On Friday night, I treat the boys to steak and fries.
It’s their favorite meal of the week, and for once I don’t have to negotiate with them (they should both be lawyers!). The steak is grass fed from Trader Joe’s, and while I’m there, I grab a bag of fries too.
Yes! The Clever Carrot doesn’t make her own fries!
You heard that right. In my defense, the correct way to make fries is to double fry the potatoes for a super crispy outside and fluffy middle. Tell me something: who in their right mind would double fry anything in raging hot oil at the end of the week?
I’d rather eat out.
Plus, I found an easier and healthier way to do it without the fat.
Phillips reached out asking if I’d like to try their new Airfryer.
Yes, please.
Interestingly enough, my dad told me about this Airfryer so I was somewhat familiar with the concept. He made Chinese spareribs and they were beyond delicious. Oprah even put the Airfryer on her Favorites Things List (2016). So, how could I not want to learn more?!
After watching this demo video, all I could think about were crispy fries for the rest of the day. I think my thighs got smaller.
So, here’s how it works:
Its unique shape allows hot air to circulate all around the food, for even cooking without the fat. All you need is 1 tablespoon of olive oil! Any residual oil drains away as it cooks so you’re not left with a soggy mess. The food is crispy on the outside and perfectly cooked on the inside.
You can use the Airfryer to cook all sorts of things too, including veggies, steak, desserts, even bread!
For the recipe, I created a medley of veggie fries.
The lineup included sweet potatoes, parsnips, and heirloom carrots. I tossed the veggies in olive oil, garlic powder, and rosemary, and dusted them with cornmeal for a crunchy texture on the finish.
Each vegetable takes a different amount of time to cook, so I air-fried everything in batches. The parsnips cooked the fastest, followed by the sweet potatoes and carrots. Because carrots don’t have as much starch as the other veggies, they didn’t fully crisp as per a typical french fry, but cooked nicely and had great flavor.
And guess what else?!
**GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED! 12/27/16**
I have a FANTASTIC giveaway for YOU!
One lucky winner is going to receive the following, courtesy of Phillips:
- Philips Airfryer ($350-400 in value)
- Williams-Sonoma Airfryer Cookbook
- $100 AmEx gift card
- Gordon Ramsay’s Home Cooking cookbook
Plus, you get a 20% off coupon code for all purchases: OPRAH.
To enter: leave a comment below and tell me what YOU would like to make in the Airfryer! Contest open to US residents only. You are going to love this one! Good luck to all!
*This post was in partnership with Philips. All opinions are my own!
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Veggie Fries
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 4 large parsnips
- 4 carrots, assorted colors
- 1–2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1–2 tablespoons of chopped rosemary
- garlic powder, to taste
- cornmeal
- salt
* For best results, make sure to cut the vegetables roughly the same size, for even cooking.
Instructions
- Set your Airfryer to 350 F.
- Peel and trim all of the vegetables. Cut into 1/2-inch sticks. The best way to do this, is to cut the vegetables into slices first, lengthwise, and then across to create ‘fries’. Place the vegetables into 3 bowls, respectively.
- Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil, rosemary, garlic powder, and a sprinkle of cornmeal. Toss well to combine.
- To air-fry, place half of the sweet potatoes into the fry basket, making sure not to go over the max line. Cook for 6-9 minutes or until crispy. Transfer to a wire rack and sprinkle with salt while still hot.
- For the parsnips, cook for 3-4 minutes. For the carrots, cook for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve directly on the cooling rack, family-style, or on a large platter. Veggie fries are best enjoyed warm, fresh out of the Airfryer.
Comments
Amy Z. says
I would love to try making Korean fried chicken. The veggie fries sound great as well!
Kristi says
I learned to make gyoza some years ago, and while l love it, it’s not on my current healthy diet. I’d love to try it with the air fryer, so I can enjoy this tasty treat again.
Estella Csonka says
We’re vegans so opens healthy doors for using veggis without tons of oil. :)
Michelle J. says
I’d make Parmesan fries!
Jennai says
I’m hoping this contest is not over — I don’t see an expiration date.
I’ve heard homemade Spring Rolls come out really well in an air fryer, so I’d like to try thise!
Chantelle Walker says
I want to say something other than fries so I’m not coping you but lets get real… french fries… ARE AMAZING!!!!!! I wish I had some right now lol
David says
I would use it to make chicken strips and frozen burritos.
Sharon says
Sounds amazing! What would I like to cook in it ? Everything! :) I would love to try eggplant, zucchini, sweet potato, Yuca chips, beets, plantains, and so on, and so on. Fried food without the fat? Dream come true ….thank you for introducing the product !
Kristen Zanetti says
Sweet potato fries! :)
Carla S says
I would make chicken nuggets and hashbrowns with it.
Tracy Herrin says
Asparagus & fennel would be my first order!
Good luck everyone!
Annette says
I’d love to make fries – both sweet potato and white potato.
Alexandra says
I just LOVE fried eggplant sticks, but I can’t seem to get them to crisp up enough in the oven, and they’re too delicate to turn in a pan. I would love to try them out in a Phillips Airfryer!
Erin Mylroie says
I’d go for fries and donuts!
Vanessa says
Donuts. I want them fried but not heavy. Rolled in sugar while they’re still hot to give them a crust and then filled with custard. Or fried chicken. Its winter. The perfect time for culinary decadence.
Hayley says
I have seen these fryers around and am so intrigued. I would love to use one. I would make all kinds of veggie fries and chips!
Mary says
French Fries!
Mary says
French Fries! WooHoo!!
Mary Beth Horst says
I am such a kitchen gadget geek, this is one item I have always dreamed of having, but never could get to shelling out the bucks (I have kept the Williams and Sonoma catalog page tabbed to this item for months on end). If I won, I might just put it in the kitchen and stare at it lovingly for a few days. But then, I would go to town looking through recipes to see what all I could do with it. What doesn’t taste better fried?? But, for the first test run, I’d try the potato fries recipe. Then, I’d look at other vegetables (asparagus, carrots, green beans) and see if I can’t win my husband over to eating more vegetables.
Thanks so much for this wonderful offer!
Sonia says
Oh my goodness, a giveaway for an air Fryer? You are the best! I just learned about these a few weeks ago from a friend. What I would make first? That’s easy! I’d make those veggie fries of yours. Then I’d try eggplant because I hate frying eggplant but looove to eat it. Thank you!
ali says
definitely sweet potato fries!
angeline says
air frying! that looks crazy! i’d try fish and chips. or maybe dumplings!
caroline says
I would LOVE to make chicken wings with fries!!! HELLO, dinner!!!
Julia says
I’d get some sweet potato fries going!
Jenic says
Love any tempura fried vegetables!
Nancy says
Very Clever…Carrots, of course!
Sis Adger says
I would want to try peach fried pies!
Lauren says
I’d make a mix of sweet potato and kale chips with my Airfryer- Yum!
Sharyl Wolter says
Fries and chicken – no doubt!
Swetha Shenoy says
My friend recently bought this and we had fun trying out some frozen foods like fries, popcorn chicken and mozzarella sticks. But I want to use this for healthier eating – so would probably want to try making broccoli, sweet potatoes, cauliflower, bitter gourd and chicken. Of course, there would be the occasional indulgence of french fries! :)
Cindy says
I love sweet potato fries. Would have to try those first.
Jayme | holly & flora says
I am laughing so hard right now – “The Clever Carrot doesn’t make her own fries!” I can hear you saying that. I am also a fan of shortcuts of the good kind. I am seriously smitten with this device! I think I’d have to make a batch of parsnip fries. I sometimes love the flavor and sometimes don’t. I think they would be delicious in fry-form, though! ;-) I hope you have the merriest of Christmases this year. XO!
Kristen D says
Char siu roast pork would be first on our list to make!
Holly says
I’d love to try sweet potato fries, and fried zucchini…and so many things!
Matthew Ward says
I would definitely make some veggie chips and try to make some Asian fried dumplings!!!
Catherine Bonenberger says
I would make sweet potato fries in the air fryer! Yum!
Ashley Mauceri says
Definitely sweet potato fries! Thanks for the giveaway!
Hanna says
Fried zucchini! With marinara as a dipping sauce :)
Kelly Wachi says
Potato, sweet potato, zucchini, carrot, kabocha!
Sarah Moore says
I would make sweet potato fries! I make those every week and the thought of fried chicken strips sound appealing too!
Jessm says
This might be a little experimental but I would love to be able to make latkes without all the oil!
Shelly Mitchell says
Fried chicken and cauliflower tater tots! I’m hungry just thinking about it.
Kathleen says
I’d try green beans sprinkled with a little garlic salt and maybe parmesan cheese and potatoes of course. But I would also fry sliced apples drizzled with honey. Yum!
Sarah Jones says
I would make fried chicken, for the Korean Fried Chicken I make.
Morgan says
definitely keeping it classic: French fries!
Terri Bergstrom says
The fries sound fabulous I would have to try those first and then try some fish –
Linda Gaskill says
I would fry up every vegetable that I like and see how great it would taste. Then I would move on to popcorn, potatoes and maybe even bananas! I think I could spend all of January & February just playing with this wonderful invention!
Diana Cote says
Onion rings would be amazing, I would probably make fries with it and stuffed jalapeños too. A girl can dream! hahaha
heather jacoby says
What an amazing concept! I would love to win this!!!
Thanks for your contest :)
Tarah says
I’ve been wanting an air fryer for a few years now! I’d love to win one. I’d probably try out french fries first, but I would be interested to see if it could handle fish as well.