Potato Hay
Potato Hay features airy strands of spiralized russets that turn shatteringly crisp in the air fryer with just a touch of oil. Lightly seasoned with salt and pepper, the tangle of golden fries delivers a delicate crunch and potato-forward flavor. Serve as a fun side or snack alongside burgers, grilled meats, or dips when you want something impressively crisp yet not heavy.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Potato Hay, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 7 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 73
- Heart Health
- 61
- Metabolic
- 19
- Digestive
- 34
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Using a spiralizer with the medium grating attachment, cut the potatoes into spirals, snipping the spirals with kitchen shears after 4 or 5 rotations.
- 2
Soak the potato spirals in a bowl of water for 20 minutes.
- 3
Drain and rinse the potato spirals well.
- 4
Pat the potatoes dry with paper towels, removing as much moisture as possible.
- 5
Place the potato spirals in a large resealable plastic bag. Add the oil, salt, and pepper, then toss to coat.
- 6
Preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- 7
Put 1/2 of the potato spirals in the fry basket and insert it into the air fryer. Cook until golden, about 5 minutes.
- 8
Increase the temperature to 390 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 9
Pull out the fry basket and toss the potato spirals with tongs. Return the basket to the air fryer and continue cooking, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.
- 10
Reduce the temperature to 360 degrees F (180 degrees C) and repeat with the remaining potato spirals.
- Calories 110.42 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 2.2 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 18.69 g 7%
- Total Fat 3.61 g Low Source 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.24 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 12.35 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 1.47 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 0.73 g --
- Added Sugars 0.05 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.69 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.76 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 426.7 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 10.14 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Potato Hay is made with 3 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Russet Potato, and Salt & Pepper. Each serving provides about 110.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Potato Hay made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Russet Potato, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 3 is above.
- How long does it take to make Potato Hay?
- About 40 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 110.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Potato Hay easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 3 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Potato Hay healthy?
- Potato Hay has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 110.42 calories and 2.2 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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