Crispy Air Fryer French Fries

Name: Crispy Air Fryer French Fries
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 medium russet or Yukon Gold potatoes; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon onion powder; Salt; Pepper; Optional garnish: fresh parsley, parmesan cheese

Author: Sammi Haber Brondo

These fries are restaurant level good. And they couldn’t be easier to make.

I’ll be honest - it took me some time to get into my air fryer. Everyone talks about how obsessed they are with theirs and I don’t know, it just took me some time to get into mine.

But, since I did, I haven’t been able to stop making recipes with it. It’s so easy to use! And everything comes out so perfectly crispy!

So now, let’s talk about these fries. First things first is that nothing will ever beat a good fast food French fries. Ever. Something about that greasy, soggy and crispy deliciousness is just well.. delicious.

But, it’s also really fun to make your own version at home! And just like all foods can fit, there’s room for both in your diet.

I sprinkled fresh parsley and parmesan on top of these fries to give them a little something extra and wow - highly recommend. They work perfectly as a side dish with any meal. I actually had them with these Cheesy Broccoli + Chickpea Fritters this week!

Now, the important question: ketchup, ranch or honey mustard? For me, it’s easily 1) ranch, 2) honey mustard and 3) ketchup :)

Potatoes

Use Yukon Gold or russet potatoes here - either will work. The key is to slice them thinly so that the shape already resembles a good restaurant or fast food fry.

I also tried this recipe both with and without soaking the potatoes first. For some reason, soaking them first yields a crispier fry.

Skin on or off?

Totally up to you here! I left the skin on, mostly because because it was easier than peeling, but also because I love the texture and fiber that the skin provides. Either way, they’ll work and be delicious.

Everything else you need to know!

Oil: Swap olive oil for another high smoke point oil, like avocado oil, if you want.
Seasonings: I used onion powder and garlic powder but seriously, anything goes. And more seasoning the better here! We want our fries to taste good.
Cooking: If you don’t have an air fryer, you can still make these in the oven. Cook fries for about 10-15 minutes on each side of 375 F or until cooked through. Broil them for a minute or so at the end to get that crisp.
Storage: Store your fries in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. I highly recommend reheating in the air fryer again for a minutes so they get nice and crispy again.

Did you try this recipe?

I hope you love this 30-minute Crispy Air Fryer French Fry recipe! If you make it be sure to leave a comment below, mention @Veggiesandchocolate or tag #Veggiesandchocolate so I know how you liked it. I can’t wait to see your creations!