The beloved French fry comes in many forms: steak, crinkle cut,
curly, sweet potato, wedge and shoestring to name a few. However, none of these
cuts can hold a candle to the waffle fry. That’s because in so many ways, the
waffle fry is the definitive version of what every other type of French fry
aspires to be. Oversized, almost always seasoned and filling when worked into a
meal, the waffle fry is just about the best use of a potato that we can think
of. This raises two questions: How can I make waffle fries at home and is there
a healthier way to go about cooking them? The answer is “yes” to both
questions, and we’ll even explain how a Power Air Fryer can make
this a much healthier appetizer.
To answer the first question, the only thing you need to prepare a
plate of waffle fries at home is a mandoline. In fact, this cutting apparatus
is the only way to cut waffle fries into their recognizable shape. With a
little research, you’ll be able to find a mandolin that’s adjustable and will
offer uses outside of waffle fries – such as eggplant or carrots. Some at-home
chefs will say that this kitchen gadget may be seldom used, but one plate of
homemade waffle fries should be enough to convince critics that waffle fries
are the only way to go when whipping up the much-loved French fry side dish. Moving
on to cooking your freshly-cut potatoes,
there are two choices but only one is the right way for those who want to
provide a healthier meal for themselves and their families. While many think
that the deep fryer is the only way to prepare French fries, headline after
headline that shows just how bad frequently eating fried food is for you should
be enough to encourage us to look into alternatives.
One of those new options is
a Power Air Fryer and the revolutionary cooking technique that it employs.
That’s because this appliance requires no artery-clogging oil to cook a
typically “fried” food. Rather, items that are placed inside the Power Air
Fryer basket are cooked crisp and brown through the rapid circulation of air
that’s heated up to 400 degrees. When cooking waffle fries, a crunchy final
product is important, so we’re pleased to report that this appliance delivers a
traditional-looking product. However, your typical appetizer fare is far from
the only thing that a Power Air Fryer
can cook. In fact, entire dinners, side dishes and even some deserts can be
prepared in this appliance and in a shorter period of time than it would take
to cook them in an oven. If you’re looking for a new recipe to try at home,
then pick up a mandoline and a Power Air Fryer and give homemade waffle fries a
try!
