My air fryer French fries recipe yields crispy, crunchy, and healthier fries! Ready in minutes, they make the perfect side dish or snack.
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- As someone who is borderline obsessed with French fries, cooking them in the air fryer instead of the deep fryer is a no-brainer. And the best part? They are just as crisp and fluffy as you’d expect but without all the added oil and fats.
Like my air fryer sweet potato fries, these are the kind of fries I feel good about serving my family without compromising on texture or taste.
Why I love this recipe
- They use simple Ingredients. This recipe calls for potatoes and a few spices that you’ll likely already have in your pantry!
- It’s family-friendly. I love to prep these fries as part of a takeout fakeout dinner. To round out the meal, I cook up some air fryer hamburgers or air fryer hot dogs.
- It’s fast. From prep to plate, these fries cook up in less than 15 minutes.
- Healthier. My recipe gives you the crunchy, crispy goodness of restaurant-quality French fries without the excessive calories you get from oil frying.
Key Ingredients
- Russet potatoes. These are the best kind of potatoes to use for fries because they have the perfect balance of starch and moisture. If you can’t find russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are a fab alternative.
- Olive oil. For air frying.
- Salt. To taste.
- Italian seasoning. I prefer using this pre-made blend of spices to give the potatoes that extra touch of flavor.
How to make air fryer French fries
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Peel, then slice the potatoes into thin fries.
Step 2- Season. Add the fries to a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the seasonings and give everything a gentle mix.
Step 3- Air fry. Place the potatoes in the greased air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 4- Repeat. Cook the remaining fries until done.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Cut the fries evenly so that they all cook evenly and at the same time.
- If you have time, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes in cold water. This removes excess starch, which will yield a more crispy fry.
- Cook the fries in a single layer. If needed, batch-cook them because if you stuff the air fryer, they won’t cook properly and will be a little soggy.
- Shaking the air fryer basket during the cooking process will ensure the fries are crispy on all sides.
- Serve these fries with fun sauces, including classics like ketchup, fry sauce, Big Mac sauce (my fav!), BBQ sauce, or more unique ones like eel sauce or peanut sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use frozen French fries?
Yes, you can use frozen French fries instead of fresh ones. The only difference is that the cooking time will increase by 5 minutes.
How do you tell if the fries are fully cooked?
I find that once the edges are golden brown and the middle is soft to the touch, the fries are ready to be enjoyed.
Why are my French fries not crispy?
If your fries aren’t overly crispy, the culprit is overcrowding the air fryer basket. If I’m making these fries for my family, I typically need to cook them in 2-3 batches.
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Air Fryer French Fries
5 from 58 votes
My family are obsessed with these air fryer French fries. They are truly crispy and fluffy and cook up in under 15 minutes. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings:
Prep:3minutes mins
Cook:12minutes mins
Total:15minutes mins
Ingredients 1x2x3x
- ▢2 large russet potatoes or Yukon gold
- ▢1 tablespoon olive oil
- ▢1/2 teaspoon salt
- ▢1/2 teaspoon pepper
- ▢1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C/380F.
- Scrub and clean the potatoes and slice them into ¼-inch fries.
- Add them to a mixing bowl then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add a single layer of potatoes into the air fryer basket and air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the fries aren’t completely cooked, cook a little longer.
- Repeat the process until all the fries are cooked.
Notes
For even crispier fries, soak the potatoes in ice cold water for 30 minutes.
TO STORE: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days.
TO FREEZE: Place the cooked and cooled fries in a shallow container and store them in the freezer for up to two months.
TO REHEAT: Preheat your air-fryer and pop them in till they are ready to eat.
Oven baked fries: To bake, prep the fries as instructed, then place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 200C/400F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 177kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 773mgFiber: 3gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 2mgNET CARBS: 31g
