Have you always cooked potatoes this way? The step that can make them incredibly crispy
To get perfectly golden potatoes, simply cooking them longer isn't enough. An often overlooked step can help you create a crispier surface, leaving the inside pleasantly soft.
Did you follow the recipe to the letter, but the potatoes arrived golden brown and lacked the crispiness you were hoping for? The difference could be down to a simple step in the preparation process.
Find out what trick can improve crispiness and help you get potatoes that are golden on the outside and soft on the inside, without relying on just a few extra minutes of cooking.
Potato chips
Potato chips are a crunchy and delicious snack, perfect for making at home with appetizers and social gatherings. Sliced very thinly and cooked until golden brown, they're irresistible in their simplicity. Serve them fresh with a pinch of salt, or pair them with sauces and dips for an even more delicious treat.
Smart tip: After frying, season the chips with a mix of paprika, salt, and oregano.
Air Fryer Sweet Potatoes
Air-fried sweet potatoes are a colorful and delicious side dish, characterized by this tuber's distinctive, delicately sweet flavor. Air-frying them turns golden brown on the outside and pleasantly soft on the inside, with just a little seasoning. Pair them with meat, fish, or vegetarian dishes, or enjoy them as a snack with a dip.
Smart tip: Serve the chips with a dip made with plain yogurt, lime juice, and a few drops of Tabasco.
Crispy Cheese Potatoes
Golden, flavorful, and with a delicious crust: these crispy cheesy potatoes are a simple side dish that can spice up any meal. Cooking them enhances the contrast between the soft interior and the crispy exterior, for a truly inviting result. Crispy cheesy potatoes are excellent as an accompaniment to main courses or to share during a casual dinner.
Smart tip: garnish the potatoes with herbs like rosemary or thyme.
Air Fryer Potato Chips
Craving a homemade snack to munch on? Air fryer potato chips become thin, golden, and crispy with quick and easy cooking. Perfect for an aperitif or a savory snack, they're a delicious alternative to traditional French fries, and you can season them with spices and herbs to taste.
Smart tip: If you have a smaller fryer, cook the potatoes in two batches at the highest temperature available.
Baked potatoes with the skin
Leaving the skin on is the secret to giving classic baked potatoes an even more rustic and inviting touch. Golden brown on the outside and soft on the inside, baked potatoes with their skins on are a simple and versatile side dish, perfect for flavoring with herbs and spices. Serve them as an accompaniment to roasts, meat dishes, or vegetarian dishes.
Smart tip: you can replace the paprika with turmeric or omit it.
