For the best results with your ActiFry• ,
we advise following our recommendations on
the type of potatoes and oil to use.
The potato: balance and pleasure on a daily basis!
Potatoes are on excellent source of energy Ond contain vitamins Potatoes vary enormously in size, shape Ond taste
according to the variety. climate and growing conditions Each variety has its particular cropping time. yield Size
calcur, keeping quality and culinary uses. A potato's characteristics when cocked may vary according to its origin
and seasonality.
Which variety should I use ?
As a general rule. we suggest that you use special potatoes that have Seen recommended for chipping. In many
supermarkets the information on the packaging tells you which varieties are suitable for making chips We
recommend varieties such as King Edward and Maris Piper for good results.
When potatoes have been freshly harvested. they have a higher water content, we recommend cooking the chips
for a few more minutes.
Where should I store potatoes?
The best place to store potatoes is in a dark cellar or rcy)l cupboard (between 6 and 8•C). away from the light.
How should I prepare potatoes for
To obtain the best results. you must ensure that the chips do not suck together. With this in mind, wash the whole
potatoes and then cut them 'Ito chips using a sharp knife or chip cutten The chips should be Of equal Size 50 that
they rook at the same time, Wash the chipped potatoes in plenty of cold water until it runs clear in order to remc».'e
as much Of the starch as possible Dry the chips thoroughly using a dean highly absorbent tea towel. The chips
must be perfectly dry before putting them in the ActiFryn otherwise they will not turn To check that
they are dry enough pat them with paper kitchen towel just before cooking. If there is any wetness on the paper
dry them again. Remember the cooking time of the chips will vary according to the weight Of chips and the batch
of potatoes used.
HOW should I Cut the potatoes?
The Size Of a chip influences how crunchy or soft it is. The thinnel your chips. the more crunchy they will be and
conversely. thicker chips Will be softer inside. You can cut your chips to the fallowing thickness and length according
to your tastes:
Thickness: Thin American style: 8 8 mm I Standard I O 10 mm / Thick: 1 3 13 mm
Length: up to approx 9cm.
In Actifry the maximum recommended chip thickness is 13mm x 13mm Ond a length of up to 9cm
Try a variety of different oils for good health
You con vary the type of oil depending on your choice with ActiFrV
spoonful of oil for I kg of potatoes
Choose a different oil every time you cook'
With you can use a very wide variety Of Oils:
Standard oils : olive oil, grape seed oil, corn oil, groundnut (peanut) oil, sunflower oil, soya oil*
Flavoured Oils Oils infused with aromatic herbs, garlic. chilli. leman
Specialty oils : hazelnut', sesame
Crook according to the manufacturers instructions)
With its low quantity of oil fol each use. the tednnology Of helps in providing a healthier. nutritionally
balanced diet.
: the + ActiFryß
With AetiFrsy: ,
you can make chips with a better nutritional quality. For
extra flavour, you can add I or 2 additional spoonfuls of oil for even more taste
but this will increase the fat content.
With + ActiFrye, make tastier, healthier chips just
as you like them!
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