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My air fryer French fries recipe yields crispy, crunchy, and healthier fries! Ready in minutes, they make the perfect side dish or snack.
If you love fun air fryer recipes like we do, try my air fryer potstickers, air fryer bagel bites, air fryer coconut shrimp, and air fryer chicken nuggets next.
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As someone who is borderline obsessed with French fries, cooking them in the air fryer instead of the deep fryer is a no-brainer. And the best part? They are just as crisp and fluffy as you’d expect but without all the added oil and fats.
Like my air fryer sweet potato fries, these are the kind of fries I feel good about serving my family without compromising on texture or taste.
Why I love this recipe
- They use simple Ingredients. This recipe calls for potatoes and a few spices that you’ll likely already have in your pantry!
- It’s family-friendly. I love to prep these fries as part of a takeout fakeout dinner. To round out the meal, I cook up some air fryer hamburgers or air fryer hot dogs.
- It’s fast. From prep to plate, these fries cook up in less than 15 minutes.
- Healthier. My recipe gives you the crunchy, crispy goodness of restaurant-quality French fries without the excessive calories you get from oil frying.
★★★★★ REVIEW
“I love this recipe and have been making it this way for quite some time. I sometimes add parmesan cheese, French fry seasoning or steak seasoning instead of Italian Seasoning.” – Wanda
Key Ingredients
- Russet potatoes. These are the best kind of potatoes to use for fries because they have the perfect balance of starch and moisture. If you can’t find russet potatoes, Idaho potatoes or Yukon gold potatoes are a fab alternative.
- Olive oil. For air frying.
- Salt. To taste.
- Italian seasoning. I prefer using this pre-made blend of spices to give the potatoes that extra touch of flavor.
How to make air fryer French fries
I’ve included step-by-step photos below to make this recipe easy to follow at home. For the full printable recipe instructions and ingredient quantities, scroll to the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step 1- Prep. Peel, then slice the potatoes into thin fries.
Step 2- Season. Add the fries to a large mixing bowl and toss with the olive oil. Add the seasonings and give everything a gentle mix.
Step 3- Air fry. Place the potatoes in the greased air fryer basket. Air fry for 12 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Step 4- Repeat. Cook the remaining fries until done.
Arman’s recipe tips
- Cut the fries evenly so that they all cook evenly and at the same time.
- If you have time, soak the potatoes for 30 minutes in cold water. This removes excess starch, which will yield a more crispy fry.
- Cook the fries in a single layer. If needed, batch-cook them because if you stuff the air fryer, they won’t cook properly and will be a little soggy.
- Shaking the air fryer basket during the cooking process will ensure the fries are crispy on all sides.
- Serve these fries with fun sauces, including classics like ketchup, fry sauce, Big Mac sauce (my fav!), BBQ sauce, or more unique ones like eel sauce or peanut sauce.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can use frozen French fries instead of fresh ones. The only difference is that the cooking time will increase by 5 minutes.
I find that once the edges are golden brown and the middle is soft to the touch, the fries are ready to be enjoyed.
If your fries aren’t overly crispy, the culprit is overcrowding the air fryer basket. If I’m making these fries for my family, I typically need to cook them in 2-3 batches.
More ways to cook potatoes in the air fryer
- Air fryer baked potato
- Air fryer baked sweet potato
- Air fryer potato wedges
- Air fryer smashed potatoes
- Air fryer potato chips
- Air fryer home fries
- Air fryer red potatoes
- Air fryer baby potatoes
Air Fryer French Fries
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Ingredients
- 2 large russet potatoes or Yukon gold
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat the air fryer to 190C/380F.
- Scrub and clean the potatoes and slice them into ¼-inch fries.
- Add them to a mixing bowl then drizzle with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.
- Add a single layer of potatoes into the air fryer basket and air fry for 12-15 minutes, flipping halfway through. If the fries aren’t completely cooked, cook a little longer.
- Repeat the process until all the fries are cooked.
Notes
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Originally updated November 2023, updated and republished August 2024
I read somewhere its more crispier if you put some breadcrums. Do you agree?
love them, thanks
Excellent! Easy, quick, and really versatile.
Had some rosemary infused olive oil left over from another dish, used that instead of “plain” olive oil, so left out the Italian seasoning.
Next time I’ll try adding a drop of truffle oil to the olive oil before drizzling on the potatoes.
Thank you!
These are great!
I’ve been looking for a simple recipe for oven fries, thanks for sharing the formula. I can’t wait to give this one a try.
I love this recipe. I have been making this way for quite some time. I sometimes add parmesan cheese, French fry seasoning or steak seasoning instead of Italian Seasoning.
I’m diabetic and on low carb diet. I don’t eat potatoes. Keep that in mind when emailing me recipes. Thanks. I did you peanut butter cookies yesterday, they’re great. I’ll be using them for the crust of the cheesecake I plan to make tomorrow, will comment on how it turns out.
I have made these and served them with your sugar free ketchup. They are very good. I make your sugar free ketchup all the time and don’t buy from the grocery store any more. Thanks for your recipes.
Have made these air fried potatoes and served them with your sugar free ketchup. They are awesome. I make your sugar free ketchup all the time and don’t buy from the grocery store. My husband also likes it. Thanks
Thank you for recipes. I’m new at using my air fryer. I just got one! I really need help!