Air Fryer Tandoori Fries

5 from 1 vote

Add some extra zing to regular fries with these Air Fryer Tandoori Fries.

It needs only a fraction of the oil compared to its fried counterpart and still super delicious and crisp.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Resting Time45

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: Fusion, Indian

Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings:

Calories: 325kcal

Author: Smruti

Peel and chop the potatoes into ¼ inch sticks.
In a bowl add 4-5 cups water and 1 ½ teaspoon salt. Mix and add the potatoes. Soak for 30 minutes.
Mix together all the spices. Leave out the oil.
After 30 minutes, drain the potatoes and spread them out on a clean muslin cloth or napkin.
Let the fries dry for 10-12 minutes or pat them dry and use immediately.
Transfer the fries to a tray and add the oil. Mix well and add the spices. Mix well to evenly coat the fries.
Preheat the air fryer to 380 F. Set time to 15 minutes. Once the display reads 'Add Food' spread ½ the fries in a single layer.
Let the fries cook till the display reads 'Turn Food'. Shake them and let them cook till the fryer beeps.
Repeat the steps for the remaining fries but reduce time to 12 minutes. If the fries are not crisp, air fry for additional 2-3 minutes.
Open the Air Fryer and transfer the fries to a plate. Sprinkle some chaat masala, green onions and cilantro.
Serve hot with ketchup and green cilantro chutney.

Use Russet Potatoes: Get the perfect taste by using Russet potatoes. They help get the classic french fry flavor. Leaving the skins on or off is okay.

Cut the fries evenly: The key for the fries to cook evenly is to cut them evenly. The thin ones will burn while the fat ones cook! Use a sharp knife or mandoline to get them even.

Soak and dry the fries before cooking: Soaking the fries helps remove starch and drying them thoroughly helps remove the moisture from the fries. This helps them crisp faster and MUCH better!

Work in batches: Do not dump the fries all together in the fryer. Arrange them in a single layer to cook them evenly.

Taste test for doneness: The time mentioned works for the Instant Brands Air Fryer for the thickness I had. It can vary based on different brand air fryers. Taste test a couple instead of shutting off the air fryer based on time.