Using an air fryer instead of the oven has become second nature in many households, and potatoes are arguably one of the most versatile ingredients for cooking in these handy appliances . Whether for their ease of being set on a countertop or lower running costs, air fryers are a favourite among home cooks . Many people have mastered air-fried chips and wedges, but Martin Senders, the resident air fryer chef at Philips, has revealed a simple hack for achieving the perfect crunchy snacks: crisps.
They are a notoriously tricky food to cook at home without a deep-fryer, so it's no wonder Brits consume 6 billion shop-bought packets a year instead. Martin's approach negates the need to buy them thanks to an easy tip : "For the crunchiest bite in every crisp, a great hack is to freeze your sliced potatoes after soaking them— before air frying." The chef's "addictive" crisps are also much lower in salt, as you are completely in control of how much seasoning you add.
For their perfect texture, Martin explained that "freezing helps draw out excess moisture, allowing the potatoes to crisp up beautifully instead of steaming." "It also firms up the surface of the potato, ensuring even cooking and preventing any sogginess", he said. Anyone who is a fan of the delicious salty vegetable crisps that cost upwards of £2 in most supermarkets can recreate them as "most vegetables work just as well".
Martin suggests using this air fryer method for parsnips, sweet potatoes and even beetroots. I.