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Super easy to make and oh so crispy, these Air Fryer French Fries are absolutely the best! Thanks to the air fryer, these fries are perfectly golden without having to use a ton of oil or a deep fryer. You’ll love making these from scratch!
You’ll be surprised at just how easy it is to make homemade french fries. You really only need a few ingredients and you’ll be done in no time. These air fryer french fries are like store-bought but better! They’re so crispy but are way healthier for you since they’re not fries in a ton of oil!
Got a new air fryer? You’re going to want to try my Air Fryer Boneless Chicken Thighs, Crispy Air Fryer Kale Chips, and Air Fryer Salmon Recipe. They’re so easy to make and you’ll love how they’ll turn out!
Why You’ll Love These Air Fryer French Fries
- Pantry staples. All you need are a couple potatoes and seasoning from your pantry! You definitely can make these with whatever seasoning you have.
- They’re easy. This recipe is so easy that you can have your kids help! You can cut up the potatoes and your little ones can coat them and put them in the air fryer.
- They are so tasty. They’re SO good. I love how crispy and flavorful they are! You can easily adjust the seasoning to your liking.
What You’ll Need
- Russet potatoes
- Salt
- Onion powder
- Paprika
- Olive oil spray
How To Make French Fries in the Air Fryer
- Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
- Prepare the potatoes: Slice the potatoes into thick French fries shape that are about ¼ inch thick. Place them in ice cold water for 5 minutes then drain and pat them dry with paper towel.
- Season the potatoes: Place them in a bowl and toss them with the salt, onion powder and paprika. Be sure to coat evenly.
- Air fry: Line them in the air fryer in a single layer leaving some space between the pieces. Do not over crowd. Work in batches if needed. Spray with olive oil and air fry them for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Garnish and enjoy: Remove from the air fryer and garnish with some fresh parsley or even sprinkle some dry BBQ seasoning on them and enjoy!
Tips and Notes
- Since we are leaving the skin on these french fries, be sure to give them a good scrub before you cook them. Just be sure to pat them dry before coating with seasoning. If you don’t pat them dry, they will become soggy when you air fry them instead of crisping up.
- Time may vary with different models of air fryers so I suggest you take a peak around the 12 minute mark.
- If you can’t find russet potatoes, Yukon potatoes are a great alternative.
- Remember, do not crowd your air fryer. You want there to be enough space that the hot air can circulate and touch all of your fries so they can all crisp up. If overcrowded, some of your fries might not crisp up.
- We love serving this with ketchup but you can also try bbq sauce, ranch, garlic sauce, spicy mayo, or whatever is in your fridge! French fries go with everything!
FAQs
When you soak the potatoes, it helps remove some of the starch, which will help them crisp up better in the air fryer. If you have more time, you can soak them a little longer.
You can store leftover french fries in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. You can reheat them in the air fryer for 5 minutes at 375 F or until it’s heated through. The air fryer will keep them crispy compared to microwaving them.
You can season these fries however you’d like! Try cajun seasoning, dried herbs, Italian seasoning, truffle salt, freshly grated parmesan, flavored salts, herbs de provence, and more! You can even use nutritional yeast or popcorn seasoning as well!
You can technically freeze the French fries before air frying by blanching them, but I suggest just making them whenever you’re craving them as it’s best served freshly made!
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Crispy Air fryer French Fries
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes, washed well, skin on
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- ½ tsp. paprika, just to add color
- olive oil spray
Instructions
- Preheat air fryer to 375 F.
- Slice the potatoes into thick French fries shape that are about ¼ inch thick.
- Place them in ice cold water for 5 minutes then drain and pat them dry with paper towel.
- Place them in a bowl and toss them with the salt, onion powder and paprika. Be sure to coat evenly.
- Line them in the air fryer in a single layer leaving some space between the pieces. Do not over crowd. Work in batches if needed.
- Spray with olive oil and air fry them for 12-15 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside.
- Remove from the air fryer and garnish with some fresh parsley or even sprinkle some dry BBQ seasoning on them and enjoy!
Notes
- Since we are leaving the skin on these french fries, be sure to give them a good scrub before you cook them. Just be sure to pat them dry before coating with seasoning. If you don’t pat them dry, they will become soggy when you air fry them instead of crisping up.
- Time may vary with different models of air fryers so I suggest you take a peak around the 12 minute mark.
- If you can’t find russet potatoes, Yukon potatoes are a great alternative.
- Remember, do not crowd your air fryer. You want there to be enough space that the hot air can circulate and touch all of your fries so they can all crisp up. If overcrowded, some of your fries might not crisp up.
- We love serving this with ketchup but you can also try bbq sauce, ranch, garlic sauce, spicy mayo, or whatever is in your fridge! French fries go with everything!
