Air-Fryer Batata Harra

Air-Fryer Batata Harra

Batata Harra which translates to “Spicy Potatoes,” is a very popular Lebanese mezze. Air-fried crispy potato cubes are tossed with fresh cilantro, crushed garlic, and a kick of spice for a delicious appetizer.

This dish is quite popular throughout the Middle East, found on every restaurant menu especially all over Lebanon. The ingredients are for Batata Harra are very basic and cheap to purchase so, as a result, it became a popular dish in the villages of Lebanon. These potatoes make the perfect side dish to grilled meats or fried fish.

How to make Air-fryer Batata Harra

The traditional way of cooking the potatoes for Batata Harra is to deep-fry them. I, however, am not a fan of deep frying mostly for convenience reasons. Aside from it being just so much easier to cook them in my favorite appliance, the air-fryer, the cleanup is also much faster than deep frying. It is also much healthier, so that’s always a plus as well.

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After cooking the potatoes, the dish comes together in just five minutes. In a large skillet, you want to saute crushed garlic in a little bit of oil. The next step is to add the spice. Red pepper flakes work wonderfully, as does Aleppo or chili pepper if you want a more moderate heat level. If you want them extra spicy, use fresh crushed chili peppers.

After sauteing the pepper with the garlic for like 30 seconds, you want to add the chopped cilantro and saute for about 2 minutes. You don’t want the cilantro to get too dark or crispy. Lastly, add the cooked crispy potatoes and toss together over the heat for just few more minutes. Finish the dish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and serve hot.

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Tips for crispy potatoes in an Air-fryer

  1. Use russet potatoes as they will hold their shape better.
  2. Soak the potato cubes in cold water for at least 15 minutes. After draining the water, pat the potatoes dry using paper towels.
  3. Toss the potatoes in a neutral oil (vegetable, avocado..etc).
  4. Make sure to shake the air-fryer every 5-6 minutes to get crispy potatoes all around.