Love fun air fryer recipes? Try my air fryer potstickers, air fryer bagel bites, air fryer coconut shrimp, and air fryer chicken nuggets next. As someone who is borderline obsessed with French fries, cooking them in the air fryer instead of the deep fryer is a no-brainer. And the best part? They are just as crisp and fluffy as you’d expect but without all the added oil and fats. Like my air fryer sweet potato fries, these are the kind of fries I feel good about serving my family without compromising on texture or taste.
Why I love this recipe
They use simple Ingredients. This recipe calls for potatoes and a few spices that you’ll likely already have in your pantry! It’s kid-friendly. I love to prep these fries as part of a takeout fakeout dinner. To round out the meal, I cook up some air fryer hamburgers or air fryer hot dogs. It’s fast. From prep to plate, these fries cook up in less than 15 minutes. Healthier. What I love most about this recipe is that it gives you the crunchy, crispy goodness of restaurant-quality French fries without the excessive calories you get from oil frying.
Ingredients needed
Russet potatoes. These are the best kind of potatoes to use for fries because they have the perfect balance of starch and moisture. If you can’t find russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are a fab alternative. Olive oil. For air frying. Salt. To taste. Italian seasoning. I prefer using this pre-made blend of spices to give the potatoes that extra touch of flavor.
How to make air fryer French fries
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post. “I love this recipe. I have been making this way for quite some time. I sometimes add parmesan cheese, French fry seasoning or steak seasoning instead of Italian Seasoning.” – Wanda
Arman’s recipe tips
Cut the fries evenly so that they all cook evenly and at the same time. If you have time, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes in cold water. This removes excess starch, which will yield a more crispy fry. Cook the fries in a single layer. If needed, batch-cook them because there if you stuff the air fryer, they won’t cook properly and be a little soggy. Shaking the air fryer basket during the cooking process will ensure the fries are crispy on all sides. Serve these fries with fun sauces, including classics like ketchup, fry sauce, Big Mac sauce (my fav!), BBQ sauce, or more unique ones like eel sauce or peanut sauce.
Storage instructions
To store: Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the refrigerator for up to three days. You can totally bake these fries in the oven. Oven baked French fries turn out crispy, fluffy, and perfectly cooked on all sides. Also, baking the fries is healthier than deep frying them. To bake, prep the fries as instructed, then place them on a lined baking sheet. Bake at 200C/400F for 30 minutes, flipping halfway through. To freeze: Place the cooked and cooled fries in a shallow container and store them in the freezer for up to two months. Reheating: Preheat your air-fryer and pop them in till they are ready to eat.
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Originally updated November 2023, updated and republished August 2024
