Air Fryer Baked Cottage Fries

Instructions

1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
2. Slice the potatoes into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Try to keep the slices as uniform as possible for even cooking.
3. In a large bowl, combine the salt, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper.
4. Add the potato slices to the bowl with the spices. Drizzle with olive oil and toss everything together, ensuring each slice is evenly coated with oil and spices.
5. Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3 minutes.
6. Once preheated, arrange a single layer of potato slices in the air fryer basket. Make sure not to overcrowd; you'll likely need to cook in batches.
7. Air fry for 10 minutes, then shake the basket or flip the slices with tongs.
8. Continue air frying for another 5-10 minutes, or until the cottage fries are golden brown and crispy on the outside.
9. Remove the fries from the air fryer and repeat the process with the remaining potato slices.
10. Once all batches are cooked, return all the fries to the air fryer and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to reheat and crisp up any that may have cooled.
11. Serve your Air Fryer Baked Cottage Fries immediately while they're hot and crispy.
12. These fries are best enjoyed fresh, but if you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
13. To reheat, place them back in the air fryer at 180°C (350°F) for 3-5 minutes until heated through and crispy again.