T-Fal ActiFry User Manual

www.t-falusa.com

2

1

3

8

14

16

15

17

4

5

6

13

11

9

12

7

10

MAXI

fig. 1 fig. 2 fig. 3

1

2

a

b

fig. 4 fig. 5 fig. 6

fig. 7 fig. 8 fig. 9

fig. 10 fig. 11 fig. 12

fig. 13 fig. 14 fig. 15

Nutritious & Delicious

Innovating for your health’s sake

Nutrition is about having a varied and well balanced diet… however it is also about far more than just the
ingredients. How they are prepared and cooked can significantly affect their nutritional value, and have a major
impact on their taste and texture.

Nutrition is therefore also about the differences in composition between the many preparation methods and
cooking appliances available today. With this in mind, has developed a specific range of appliances that
are dedicated to NUTRITION FOR GREATER PLEASURE: ingenious culinary appliances which preserve the
nutritional integrity and enhance the true taste of the ingredients.

Bringing you unique solutions

invests in research to bring you unique solutions with nutritional benefits that are validated by scientific

studies.

Informing you

For many years has brought you appliances which help in the preparation of your meals by providing
speed, convenience and ease of use. Now with the Nutritious and Delicious range you will be able to :

• preserve the quality of the natural ingredients that are essential to your diet,

• limit the use of fat,

• rediscover the natural tastes and flavor of food,

• reduce the time spent on the preparation of meals.

Within this range of products, enables you to prepare 2.2lbs of potatoes into homemade French fries
with only 1 tablespoon ( spoon) of your favorite oil !

Welcome to the world of !

Make real tasty French fries just the way you like them !

French fries are delicious with a crispy coating on the outside and soft and tender inside thanks to the
revolutionary technologies: the stirring paddle which gently mixes the food and evenly disperses the oil, and the
unique warm air heating system. Choose your ingredients, oil, spices, herbs and seasonings…and let
take care of the rest.

Only 3% fat*: 1 tablespoon ( spoon) of oil is enough !

One tablespoon ( spoon) of the oil of your choice allows you to make fresh French fries from 2.2 lbs of potatoes.
You can be sure of using exactly the right amount, thanks to the graduated spoon that is supplied with the appliance.

French Fries and so much more !

enables you to cook a wide variety of recipes.

• In addition to French fries and potatoes, you can vary your meals with stir fry cooked vegetables, tender and

succulent meat dishes, meatballs, crispy fried shrimp, shellfish and fruit

:

• cooks frozen food very well too. Frozen foods are a good alternative to fresh products. They are

practical and conserve the product’s nutritional qualities and taste.

*2.2 lbs of potatoes prepared then cut into fresh French fries , to a thickness 1/2x1/2 inches and a length of
up to approx 3 1/2 inches with 0.5 oz of oil.

The recipe book supplied has been specially created for you by our team of home economists and

nutritionists. Apart from traditional French fries there are also innovative “fun” ideas for flavored

French fries plus recipes for healthy and tasty main meals and even some desserts too !

2

3

For the best results with your ,

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 an excellent source of energy and contain vitamins. Potatoes vary enormously in size, shape and taste
according to the variety, climate and growing conditions. Each variety has its particular cropping time, yield, size,
color, keeping quality and culinary uses. A potato’s characteristics when cooked 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 been recommended for French fries as Yukon
gold . When potatoes have been freshly harvested, they have a higher water content, we recommend cooking the
fries for a few more minutes.

Where should I store potatoes ?

The best place to store potatoes is in a dark cellar or cool cupboard (between 42° and 46° F), away from the light.

How should I prepare potatoes for ?

To obtain the best results, you must ensure that the French fries do not stick together. With this in mind, wash the
whole potatoes and then cut them into fries using a sharp knife or french fry cutter . The fries should be of equal
size so that they cook at the same time. Wash the cut potatoes in plenty of cold water until it runs clear in order
to remove as much of the starch as possible. Dry the French fries thoroughly using a clean highlyabsorbent towel.
The French fries must be perfectly dry before putting them in the otherwise they will not turn crispy.

To check that they are dry enough pat them with paper towel just before cooking. If there is any wetness on the
paper dry them again. Remember the cooking time of the French fries will vary according to the weight of fries
and the batch of potatoes used.

How should I cut the potatoes?

The size of a fry influences how crunchy or soft it is. The thinner your French fries , the more crunchy they will be and
conversely, thicker fries will be softer inside. You can cut your fries to the following thickness and length according
to your tastes:
Thickness: American style: 1/4 x 1/4 inches / Thin: 1/3 x 1/3 inches / Standard: 1/2 x 1/2 inches
Length: Up to approx 3

1/2

inches.

In Actifry the maximum recommended French fries thickness is 1/2 x 1/2 inches and a length of up to 3 1/2 inches.

Try a variety of different oils for good health

Choose a different oil every time you cook ! With , you can use a very wide variety of oils :

• Standard oils : canola, vegetable, olive, grape seed, corn, peanut, sunflower, soya *

• Flavored oils : oils infused with aromatic herbs, garlic, chilli, lemon…

• Speciality oils : hazelnut*, sesame*…
(*cook according to the manufacturers instructions)

With its low quantity of oil for each use, the technology of helps in providing a healthier, nutritionally
balanced diet.

:

With , you can make french fries with a better nutritional quality.

For extra flavor, you can add 1 or 2 additional tablespoons of oil but this will

increase the fat content.

With , make tastier, healthier French fries just

the way you like them!