My neighbor in Portland gave me a weird tip for air fryer potatoes

Last month, she told me to soak the chopped potatoes in cold water for exactly 30 minutes before patting them dry. I was skeptical, but it made the outside so much crispier without burning. Has anyone else tried a specific soaking time that works better?

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avery8053mo ago

Ever wonder if the type of potato matters as much as the soak time?

evannelson1mo ago

I tried that vinegar trick lisar14 mentioned and wow what a difference. I actually forgot about the potatoes once and soaked them for like an hour and a half by accident. They were a little waterlogged but still came out crispy. My girlfriend walked in and said the kitchen smelled like a fry shop so I think that was a good sign. But the weirdest thing is I tried it with sweet potatoes a few weeks ago and they got all mushy instead of crispy. So I guess the soak works best for regular russet potatoes like you get at the store.

lisar143mo ago

Try adding a little vinegar to the soaking water. It helps break down the starches even more for extra crispness without affecting the taste. That trick was a total game changer for my home fries.