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    Home » Sides » Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

    Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

    Published: Mar 13, 2020 · Modified: Jun 9, 2021 by Megan Porta · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Say goodbye to soggy fries! Let the air fryer do its magic with your next batch of French fries! They are so easy to make and they turn out perfectly crispy every single time.

    basket of fries next to a bowl, ready to eat

    I love a good French fry. It’s kinda crazy that they can be sooo good because they’re basically just a simple potato tossed in olive oil and salt. How can something so simple be so delicious? The ingredients are always the same, but the deal-breaker comes with how they are cooked.

    When cooked wrong, French fries can be soggy or too crunchy. When cooked right, the centers are perfectly soft and fluffy with a slight outer crunch. I have to admit that I can make a mean oven-baked fry, but now that I have an air fryer I will never go back to the oven variety.

    These babies are so dang perfect and irresistible, you guys. If you have an air fryer, promise you will make a batch of fries soon because this will transform your game. Say goodbye to deep frying potatoes!

    HOW TO MAKE FRENCH FRIES IN AN AIR FRYER

    STEP 1

    Wash 2 russet potatoes and cut into 1/2-inch strips.

    Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 1 hour.

    sliced potatoes soaking in a bowl of water

    Drain the water and pat dry with a paper towel. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat.

    STEP 2

    Add the fries to the air fryer basket of an air fryer in a single layer (cook in batches, if needed). Sprinkle salt over the top.

    potato strips in bottom of an air fryer

    Air fry at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through, or until the fries are golden brown.

    perfectly cooked fries in air fryer

    Add fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately!

    RECIPE NOTES

    • The secret for creating perfectly crispy fries lies in the soaking. Soaking the potatoes in water before cooking them pulls out excess starch, which produces nice crispy French fries. Do this for a minimum of 1 hour for optimal results!
    • Depending on how thick you cut your fries, you may have to cook for additional time. For extra thick fries, air fry at 375 degrees for 30 minutes total, flipping after 15 minutes.
    • Spruce up your fries by sprinkling garlic powder, paprika or extra salt and pepper over the tops before cooking!
    • Substitute red or yukon potatoes for the russet, if desired.
    • Serve alongside this Five Guys Burger Copycat recipe!
    bowl of perfect french fries next to small bowl of ketchup

    OTHER DELICIOUS POTATO RECIPES

    • Perfect Baked Potatoes Introducing the most Perfect Baked Potato Recipe that can easily be baked in your oven with no fuss! There’s a yummy, simple, secret ingredient that makes these baked potatoes even more perfect.
    • Feta Cheese Mashed Potatoes Mashed potatoes are a holiday staple, but also a delicious, comforting side dish option for any meal any time of the year. I love a good standard mashed potato recipe, but adding feta cheese allows you to change up the flavors of this comforting side dish.
    • Homemade Potato Chips Make potato chips healthy! These are so yummy and great as a side dish or snack. Using canola oil makes them compliant with the Whole30 diet, too!
    • Twice Baked Potatoes This is a delicious main or side dish. This is comfort food at its best! Also, this is a great freezer meal to freeze and eat at a later time.
    • Oven Baked Fries These French Fries are healthier than the fried version and also super ADDICTING! Be warned!
    • Loaded Baked Potato Rounds It’s a dream come true! A Loaded Baked Potato in your finger! We occasionally make these as a main dish because they are fun bites covered with cheesy bacon-topped yumminess. They are also great as a snack or an appetizer for any gathering!
    hand dipping a fry into a bowl of ketchup

    Air Fryer French Fries

    Say goodbye to soggy fries! Let the air fryer do its magic with your next batch of French fries! They are so easy to make and they turn out perfectly crispy every single time.
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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: French
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
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    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 146kcal
    Author: Megan Porta

    Equipment

    • Air Fryer

    Ingredients

    • 2 Russet potatoes washed and cut into 1/2-inch strips
    • 2 tbsp olive oil
    • Coarse sea salt for sprinkling

    Instructions

    • Place the cut potatoes in a large bowl of cold water and let sit for 1 hour. Drain the water and pat the potatoes dry with a paper towel. Drizzle olive oil over the potatoes and toss to coat.
    • Add the fries to the air fryer basket of an air fryer in a single layer (cook in batches, if needed). Sprinkle salt over the top. Air fry at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
    • Add fries to a serving platter and sprinkle with salt. Serve immediately!

    Video

    Notes

     
    • The secret for creating perfectly crispy fries lies in the soaking. Soaking the potatoes in water before cooking them pulls out excess starch, which produces nice crispy French fries. Do this for a minimum of 1 hour for optimal results!
    • Depending on how thick you cut your fries, you may have to cook for additional time. For extra thick fries, air fry at 375 degrees for 30 minutes total, flipping after 15 minutes.
    • Spruce up your fries by sprinkling garlic powder, paprika or extra salt and pepper over the tops before cooking!
    • Substitute red or yukon potatoes for the russet, if desired.
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 444mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Jack Stanley

      September 06, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      1 star
      Why would I say goodbye to the best fries, soggy they way they should be, if I wanted to have a crisp potato I would buy potato sticks. Fries for the soul soft potato.

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