Nothing is better then fresh cut homemade french fries. My Air Fryer French Fries require very little oil and yield a crispy french fry on the outside and a soft middle.
Do you love fresh cut french fries? Something about them makes me just want to gobble up a whole plate by myself. I stopped making them for quite sometime that was until I got my air fryer. Then I started experimenting and perfected making french fries in the Air Fryer. They go perfectly with my Air Fryer hot dogs, sliders, grilled chicken sandwich, or even just as an appetizer by themself.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes – 2 russet potatoes with the skin on is all you need to serve 4 people.
- Oil – I prefer using avocado oil, but you can also use olive oil or grapeseed oil.
- Seasoning – Keep it simple with salt and pepper or spice it up with other seasonings. See the tips and tricks below to see some of my other suggestions.
Directions
WASH & SLICE – Wash and scrub the potatoes. Then cut using a knife or vegetable slicer into even slices. Rinse the slices until water runs clear in a bowl. Let soak for 30 minutes in ice cold water.
PREHEAT – Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
DRY – Pat the potatoes dry. Then toss with avocado oil.
AIR FRY – Lay flat in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Flipping halfway through the cooking time (spray with additional oil if they look dry).
SEASON – Once the french fries are done cooking place back in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper or seasoning of choice. Enjoy immediately.
Air Fryer Crinkle Cut Fries
To make air fryer crinkle cut fries all you need is a crinkle cut chopper. Follow the same steps and instead of using a vegetable slicer use the chopper.
FAQs
Here are all the frequently asked questions readers have asked when making air fryer fries.
You need to soak the potatoes after cutting and prior to cooking to draw out additional starch. The cold water will help remove the excess starch resulting in a crispier french fry.
Do you have leftover fries and just want to crisp them up? Preheat the Air Fryer at 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cook for 3-5 minutes until crispy again.
No need to add oil to the air fryer. You will need to coat your fries with a little bit of oil to help then crisp and brown.
Yes, just like any other cooking appliance you need to clean the air fryer after every use.
If you don’t want to make your own homemade french fries and would prefer to cook frozen fries Air Fry at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until cooked through. Flip half way through to ensure they cook evenly. Make sure to not over crowd the basket either!
Tips & Tricks
Here are a few of my favorite tips and tricks I’ve learned when making fries in air fryer.
- Oil – You will want to use an oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil or grapeseed oil. You can also use olive oil just know that your fries may burn as you are cooking them at a higher temp then what is recommended for olive oil.
- Seasonings – If you want to season your fries with something other then salt and pepper I highly suggest Seasoning Salt, Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Blackening Season, Tanjin, Truffle Powder, dried rosemary to name a few.
- Toppings – I like to add chili, shredded cheese, and even bacon to my fries!
- Crispy Fries – If you like crispy fries you may want to increase the cook time by 3-5 minutes.
- Potatoes – I find that Russet potatoes work best for french fries. You can leave the skin on or take the time to peel it off.
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Air Fryer French Fries
Equipment
- Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 2 Russet Potatoes cut ¼-inch thick
- 1 teaspoon Avocado Oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and scrub the potatoes. Then cut using a knife or vegetable slicer into even slices. Rinse the slices until water runs clear in a bowl. Let soak for 30 minutes in ice cold water.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Pat the potatoes dry. Then toss with avocado oil.
- Lay flat in the air fryer basket and cook for 15 minutes. Flipping halfway through the cooking time (spray with additional oil if they look dry).
- Once the french fries are done cooking place back in a bowl and sprinkle with salt and pepper or seasoning of choice. Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Oil – You will want to use an oil with a high smoke point like avocado oil or grapeseed oil. You can also use olive oil just know that your fries may burn as you are cooking them at a higher temp then what is recommended for olive oil.
- Seasonings – If you want to season your fries with something other then salt and pepper I highly suggest Seasoning Salt, Old Bay Seasoning, Cajun Seasoning, Blackening Season, Tanjin, Truffle Powder, dried rosemary to name a few.
- Toppings – I like to add chili, shredded cheese, and even bacon to my fries!
- Crispy Fries – If you like crispy fries you may want to increase the cook time by 3-5 minutes.
- Potatoes – I find that Russet potatoes work best for french fries. You can leave the skin on or take the time to peel it off.
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