How to Make WAFFLE FRIES in an AIR FRYER (Homemade From Scratch & Frozen)

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: ham

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack

Reduced-fat cheese cuts calories while still melting well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.

Place frozen waffle fries in the air fryer basket.

Air fry for 10 minutes.

While the frozen fries are cooking, prepare fresh waffle fries from scratch.

Peel the russet potatoes (optional) and slice them using a waffle fry cutter.

Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water to prevent oxidation.

Take half of the sliced potatoes, dry them with a paper towel, and season with oil, salt, and garlic powder.

Place the seasoned raw potato slices in the air fryer basket.

For the second half, blanch the sliced potatoes in boiling water for 1-2 minutes, then strain them.

Season the blanched potatoes with oil, salt, and garlic powder.

Place the blanched potatoes in the air fryer basket.

Air fry the blanched potatoes for a shorter time, checking for doneness.

Adjust the thickness of the waffle fries by changing the settings on the cutter as needed.

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