • Peel the potatoes. Cut into 1 cm (1/3-inch)-thick batonnets and add to a bowl with cold water. Let them soak in cold water for about 30 minutes. Note: Soaking them in water removes the excess starches, improving crispiness and promoting even cooking. When I’m in a rush and making these for a casual family dinner, I skip this step but they really do come out better if you soak them in water for 30 minutes. At the very least, rinse them well in cold water.
  • Drain the potatoes (rinsing them with clean cold water) and dry them well with a clean kitchen towel.
  • Toss the potatoes with oil, salt, and garlic powder.
  • Preheat the air fryer to 380°F/ 190°C for 3 minutes.
  • Add the potatoes (in one layer) to the air fryer. Air fry until cooked, shaking the basket every 5 minutes. For 1/3-inch fries at 380°F/ 190°C it takes about 15 minutes (more or less depending on your air fryer/basket size/how full the basket is).
  • Toss the cooked fries with black pepper, thyme, parmesan, and, optionally, more salt to taste (if needed).