Cattle Drive™ Air Fryer Fries.

Ingredients

Method

1. 01

   Wash and cut potatoes

   10 min

   Wash potatoes well, then julienne them into even French fry–sized strips with the skin on. Uniform thickness is the secret to even cooking — don't skip this part.

2. 02

   Soak potatoes

   60 min

   Submerge cut strips in cold water and refrigerate for at least an hour. This removes surface starch, prevents sticking, and stops oxidation from turning your fries gray before they even hit heat.

3. 03

   Drain and dry thoroughly

   5 min

   Drain the water, lay fries in a single layer, and dry all sides completely with paper towels or a clean cloth. Wet potatoes won't coat evenly with oil or hold seasoning — this step makes the difference.

4. 04

   Oil and season

   2 min

   Toss dried fries with a thin drizzle of olive oil to coat evenly, then shake on Chain Reaction™ first, followed by Cattle Drive™ or Uncontrolled Cattle Drive™. Start light on seasoning — you can always taste and adjust after cooking.

5. 05

   Load air fryer

   2 min

   Spread fries in the basket in a single layer, spacing them apart like you're adding pasta to boiling water. Crowding them means uneven browning and steam instead of crisp.

6. 06

   Air fry with shakes

   25 min

   Set to 400°F for 25 minutes, pulling the tray every 5 minutes to shake and redistribute the fries for even browning. Every air fryer runs a hair different, so start paying close attention around the 15-minute mark.

7. 07

   Taste and finish

   2 min

   Pull the fries out hot, taste them, and adjust salt or seasoning to your liking. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce while they're still crispy.

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