If thin, crispy fries are your favourite, you’re going to love these air fryer shoestring fries! The air fryer makes them perfectly crispy without all the oil, and my blend of savoury seasonings makes them irresistible.
¼cuppeanut oilVegetable, corn, and canola oil work too. Don't use olive oil.
Salt and pepperto taste
½teaspoonsmoked paprikato taste
1teaspoongarlic powder
5tablespoonsvegan mayonnaise
8tablespoonsyellow mustard
¼teaspoontruffle oil
Instructions
Slice the potatoes. Use a mandolin on the "julienne" setting to slice your potatoes. If you don't have a mandolin, use a sharp knife to slice the potatoes into 1/8" x 1/8" matchsticks. Don't make them thicker than this if you want them to turn out crunchy.
Soak them. Place the sliced potatoes in a large bowl. Cover them with water and add the ice. Stir twice gently. Let them soak for 30 minutes. Discard the water and repeat the process once more. The total soaking time should be 1 hour.
Dry them. Strain the water and set the potatoes on paper towels. Pat them completely dry.
Grease them. Preheat the air fryer to 400 F. Add the potatoes to a large bowl and pour in the oil. Toss them until completely coated in oil.
Fry them. Place the greased potatoes in the air fryer basket, making sure not to overlap them too much. You may have to work in batches. Air fry the french fries for 5 minutes. Shake the basket. Air fry them for another 5-7 minutes or until golden and crispy. Carefully remove them from the heat. Set them on a wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate to cool.
Season them. Add salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle the smoked paprika and garlic powder over the fries. Set them aside to cool.
Make the sauce. Whisk the vegan mayo, mustard, and truffle oil in a small bowl until well combined. Serve your fries with the sauce on the side.
Notes
To store: Leftover shoestring fries can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to reheat them, place the fries in the air fryer basket and cook at 400ºF for 2-3 minutes, or until heated through. For best results, don't overlap the fries when reheating.To freeze:Place the cooked, cooled fries in an airtight container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. To reheat, simply place them in the air fryer basket and cook at 400ºF for about 5 minutes or until heated through.