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Unpopular opinion: I think we're all using the wrong oil for air fryer potatoes
Three years ago, I started with canola oil for my fries, like most recipes said. Last month, I switched to avocado oil after reading about its high smoke point. Last week, I did a side-by-side test with a batch of russets from the farmer's market. The avocado oil batch was noticeably crispier and didn't have that faint greasy taste. Has anyone else found a specific oil that makes a real difference?
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corawilliams7mo ago
Honestly, the potato variety matters more than the oil. Try a waxy type next to a russet.
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holly_garcia7mo ago
You're right about the variety, but the potato's age is huge too. Old potatoes have more sugar and less starch, so they brown way faster. A fresh russet and one that's been in your pantry for months fry up totally different.
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campbell.andrew6mo ago
Yeah, and I'm over here still using the spray can stuff from 2019 (don't judge me). Holly_garcia has a point about the potato itself being a factor, but I finally tried avocado oil and it was a total game changer for crispiness.
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