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Ninja / AF080J

French Fries Made from Raw Potatoes

Cut 200g of potatoes into thin sticks and lightly coat them with canola oil.

Serves 1〜2 / 200g potatoesVegetables & Side DishesOriginal
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Initial Heating Settings

Initial settings for verification (scale markings are approximate)Timer DialNo temperature setting / 12min

Stir after about 4 or 8 minutes, and check the softness of the center once cooking is complete. Check the thickest part and verify that the center meets the criteria listed in the “Finished Product” section. Transfer items that meet the completion criteria to a clean plate. If the food is not yet done, and provided there is no burning or other abnormalities, remove the testing tool, return the food to the air fryer, and resume cooking for the remaining time originally set. If the food is still not done after the set time has elapsed, stop heating and proceed to the final check step. If the food begins to burn, do not resume cooking. If you notice smoke, an unusual odor, or an error indicator, stop the appliance immediately, discontinue use, and follow the instructions in the user manual.

Instructions for preheating, mid-cooking checks, and how to check for doneness are included in the preparation instructions.

Cut the potatoes, soak them in water, and then pat them dry.

Check Before Cooking
  • Cut the potatoes into sticks no more than 10mm thick. These conditions differ from those for wedge-cut or frozen potatoes.
  • The Ninja AF080J for the Japanese market automatically adjusts the temperature around 200℃, so do not set a temperature or select a mode.
  • Install the plate with the convex side facing up, and arrange the ingredients in a single layer with space between them. Do not exceed the MAX line (approx. 1.6L); if they do not fit, do not start heating, and proceed to the “Arrangement Check” in the Conditions section. Do not convert the capacity (L) to ingredient weight (g).
  • Place the ingredients in the cold unit and heat without preheating.
  • The time on the dial is a guideline. If setting a time of less than 5 minutes, turn the dial past the 5 mark and then back to the desired setting. To stop the timer midway, turn the dial counterclockwise back to 0.
  • Do not cover the tray with paper, foil, or containers; add light toppings after cooking. Do not leave the appliance unattended while in use. If you notice smoke or an unusual odor, stop the appliance immediately and follow the instructions in the user manual.
  • Before heating, arrange the specified amount for one batch in a single layer with gaps, and check that everything fits. If it does not fit, do not start; choose an official procedure for the same model that matches the amount and thickness. Do not split it into batches while keeping the original time or scale the time in proportion to the weight.
  • Before removing the food midway through cooking, turn the dial counterclockwise back to 0 to stop it, then place the basket on a trivet. Use a separate timer to measure the actual cooking time; do not count the time the food is out of the appliance as part of the cooking time. When resuming cooking, set the timer to the remaining time by subtracting the actual cooking time from the initial setting. When setting a time of less than 5 minutes, turn the dial past the 5 mark and then back to the desired setting.

Instructions

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  1. 01

    Ensure uniform thickness

    Wash the potatoes and thoroughly remove any sprouts and green parts. Cut them into sticks no more than 10mm thick and soak them in water for 5 minutes. Drain them in a colander, pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels, and discard the paper towels.

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  2. 02

    Coat with oil and arrange on a tray

    Mix 5g of canola oil into the potatoes. Arrange them in a single layer on the plate with the convex side facing up, leaving space between each piece. If they do not fit, do not start heating; proceed to the “Arrangement Check” section in the conditions.

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  3. 03

    Bake for about 12 minutes

    Arrange the specified amount for one batch on the plate with the convex side facing up, without stacking the pieces. Place the basket back into the cooled unit, set the dial to approximately 12 minutes without preheating, and use a separate timer to measure the actual cooking time. When setting a time of less than 5 minutes, turn the dial past the 5 mark and then back to the desired setting. Stir at approximately 4 and 8 minutes, and check the tenderness of the center after cooking is complete. Before removing the food midway through cooking, turn the dial counterclockwise back to 0 to stop the cycle, then hold the handle and place the basket on a trivet. Follow the instructions in the “Heating Stages” section to determine whether the dish is done, needs more cooking, or has burned or developed other issues. Only if the dish is not yet done and there are no abnormalities should you remove the testing tool, return the basket to the unit, and set the remaining time by subtracting the actual heating time from the initial setting. The time the basket was removed is not counted toward the heating time.

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  4. 04

    Check the center and sprinkle with salt

    After the first cycle, split the thicker pieces in half and check that they are soft all the way to the center and have no raw, starchy core. If they do not meet the completion criteria, stop heating and proceed to the final check. The temperature cannot be adjusted. Transfer to a clean bowl and mix in 1g of salt.

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  5. 05

    What to check if the food is not yet done

    If the dish does not meet the completion criteria, review the intermediate checks and final standards listed in the instructions. If you cannot find a method in the official instructions or the product’s cooking guidelines that corresponds to the same ingredients, quantities, thickness, and starting condition, do not repeat the heating process based on guesswork, and do not eat the dish.

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Check the results

It is done when the center of thicker pieces is no longer firm to the touch and the surface has reached your desired level of dryness.

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If you get stuck along the way

Only the surface browns

Check the thickness and how tightly packed the ingredients are. If they start to burn, stop that batch; do not consider them done if the center is still hard.

Become soft

Reevaluate the draining process and single-layer arrangement. After cooking, transfer the food to a plate to prevent steam from building up.

How the Recipes Were Created and Sources Consulted
Standards verified in official documents
For about 200g of wedge-cut potatoes, the recommended cooking time is 10〜12 minutes.
Independently designed details and unverified points
The 10mm-thick sticks, the amounts of oil and salt, soaking in water, the initial 12-minute cooking time, and checking halfway through are all based on my own experimental attempts. Since the shape differs from the original recipe’s wedges, there is no guarantee that it will be ready in the same amount of time.

AF080J Recipe Book, p. 3: Cooking Guidelines for Wedge-Cut Potatoes ↗

Source checked: 2026-09-08

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