Name: Air-Fryer Animal Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: nonstick cooking spray; 2 russet potatoes; 1 tbsp butter; 1 white onion; 1 tsp seasoning blend; 4 slice American cheese; 0.5 cup Thousand Island Dressing

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Air-Fryer Animal Fries

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Peel your potatoes. Cut them into long, fry shaped length.

Spray the basket of your air fryer with nonstick cooking spray

Place them in your Air Fryer for 15 minutes at 370 degrees. Shake them halfway through at the 7-minute mark, then continue to cook.

While the fries are cooking, heat a skillet over medium high heat. Melt butter in skillet.

Add onions to the butter and sauté until they are golden brown. Remove from skillet and set aside.

When the fries are done cooking, season them with House Seasoning Blend. Arrange the seasoned fries on a serving plate. Layer the American cheese over the fries.

Add cooked onions on top of the cheese and drizzle dressing over the top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Dry Your Potatoes Thoroughly 💧
Pat cut potatoes completely dry with paper towels before air frying to remove excess moisture, which ensures maximum crispiness and prevents steaming.
Caramelize Onions Separately 🧅
Cook diced onions in butter in a skillet over medium heat for 8-10 minutes until golden and sweet before topping, as this develops rich flavor that can't be achieved directly on the fries.
Warm Your Cheese and Dressing 🧈
Heat the American cheese slices and Thousand Island dressing slightly before applying to hot fries so they melt evenly and coat thoroughly rather than sitting on top.
Don't Overcrowd the Air Fryer Basket 🎯
Arrange fries in a single layer with space between them to allow hot air circulation, cooking in batches if necessary for consistently crispy results.
Season Potatoes Before Air Frying ✨
Toss cut potatoes with your seasoning blend and a light spray of nonstick cooking spray before air frying so flavors penetrate the fries rather than only coating the surface after cooking.