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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.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine American, French
Keyword air fryer french fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
soak time 30 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
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.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

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