Air Fryer French Fries (homemade)

Making Air Fryer French Fries is easy, healthy, and quick! With a fraction of the oil and no frying, these will be a staple side dish recipe.

Making homemade french fries can seem a bit tedious, but it doesn't to be. Using the air fryer to make them cuts the time in half, and gets the potatoes super crispy. I've already shared how to make Air Fryer Frozen French Fries as well as Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, but these classic Air Fryer French Fries will be a regular in your cooking rotation.

I use the air fryer for everything and it is hands down my favorite appliance. I love that it makes deep frying unnecessary and it helps keep healthy foods like potatoes healthy! These french fries are healthy and majorly delicious much like these Air Fryer Sweet Potato Fries, Air Fryer Zucchini fries, Air Fryer Roasted Asparagus , Air Fryer Baked Potatoes, Air Fryer Roasted Broccoli, or Air Fryer Avocado Fries.

First thing is first, you must have an Air Fryer to make these amazing Air Fryer sweet potato Fries! I really like my Power XL Air Fryer! Making these couldn’t be easier – only a few ingredients and they come together in minutes! WIN WIN!

No air fryer, no problem - try these yummy oven baked Garlic Fries!

How to make Air Fryer French Fries:

**scroll down for full ingredients list and printable directions**

• First, prep the potatoes by peeling the skin (or you can leave the skin on), then slice the potatoes into french fries:
  • Slice a potato in half lengthwise with a chef's knife. Lay each half cut-side down. Slice lengthwise into ¼ thick slices. Stack about half of the slices and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch thick fries. Repeat with the rest.
• Next, fill a bowl with ice and water. Place the sliced potatoes into the ice bath and swish them around a bit. Let the potato slices soak for 30 minutes.
  • This is an important step and will help the fries become crispy when cooking. Leaving too much starch on the potatoes will cause them to be soggy.

• Remove the potato slices after 30 minutes, and using a clean kitchen towel pat them completely dry.
• Add the dried slices to a ziplock bag or bowl. Add oil and seasonings, then toss to coat.

• Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil spray, then add the french fries in a single layer to the air fryer.

• Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 8 minutes. When the time is up, shake around the fries, then close the air fryer and cook 6-8 more minutes at 400 degrees.
  • Check after 6 minutes, and add additional time for desired crispiness. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sauce such as this Chick-fil-A Sauce or Big Mac Sauce!

How to reheat french fries in the air fryer:

Add the left over fries back to the air fryer. Cook for 2-3 minutes on 400 degrees. Shake and cook another minute if needed.

Are Air Fryer French Fries Healthy? Yes! By using the air fryer instead of deep frying, you can reduce the calories by over 50% and the fat grams by 75%. Another great alternative to deep frying is baking, but it takes longer and is more tedious to bake them.

I love dipping French Fries in pretty much everything, but these are some popular dipping sauces:

• Copycat Chick-Fil-A Sauce
• In-n-Out Sauce
• Big Mac Sauce (copycat recipe)
• Chipotle Ranch Dip
• The Best Ever Homemade Blue Cheese Dressing
• COPYCAT Zax Sauce
• Creamy Jalapeno Ranch Dressing
• Copycat Outback Bloomin’ Onion Sauce

What to serve with French Fries:

• Air Fryer Hot Dogs
• Air Fryer Fish
• Air Fryer Frozen Chicken Tenders
• Air Fryer Hamburgers
• Hamburger Casserole (one skillet)
• Spicy Black Bean Hawaiian BBQ Burgers
• California Grilled Cheese (Turkey, Avocado, Tomato)
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
• Air Fryer Chicken Wings (super crispy)
• Instant Pot Chicken Wings
• Beef Chili Recipe
• Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps (KETO/low carb)
• Big Mac Lettuce Wraps (low carb)

What type of Air Fryer should I use for this recipe?

There are many Air Fryers to choose from, but I love my PowerXL Vortex Air fryer! Here are some other great options:

• Instant Vortex Plus Air Fryer Oven, 6 Quart: 6-in-1, Broil, Roast, Dehydrate, Bake, Non-stick and Dishwasher-Safe Basket, Stainless Steel
• COSORI Air Fryer 5.8QT - Large Hot Electric Oven Oilless Cooker with 8 Quick Setting Recommendation

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Air Fryer French Fries (homemade)

Prep Time

5 mins

Cook Time

16 mins

soak time

30 mins

Total Time

51 mins

 

Making Air Fryer French Fries is easy, healthy, and quick! With a fraction of the oil and no frying, these will be a staple side dish recipe.

Course: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: American, French

Keyword: air fryer french fries

Servings: 3 servings

Calories: 123 kcal

Ingredients

• 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into ¼ inch slices
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Instructions

1. Prep the potatoes by peeling the skin (or you can leave the skin on), then slice the potatoes into french fries: Slice a potato in half lengthwise with a chef’s knife. Lay each half cut-side down. Slice lengthwise into ¼ thick slices. Stack about half of the slices and cut lengthwise into ¼ inch thick fries. Repeat with the rest.

2. Fill a bowl with ice and water. Place the sliced potatoes into the ice bath and swish them around a bit. Let the potato slices soak for 30 minutes. Remove the slices, and using a clean kitchen towel pat them completely dry.

3. Add the dried slices to a ziplock bag or bowl. Add oil and seasonings, then toss to coat. Lightly spray the bottom of the air fryer with oil spray, then add the french fries in a single layer to the air fryer.

4. Set the air fryer to 400 degrees and 8 minutes. When the time is up, shake around the fries, then close the air fryer and cook 6-8 more minutes at 400 degrees. Check after 6 minutes, and add additional time for desired crispiness.

5. Remove from the air fryer and serve with your favorite sauce.

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Recipe Notes

Nutrition per serving: 123 calories, 2g fat, 26g carbohydrates, 2g fiber, 1g sugar, 3g protein. 4 WW points per serving.