Air Fryer French Fries are a delicious and healthy version of a popular fast food side dish. These fries are crispy yet made with almost no oil.
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Why This Recipe Works
If you ever made homemade French fries, you know how messy deep-frying them can get. Not to mention the amount of oil they absorb. The air fryer lets me make this popular side without the mess and almost no oil. Simply cut the potatoes, spray lightly with olive oil, and season with your favorite seasoning. It only takes 20 minutes to cook them! It's so much easier and healthier. Serve them with homemade ketchup or the Big Mac Sauce copycat!
Ingredients needed:
- Russet potatoes
- salt and pepper
- olive oil (I used a spray)
How to make French Fries in Air Fryer?
- Start by peeling the skin off your potatoes, then cut them into French fries.
- Place cut potatoes in a bowl and cover with water. Let them sit for about 1 hour.
- Drain the potatoes and rinse them once or twice.
- Tap the potatoes with a paper towel.
- Spray them with olive oil, and season with salt and pepper. Shake or stir to coat.
- Spread them in a single layer in the air fryer basket or trays.
- Set the air fryer to 390 degrees F and air fryer the potatoes for 15 minutes. Shake them or switch the trays and air fry for 5 to 8 minutes more.
- Check if they are crispy to your preferences. Air fry for a couple more minutes if needed.
Recipe FAQs:
Serve them with my Air Fryer Chicken Nuggets or Fried Chicken and my homemade ketchup for a family-friendly dinner with fewer calories.
Frozen fries that you buy in a store are partially cooked, so the air frying time will be shorter.
I always recommend and use Russet potatoes. They are longer than other potatoes and have the signature French fry flavor.
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If you like this recipe and make it, let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to rate it if you enjoyed it!
Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
- 4 russet potatoes
- olive oil spray
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Peel potatoes and cut into fries. Place in a bowl and cover with water. Let stand for 1 hour.
- Drain the potatoes and rinse.
- Pat each potato piece with a paper towel to dry. Spray with olive oil and toss with seasoning.
- If your air fryer needs preheating, set the temperature to 390 degrees F.
- Arrange fries in a basket or rack and air fry for 15 minutes.
- Shake the fries or turn over and air fry for 5 to 8 minutes more.
- Remove from air fryer and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information below is an estimate. Always use calorie counter you are familiar with.
- Since oil spray is hard to measure, there is no number of tablespoons associated with that ingredient.
- You can use any seasoning you like. Add paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, chili powder, etc.
Cat says
Making today. I’ll let ya know!
Anna says
I hope you enjoy the French fries, Cat!
Katie says
Made this for the family and it was a hit!
Anna says
Awesome! Thanks, Katie!
Matt Taylor says
I love air fryer french fries. They are so easy to make!
Anna says
Right? My whole family loves them!
Kellie Hemmerly says
So crispy and satisfying! Love that I can eat a pile of healthier french fries without guilt!
Anna says
Yes! Thanks, Kellie!
Laura Reese says
These are amazing!! They came out so perfectly.
Anna says
Yay! That's fantastic!