Air Fryer French Fries
Updated May 28, 2025
These Air Fryer French fries are made from scratch and turn out so crispy! Look no further for the best air-fried French fries recipe.
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Make Crispy Fries in the Air Fryer
Air Fryer French Fries are what I make when I’m craving crispy fries but don’t want to deal with the oil and mess of deep-frying. Actually, I have never deep fried french fries in my life!! It’s just not something my mom ever made so when I first got the air fryer, it was one of the first things I ever cooked in it.
Now I’m obsessed with the results – golden and crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, all with little oil and little cleanup afterwards! The air fryer’s convection surrounds the potatoes in concentrated indirect heat, which cooks the fries evenly all over. Try it with my Air Fryer Hamburgers for an easy yummy meal!
Happy Cooking!
– Yumna
Air Fryer French Fries Ingredients
- Potatoes: Russet potatoes are the best for air-fried French fries. I would avoid waxy potatoes, because they just don’t crisp up correctly. You could try another starchy potato, like Yukon Gold or Idaho potatoes. And don’t bother peeling the skin because it saves a step and gives them that homemade feel.
- Oil: I use olive oil because it has a high smoke point and is great for crisping up food. You can use any other high-heat oil, such as avocado oil.
- Spices: Salt, black pepper, and paprika. You can also try garlic powder and a little Parmesan for a garlic-Parmesan style, toss with Cajun seasoning, BBQ seasoning or sprinkle on some ranch seasoning or lemon pepper.
How to Make Air Fryer French Fries
Air Fryer French Fries
Ingredients
- 2 russet potatoes
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Ketchup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat an air fryer to 380ºF.
- Wash the potatoes very well and keep the skin on. Use a sharp knife to cut the potatoes into thin sticks, about ¼-inch in thickness. Pat them dry with paper towels to soak up any moisture.
- Place the potato sticks in a large bowl along with the olive oil, paprika, salt and pepper. Toss to combine.
- Transfer the potatoes to the air fryer and arrange in a single layer. You may need to cook in two batches. Cook until crispy with golden brown edges, shaking the basket halfway through, 15-18 minutes total.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate. It will vary based on cooking method and specific ingredients used.
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Recipe Tips
- Make sure to dry the potatoes. After cutting the potatoes, they may release some extra moisture. Use a paper towel to dab them dry, which will help them become more crispy in the air fryer.
- Don’t overcrowd the basket. You may feel the urge to toss all the fries in the air fryer at once, but if you overcrowd the basket and these air fryer potato fries overlap, you may create a steaming effect instead of a crisping effect.
- Shake the basket halfway through. For the best crispy result, toss the fries in the basket at least once while air frying. Doing so will allow all sides of the potato to crisp up and help the air fryer work its magic.
- Don’t be afraid to add more time to the air fryer. That’s the beauty of the air fryer basket – you can easily check on the food and keep adding time until you have crispy air fried fries.
Serving Ideas
- Grilled Turkey Burgers
- Beef Burgers
- Pickle Brined Chicken Tenders
- Grilled Cheese Dippers
- Air Fryer Fish & Chips
- Turkey Salad Sandwich
- Chickpea ‘Tuna’ Salad
French Fries Dips
FAQs
Air fried fries are best fresh, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge. Store leftovers up to 4-5 days in the fridge. To reheat, place back into a preheated 380ºF air fryer and heat for about 5 minutes or until just crisp.
See below for freezing before air frying. You can also freeze any leftovers that have already been air fried. Just pop them in the oven at 380ºF until warmed through and crispy again – about 10 minutes.
After seasoning the cut potatoes, place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and place them in the freezer for 2-3 hours. When they are frozen solid, you can place them in a ziplock bag and store for use up to 3 months later. When you are ready to air fry them, you can just add 5 extra minutes to the cook time.
There are a few reasons why your French fries may have ended up soggy when cooking them in the air fryer.
1. Too much oil will cause fries to become soggy when air frying. Just use enough to lightly coat them.
2. They were overcrowded. Make sure to add them in a single layer.
3. They weren’t tossed halfway through. The air fryer is great for frying but does require a little hands-on while cooking. Tossing them about halfway through is the easiest way to make sure they are being cooked on all sides, just like tossing oven baked fries.
No! My method skips the soak and instead allows the potatoes to dry. You can layer them between paper towels to help soak up any extra moisture.
Comments
Awesome..May I have your recipe for the Sauce,thank you
Hi Zouhair! I just serve them with ketchup that I purchase from my local grocery store. Hope you enjoy!