THE SECRET INGREDIENT IS…
drumroll please 🥁
CORNSTARCH! (and a little baking soda but shh 🤐)
What you need
2 lbs baby potatoes (or regular ones chopped up)
2 tbsp cornstarch
12 tsp baking soda
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
Optional rosemary sprigs (because we’re fancy like that ✨)
How to make magic happen
Boil potatoes for 10 mins until fork tender
Drain and let them steam dry for 2 mins
HERE’S THE MAGIC Toss with cornstarch and baking soda first, THEN oil and seasonings
Air fry at 400°F for 15-20 mins, shaking every 5 mins
Listen for that satisfying CRUNCH when you bite in!
The cornstarch creates this incredible glass-like shell while keeping the inside fluffy as a cloud ☁️
My husband literally asked if I ordered these from a restaurant 😂
Pro tip Don’t skip the boiling step – trust the process, people!
Anyone else been sleeping on cornstarch this whole time or is it just me Drop a 🥔 if you’re trying this tonight!