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    Home > Blog > Appetizers > Air Fryer French Fries

    Air Fryer French Fries

    by Jenny Park · Published: Sep 12, 2023 · Modified: Sep 7, 2024

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    Super crispy and delicious Air Fryer French Fries are here and absolutely glorious! It's so satisfying making your own homemade french fries, and the air fryer makes it so easy without all the greasy mess! We promise you will never make french fries another way!
    Air fryer french fries on a platter with ketchup and mayo.

    We’re pretty in love with this Air Fryer French Fries recipe. It’s no secret that we love the air fryer and these homemade french fries are PERFECT for making in the air fryer. You get high quality french fries without the mess of the oil, plus they’re way better for you!

    Not only are these french fries delicious, but they’re also so easy to make and only require a few ingredients. You can also customize them and flavor them to your exact liking, which is a huge plus!

    How to Make Our Air Fryer French Fries

    Ingredients

    Process

    Air fryer french fries ingredients.

    Garlic Butter

    1. Combine the melted butter, minced garlic and parsley. Set aside.
    Oil, garlic, and herbs, with melted butter in a bowl to drizzle on air fryer french fries.

    Fries

    1. Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick sticks. Submerge potatoes into cold water and soak for 1 hour. Drain fries and thoroughly dry between two clean towels.
    2. Transfer fries to a clean, dry bowl and toss together with olive oil, cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
    Cut french fries drying on paper towels.
    French fries seasoned in a bowl with salt and pepper.
    1. Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and line with a single layer of fries.
    2. Air fry French fries at 400˚F for 8 minutes (preheating air fryer prior to using, if needed). Gently toss fries and continue to air fry for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
    French fries laid out in an air fryer.
    French fries in an air fryer cooked.
    1. Remove from air fryer basket and transfer to a clean bowl. Top fries with garlic butter and toss together. Season with parmesan and salt and toss together.
    French fries tossed with garlic butter.

    Tips for the Best Air Fryer French Fries

    • Allowing the cut potato to soak in water and then drying well will remove some of the starch from the potatoes, allowing them to crisp up better.
    • Tossing the uncooked fries in a bit of cornstarch will also help to create a crispy exterior.
    • Try to cut the potato sticks into even sizes to ensure even air frying.
    • Give the air fryer basket a good shake while air frying to ensure the french fries don’t stick together and get crispy.

    Variations and Substitutions

    We made our fries into air fryer garlic (and parmesan) fries bc we love the flavors, but you can definitely keep them plain as well! We also love them with:

    • cajun seasoning (or try our fajita seasoning!)
    • tossed with some crumbled feta and minced oregano
    • loaded and turned into our Carne Asada Fries OR our Copycat Animal Style Fries

    Condiments for Dipping

    • Homemade Ranch Dressing
    • Sweet and Tangy BBQ Sauce
    • Grilled Banana Ketchup
    • Special Sauce

    What to Serve with Our Air Fryer French Fries

    French fries obviously go well with a ton of different dishes, but some of our favorites are:

    • Bacon Western Double Cheeseburger
    • Big Veg (quinoa) Burger
    • Popeyes Crispy Chicken Sandwich
    • Philly Cheesesteak
    • Roast Beef Sandwich
    • Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
    • Copycat Filet o Fish Sandwich
    • Pork Tenderloin Sandwich
    • Spicy Black Bean Burger
    • Spatchcock Chicken
    Air fryer french fries with garlic butter.

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    Air fryer french fries on a platter with ketchup and mayo.

    Air Fryer French Fries

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    Super crispy and delicious Air Fryer French Fries are here and absolutely glorious! It's so satisfying making your own homemade french fries, and the air fryer makes it so easy without all the greasy mess! We promise you will never make french fries another way!
    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 12 minutes mins
    soak time: 1 hour hr
    Total Time: 1 hour hr 27 minutes mins
    Servings: 3

      INGREDIENTS  

    garlic butter

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
    • 2 minced garlic cloves
    • 1 teaspoons minced parsley

    air fryer fries

    • 1 pound (scrubbed clean and dried) russet potatoes (about 2 potatoes)
    • 1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt plus more for sprinkling
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • 2 1/2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan plus more for sprinkling

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    garlic butter

    • Combine the melted butter, minced garlic and parsley. Set aside.

    fries

    • Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick sticks.
    • Submerge potatoes into cold water and soak for 1 hour.
    • Drain fries and thoroughly dry between two clean towels.
    • Transfer fries to a clean, dry bowl and toss together with olive oil, garlic powder, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
    • Spray air fryer basket with cooking spray and line with a single layer of fries.
    • Air fry French fries at 400˚F for 8 minutes (preheating air fryer prior to using, if needed). Gently toss fries and continue to air fry for an additional 5 to 6 minutes.
    • Remove from air fryer basket and transfer to a clean bowl.
    • Top fries with garlic butter and toss together. Season with parmesan and salt and toss together.
    •   Transfer fries to a plate and top with more grated parmesan. Serve.

      NOTES  

    Tips for the Best Air Fryer French Fries
    • Allowing the cut potato to soak in water and then drying well will remove some of the starch from the potatoes, allowing them to crisp up better.
    • Tossing the uncooked fries in a bit of cornstarch will also help to create a crispy exterior.
    • Try to cut the potato sticks into even sizes to ensure even air frying.
    • Give the air fryer basket a good shake while air frying to ensure the french fries don’t stick together and get crispy.
    Calories: 313kcal Carbohydrates: 31g Protein: 5g Fat: 20g Saturated Fat: 9g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 8g Trans Fat: 0.5g Cholesterol: 33mg Sodium: 853mg Potassium: 680mg Fiber: 2g Sugar: 1g Vitamin A: 388IU Vitamin C: 9mg Calcium: 79mg Iron: 2mg
    CUISINE: French
    KEYWORD: air fryer appetizer, air fryer recipe
    COURSE: Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

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    About Jenny Park

    Jenny Park is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food stylist and recipe developer. One of her favorite foods is donuts. #sfbJENNY

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