Air Fryer French Fries
Achieve the ultimate crispy, golden-brown French fries in your air fryer! This recipe uses a simple cold water-hot water soaking technique to remove excess starch, resulting in fries that rival traditional deep-fried versions with significantly less oil. Perfect as a side dish for burgers, steaks, or chicken, and begging to be dipped in your favorite sauce.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
20 g
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Fiber
3 g
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Protein
2 g
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Saturated Fat
0 g
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Sodium
247 mg
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Sugar
1 g
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Fat
2 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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Gather all ingredients.
02 Step
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Cut each potato lengthwise into 3/8-inch-thick slices, then slice sections into 3/8-inch-wide sticks. Place potatoes in a bowl of cold water. Let soak to release excess starches, about 5 minutes; drain.
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Pour boiling water over the potatoes until they're covered by a few inches. Let sit for 10 minutes. Drain potatoes and transfer onto some paper towels. Blot off excess water and let cool completely, at least 10 minutes.
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Place cooled potatoes in a mixing bowl. Drizzle with oil and season with cayenne; toss to coat.
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Preheat an air fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
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Stack potatoes in a double layer in the fryer basket.
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Cook for 15 minutes. Slide basket out and toss fries. Continue frying until golden brown, about 10 minutes more. Toss fries with salt in a mixing bowl. Serve immediately.
For extra crispy fries, ensure the potatoes are thoroughly dried after the hot water soak.
Don't overcrowd the air fryer basket; cook in batches if necessary to allow for even cooking.
Experiment with different seasonings! Garlic powder, smoked paprika, or even a sprinkle of parmesan cheese can add a unique flavor.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.7/ 5 ( 72 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (4)
Shania Watsica
Jun 14, 2025I added garlic powder and smoked paprika - delicious!
Antonietta Zemlak
Mar 6, 2025So easy and so much healthier than deep-fried fries. My kids love them!
Mariana Armstrong
Jul 15, 2024I tried this recipe and found that my fries weren't as crispy as I wanted. I increased the air frying time and that helped!
Jamey Sauer
Jun 27, 2024These fries are amazing! The soaking technique really makes a difference.