How to Cook Aunt Bessie’s Roast Potatoes in the Air Fryer ️
Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes are a beloved classic, and cooking them in the air fryer is a brilliant way to get them crispy and golden with minimal fuss. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide on how to cook Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes in your air fryer:
Ingredients:
- 1 bag of Aunt Bessie’s Roast Potatoes (frozen)
- Optional: A drizzle of olive oil or a small spray for extra crispiness
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the Air Fryer:
Preheat your air fryer to 200°C (400°F) for about 3-5 minutes. This ensures that the air fryer is hot enough to give the potatoes that lovely golden crisp. - Prepare the Roast Potatoes:
You don’t need to defrost Aunt Bessie’s frozen roast potatoes, so just take them directly from the freezer.- Optional: For extra crispiness, you can lightly drizzle or spray some olive oil over the potatoes. This step is optional as Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes often have enough oil to cook perfectly, but a little extra won’t hurt!
- Arrange in the Air Fryer Basket:
Place the frozen roast potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single layer for even cooking. Try not to overcrowd the basket; you may need to cook them in batches depending on how many you’re making. - Air Fry the Potatoes:
Set the air fryer to 200°C (400°F) and cook for 20-25 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through the cooking time to ensure they cook evenly. This will help them become crispy on all sides. - Check for Crispiness:
After 20 minutes, check the roast potatoes. If you want them even crispier, you can cook them for an additional 5 minutes or until they reach your desired level of golden brown and crispiness. - Serve and Enjoy:
Once your Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes are crispy and golden, remove them from the air fryer. Season with salt and pepper to taste, and serve hot as a delicious side dish!
Pro Tips:
- Batch Cooking: If you’re making a large batch, it’s better to cook the potatoes in multiple smaller batches. Overcrowding the air fryer basket will prevent them from getting as crispy.
- Add Fresh Herbs: For a little extra flavour, sprinkle some fresh rosemary or thyme over the potatoes once they’ve finished cooking.
Cooking Aunt Bessie’s roast potatoes in the air fryer is a quick and easy way to achieve that crispy, golden perfection. It’s perfect for midweek meals or as part of a Sunday roast!
