Air Fryer French Fries Recipe
Crispy and golden, homemade air fryer French fries are simply the best.
Servings: 3 servings
Ingredients
- 1 medium Yukon gold or russet (Idaho) potato, scrubbed (peeled if you prefer)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, more or less to taste
Instructions
- Slice the potatoes into french fry shape, about 1/4-inch thick (see note). If you have a mandolin, you may wish to use that. Thicker cuts (1/2-inch) are fine if you like that better. Cook time will increase (13-15 minutes). Submerge cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let soak for 20 minutes (or up to overnight in the fridge).1 medium Yukon gold or russet (Idaho) potato, scrubbed
- When the fries are almost done soaking, preheat air fryer to 380ºF (4-5 minutes).
- Drain potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel or a lint-free tea/dish towel. Dry bowl and place fries back in bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.1 to 2 teaspoons olive oil, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt, ⅛ teaspoon black pepper, more or less to taste
- Place a single layer of fries in the basket of the air fryer (you can also get away with a double layer) and cook for 10-13 minutes, shaking basket occasionally, or until fries are crispy and golden brown. You can pile them up a little bit but remember that the more air flow, the crispier your fries will be.
- Keep an eye on them towards the end. They brown quickly.
- Serve immediately or keep warm in oven (see notes).
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Notes
- Yukon gold potatoes have a creamier texture; russet or Idaho potatoes are more like restaurant fries, fluffier and more mealy.
- Cook Time:
- Skinny fries (1/4-inch) like the ones pictured take about 10-13 minutes
- Thicker fries (think steak fries - 1/2-inch or so) will take closer to 20 minutes.
- Frozen store-bought French fries take about 25 minutes, depending on the variety.
- Double or triple the recipe but cook them in batches.
- To keep fries warm: Put cooked fries on a wire baking rack placed on top of a sheet pan in a warm oven (175-200ºF). This will keep the cooked fries warm and crispy while you finish cooking the rest of the fries.
- Leftover fries will keep in a covered container (cool completely before sealing) in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Reheat briefly in the air fryer for best results. Frozen fries do not need to be thawed before reheating.
- Soaking the potatoes: Soaking the potatoes after they're cut draws out some of the starch which is naturally present in potatoes. This will result in a crispier fry. You can skip it if you're in a hurry, but it will have a small effect on the final product.
Nutrition
Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 197mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 7mg | Iron: 1mg
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