Do YouTuber Cooking Hacks Actually Work?

Ingredients

• 3 medium Potato (peeled and cut into 1/4‑inch sticks)
• 1 tablespoon Olive Oil (lightly tossed with fries; can use spray oil instead)
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)

Instructions

1. Peel the potatoes

   Using a sharp knife or a vegetable peeler, remove the skin from each potato. If you prefer the hack shown by jj miles, you can use a fork to pull the skin off after a quick boil, but the standard peel works fine.

   Time: PT2M

2. Cut into fries

   Slice each potato lengthwise into 1/4‑inch thick sticks. Try to keep the size uniform for even cooking.

   Time: PT5M

3. Soak (optional)

   Place the cut fries in a bowl of cold water for 5 minutes to remove excess starch, then drain and pat dry with a clean towel.

   Time: PT5M

4. Season

   Transfer the dried fries to a clean bowl, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle salt and pepper, and toss until evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Air fry

   Preheat the air fryer to 180°C. Arrange the fries in a single layer in the basket (you may need to cook in batches). Air fry for 18 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through.

   Time: PT18M

   Temperature: 180°C

6. Serve

   Remove the fries, taste and adjust seasoning if needed, and serve immediately with your favorite dip.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

210

Protein

3g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

8g

Fiber

3g