Air Fryer French Fries
Crispy, golden, and irresistibly tasty, these air fryer French fries make for the perfect snack or side dish. Serve them plain or elevate their flavor with fresh herbs, bold spices, and your preferred dipping sauces.
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Ingredients
- Sea salt to taste
- Ketchup mustard, mayonnaise, or chipotle sauce, for serving (optional)
- Fresh herbs chili powder, or chipotle powder, for seasoning (optional)
- Extra-virgin olive oil for drizzling
- 2 russet potatoes cut into 1/4-inch sticks
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 380°F. Lightly drizzle the potato sticks with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle them generously with sea salt, tossing to ensure they are evenly coated. Arrange the potatoes in the air fryer basket in a single, non-overlapping layer, preparing to cook in batches if necessary. Air fry for 12 to 15 minutes, flipping the fries halfway through, until they achieve a crisp and golden texture. If the fries are not sufficiently crisp at 15 minutes, continue cooking in short increments until the desired doneness is reached. After all batches are cooked, return all the fries to the air fryer basket together and air fry for an additional 1 to 2 minutes to rewarm and crisp any fries that have cooled. Garnish with your choice of fresh herbs, spices, and serve alongside preferred dips.
Notes
Cooking times can vary significantly depending on the air fryer model. Adjust accordingly if needed.
To prepare in an oven, roast the potato sticks at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Note that oven-baked fries will not be as crispy as those prepared in an air fryer. For an alternative, you might enjoy trying a roasted potatoes recipe.
To prepare in an oven, roast the potato sticks at 425°F for 20 to 25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Note that oven-baked fries will not be as crispy as those prepared in an air fryer. For an alternative, you might enjoy trying a roasted potatoes recipe.