I Tested 6 Ways to Air Fry Potatoes, Only One Wins

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs provide flavor without the cost of fresh.

Wash and clean Yukon Gold potatoes.

Slice potatoes in half, then slice the halves in half to ensure even cooking.

For the first test, toss potatoes with a good amount of olive oil and season with rosemary salt.

Preheat air fryer to 400°F (200°C).

Spread potatoes in a single layer in the air fryer basket.

Cook for 18-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

After 18 minutes, check the potatoes; they should be crispy but may lose their crunch quickly.

For the second method, rinse cut potatoes in cold water three times to remove excess starch.

Dry the potatoes with a paper towel to remove excess moisture.

Toss the rinsed and dried potatoes with olive oil and seasoning.

Place in the air fryer and cook for 18-20 minutes until fork tender.

Check the potatoes after cooking; they should be evenly brown but may still lack crunch.

For the third method, prepare four quarts of boiling water with 1 tablespoon of salt and 2 tablespoons of white vinegar.

Carefully lower the potatoes into the boiling water and par boil until fork tender.

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