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The Best Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe - delicious, crispy and crunchy french fries that taste just like your favorite restaurant - but a healthier french fry you can feel good about serving your family. 

The Best Easy Air Fryer French Fries Recipe

russet potatoes

olive oil

Sea salt and pepper,

Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into fries....

Using a mandoline, slice the potatoes into fries. I don't worry too much about the size of fry I am making- some are bigger, and some are smaller. That's fine!

Next, place your spuds in a nice cool...

Next, place your spuds in a nice cool water bath. Completely submerge the fries in water.

Let fries sit one hour. This helps to...

Let fries sit one hour. This helps to remove excess starch and will help the fries crisp up more in the oven.

Preheat air fryer to 375 degrees.

After an hour, drain the water, and pat...

After an hour, drain the water, and pat fries dry with a paper towel.

Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil,...

Toss with a couple tablespoons of olive oil, salt and pepper.

Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket,...

Add fries to bottom of air fryer basket, making sure they are all on the same level (don't stack them on top of each other.)

Cook 13 minutes, until crispy and golden brown.

Place on a baking sheet lined with paper...

Place on a baking sheet lined with paper towels and a cooling rack over it.

Place in warm oven (set to the minimum...

Place in warm oven (set to the minimum temperature, not over 250 degrees) and let rest while other batches of fries are cooking.

Serve hot and enjoy.

How to make PERFECT crispy air fryer French fries from scratch. Ready in no time with little oil. Healthier and better than fast food fries!

Air Fryer French Fries

extra virgin olive oil**

salt

garlic powder

black pepper

OPTIONAL: ½ teaspoon dried dill weed (Italian seasoning,

cayenne pepper (see blog post above

chives, Parmesan cheese

Slice

Scrub the potatoes and peel if desired (I leave the peels on). Slice in half lengthwise, then cut into 1/4-inch-wide slices (a mandoline is the best way to get even fries; watch your fingers!). Turn the slices on their sides and cut into 1/4-inch sticks. If the sticks are long, cut them in half so that your fries are about 3 to 4 inches.

Soak

Place the potatoes in a large bowl, then pour very hot tap water over the top so that it covers the potatoes by at least 1 inch. Let sit 10 minutes. &lt;—Must do! If you skip the soaking step, the fries will not be as crisp.

Preheat

If you’d like to keep the fries warm between batches, preheat the oven to 200 degrees F and keep a baking sheet handy.

Preheat the air fryer to 375 degrees F according to the manufactuers instructions. (For my air fryer, that is 3 minutes of preheat time).

Drain

Drain the potatoes, then transfer them to a clean towel and dry as completely as you can, changing the towel as needed. Rinse and wipe out the bowl you soaked the potatoes in, then return the potatoes to the bowl.

Toss

Drizzle the potatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, black pepper, and any other desired seasonings. Toss to coat, making sure the spices and oil are well distributed.

Cook

FOR FAIRLY CRISPY, SATISFYING FRIES IN FEWER BATCHES: Place the potatoes in the air fryer basket, doing no more than two layers (my air fryer is 5 1/2 quarts and I can add about 1/3 of the fries). Make sure the fries are not completely packed together so that the air has plenty of room to circulate. Cook the fries for 5 minutes. Slide the basket out and use tongs to toss the fries. Return to the air fryer and continue cooking for 3 to 7 additional minutes, until crispy and golden brown. The time can vary by several minutes based on your air fryer model. Check on them a few times during the last few minutes to make sure they don’t burn and make note of the time for future batches.

FOR MAXIMUM CRISPY FRIES IN MORE BATCHES: Place the potatoes in just one layer in the basket, being careful that they don&#039;t touch much or overlap. Cook for 4 minutes, slide the basket out and flip with tongs, then continue cooking for 4 to 8 additional minutes, until the fries are as crispy as you would like (again, the time will vary based on your model, so check them several times during the last few minutes and adjust as needed).

Sprinkle

Remove the fries to a baking sheet or serving plate and immediately sprinkle with kosher salt.

Serve

Repeat with remaining potatoes, keeping the cooked fries warm on a baking sheet in the oven between batches as desired. Discard any liquid the potatoes have given off that has collected at the bottom of the bowl. Sprinkle with any extra desired toppings. Enjoy!

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This oven fries recipe is simple and perfect for a snack or side dish. Get crispy, golden brown fries every time with this foolproof method!

Crispy Oven Fries Recipe

potatoes (, red

cornstarch (, optional (see note))

sea salt (,

black pepper (, optional)

Cut potatoes into ¼ inch matchstick sized strips, trying to make sure they are all around the same size so they bake evenly. I use a mandoline to make it easy. I like to keep the skins on but you can peel them if you prefer.

Soak cut potatoes in a bowl of water with 2 tablespoons salt. I do this while I prep for the rest of dinner or do other things around the house, about 30 minutes. This is optional, but gives them a great crisp.

Dry thoroughly. Drying also helps with the end crispy result.

Place in a bowl with oil (or veggie broth if doing oil free) and cornstarch if using. The cornstarch also contributes to the end crispness of the fries.

Bake

Place fries on parchment lined cookie sheet (also helps with crispness and reduces the need for extra oil) and bake for 15 minutes. Make sure they are in a single layer to help with the crispy end result.

Flip

Take the fries out and turn them over with a spatula. Spread into a single layer again. You don’t need to be perfect on getting every fry, just do the best you can trying not to get burned.

Crisp

Bake another 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

While the fries are hot, add the rest of the salt (may not be needed, adjust for your own taste) and pepper if using.

Serve with your favorite dip and main meal!

Thank you Sophia for the great recipe and suggestions! These were crispy and delicious!!

Perfectly crispy and fabulous! The whole family loved them.

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