Air Fryer French Fries
Once you start making this best air fryer french fries recipe, there’s no going back. They’re crispy and crunchy, and so gosh darn addictive. The only difference is that these air fryer french fries are a bit healthier than sitting in a vat of grease.
Get ready, because in about 15 minutes, you will have perfect crispy, golden, and delicious french fries from your air fryer!
Air Fryer French Fries No Oil
Yes, it is possible to get crispy french fries without all the oil. You can use russet or Yukon gold potatoes for these fries. If you want, leave the skins on. But, if you prefer your french fries without the skin, then simply peel the skin off. Of course, make sure you scrub and remove any bruises first.
Make Perfectly Cut French Fries
If you have a mandoline, you can use it to make your french fries into sticks, which makes them crisp up so well.
It’s also important to soak your french fries for about an hour in cold water, changing the water every 20 to 30 minutes for freshwater. This will help remove the starch, making them crisp up way better.
Just make sure you dry the fries all the way, like very dry. You can do this by patting down your fries with a paper towel or a clean dish towel so that there’s little moisture left. Otherwise, they’ll be soggy as a bowl of cornflakes soaking in milk.
Also, make sure your fries are cooking in a single layer in your air fryer basket or in the air fryer pan. Overcrowding will result in uneven browning, which is a no-no. Do the single layer, and you’ll get them even crispier.
How to Make Air Fryer French Fries
Making the best air fryer french fries does not require much work. First, scrub then cut your fries, slicing with a very sharp knife or with a mandoline. Choose whichever fry size you prefer.
Then, you’ll put your fries in a cold water bath for about an hour. Remember to change the cold water every 20-30 minutes.
Pat the fries with a paper towel or clean dishcloth, then toss in some olive oil, salt, and pepper or your favorite seasoning mix.
Layer your fries on the bottom of the air fryer basket on one even level.
Cook for 13 minutes on 375 or until golden brown and crispy.
Once out of the air fryer, line the fries on a baking sheet covered in paper towels and a cooling rack. Serve hot with your favorite burger, sandwich, or alone!
Best French Fry Seasoning
Here are some ideas for french fry seasoning:
- Buy a packet of ranch seasoning powder for ranch fries.
- Lawry’s seasoning salt is always amazing.
- Buy a bottle of truffle oil or truffle salt – mmm…
- A bit of butter, diced parsley, and garlic powder and you have garlic fries.
- Cajun seasoning makes the best cajun fries.
- Herbs de Provence. Enough said.
What’s the Best Air Fryer to Use?
Honestly, there are so many great air fryers on the market. Check out my best air fryer guides and reviews. When you’re ready, check out my recipes for more delicious meals.
INGREDIENTS
- 3 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Air Fryer French Fries
Notes
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Ingredients
- 3 large russet or Yukon Gold potatoes
- 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
- Sea salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Making the best air fryer french fries does not require much work. First, scrub then cut your fries, slicing with a very sharp knife or with a mandoline. Choose whichever fry size you prefer.
- Then, you’ll put your fries in a cold water bath for about an hour. Remember to change the cold water every 20-30 minutes.
- Pat the fries with a paper towel or clean dishcloth, then toss in some olive oil, salt, and pepper or your favorite seasoning mix.
- Layer your fries on the bottom of the air fryer basket on one even level.
- Cook for 13 minutes on 375 or until golden brown and crispy.
- Once out of the air fryer, line the fries on a baking sheet covered in paper towels and a cooling rack. Serve hot with your favorite burger, sandwich, or alone!
