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    Perfectly Crispy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

    These Crispy Air Fryer French Fries provide a healthier option compared to traditional deep-fried fries, featuring a soft inside and a crunchy exterior. They are incredibly tasty – full of flavor without the excess grease.

    Recipe Highlights

    French fries are a classic favorite! Nothing beats biting into a crisp fry that won’t leave your hands oily. I enjoy preparing this quick and easy recipe, perfect for a side dish or a snack. It pairs well with everything!

    • FLAVOR: Simply seasoned with salt and black pepper, the natural taste of the potato shines through.
    • TEXTURE: These crispy Air Fryer French Fries are crunchy and firm on the outside while being soft and chewy on the inside, making them utterly delightful.
    • TIME: You can have these fries ready in approximately 30 minutes.
    • EASE: With just four simple ingredients, this recipe is very straightforward.

    What You Will Need

    Ingredients for Air Fryer French Fries: potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.Ingredients for Air Fryer French Fries: potatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper.

    Notes on Ingredients

    • Potatoes- For the best fries, use Russet potatoes because of their high starch content and durability.
    • Olive oil- This helps make the fries crispy on the outside.
    • Salt- Adds flavor and extracts moisture from the potato strips, aiding in achieving a crispier result.
    • Black pepper- Enhances the flavor.

    Additions and Alternatives

    • Frozen fries option- You can use frozen fries by skipping the oil if they are pre-seasoned. Cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about 15 minutes, shaking the basket halfway through for even cooking, and they’ll turn out golden brown.
    • Alternative seasonings- Feel free to experiment with a variety of seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, rosemary, paprika, cumin, chili powder, thyme, basil, oregano, or garlic salt.
    • Sweet potatoes- This recipe can also be made using sweet potatoes in the same way.

    Steps to Make Air Fryer French Fries

    • Prepare the potatoes.  Start by peeling the potatoes and give them a thorough rinse. Cut them into strips resembling fries.
    • Soak them.  Place the uncooked fries in a bowl with cold water and several tablespoons of salt for 10-15 minutes. This step removes extra starch and moisture, resulting in crispier fries.
    • Rinse and dry.  Rinse the fries in cold water, scrubbing off the starch, and then dry them as thoroughly as possible.
    • Oil and season the fries.  Spread the fries on a baking sheet and drizzle with avocado oil (or you can use corn or vegetable oil). Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
    • Cook.  Place the fries in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes at 400 degrees Fahrenheit, shaking them every 5 minutes for even cooking.

    Pro Tip: Ensure that the fries are as dry as possible using paper towels or a kitchen towel. Excess moisture will decrease crispiness.

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    Air Fryer French Fries preparation: peel and cut the potatoes into sticks, season with salt, pepper, and oil, and air fry them until crispy.
    Air Fryer French Fries preparation: peel and cut the potatoes into sticks, season with salt, pepper, and oil, and air fry them until crispy.

    Helpful Cooking Tips

    • Soak in saltwater – This process helps extract even more moisture from the potatoes compared to just using plain water.
    • Rinse thoroughly – Removing all the starch from the potatoes ensures that your fries will be crispier.
    • Dry them well – Ensuring the fries are dry before adding seasoning allows the oil to adhere better, resulting in crunchier fries from the air fryer.
    • Avoid overcrowding – If the fries are too close together, moisture can build up and hinder the air fryer’s ability to crisp all sides evenly.
    A person holding two Air Fryer French Fries with dipping sauce.
    A person holding two Air Fryer French Fries with dipping sauce.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is an air fryer and how does it function?

    An air fryer is a kitchen gadget that cooks food by blowing hot air around it using a convection mechanism. This method cooks food evenly from all angles—unlike a conventional oven, where you typically have to flip items. It achieves this with little to no oil, similar to how a convection oven operates.

    Why should potatoes be soaked in water prior to air frying?

    Soaking cut potatoes in saltwater helps to remove excess moisture and starch, ensuring the fries turn out extra crispy when air-fried. Just remember to pat them dry afterwards.

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    to eliminate any excess moisture on the surface.

    Dipping Air Fryer French Fries into a dish of sauce.
    Dipping Air Fryer French Fries into a dish of sauce.

    Serving Ideas

    This healthier alternative to French fries is an excellent accompaniment to sandwiches and burgers, can be enjoyed as a snack with your selected dipping sauce, or served alongside fresh vegetables.

    • Dipping Sauces: Pair these fries with Fry Sauce, Buttermilk Ranch dressing, Homemade BBQ Sauce, a copycat version of Chick-Fil-A Sauce, Homemade Tartar Sauce, or Herbed Dipping Oil.
    • Burgers: These fries make a great side for a Homemade Burger Patty served on a Brioche Bun (VIDEO) with your chosen toppings, or with Chipotle Burgers topped with Avocado Sauce.
    • Sandwiches: Serve these Air Fryer French Fries alongside a Brisket Sandwich, Classic BLT, Turkey Croissant Sandwich, or Grilled Cheese.
    • Veggies: Complement them with a side of Crispy Air Fryer Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Green Beans, or Asparagus made in the air fryer.

    Preparing in Advance

    Prepping Ahead: You can make these fries beforehand and keep them in the fridge. When ready to reheat, the best method is placing them back in the air fryer for about 5 minutes at the same temperature, shaking them halfway through. Alternatively, you can reheat them in the oven on a baking sheet.

    Storage: Keep these Air Fryer French Fries in an airtight container or ziplock bag in the refrigerator for a maximum of 5 days.

    Freezing: Once cooled, these fries can be frozen in a ziplock bag for up to 3 months. You can reheat them directly from the freezer in the air fryer.

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    Complete Recipe Directions


    Air Fryer French Fries

    Crispy and low in fat, making them a delicious and healthier substitute for traditional fried fries.


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    Course:
    Appetizer, Side Dish
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    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free
    Preparation Time: 20 minutes
    Cooking Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 2
    Calories: 438kcal
    Author: Dina

    Ingredients

    • 3 large russet potatoes
    • 3 tbsp olive or avocado oil (or any other high smoke-point oil)
    • 1/2 tsp salt
    • 1/8 tsp black pepper

    Instructions

    Peel, cut, and soak the potatoes

    • Start by peeling and rinsing the potatoes. Next, slice the russet potatoes into thin fry shapes.
    • Soak the sliced potatoes in a bowl filled with cold water, adding a few tablespoons of table salt. Let them sit for 10-15 minutes. This step helps to pull out excess starch and moisture, resulting in crispier fries.
    • After soaking, rinse the potatoes again with cold water, taking care to rub off any remaining starch. Finally, thoroughly pat them dry.
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    • Spread the fries on a baking sheet with edges, then drizzle with avocado oil and season with salt and pepper. If avocado oil isn’t available, opt for a high smoke point oil, such as corn or vegetable oil. Avoid using olive oil for this step.
    • Place the seasoned fries in the basket of the air fryer and cook them at 400°F for 15 minutes, shaking them every 5 minutes for even cooking.
      Steps to make Air Fryer French Fries: peel and slice the potatoes into sticks, coat them with salt, pepper, and oil, and air fry until crispy.
      Steps to make Air Fryer French Fries: peel and slice the potatoes into sticks, coat them with salt, pepper, and oil, and air fry until crispy.

    Notes

    Reheating Homemade Fries

    To reheat, simply place them back in the air fryer for about 5 minutes, stirring halfway through. This method will warm the fries thoroughly and restore their crispiness. You can also reheat them in an oven using a baking sheet. However, using a microwave is not recommended as it will heat them up but also cause them to become soggy.

    Nutrition


    Calories: 438kcal

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    Carbohydrates: 58g

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    Protein: 7g

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    Fat: 21g

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    Saturated Fat: 3g

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    Sodium: 597mg

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    Potassium: 1332mg

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    “`Dietary Fiber: 4g
    | Total Sugars: 2g | Vitamin C Content: 18mg | Calcium Amount: 42mg | Iron Content: 3mg

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