How to cook the best fried potatoes: three "golden" rules from the chef

Everyone loves fried potatoes, but many people refuse to eat them because of the excessive amount of oil. Now, with the advent of affordable air fryers, this problem no longer exists, because thanks to proper air circulation and heat distribution in your own kitchen, you can get the best fries in 25 minutes with virtually no oil.

Famous chef Martin Sanders says that to cook the best potatoes, you need to follow three "golden" rules, writes Express. This way, your dish will always be perfect.

The first rule is to fry potatoes immediately after cutting them. Before placing the vegetable in the air fryer, dry it thoroughly with a kitchen towel. This gets rid of excess moisture, which is a direct way to an extremely crispy crust.

The second rule is to cook potatoes in small portions. Although this is not ideal for serving a large number of people, it is a tip that is really worth using. But there's a third tip from Martin, which is to position the potatoes correctly in the air fryer. When you need to feed a crowd, the chef recommended arranging the potatoes in a crisscross or grid pattern in the air fryer. This allows the hot air to fully circulate around them for a deliciously crispy appearance.