Air Fryer French Fries

5 from 4 votes

These homemade air fryer French Fries are delicious, crispy and crunchy tastes just like your favorite restaurant but by using far less oil.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword air fryer french fries, air fryer potato fries

Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan

Method Air Fryer, Oven

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Resting Time 15

Total Time 40

Servings

Calories 208kcal

Wash, peel and cut the potatoes into ¼ inch thick fries. I have used russet potatoes here which are the best variety for making french fries. You may also use mandolin which works best to cut evenly sized fries.
In a large bowl, soak the fries in cold water and let them sit for about 10-15 minutes (removes excess starch in potatoes).
Drain the water well and dab fries dry with a kitchen towel.
Put the fries in a bowl. Add olive oil and season with garlic powder, salt. Toss them well, so they are all coated with the seasoning.
Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (193°C). Add the seasoned fries to the basket of air fryer and spread them in a single layer (cook in batches if required).
Air fryer them at 380°F (193°C) for 12-15 minutes or until crispy and golden. Toss the fries half way through. If your fries are not crispy then air fry them a bit longer. Cook time will depend on the thickness of your fries.
Serve French Fries hot and enjoy with your favorite dipping sauce.

Preheat the oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the seasoned fries evenly in a single layer. Bake at 425˚F for 25-30 minutes, tossing occasionally or until crispy and golden.

Cut fries into the same size: This helps to cook evenly and at the same rate
Cook in batches. Make sure to spread the fries in a single layer in the air fryer basket without overcrowding, Cook in batches if needed.
Shake the basket halfway: It's important to shake the basket halfway through to allow the chickpeas to be cooked evenly.
Russet potatoes work best for this recipe. However, you can use other potato varieties but will not yield your french fries texture and taste.
Make sure to dry your fries with paper towels after soaking them in the water as they help to crisp up the fries without steaming in the air fryer basket.
Serve crispy potato fries straight after air frying as they lose their crispiness as the time goes on.
The exact cooking time will vary based on the air fryer being used.

This is a recipe for classic fries, but you can add your favorite seasonings.

Cayenne pepper or red chili powder - for the extra heat
Black Pepper - freshly crushed black pepper for heat
Garlic or onion powder – for the added flavor. You may also add freshly minced garlic.
Cajun seasoning – zesty, spicy, and savory flavors
Taco seasoning - for tex-mex flavor
Cheese - after making french fries in the air fryer, add shredded cheese over the fries and air fry for 2-3 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.