Air Fryer French fries was the challenge I had been set. But I had no Air Fryer. Resistance was futile in the end and I purchased an Air Fryer. I have now begun experiments and the successful recipes will be released once a week I hope on Cooking Around The World. Today is a tasty take on crispy French fries with a paprika flavour that will go with any main course, but especially yummy with fish. These are cooked using Agria potatoes, but in the Northern Hemisphere, Maris Piper or Russet will be perfect. Air Fryer French Fries

• 2 large Agria/Russet/Maris Piper potatoes
• 2 tsp or so of extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp pink salt

Air Fryer used was a 3.5 litre, 1500 watt

Cooking time 1 generous serving French fries 26 minutes

To make sure you can cook anything with just the addition of some meat, fish or vegetables then have a look at my Pantry Staples.

These pantry staples will do for most foods, so always have them on hand.

• Herbs: Preferred fresh, but just in case it pays to carry there dry herbs
• Basil, Oregano, Tarragon, Sage, Thyme, Rosemary, Bay Leaves, Mint Leaves

Spices: Cooking anything from the east will require these

• Ground Cloves, Nixed Spice, Cinnamon, Fennel Seeds, Cumin Seeds, Ground Coriander, Red Chilli Flakes, Red Chilli Powder, Green Cardamom Pods, Garam Masala, Turmeric Powder, Allspice, Caraway Seeds, Cayenne Pepper, Star Anise, Fenugreek Seeds, Sesame Seeds, Black Peppercorns, Pink Himalayan Salt
• Sauces: Just a handful of common ones
• Hoisin Sauce, Oyster Sauce, Tomato Sauce, Soy Sauce, Sweet Chilli Sauce, Mango Chutney, Worcester Sauce, Mint Sauce
• Vinegars, Oils, Pickles: I've just included the basics here
• Red Wine Vinegar, Balsamic Vinegar, White Vinegar, Malt Vinegar, Raspberry Vinegar, Extra virgin Olive Oil, Rice Bran Oil, Pitted Black Olives, Capers
• Tinned Goods: Always have these on hand and save a trip to supermarket
• Tomatoes Whole, Chick Peas, Brown Lentils, Red Kidney beans, Black Beans, Anchovies, Tomato Puree, Tuna (425gm), Coconut Milk, Jar Of Liquid Honey
• Dry Goods: What every pantry should have.
• Flour, Self Raising Flour, Gluten Free Flour (if needed), Corn Flour, Baking powder, baking soda, Vanilla extract, Icing Sugar, Caster Sugar, Brown sugar, Raw Sugar, Basmati Rice , Arborio Rice, Spaghetti, Penne, Macaroni, Lasagne Sheets, Fettuccini, Desiccated Coconut