Go Back Email Link
–+ servings
Crispy sweet potato fries in a black bowl.
Print Recipe
4.88 from 564 votes

The Best Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

Crispy, crunchy, healthier than deep fried air fryer french fries are a perfect, delicious, easy side dish everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Soaking Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: air fryer
Keyword: air fryer french fries, easy french fries, healthy french fries, homemade french fries, instant pot french fries, potatoes, side dish
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 205kcal
Author: Courtney ODell

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 2-3 tablespoons olive oil
  • Sea salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Using a mandoline or sharp knife, slice the potatoes into fries. I don't worry too much about the size of fry I am making- some are bigger, and some are smaller. That's fine!
  • Next, place your spuds in a nice cool water bath. Completely submerge the fries in water.
  • Let fries sit one hour. This helps to remove excess starch and will help the fries crisp up more in the oven.
  • Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.
  • After an hour, drain the water, and pat fries dry with a paper towel.
  • Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.
  • Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket, making sure they are all on the same level (don't stack them on top of each other.)
  • Cook 15-20 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.
  • Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and a cooling rack over it.
  • Place in warm oven (set to the minimum temperature, not over 250 degrees) and let rest while other batches of fries are cooking.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g