Homemade Fries

Step 1

Clean the potatoes.

Step 2

Cut them into your preferred thickness such as quarter-inch thick slices. Using a Mandoline makes the job easier, but ALWAYS use the guard!

Step 3

This is a step that makes your fries crispier without adding extra calories. Potatoes have excess starch, removing that starch makes them crispier.

Step 4

Dip or rinse the cut potatoes in water.

Step 5

Add water to a big bowl and let the cut potatoes soak for at least 15 minutes for up to 6 hours. If you soak them longer than 30 minutes, put the bowl into the fridge.

Step 6

Drain and remove excess moisture from the potatoes.

Step 7

Add into a large bowl and quickly spray with cooking spray.

Step 8

Add seasonings and mix.

Step 9

Depending on your air fryer, preheat it to Mine is almost instant and does not require preheating.

Step 10

Line the potatoes into the air fryer in a single layer.

Step 11

Bake for 15-20 minutes until browned and crispy. If your air fryer requires it, stop halfway and flip the potatoes. My air fryer does not require this step due to its moving air technology.

Step 12

Preheat the oven to 375 F.

Step 13

375 F for around 15 minutes

Step 14

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place the potatoes in a single layer.

Step 15

Let cook for 15 minutes, then flip them around.

Step 16

Increase the temperature to 425 F and let cook an additional 10 minutes.