Crispy Air Fryer Fries
Crispy, crunchy, healthier than deep fried air fryer french fries are a perfect, delicious, easy side dish everyone loves!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Soaking Time1 hour hr
Total Time1 hour hr 25 minutes mins
Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: air fryer, American
Keyword: air fryer french fries, comfort food, crispy, easy french fries, healthy french fries, homemade french fries, instant pot french fries, party food, potatoes, quick, side dish
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Courtney ODell
Cost: 10
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.
Cut potatoes evenly so they cook at the same rate. Thicker fries will need a few extra minutes.
Soaking the potatoes in cold water helps remove excess starch and gives you a crispier finish. If you’re short on time, you can skip it, but the texture will be slightly softer.
Dry the potatoes well before adding oil. Any extra moisture will prevent them from crisping.
Cook in a single layer if possible. Overcrowding leads to uneven cooking and softer fries.
Shake the basket halfway through so all sides get exposed to heat.
Salt right after cooking for the best flavor.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 205kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g
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