My love for my air fryer is still going strong. It is a rare day that I do not use this thing to reheat, broil, roast or air fry something. I know (I think, anyways) that I have mentioned on Ye Olde Blogge that I am not a lover of the french fried potato most days. If we are out to eat and you see me ordering a side of fries or a plate of poutine please keep your digits away from my face because clearly I am hungry enough to bite your hands off. That is the only time that fries have any appeal for me now that I am done with PMS forever. Well, that was BTF (Before Truffle Fries)…
On Valentine’s Day of this year, my WOYPBC co-host and I decided to try a new restaurant for lunch (Galentine’s Lunch, we unoriginally called it). So after a very brisk and windy walk along the shore, we headed to the newly opened Fern and Cedar Brewing Company in Qualicum Beach, to fill our bellies.
You know what? I can’t even remember what I ordered. But what I do remember is that Donna ordered truffle fries, and when they came to the table I was immediately taken in by the glorious aroma of her dish. And it didn’t take much coaxing from my table mate for me to try a few of her fries.
Cue the choir of angels. Wow. What have I been missing all of these years?!?!
Even though I had had this complete food revelation mid-February, I kinda forgot about the truffle fries (I know, I can’t believe it either) until a few weeks after I got the air fryer. At that point I googled “air fryer truffle fries” and came up with this recipe. It seemed simple enough except I didn’t have any truffle oil. After coming up empty-handed at the local grocery stores, I ordered some from Amazon as one does these days. The first time I made the fries I was less than wowed. So I re-read the recipe and saw that, as an option, one could add truffle salt to the finished fries. Back to Amazon I went. And that, my friends, made all the difference in the world…my world, anyways!
Life ATF (After Truffle Fries)…sigh… I will never be the same again. 😉
Please let my co-host Donna or myself know what’s on your plate at your house, in the Comments section of either of our WOYPBC posts (or both, if you are so inclined!). Please check out Donna’s April post, here.
OK, I am going to try the InLinkz thingy again too…for those of you who want to join the Link Party Donna set up. Fingers crossed it works…
Rock on,
The WB
Those look lovely!
Thank you 💕
They look delicious Deb and I’m glad to hear you are still enjoying your air fryer. My daughter swears by hers too! I’ve joined in with a trying not to eat what’s on my plate post 🙂
“Trying not to eat…” 😁 Can’t wait to read this one! Thank you, Debbie 💕
Oh my! I would inhale these! Fries, parmesan and truffle…a match made for angels.
Absolutely a match made for angels! Thank you, Jo 💕
Those do look good
And taste even better! Thank you, Sheree 💕
They look really good. I’ve not tried an air fryer. Do they use less oil? I have very fond memories of Qualicum Beach from my backpacking days, which was rather a long time ago now!
They use little to no oil. I think I used 1 tsp to coat my fries before plopping them in the air fryer. Thanks, Janine 💕
No idea, I don’t have an air fryer, though I am tempted.
Oh noooooooooo! After trying (and unexpectedly loving) the truffle flavoured Brie recently, I am in danger of needing to have these. Himself will be receiving instructions as soon as he gets home 😀 😀
Tell Himself they are dead easy to make 😉 Thank you, Debs 💕
I admitted truffle fries but have never tried them in an air fryer. My monster toaster oven has that feature but I’ve only used it once. As for the mayo dipping I must be Dutch, I do that too!
Fries and mayo are delicious together, no matter your ethnicity! Thank you, Rivergirl 💕
As strange as it may sound, I’m a new convert to the joys of the lowly potato … but it must be a russet … and while I decided the air fryer wasn’t for me, fries from the oven are a new obsession. I would happily share a plate of fries with you – with sour cream or mayo on the side. But I’ll pass on the truffle oil or salt. All the more for you 🙂
Thank you my friend 💕 I would definitely share my truffle fries with you but I like the sound of “all the more for me” as well if not better! 😉
Life ATF sounds like it might be a letdown. I like the taste of truffles, but have never had the oil on anything. I can happily eat any French Fry with any condiment that might be handy so I probably would love these fries, too.
I just think you might love them too, Ally! Thanks 💕
That was such a fun Galentine’s Excursion – despite the incredibly wet and windy weather. Ironically, I’m not usually a french fry person either – but the ones at Fern and Cedar were divine. I am super excited to try your air fryer version. Yup, that’s a definite, unsubtle hint. Thanks for the fun post! 😀
The list is growing ever longer of things I want to make for you with the air fryer, my friend 🤣. Luckily we have plenty of opportunities for meals together! Thank you, my dear co-host 💕
The chef here made truffle fries in an air fryer recently so I know exactly what you mean about how different they are from normal fries. Never too old to find a new favorite food.
Absolutely, Jean! Thank you 💕
I absolutely loved your comment. So much to look forward to! 😀
Unlike you, I have a hard time passing on fried potatoes; white or sweet ones, I love them all.
Truffle fries are ahhmmazing and yours are a thing of beauty.
I never knew you were supposed to soak them in water for 30 minutes first…that is a first for me, but NOTED!
I never knew this either, Suz. I grew up watching my mother and grandmother put peeled potatoes in a pot of water until they wanted to cook them (in fresh water, with some salt). I just figured they were doing that to keep the potatoes from browning until they were ready for them. Little did I know there was another reason! Thank you 💕
Yum & yum. I have yet to use the truffle salt I was gifted last fall. I think it’s time. What’s on my plate? Zesty shrimp & pasta from an old Kraft What’s Cooking magazine (Spring 2008). I pull them out seasonally and leaf through them for menu inspiration. There are Easter themed sugar cookies – chicks, bunnies, carrots – cooling on the counter waiting to be frosted. Want to trade cookies for truffle fries?
As yummy as your cookies sound, I’ll stick with my truffle fries…they are that good! Your shrimp and pasta sounds delicious. I used to love picking up those little brochures at the grocery store or finding them as a pull out in a magazine. I wonder if they still produce them. Thank you 💕
I am a big fan of most things potato (except for that terrible Canadian concoction poutine… what is your country thinking?). I’m not sure that I’ve ever had truffle fries but they sound fabulous. I’ll share my limoncello with you (my WOYP?) if you’ll make some truffle fires for me. Deal?
Poutine is supposed to be the perfect hangover or end-of-a-night-of pubbing food. There is something similar in Holland, called kapsalon. I wrote a blog post about it once. Lots of fat, salt and carbs for whatever ails ya 🤣. Only appeals to me when I should’ve eaten hours ago. You bring the limoncello and I’ll whip up a plate of truffle fries…it would be great to sit down with you and Paul again – thanks, Janis 💕
Can’t say’s I’ve ever had anything truffly, so couldn’t hazard a guess whether I’d like or dislike. I’d be game for a taste… That said, I still have no interest in owning an air fryer, but ain’t sayin’ “never” neither. 😁
It’s a very specific and complex flavour that is hard to describe…but I love it. Hah, I believe I have said “never” about an air fryer plenty of times 🤣. Look at me now! Thanks, Del 💕
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Yum! I have truffle oil on hand, but not truffle salt. Hmm, wondering if maybe sea salt might work?
I just made panko avocado fries using my air fryer. So delicious! I made tacos with them, but they are also fab left as fries, and eaten dipped into a cumin aioli.
I found I needed the truffle salt to give my fries the same flavour I experienced with the restaurant version. Avocado fries? Sounds great. Unfortunately I can’t tolerate much avocado – it makes my stomach very queasy. Very jealous of those who can scarf it down…LOL! Thank you, Tamara 💕
I love potatoes done anyway and this looks mighty interesting! Yum!
Interesting, tasty and easy! And they are definitely YUM. Thanks, Kate 💕
I’ve resisted an air fryer but now I want one because truffle fries! And you make your own fries. Very cool.
As to the link up it’s super easy and if it’s open long enough I will add this weekend’s extravaganza to the #WOYP. Bernie
I confess I don’t know how long the link is open for, Bernie. I didn’t set it up. Looking forward to reading about your weekend extravaganza! Thanks 💕
Hi Deb, the recipe sounds very impressive when you mention truffles! My husband bought and air fryer but I only use it to make salmon and fries – I need to try to fall in love with it as you have with yours. Thanks for the recipe and for encouraging me to use my air fryer!
You are most welcome, Sue. Thank you 💕
One more reason why I need an air fryer, but alas, I must resist until I see how much counter space I will have in the new place. Truffle fries are the best!
They really are, aren’t they? Thanks, Suzanne 💕
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After following your truffle fries journey and viewing these delicious images, I am thinking I need to try making some in my air-fryer too (I am so not a fan of deep-frying anything over the stovetop; and I’m not a huge fan of oven-fries).
My issue with truffle fries in restaurants is that sometimes they use truffle oil that tastes (and smells) synthetic. Making them at home means one can eliminate that problem.
Thank you for the linked recipe – this means I won’t have to wing it and hope it turns out!
I hope you enjoy the recipe as much as I do! Made it a couple more times now, and it’s always delicious. Thanks, Ju-Lyn 💕
Hi Deb – they sound delicious … and I so miss not having chowder. You’ve intrigued me with the truffle salt aspect … definitely going to remember to get some of that … while the air-fryer I’m resisting – all the best … cheers Hilary
Thank you, Hilary 💕 I don’t think you will be disappointed with the truffle salt!
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Thanks, Janine for joining us! 💕 I’m a breakfast lover too, and your post reminded me how good overnight oats can be!
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Hi Janine,
I just made a comment on your post but I don’t know if it went through. It might have evaporated or went to Spam Jail.