This Christmas, many people will be ditching their ovens in favour of the air fryer when it comes to cooking dinner.
Speedy, healthy and more energy-efficient, it’s no wonder that they’ve become a staple in so many households over the past couple of years.
And if you’re on roast potato duty this year, why not try something a little more unique by grabbing a 38p tin of potatoes from Tesco and whipping up a batch of delicious crunchy spuds in your air fryer?
Whether eaten as part of your Christmas dinner or simply as a festive snack, I first tried this recipe last year and was blown away at how simple – yet tasty – it was.
Affordable, easy and ready in less than 30 minutes – what’s not to love?
To begin, I drained the tin of new potatoes and halved each one. I then boiled them for about five minutes – since they were canned, they were already quite soft, making slicing easier and reducing the cooking time, the Daily Record reports.
I then drained the pan’s contents into a colander, giving the potatoes a good toss and allowing them to steam for a few minutes. At this point, I was filled with dread that my attempt would be a flop.
Most roast potato recipes call for Maris Piper potatoes due to their fluffier texture, which gives roasties their signature crunch. These new potatoes didn’t seem to fluff up much, but I tried not to let this put me off.
After they had steamed for a bit, I returned them to the pot and mixed in a tablespoon of oil, along with some salt and pepper for taste. Then it was time to pop them in the air fryer.
My Russell Hobbs SatisFry model is quite small, but perfect for a one-person household. If you have a larger one, you could certainly whip up a bigger batch – perhaps even enough to accompany your Christmas dinner.
The key thing to remember is not to overcrowd the basket and ensure the potatoes are spread out for even cooking. I then cooked them at 190C for 25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.
Being completely honest, I wasn’t expecting much when I went to check on them but was pleasantly surprised to find they had crisped up nicely, and I was eager for them to finish so I could tuck in.
The crunch was simply out of this world and they were brillaint for snacking on. I was too eager to eat them to bother with any toppings – and they were fantastic just as they were – but they’d pair well with a bit of gravy or perhaps some leftover turkey and cranberry sauce. Imagine loaded fries, but swap the fries for roasties.
These are set to become a festive snack staple in my household and I’m already looking forward to whipping up another batch this Christmas.
