These crispy air fryer french fries are easy to make and taste just like restaurant-style fries without all the grease!
Why this recipe works
You don’t have to sacrifice taste when you’re looking to make healthier french fries. By using the air fryer alone, you’re using a considerable amount less oil than you would be using the traditional frying method which means your fries will be lower in fat.
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Air fryer french fries are crispy, golden, and have the perfect crunch. These fries are great for football or serving up alongside cheeseburger sliders or pork tenderloin sandwiches!
Ingredients you will need
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VEGETABLE– We use Yukon gold potatoes. We’ve found that Yukon gold and russet potatoes work best for air frying, but feel free to experiment with your favorite kind of potato. Yukon gold will produce a soft, yet crunchy fry and russet potatoes give you more of a classic french fry taste.
How to Make Air Fryer French Fries
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- Clean the potatoes with cold water and a soft brush. Cut into ¼ inch slices. Add to a large bowl of cold water and allow to sit for 30 minutes.
- Drain the potato slices and dry on a paper towel for another 30 minutes. Be sure the sticks are completely dry before tossing with olive oil and air frying.
- In a bowl, drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper over the fries. Toss to coat evenly. Preheat the air fryer to 375F. Add the fries. Do in multiple batches if needed. Try not to overcrowd the basket for even cooking.
- Air Fry at 375F for 13 minutes, increase heat to 400F for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, parmesan, and dip in ketchup or your favorite fry sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can experiment with your favorite kind of potato for this recipe. We’ve found that Yukon gold and russet potatoes work best for air frying. Yukon gold will produce a soft yet crunchy fry and russet potatoes give you more of a classic french fry taste. Both potatoes work well.
No, you do not need to peel the potatoes for this recipe. You can peel the potatoes if that is your preference, however, we find leaving the skin on adds a nice crunch and flavor to the fries. It boils down to preference whether or not you want to peel your potatoes, but both ways work!
Soaking your potatoes helps draw the starch out, which in turn helps the fries become crispier.
These air fryer french fries are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. You’ll love them topped with a sprinkle of parsley and parmesan, and dipped in your favorite fry sauce!
Ingredients
- 2 Yukon gold potatoes
- 1/8 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Things You’ll Need
- Air fryer
Before You Begin
- We’ve found that Yukon gold and russet potatoes work best for air frying, but feel free to experiment with your favorite kind of potato. Yukon gold will produce a soft, yet crunchy fry and russet potatoes give you more of a classic french fry taste.
- Be sure your fries are completed dried off before air frying.
Instructions
- Clean the potatoes with cold water and a soft brush. Cut into ¼ inch slices.
- Add to a large bowl of cold water and allow to sit for 30 minutes. Drain the potato slices and dry on a paper towel for another 30 minutes. Be sure the sticks are completely dry before tossing with olive oil and air frying.
- In a bowl, drizzle the oil and sprinkle the salt and pepper over the fries. Toss to coat evenly.
- Preheat the air fryer to 375. Add the fries in batches if needed. Try not to overcrowd the basket for even cooking.
- Air Fry at 375F for 13 minutes, increase heat to 400F for 3 minutes.
- Sprinkle with parsley, parmesan, and dip in ketchup or your favorite fry sauce.
