The BEST Air Fryer French Fries
The BEST Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
- 400 g white/russet potatoes
- 2 second spray oil, such as avocado, peanut, or olive
- as needed favorite seasonings
- as needed favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Slice the washed potatoes into your desired fry shape. For classic fries, cut them into even sticks about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Dry the cut potatoes completely. Place them in a bowl and use paper towels to thoroughly blot away all moisture. This step is crucial for crispy fries.
⏱️ 3 min
- 4
Once completely dry, spray the potato slices with a 2-second spray of oil (such as avocado, peanut, or olive oil). Toss them gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Transfer the oiled potatoes to your air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer as much as possible for optimal crisping. Cook in the air fryer at 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket every 5 minutes to promote even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375
- 6
Once cooked to your desired crispiness, carefully remove the french fries from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 7
Give the hot fries one more quick spray of oil and immediately toss them with your favorite seasonings. Seasoning after cooking with a little extra oil helps the seasoning adhere better and prevents it from burning.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Serve the air-fried french fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
The BEST Air Fryer French Fries
- 400 g white/russet potatoes
- 2 second spray oil, such as avocado, peanut, or olive
- as needed favorite seasonings
- as needed favorite dipping sauce
Instructions
- 1
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under cold running water to remove any dirt.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Slice the washed potatoes into your desired fry shape. For classic fries, cut them into even sticks about 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Dry the cut potatoes completely. Place them in a bowl and use paper towels to thoroughly blot away all moisture. This step is crucial for crispy fries.
⏱️ 3 min - 4
Once completely dry, spray the potato slices with a 2-second spray of oil (such as avocado, peanut, or olive oil). Toss them gently to ensure an even coating.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Transfer the oiled potatoes to your air fryer basket, ensuring they are in a single layer as much as possible for optimal crisping. Cook in the air fryer at 375-400 degrees Fahrenheit for 15–20 minutes, or until they are golden brown and crispy. Shake the basket every 5 minutes to promote even cooking.
⏱️ 20 min•🌡️ 375 - 6
Once cooked to your desired crispiness, carefully remove the french fries from the air fryer basket and transfer them to a bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 7
Give the hot fries one more quick spray of oil and immediately toss them with your favorite seasonings. Seasoning after cooking with a little extra oil helps the seasoning adhere better and prevents it from burning.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Serve the air-fried french fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
⏱️ 1 min